Let’s talk about flowers!

Flowers are de rigeur of all weddings, a trend that never diminishes. Now, more than ever before flowers are an essential piece for the 2021 modern bride. 

Gold Wildflower Bridal Crown

When were flowers first used as part of a wedding? The history of the use of flowers in weddings dates back to a time immemorial. The bridal bouquet dates back to Ancient Rome, the bride carrying a bouquet was a symbol of new beginnings, fidelity and hope of fertility, Modern weddings mean flowers for visual beauty and a touch of romance in an abundance of ways such as blooming bowers, bouquets for the bridal party and taking looks to new heights when styling bridal hair particularly for the modern bride.

A key element in Saora Design bridal hair accessories are the delicate handcrafted flowers made from clay with a true labour of love. These clay flowers are made completely Irish made in studio petal by petal with a process of techniques developed over making thousands and thousands of flowers but once I started I couldn't stop! These flowers are hugely satisfying to make, I thoroughly enjoy the design and making process, working with pretty bridal materials and best of all seeing the finished result! A range of flowers of different sizes are available which are delicate like a china cup but very lightweight. Like anything handmade with such love; the finished piece radiates a certain seductive charm. 

Handcrafted Rose hairpin

Many brides choose to style their hair by using fresh buds but if you are looking for something more durable, a piece that  you will be able to dance the night away on your wedding night, keep as an heirloom and even wear again clay flowers are a good choice.

Whether you are looking for something beautifully bohemian, relaxed and pretty or perhaps you are the modern bride looking for a small, elegant piece the possibilities are endless.

These lightweight clay flowers can be incorporated into lots of different bridal hair looks. For drama and opulence a delicate array of blooms on a crown. For a look softly dramatic but demuringly delicate - chose the versatile hair vine, Clay Flowers can be mounted onto hairpins making incredibly versatile pieces that don't disrupt the hair. A Chic cluster of flowers scattered around a messy bun for an elegant look. Flowers on a bridal comb sitting on top of a veil for a classic look, the modern bride has the option of removing the veil for the evening time leaving the flowers in the hair.  A tousled bridal  braid with a hairvine weaved through, or loose curls with individual flowers organically scattered around the hair for a soft look.

It is without a doubt these romantic extras flowers will result in breathtaking photos before and after your wedding ceremony. 

A few things to consider when choosing hairpieces for your finished bridal look - what kind of hairstyle would you like to go for? Do you feel more comfortable with your hair up or down?

What kind of finished touch expresses your personality? Are you a modern bride that dresses with simple clean lines and likes a statement piece to finish or do you like everything coordinating perfectly? What do you normally feel good or pretty in? What makes you feel pretty. Compile a pinterest board or a scrapbook of bridal hair inspiration, looks you like and these will help decide what finished look to go for,

I Hope this gave you some inspiration!

Happy bridal browsing 

Carol x

Cara crown