MAID TO MATCH
As you wait in anticipation to walk down the aisle, your bridesmaids are the first to set the tone, capturing glances and smiles from your guests – so why not make them feel extra special? Since your wedding aesthetic ties every detail together, your flowers deserve just as much thought and attention. From colour palettes to flower choices, bridal party bouquets can beautifully echo your overall style. Western Australia Wedding & Bride’s Josephine Day sits down with Tangerine Suarez, owner and coordinator at Wedding Flowers WA, to share expert tips on choosing the perfect bouquets to complement your bridal party and elevate your day.
Wedding Flowers WA is a bespoke, boutique florist studio that specialises in creating stunning floral designs for weddings and events. With a team of dedicated, expert creatives, they pride themselves on bringing each couple’s unique vision to life through thoughtful, tailored arrangements that reflect their personal style and love story. “Every detail matters to us – from sourcing the freshest seasonal blooms to ensuring flawless execution on the big day. Our goal is to create floral moments that are not only stunning, but truly meaningful,” Suarez says.
Whether you envision soft, romantic pastels or bold, dramatic statements, the team works collaboratively and transparently with you to craft a design that resonates and delivers that unforgettable ‘wow factor.’ With both in-person and phone consultations available, Wedding Flowers WA is committed to supporting you every step of the way, ensuring that your wedding flowers are as memorable and magical as the day itself.
Details and Design
While wedding planning can often feel overwhelming, your floral journey should be a fun, creative outlet. At Wedding Flowers WA, it all begins with a simple conversation designed to uncover your vision, theme and the mood you want your special day to convey. “We discuss their colour palette, venue, dress style and even the season, as all of these elements influence the floral design,” Suarez explains. From this initial chat, the team drafts a tailored quote with suggested flower types and design ideas, offering a practical starting point. After this, the creative work begins, bringing your floral designs to life through carefully chosen colours, textures and shapes. “If a couple loves the outdoors, for example, we might include more natural wildflower inspired elements,” she explains. “Every bouquet and arrangement are created in a way that they don’t just look beautiful but also reflect the couple’s personality and style.”
With the basics locked in, it’s time to cue the music for the bridal party. Suarez highlights the importance of making each bouquet a true reflection of the individual carrying it. Bridesmaids’ bouquets, for example, are often a smaller or simpler version of the bride’s, keeping cohesion while allowing the bridal bouquet to shine. For groomsmen, buttonholes subtly echo key florals without being bulky. Flower crowns, corsages and posies for flower girls or family members are thoughtfully tailored. “We often ask the bride (or couple) about the colour and style of the wedding party outfits, whether there are any special flowers they love or want to avoid, and if there are any sentimental touches they’d like to include. All these details help guide the floral choices and ensure each arrangement feels cohesive and personal,” she adds.
In The Know
Creating your wedding bouquet is a rewarding experience, but there are a few key considerations to keep in mind to ensure everything runs smoothly for everyone involved.
The first step is to check whether any members of the bridal party have allergies or sensitivities to certain flowers. This allows your florist to select blooms that complement the design without causing discomfort. Suarez and her team are well-versed in navigating these concerns, often avoiding high-pollen flowers like lilies or highly fragrant varieties like freesias. Instead, they opt for hypoallergenic, low-scent alternatives that still deliver beauty without the risk.
Another important consideration is the availability of your chosen flowers closer to the wedding date, to which Suarez always prepares a backup plan. “When we draft the initial quote and design, we discuss alternative flowers and colour choices with the couple to ensure flexibility,” she explains. If a specific bloom becomes unavailable, the team sources the closest possible match or offers equally beautiful substitutes that maintain your wedding’s overall aesthetic. To prevent last minute changes, Suarez recommends finalising your floral design one or two months before the wedding. “This gives us time to refine the details, confirm flower availability and make sure everything aligns with the couple’s vision,” she says. Flower orders are typically placed one to two months in advance, so having a confirmed plan ensures access to the freshest blooms and allows the team to prepare with confidence – leaving you to simply enjoy the beauty of the moment.
Walking Into Forever
“Whether it’s an unconventional colour palette, a bold design concept or incorporating meaningful elements like cultural touches or sentimental flowers, we’re always excited to bring that vision to life. Every couple is different and we believe their florals should reflect that,” says Suarez. With endless sources of inspiration – especially through social media – it can be overwhelming to decide what suits your wedding best. The key, Suarez explains, is to create designs that offer seamless continuity throughout the day, complementing all other elements of your ceremony and reception. “We start by establishing a unifying colour palette and design style that reflects the couple’s vision. From there, we design bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages that complement the larger ceremony and reception arrangements without competing for attention,” she affirms. “For example, we might echo specific flowers from the bridal bouquet in the centerpieces to create visual continuity.”
Instagram and Pinterest are useful tools for identifying emerging trends, but Suarez and her team work closely with couples to ensure any trend is adapted in a way that feels personal and cohesive. A recent wedding highlighted just how meaningful florals can be, with the team creating floral arrangements for the ceremony chairs in memory of the bride’s late parents – a heartfelt tribute that blended beautiful with the styling, making their presence felt throughout the day. For Suarez, these are the moments that matter most, creating florals that not only elevate the aesthetic but also tell a deeply personal story.
Images courtesy of Wedding Flowers WA