Shell Bouquet Style Guide
Use this style guide to help you select the perfect bouquet design for your big day
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Choosing your shell bouquet size
Large
Medium
Small
Model is size 8-10 Australian (4-6 US) and 179cm / 5’11” tall
Your overall styling on the day
A sparkling, ballgown style dress with cathedral veil will overpower a small bouquet, compared with a simpler dress design
Also consider your bridesmaids bouquets, and whether it’s important to you that your bouquet is larger or stands out more
Your height & body shape
A small bouquet will look larger against a petite bride, compared with someone taller or curvier
To select the right size bouquet, you should factor in:
I can also curate extra large shell bouquets
Choosing your shell bouquet shape
The shape of your bouquet should reflect the overall vibe of your wedding, and you should also be mindful of the way the bouquet will need to be held to
Rounded, full shape
A classic bridal style. This bouquet shape works for all sizes.
It is compact, with lots of single shell stems placed between larger flowers to fill gaps. The full detail sits facing directly up, so you need to keep in mind to tilt your bouquet all the way forward, essentially hiding the handle, for photographs to really get the full effect.
An experienced photographer should remind you of this; and you can also task your bridesmaids or parent to gently remind you right before you walk down the aisle when nerves will be highest.
Upright view
Partially tilted view
Full tilt view
Wildflower Shape
This bouquet shape is full, with varying heights of flowers. This shape works best with large or extra-large bouquet sizes for best results.
Smaller shell flowers and single stem shells are placed further out to create dimension and shape to the bouquet, while the centre is kept very full.
This bouquet looks best when held with a slight tilt forward, so you should still keep this in mind for the photographs.
An experienced photographer should remind you of this; and you can also task your bridesmaids or parent to gently remind you right before you walk down the aisle when nerves will be highest.
Upright view
Partially tilted view
Asymmetrical Shape
This bouquet style works best in a small to medium size. Longer shell flowers and single stem shells are placed further out on just one side to create dimension and shape to the bouquet.
The bouquet can be compact, though in general this style will have more space around the flowers to keep focus on the details.
This bouquet looks best when held upright, so requires no thinking or reminding on the day.
Upright view
Partially tilted view
Upright view
Stacked Shape
This bouquet style works for any size. Full and robust like the rounded bouquet, but with all the flowers “stacked”, with the back of the bouquet being higher than the front, and fairly flat from a side view.
This bouquet can be held upright or with a slight tilt and still look beautiful, so requires minimal thinking or reminding on the day.
Partially tilted view
Choosing your shell bouquet colours
The best place to start when choosing your bouquet colours is with your overall wedding theme, and your dress.
Your bouquet can either coordinate seamlessly with the overall aesthetic, or be a stand out accessory.
Lilac/ Pastel
Champagne/ Neutral
Pink & Cream/ Champagne
Blue, Cream & Gold
Tropical / Sunset