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One of the best ways to exhibit your style and taste at your wedding is with the bouquet you choose. Not only will this be in every photo with you and your spouse, but it will accent your wedding dress, hair, and makeup and bring your entire wedding look together. Different shapes and styles can evoke different vibes for your wedding, so it’s essential to choose your look carefully. That’s why the floral designers at Rose Hill Weddings have put together this wedding bouquet glossary to help you know which type of bouquet will be best for your big day.
Boho
Boho: Similar to rustic design, a hand-tied bouquet of collected wildflowers will keep a loose, free feel to your entire wedding. Natural and fresh, these open bouquets feel less restricted and can be created yourself if you’re eager to try a DIY bouquet.
Cascading Bridal Bouquet
Cascading: Flowers appear to simply overflow from your hands in this gorgeous gathering of blooms. Trailing strands of ivy or eucalyptus alongside your choice of blooms give a tapering effect like a waterfall.
Classic Bouquet
Classic: The posy bouquet is a sweet classic that looks great in small weddings or intimate gatherings. Peonies, ranunculus, and Gerbera daisies are among the best choices for posy bouquets. Presentation bouquets can also be considered quite classic, though they’ve traditionally been seen in pageants and other spotlights. They’ve become more popular for weddings in recent years and can give a lavish, regal look to your entire wedding.
Composite Bouquet
Composite: This innovative design is an artistic and dramatic combination of same-variety flowers, petals, and colors, constructed to appear like one giant bloom. Exciting and extravagant, these are often seen in more lavish weddings for a unique effect.
Crescent Bridal Bouquet
Crescent: This design mimics a half-moon or arched crescent shape. Blooms and stalks of foliage can be symmetrical or asymmetrical, but the overall shape will follow this basic contour. A crescent design can have a modern or vintage look, depending on which flowers you choose for it.
Modern Bouquet
Modern: More contemporary designs are those with no specific shape but give a dynamic, original presentation. Filled with less traditional flowers, this might be your best option for a unique bouquet that will stand out.
Nosegay Bouquet
Nosegay: This clean, fresh bouquet features tightly bound flowers, usually of the same variety, tied together and cut at the same length for uniformity. An excellent clutch bouquet, this style is unique for petite brides or small, intimate gatherings.
Pomander Bouquet
Pomander: Also known as a “kissing ball,” a pomander is a ball of flowers attached to a ribbon for wearing or swinging as you walk down the aisle. Often reserved for bridesmaids and flower girls, this design has become more popular for brides recently.
Biedermeier Bouquet
Round/Biedermeier: A round bouquet gives a beautiful shape to your overall look, providing a clean spherical look. More importantly, the shape of these bouquets relies on more blooms than foliage. Biedermeier bouquets are round bouquets with layers of different blooms that result in a striped effect that is nothing short of striking.
Rustic Bouquet
Rustic: A single bloom, a gathering of wildflowers, or a simple just-picked farm-fresh design will lend a wealth of character to your rustic wedding. Consider using daisies or sunflowers with plenty of greenery in a rustic bouquet.
Choosing the perfect wedding bouquet is as personal a decision as to your actual wedding dress. This will be the crowning accent to your wedding look. It’s crucial you love everything about it. So, take a bit of time to decide what kind of look you’re going for. Then share your ideas with the wedding experts at Rose Hill Weddings and let us help you make those dreams a reality on your special day.