Flowers and wedding bouquets are a fundamental part of wedding styling. When choosing a bouquet for a wedding, many brides-to-be don't realise how many options there are. Of course, there is a kaleidoscope of colours and species to choose from. But, for the bridal flower bouquet, there are many shapes and styles to choose from too.
More than just a wedding accessory, bouquets are steeped in tradition and a key part of the wedding day ensemble. From dainty posies to overflowing arrangements, the bridal bouquet is another detail that should reflect the bride's style and the overall theme of the wedding.
Here are nine types of wedding bouquets, each with a unique charm to suit different wedding themes and personalities…
Cascading bouquet
Cascade wedding bouquets are a romantic choice, featuring a waterfall of flowers that are heavier at the top and trail downwards. Pair this style with a feminine, full-skirted gown for a fairytale-like look on your wedding day.
Posy bouquet
A posy is a small, tightly packed arrangement often featuring scented flowers paired with foliage. For a traditional posy, ask your florist to create a sweet-smelling, compact arrangement with a mixture of short-stemmed flowers, like lily of the valley or cut roses. This charming bouquet suits a relaxed wedding venue and pairs beautifully with an elegant silk wedding dress.
Handtied bouquet
A popular choice of bouquet for a wedding, hand-tied bouquets have a gathered-from-the-garden aesthetic. Featuring a variety of different blooms and foliage, this style of arrangement has a relaxed, organic vibe and often appeals to modern brides. Find a florist who regularly designs garden-style, hand-tied bouquets and ask for a natural, loose arrangement with a mixture of textures and colours.
A Pageant Bouquet for a Wedding
Also known as a presentation bouquet, this style features long stems designed to be cradled in the crook of the bride's arm – mimicking the way a pageant winner would hold their flowers as they are crowned, hence the name! To achieve this style, your florist will use tall stems with a cluster of blooms facing upward, to give the bouquet a sweeping shape.
Pomander Bouquet
The pomander bouquet consists of flowers arranged into a firm, tightly packed sphere. This charming arrangement is often carried by flower girls or bridesmaids. Your florist will use small sturdy blooms with tiny touches of greenery to create the floral bauble.
Round Bridal Flower Bouquet
A classic choice for traditional brides, a round bouquet usually features one type of flower and no foliage. Whether roses, peonies or hydrangea, the blooms will be tightly arranged into a dome shape. This bouquet style is perfect for weddings held in grand venues like country houses or castles. Picture the wedding party elegantly dressed in formal black tie, in front of an imposing manor house, with the bride and her bridesmaids carrying polished peony bouquets… dreamy!
Landscape Bouquet
The landscape bouquet is arranged to be wider than it is tall. With an organic feel, this style suits brides looking for an effortless look. When speaking with your florist, request a wide, low arrangement with a mix of flowers and greenery.
Single Stems
Featuring one large statement bloom, like a calla lily or Protea, the single-stem bouquet is an elegant choice. Often carried by bridesmaids, this minimalist bouquet suits modern and sophisticated weddings.
Asymmetrical Bouquet
An eye-catching choice, asymmetrical wedding bouquets are intentionally uneven, with a statement bloom or extra height on one side. This bouquet style, with its modern look, suits contemporary or chic urban venues. Ask your florist to design an arrangement with varying heights and a mixture of flowers and foliage to create visual interest.
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