There are so many choices for your bridal bouquet to choose from, so where do you start in making that decision? Right here! 🙂
We’ve put together a little bridal bouquet cheat sheet to help you hone in on your style and pick the one that is right for your perfect day.
Before we jump into that though, do you know the history of the bridal bouquet? They were carried to help banish any evil spirits in the Middle Ages, and in the 15th century when baths were not a common practice like they are today, they carried them to help cover up any unpleasant smells.
Aren’t you happy to be a modern-day bride?!?
Now, let’s check out the different varieties of shapes and sizes you can pick from.
Photo from Piney Rose Flowers & Decor
Nosegay
A nosegay wedding bouquet is small and compact. It is known for its round shape and is often created using a variety of flowers and greenery. It’s a favored choice for brides who prefer to have a modest and polished bouquet.
Photo from Southern Graces
Pomander
Pomander Bouquets are very distinct because the flowers are arranged in a spherical, structured shape and suspended from a ribbon. This bouquet style is a considerable choice for the bride looking to add a touch of whimsy to their Big Day.
Photo from Sea Blossoms
Posy
Posy Bouquets are small arrangements of flowers typically tied with a ribbon. They are designed to be held in one hand which makes them easy to carry and are comfortable for a full wedding day. A Posy is a great choice if you are looking for an understated and luxurious look while remaining classic.
Photo by Heather Payne Photography
Hand Tied
A hand-tied wedding bouquet is a popular style that showcases natural, unstructured elegance.
These beauties are designed to look as if the flowers have been gathered from a garden or meadow. They are usually held together with ribbon and sometimes twine while leaving the stems exposed. This style is perfect if you are looking for a bohemian or rustic aesthetic while looking effortlessly elegant.
Photo from Belle The Magazine
Composite
Composite bouquets are made up of individual petals, buds, or flower parts, and are crafted together to create the appearance of a single, oversized flower. This style is good if you are looking for something different and visually impactful.
Photo by Dasha Caffrey via B.loved Weddings
Cascade
Cascade bouquets are often referred to as “waterfall” bouquets. The flowers flow gracefully downward resembling a waterfall. Greenery and foliage play a crucial role and help to create a lush and natural appearance. If you are looking for something dramatic and chic this might be the style for you.
Photo from One Fab Day
Pageant
Pageant bouquets are similar to the cascade, but slightly more compact and put together. They are distinctive and elongated bouquets that the bride cradles in her arms, much like a beauty queen carries in a pageant.
This style is regal and sophisticated so if that’s your vibe, this is the pick for you.
Photo by Briawna Meier Photography found on Brides
Round
The round bouquet is a buttoned-up version of a hand-tied ribbon giving it a circular and symmetrical shape. They are typically smaller making them more manageable for the bride as opposed to other bouquet styles. Round-shaped bouquets make an understated and enjoyable option for a bride.