As most of you know I love everything that has to do with flowers! I find that a room or a wedding is incomplete without them. I looked hundreds of bouquets for inspiration during my wedding planning process and noticed two main types – Mono-floral versus Mixed bouquets. The difference between the two is that a mono-flora arrangement uses only one type of flower giving the bouquet a clean and classic look. A mixed arrangement has multiple kinds of flowers giving the bouquet a unique and modern look. I don’t think you can go wrong either way! Some of favorite wedding industry floral designers and experts weigh in below. The question is, do you like the look of a single type of flower in you bouquet or arrangement or are you all about mixing it up?
Meg from La Partie Events: I prefer a mixed bouquet because I’ve actually never done a mono-floral one before. It’s not really my style although I appreciate how clean and simple they can look.
Janie from The Bride’s Cafe: I love the monochromatic look and feel of floral bouquets. The look of the flowers all in the same color palette is just so chic and elegant and it also adds the perfect clean and sleek lines in the photos. True perfection and romance!
Carol from The Bride and Bloom: There is no right or wrong answer, it all depends on your wedding style and vision. Personally, I like mixed bouquets because it allows you to play with a wide spectrum of colors, including opposite (or complementary) colors that can add contrast and depth to your bouquet. Mixed bouquets also add visual interest through the use of different flower species, textures, shapes and sizes.
Mono-Floral Bouquets
Photo by Annie McElwain
Found on Mrs. Allie and Josh
Photo by Luna Photo
Photo by Mr. Haack
Photo by Jose Villa
Photo by Justine Ungaro
Mixed Bouquets
Photo by Ashley Rose
Photo by Jill Thomas
Photo by Matthew Morgan
Photo by Nicole Hill Gerulat
Photo by Amy & Stuart
Photo by Elizabeth Messina
Photo by Erin Hearts Court
Photo by Jill Thomas
mixed mixed mixed!!
I love all the texture in the mixed bouquets!
The simplicity of the mono is definitely right up my alley… What kind of flowers is that first bouquet??
The mixed bouquet has certainly won my vote!
I love the simple freshness of a “mono-floral” bouquet, but for my own wedding I will definitely have a mixed bouquet — I love the texture and added interest!
Mixed can lend to more exciting textures and surprises, so that gets my vote. But if you put a gun to my head for my fave solid bloom bouquet: dahlias.
That purple mono bouquet is calling my name! Swoon!
mixed – much more visually appealing!
they are all SO stunning. love the 1st all white one and the one with succulents.. ah! how do people ever make this decision? stunning post!
I’ll take them all!
I love them all … since all flowers are amazing! In the end I think I lean towards the monochromatic. =)
I like both styles. I think ultimately it comes down to the style and look you are trying to go for and of course the personal preference of the person.
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