“What a lovely thing a rose is!”
– Arthur Conan Doyle
There are countless songs written on roses, comparing the feeling of love and ardent affection with the mesmerizing beauty of these fragrant blooms. Having been amply sung and written about, the rose is a befitting eulogy for romance, the epitome of love as popularised by Shakespeare.
It is thus, only logical to have them granted the place of prominence in weddings, be it for floral decoration, as bouquet or flower garlands or in flower jewelry. Roses can be used in myriad ways to create a fashion statement with your attire for any special occasion.
A popular trend nowadays for white weddings is the shoulder corsage. Flamboyant and made of luscious white and bright yellow roses and other floral additions and greens, it can be made to look subtle and classy or bold and vibrant in contrast with your outfit. You can also opt for a stunning floral neckpiece that easily goes with any kind of ensemble.
Here are some lighter options of flower jewelry for bridesmaids and for prom and other formal dances. Beautiful wrist and upper arm corsages with lace and other embellishments will make you look radiant, as will this lovely and soft pastel-colored rose necklace with ferns.
Roses are an excellent way to accessorize the hair, be it in a cute flower crown for bridesmaids or flower girls in soft pastels or a few blooms tucked in your hairdo however you like, entwined with your braid or twisted hair sections.
Take a look at these gorgeous and colorful sets of rose flower jewelry for traditional Indian weddings. Fresh or artificial flowers are combined with beads, pearls and metallic chains in crafty pieces to complement your bridal attire.
Yellow roses are the ideal choice for an upbeat look for the haldi or mehndi-sangeet ceremonies. So is the effervescent and colorful rose flower tiara that looks fun to wear, For a bolder and chic look, you can opt for a combination of darker shades of roses.
Roses can be incorporated into the gajra or flower veni, tucked at the crown for an effortlessly glamorous look. Haath phool and other floral accessories such as a simple and elegant bracelet with roses made of lace, gota or velvet have also risen to popularity.