Types of Wedding Bouquets

The nosegay is one of the most popular types of bouquets. This is the perfectly round arrangement of flowers, and is especially favored by brides who like roses. Nosegays can be comprised of a single variety of blossom or they can have a combination of blooms, as long as they work well together to create the signature round form of this very popular bouquet. Nosegays are sometimes embellished with ornaments to match the bridal and bridesmaid jewelry, such as pearl pins in flower centers or crystal brooches pinned to the handle wraps.

Handtied bouquets are another very popular option. They are often similar in size to nosegays, but will have a more natural form, rather than the perfectly symmetrical dome shape of the nosegay bouquet. They work beautifully with flowers ranging from traditional peonies, roses, and hydrangeas to casual wildflowers such as daisies and asters. The stems of handtied bouquets are left exposed, instead of being covered in an elaborate bouquet wrap. A simple bow made of a luxurious ribbon makes for a lovely embellishment on the flower stems.

Cascade bouquets fell out of favor for several years, but now they are back and better than ever. They got a bad reputation in the 1980s, when they were very structured and stiff looking, but modern cascade bouquets have all of the drama with none of the contrived look. The best cascade bouquets have a natural dripping effect, and are often made with large dramatic flowers like orchids and lilies. These bouquets are ideal for formal weddings and work wonderfully with both large ballgowns and dramatic, slinky sheath gowns. Trailing ribbons and flower streamers can be added to make the cascade look even longer and more fabulous.

A sweet alternative to a handheld bouquet is the pomander. This is a round ball of flowers which hangs from a ribbon. Pomanders are particularly popular for bridesmaids and flower girls, and should be made in proportion to the person carrying them. Red roses on wide white satin ribbons look stunning for holiday weddings. For a springtime wedding, small spray roses make sweet pomanders for attendants wearing pink dresses and pearl bridesmaid jewelry. For a more modern take on the pomander, try carnations in bright colors.

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