Cascading Bouquet
(aka- Shower Bouquet) The most formal and sophisticated of all wedding bouquets. This bouquet can be made up of any kind of flower, although because of the level of formality usually associated with this type of wedding, roses are popular. The flowers are arranged in a large round grouping at the top, and taper gently to a point at the bottom.
Posy Bouquet
The Posy Bouquet is usually small and lightweight (it can be made lighter by having your florist replace the stems with floral wire). The stems are traditionally wrapped in ribbon or fabric, and may have rows of beading or pins decorating the stems.
Hand-Tied Bouquet
(aka- Clutch Bouquet) This style of bouquet is a bit less formal, with the stems generally left long and covered with only a little bit of ribbon as a handle. Calla Lilies and Queen Anne’s Lace generally look beautiful in this arrangement.
Ballerina Bouquet
This type of wedding bouquet became popular during WWII. A few beautiful flowers are nestled in fluffy tulle or net, which can be a gorgeous yet cost-effective way to save money on your wedding flowers.
Scepter Bouquet
This type of bouquet is pretty and unexpected. It can be carried by the bride or any other member of the wedding party. Any size ball of greenery and/or florals are left on extremely long stems which may be embellished with ribbons or pearls.
Pomander Bouquet
(aka- “Kissing Ball”) This is a ball of flowers suspended by a cord or ribbon. Some modern brides have begun to carry them, although they are mostly carried by flower girls and junior bridesmaids.
Crescent Bouquet
This is a simple yet sophisticated wedding bouquet style. It is shaped in a soft arch reminiscent of a crescent moon, and is usually made of orchids and other more exotic flowers. They can be made more cheaply in other flowers, like roses, but begin to look rather heavy and lose the delicateness of the arch like this.
Whatever style of wedding bouquet you choose, just be sure to make it your own! It is fun to come up with creative new takes on each of these bouquet ideas, perhaps mixing in different greenery or flowers, or combining shapes in new ways.
If you find a style of bouquet that appeals to you, simply type in the style name in Google Images, and you will find a countless number of inspiration photographs that can be sorted by color. Send us pictures of what you choose!
