Royal Wedding: her bouquet

Catherine Middleton's wedding bouquet was a shield-shaped wired bouquet of myrtle, lily-of-the-valley, sweet William and hyacinth. The bouquet was designed by Shane Connolly and draws on the traditions of flowers of significance for the Royal Family, the Middleton family and on the Language of Flowers.
The bouquet was extremely small in comparison to the beautiful, sweeping gown she wore, but the tiny blooms echo the delicate lace on the bodice of the dress.
And ther bouquet contained a charming tribute to her husband -- sweet William.
The bouquets carried by the little bridesmaids used the same flowers, but the wreaths worn by the little girls echoed Catherine's mother's wedding flowers: ivy and lily-of-the-valley.
The new princess will not toss her simple little bundle of flowers to the single girls during the reception. Instead, it will be returned to Westminster Abbey to be placed on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The memorial on the floor around which the red carpet was laid marks the tomb.
In addition, Kate and Wills have asked that all the trees that lined the Abbey be replanted, along with any of the flowers that can be replanted. The rest, the newlyweds asked, should be given to charity.











Comments
Speaking of Grace Kelly: the bouquet was more similiar than her dress. Kelly carried a small bouquet of lily of the valley. Wasn't she also married in April?? The bouquet was a little too little for me. I would like to have seen a little bigger spray--not like Diana's oversized bundle.
Posted by: Barb Hall | April 29, 2011 9:53 AM
The bouquet was classic!! xo
Posted by: Janet | April 29, 2011 2:14 PM
The bouquet was classic!! xo
Posted by: Janet | April 29, 2011 2:16 PM
I love this bouquet!
Posted by: Wedding Flowers Fan | April 29, 2011 7:11 PM
The bouquet was simple but with character..totally loved it!
Posted by: Hazel | April 29, 2011 7:16 PM
I agree w/Barb Hall. Something not quite as big as Diana's flowers. Loved the simplicity but think just the smallest amount of color would have made it really pop. Or even taking it to another level just a few roses nestled in to echo Prince William's uniform might have really made a unique look. I realize it's not a prom, but a little color never hurts.
Posted by: ruth | April 29, 2011 8:48 PM