Styles of bouquets - explained

Today we are looking at the different styles of bouquets available. This doesn't cover every type just the main ones we create and every style can morph into another with tighter or looser outlines, different foliage etc

We start with the largest style which is the traditional shower bouquet. These are generally made on a holder with foam (we can wire them if you prefer) and are long and full. These were originally made as the bride's dress would be quite plain so a lovely full bouquet made up for it.

The length is your choice but the whole bouquet will be made in proportion. The overall shape is wide and flat at the top with trails at the bottom with flowers 'showering' down.

Be aware these are heavy! Full of flowers and foliage.

A lighter version of the shower. More flowers in the top half with the 'shower' being mainly bear grass and a few eustoma. Same size bouquet but half the flowers.

Here we have the cascade bouquet. Similar to the shower but a looser style and smaller in length.

Then we have the teardrop. A true teardrop is a defined shape but they can be created with a more whispy outline if you prefer.

These are smaller than above styles and are much lighter to carry although still generally made on a holder with foam. Our most popular traditional style.

You can have a mixed variety of flowers as above, or keep to roses and freesia,

or all roses with gyp.

Or this beautiful bouquet of mixed coral and peach roses.

Spring time doesn't miss out with mixed narcissus and roses.

Lilies look lovely in this style but do bear in mind larger flowers will usually mean a slightly lager bouquet.

This one is an all wired bouquet which is much lighter to carry.

Or on a foam holder with lilies, roses and eustoma.

A phalaneopsis bouquet with wire detailing, beading and a single long stem to create the drop.

Another lovely design is the overarm, not as popular as once was but still looks stunning. Best flowers for these are calla lily (shown) or gerberas. Each flower has its own space to shine. They are easy to carry with one hand as it lays over the forearm up to the elbow.

Then there is the ever popular hand tied posy. Basically a bunch of flowers tied together. This can be all in one type of flower, such as gerberas,

Or calla lilies, or a mix of two or more varieties. Most flowers will work in this style but some will give a different outline.

They can be compact and flat or looser styled and domed.

The stems can be bound like this 3/4 with ribbon/organza/twine/hessian

just with a small tying point or with a bow or trailing ribbon.

With foliage or without

These next few are taller in height rather than domed or flat

with a focal flower as a stem of orchid

or a delphinium

Then we go on to trailing hand ties. These are the modern version of teardrops. You can add a trail with flowers 

or foliage

These are hand ties but could also be carried over the arm, long trailing bouquets full of movement when you walk down the aisle.

I hope these have given you a small insight into the different styles we offer. There is a lot of choice out there and it is helpful if you have some idea on which style you prefer.

There is a whole list of which styles go with which style dress and yes some do look better with a certain style than another, but if you have your heart set on one style then go for it. The flowers used and overall look of the whole set up will blend everything together. The day is about you two and your choices and personality not whether your style of bouquet is perfect for your dress.

For example, a full skirt ballgown dress will look fabulous with a large shower bouquet but equally I have seen brides rock this outfit with a single rose and ribbon trails.

The choice is yours.

We are here to help and advise so you make the right choices for you.

Book a consultation today to start your flower planning adventure

Sandra X