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With so many different types of bouquets- it hard
to decide which would be best. Just make sure you take into account your overall
theme for your wedding.
Ballerina: A round bouquet composed of
masses of tulle or net and few flowers. This type of bouquet was popular in the
early 1940s when flowers were scarce due to World War II.
Basket: Flowers arranged and carried in a shallow basket and often used
in a garden or garden-like wedding setting.
Beidermeier: A nosegay made up of concentric circles of different flowers
for a somewhat striped effect.
Cascade: A waterfall-like "spill" of blooms and greenery that's anchored
in a hand-held base. Looks like a miniature floral train. This bouquet can be
designed very dense with flowers and foliage or can be more loosely arranged for
an "airy" or "wispy" look.
Classic Hand-Tied Bouquet: Generally round in shape, hand tied styles are
also referred to as clutch bouquets. A dense bunch of blooms either anchored in
a bouquet holder, wired, or hand-tied.
Composite: A handmade creation in which different petals or buds are
wired together on a single stem, creating the illusion of one giant flower.
Crescent: A dramatic bouquet of arching flowers and foliage that extends
from the center of the bouquet and can be designed to project a traditional or
contemporary look.
Fan: A small bouquet or cluster of flowers attached to an elaborate fan.
This style of bouquet is reminiscent of the Victorian Era, and is popular for
vintage style, Southern style, and Asian-inspired weddings.
Freeform/Contemporary: As the name implies, this style bouquet often has
flowers or greenery coming out at various angles with no specific, recognizable
shape; most often designed with tropical flowers and foliage that have unique
shapes.
Heart: A romantic, alternative shape bouquet, featuring two, full, arched
shapes at the top while tapering down to a point at the bottom of the bouquet.
Nosegay: A small, round cluster of flowers, all cut to a uniform length.
Usually made with one dominant flower or color, nosegays are wrapped tightly
with ribbon or lace for a delicate effect.
Oval: This bouquet is a hybrid of both a cascade and a round. It is
elongated in shape, but features rounded shapes on both the top and bottom.
Generally the bottom is narrower than the top, but the overall shape resembles
an oval.
Pomander: A bloom-covered ball suspended from a ribbon, perfect for child
attendants. (Flower girls may carry a basket of petals instead.)
Presentation bouquet: Think of the roses carried by Miss America along her
arm. This can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish but should not be longer
than what can fit comfortably, with some spillover, along the length of your
lower arm.
Single Stem: Single stem designs generally feature a unique design element,
such as an intricately wrapped stem (for a long-stemmed flower), elaborate bow,
streamers, or a decorative lace bloom collar to give the design more interest
and appeal.
Wreath or Hoop: This "bouquet" is a large ring decorated or intertwined
with foliage and flowers- generally thought of as a symbol of eternity with no
beginning or end.
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