| 01 March 2007
If you’re planning a wedding, you’ve probably discovered that the list of options for wedding bouquets is endless. Here is a guide to a few of the most popular styles.
Nosegay Bouquet
A small, round-shaped, cluster of flowers, which usually includes greenery and ribbon streamers, all mounted in a tussie-mussie..
Hand Tied Bouquet
A simple style which is generally round in shape. They are also referred to as clutch bouquets. This consists of a gathering of flowers, which is bound and tied with ribbon, leaving the stems exposed.
Cascade Bouquet
Sometimes called a teardrop, fountain, or waterfall bouquet, this sophisticated and elongated style features fullness and an abundance of blossoms at the top of the bouquet. It then tapers downwards with flowing foliage, floral streamers, or ribbons at the bottom. This can be designed very dense with flowers and foliage or can be more loosely arranged for an "airy" or "wispy" look.
Freeform / Contemporary Bouquet
This style bouquet often has flowers or greenery coming out at various angles with no specific, recognizable shape. They are most often designed with tropical flowers and foliage that have unique shapes.
Single Stem Bouquet
While not technically a bouquet, single stem arrangements have gained in popularity over recent years. Single stem designs can feature an intricately wrapped stem, an elaborate bow or streamers.
Pomander Bouquet
A flower or foliage covered ball or cone suspended from a loop of ribbon. Adult attendants can carry pomanders, but young attendants such as flower girls and junior bridesmaids most often carry them.
Wrist Bouquet
While technically more of a corsage than bouquet, this style is a small floral arrangement worn on the wrist, and is typically worn by brides or bridesmaids.