6 Types of Wedding Bouquets That will Make Your Day

ROUND Bouquets

• A simple, yet elegant and traditional bouquet designed as ether a tight cluster for density, or loosely for an airy feel 
• This type of bouquet works well with all wedding and dress styles
• The flowers selected with influence the formality of the bouquet
• As a result of its ability to be comprised of either the same type of flower or an assortment of sizes and varieties this bouquet can easily be tailored in cost. 

PAGEANT Bouquets

• Also referred to at an 'arm sheath' bouquet long stem flowers and foliage that the bride cradles in her arm, as modestly elaborately designed as desired
• A stunning alternative for a more modem wedding
• Stems may show at one end, or arranged without them showing by adding a ribbon-tied finishing touch 
• Popular floral choices to include are calla, lilies, gladiolus, orchids, long-stemmed roses. delphiniums and larkspur

CASCADE Bouquets

• Originally referred to as 'shower bouquets' the bouquet is the most formal and most traditional designed to spell gracefully over the bride's hands as it flows downward for a sophisticated and stylized look
• Almost any flower can be used in this style
• Roundish at the top, the bouquet narrows into a point at the bottom
• The late Princes Diana carried this style as her impressive bridal bouquet 

NOSEGAY Bouquets

• Compact cluster of flowers, where stems are wrapped tightly, often with organza or satin ribbon, and cut to one. uniform length
• Traditionally, these bouquets contain more greenery than other bouquet 
• Trendier bouquet type for brides and also popular for bridesmaids in a smaller arrangement
• The term 'nosegay' arose in the 15th century, denoting an ornament that appealed to the nose 

POMANDER Bouquets

• Often referred to as a "kissing ball" for the "ball" of many blossoms suspended from a loop of decorative ribbon
• Flowers are typically all the same size and touch of overlap in design
• Creates a more interesting way to display ordinary or less expensive flowers, then a traditional bouquet
• Great for flower girls and as ceremony decor as well

POSY Bouquets

• Small and round it a can easily be held in one hand
• One of more often-chosen bouquets for brides and bridesmaids alike because of their ability to incorporate a wide range of flowers types and shapes that are rich in color and interest
• Can be constructed loosely with hand-wrapped, wedding color-coordinated ribbon and an embellished trim, or by replacing the stems with florists wire for a more structured look with one type of flower 
• Flowers that work well in these bouquets are roses, gerbcras, Peonies, tulips and rununculus. 

source: destinationweddings.com