Your dress isn't the only silhouette to ponder as you plan your wedding day. Bouquets also come in an array of intriguing forms, and the one you choose can tell a lot about you, says contributing editor Livia Cetti, who designed the six shown here. A classic round one, for example, tends to be as structured as a minuet, while a less symmetrical arrangement can feel as improvised as a jazz solo. So take your pick: Match your posy's profile to the feeling you want to convey and the style of your gown, and you've got a look that's pitch-perfect.

Round
The large circular faces of crinkly Icelandic poppies play up this shape, which echoes a full skirt and contrasts beautifully with a sleeker one. Also consider roses, anemones, or any flowers with spherical blooms.