The bouquet ribbons are tied at the ends into knots to symbolise unity. Preserving the Bouquet There are several ways of preserving the bouquet as a souvenir. The bouquet can be dried and kept whole or dismantled and a collage made from the dried, pressed flowers. A replica of the bouquet can be made from silk flowers. Suitable shoots can used as cuttings to grow new plants.
Some brides choose to wear floral headdresses.
A well chosen headdress can create a spectacular effect. The florist should be able to give advice on matching the headdress to the dress and the bouquet. Flowers by their nature are delicate and care must be taken not to disturb them through the day as this can spoil their effect. Additionally, advice should be taken from the florist on choosing flowers that will not wilt, particularly if it likely to be a hot day. One possible solution to this problem is to choose a headdress of flowers made of silk or some other fabric.