HI Real Bride Becky // Florals:  @rebecca_shepherd_floral_design // Photos: @KylaJeanette and @Sarahteresa.kjp

Sure, a wedding gown can tell you a lot about a bride's style, but don't overlook the florals as a hint at the gal walking down the aisle. We chatted with some of our favorite florists about reading the tea leaves... or erm rose petals... of a bride's bouquet. 

Calla Lilies & Orchids

Bouquet by Pretend Plants and Flowers

Your florals are...

Sleek, sculptural stems, with unusual tie methods that scream editorial. 

You're likely a... 

Creative Director

Your star sign is... 

Virgo or Capricorn

You're getting married at...

Someplace minimalist & chic. A museum or maybe a rooftop with skyline views.

Your bridal party is...

In all black. Nothing too glitzy or shiny. 

Your soundtrack is...

Solange, Robyn. Cool girl music.

Less fuss, more fashion. Minimalism is your love language and you channel icon energy with (at least) a trio of show-stopping looks.

You’ve thought of everything, right down to your drink strategy: Sauv blanc for the ceremony circuit, but when the evening has gone off without a hitch, the lights go low, and the run-of-show reads “after party,” you’ll trade in your wine glass for an extra dirty martini.

You opt for something lower-profile but impactful – a '90s column gown or a chic Galliano-era Dior silk slip. Think clean lines and soft structure, including your florals.

You’re proof that simple doesn't have to mean basic. 

Anthuriums & Amaranths

Bouquet by Frond Floral

Your florals are...

Deep tones and rich textures.

You're likely an... 

Interior Designer

Your star sign is... 

Scorpio or Taurus

You're getting married at...

Someplace moody with a history. Maybe an iconic library or church.

Your bridal party is...

You're flying solo up there. 

Your soundtrack is...

Vintage vibes. Sinatra. Nancy or Frank.

This isn’t a wedding, it’s an experience.

You’re wearing something textural and unexpected, maybe a '70s Mary McFadden in a pearly white? But you're not afraid to add a little bridal color.

As a Scorpio, you crave depth and sensuality, and you know how to set a mood – the vibe is bookish and candlelit. You love a meticulously curated color palette, fine art, and getting cozy in your cashmere. You’ve hand-selected rich velvets and leather for your rental furniture.

The tables are filled with dahlias in rich reds and deep plums. The night unfolds like a perfectly curated dinner party, with poetic toasts and artful playlists. No bridal party here, but your matchmaker BFF officiates.

Having memorable fare is a top priority for you. Guests will sip Pinot Noir and bask in the glow of an evening that feels sacred and perfectly personal.

Peonies & Roses

Your florals are...

Soft, round, and romantic. Classic.

You're likely a... 

Writer.

Your star sign is... 

Cancer or Pisces

You're getting married at...

A sun-drenched estate, vineyard, or villa… Maybe Sonoma, or the south of France.

Your bridal party is...

Your nearest and dearest besties from every stage of your life. They all know you've been dreaming about this day since college. 

Your soundtrack is...

“This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” and a surprise string quartet moment during dinner.

You are the embodiment of a June bride: sentimental, starry-eyed, and completely in love with love.

You swoon for a Nancy Meyers kitchen and believe your quality of sleep is directly correlated to the fluffiness of your duvet.

You’ve always dreamed of a sun-soaked estate with passed champagne and your entire college crew clad in dusty pastels. You haven’t left a single person you love off the guest list (classic Cancer behavior), and the day is carefully orchestrated to bring each and every one of them to tears. You want softness, grandeur, and cinematic moments.

You’re looking to feel like a princess. A grand '00s Monique Lhuillier ballgown will give you that fairytale fantasy, accented with a classic bouquet of reflexed roses.

Wildflowers & Ranunculus

Bouquet by Going Steady Studios

Your florals are...

Earthy, laid-back, and whatever is locally and sustainability farmed.

You're likely a... 

An environmental attorney.

Your star sign is... 

Sagittarius or Libra

You're getting married at...

An open field in the Teton Valley, or amongst the saguaros in Joshua Tree.  

Your bridal party is...

Small, stylish, effortlessly cool. Bucking the norm in linen suits. 

Your soundtrack is...

Cocktail hour features a live band, while the dance floor is reserved for a hot DJ that curates an impeccable vibe. 

You compost, collect antique furniture, and love a trip to Erewon or Happier Grocer because you live for a niche specialty item.

When you travel, you’re looking for the local experience, and you’re liable to extend your trip (maybe more than once). You love the little details – any opportunity for a cheeky personal touch.

Your flowers are slightly rustic and feature blooms that you feel personally connected to. Your looks are entirely vintage — think silk slip, heirloom lace mantilla veil, and a change into cowgirl boots and a beaded Cavalli for dancing.

Sag energy is defined by freedom and unadulterated fun, so your wedding is about energy and ease. The timeline is loose because you never know where the night will take you...

Oversized Blooms

Bouquet by Pretend Plants and Flowers

Your florals are...

One word - Expensive.

You're likely an... 

It Girl. No one quite knows what you "do."

Your star sign is... 

Leo or Gemini

You're getting married... 

Someplace unexpected. A warehouse. An arcade. An old movie palace.

Your bridal party is...

Eclectic and features a famous face or two.

Your soundtrack is...

Rihanna, Beyoncé, and something niche that's sure to be trending on TikTok soon. You're always ahead of the curve. 

This wedding is doing double duty - a ceremony... and the soft launch for your next creative project.

You're wearing the brands no one's heard of (yet), and the DJ is a close personal friend.

You're intuitive, expressive, and absolutely allergic to anything expected. There are oysters, champagne cocktails, and a bowl of cigarettes tucked somewhere at the afterparty.

Your wedding is full of color and evokes a sense of surrealism. The space will live on in other bride's mood boards for years to come. Your ceremony dress will be white, but avant-garde - a mysterious vintage Italian label that feels fresh. The florals are striking and almost graphic. Your second look is chartreuse and might break the internet.

Your photographer was featured in Vogue, and you expect you'll be there soon enough...

Lily of the Valley & Tulips

Your florals are...

Chic, simple, and unfussy. 

You're likely a... 

Comms Director for the hot new political powerhouse.

Your star sign is... 

Aries or Aquarius

You're getting married... 

At the courthouse. There's no time for a big wedding! (Looking for a chic courthouse locale? We got you...)

Your bridal party is...

Your mini dachshund, Honey. Accompanied by your best friend, who's also your witness. (Your bestie, not Honey...)

Your soundtrack is...

You and your new hubby listen to The Cure in the back of a cab on your way to an intimate dinner.

You’ve promised your family a larger wedding in a year or two, but just thinking about having all your family in one room gives you hives.

Instead, you slip on an '80s Mugler suit that's tailored to perfection and opt for an intimate city ceremony that just feels right for your love story.

You carry tulips arranged in a playful, modern way. After the courthouse, you and your newly minted husband meet your friends at the latest, most underrated hot spot that will end up on the Infatuation list in six months.

Irish goodbyes are encouraged, as you two head off to a chic boutique hotel for a mini-moon staycation.

Special thanks to the florists we chatted with for this piece:

Pretend Plants and Flowers

Floret Design Studio

Nava Floral

Sarah Saunders Studios