Which bridal bouquet style is right for you?
Determining the style of your bridal bouquet may be a little lower on your task list when wedding planning, but your bridal bouquet is so much more important than you may initially think. A bridal bouquet isn’t just an accessory the bride carries with her down the aisle, it’s a symbolic piece that is said to bring a lifetime of happiness and satisfaction in your married life. Dating all the way back to Ancient Greece, a bridal bouquet is a significant piece to your overall wedding. That’s why when it comes to choosing your bridal bouquet, you should take the time to research different styles, and determine which style best suits your personal taste and overall wedding design.
Not only will you want to be able to look back at your wedding photos and be happy with the way your bouquet is designed, you may also want to preserve your physical bouquet as a reminder of your special day. More often, brides have been preserving their bouquets in epoxy or opting to have them pressed. So, it’s crucial to have a beautiful design that represents you, and that you will cherish for years to come.
If you’re doubtful about where to start this bouquet designing process, we’re here to help! Let’s start by talking about two of the most popular bouquet styles: hand-tied and cascading.
Hand-tied Bouquet
A hand-tied bouquet is an arrangement of flowers that is secured by a fabric or ribbon with stems left showing at the bottom for a “fresh-picked” look. This type of bouquet is timeless. It’s been used at weddings throughout history and never loses its appeal. The hand-tied bouquet is a top pick for brides because of how classic and flexible the design is, seamlessly incorporating into any wedding theme or design style.
Florals by FLD, photography by Allie Jennings Photography
At Fresh Look Design, we let our florals move naturally, creating hand-tied bouquets with texture, movement, and life. Our bouquets are never too packed in or ball-like, making for hand-tied bouquets that feel natural and make a statement.
This type of bouquet can be made with any choice of flowers and greenery, which is why it’s such a popular choice for weddings. As long as a flower can be tied, it can be used to make your dream hand-tied bouquet. This bouquet style can also work with budgets of any kind, and no two bouquets need to look the same because of the variety of florals that can be used.
These hand-tied bouquets are a great option for the brides that want a versatile bouquet for their wedding day. You can personalize these bouquets to fit any wedding style, and truly make it your own, which is why this is the go-to wedding bouquet style.
If you love the more extravagant look, you can work with an abundance of flowers and greenery to create the appearance of a larger bouquet with movement and drama. To do this, rely on heavier or fuller blooms like roses, peonies, and snapdragons. If you prefer to keep it simple, work with less florals and greenery, and opt for a bouquet that’s less dramatic in size. For this style, consider using smaller flowers like delphiniums, lily of the valley, and even daisies.
We’ve used hand-tied bouquets in so many of the weddings we’ve had a hand in planning. If you’re thinking that this might be the right bouquet style for you, we can deliver a stunning hand-tied bouquet that will exceed all your expectations!
Cascading Bouquet
A cascading bouquet is an arrangement of flowers that cascades down from the bride’s hands to form an elegant, waterfall-like design. This type of bridal bouquet most recently came back into the spotlight after Princess Diana famously walked down the aisle in the 1980s with a cascading bouquet that nearly reached her ankles, creating an unforgettable wedding look to emulate for all future brides.
Florals by FLD, photography by Brandon Scott Photography
These overflowing bouquets are the perfect option for the brides wanting to make a strong statement or embrace a maximalist style for their wedding day. The cascading bouquet is eye-catching, dramatic, and glamorous. Its elongated design will bring a touch of luxury and even fantasy to your wedding day, and it will clearly stand out from the bouquets your bridesmaids carry.
Cascading bouquets are made from groups of fresh greenery and a mix of short and long-stemmed flowers, arranged in a way that the flowers “cascade” out of the hands of the bride. While historically it was popular to only use white flowers and greenery for this type of bouquet, now more diverse colour palettes and bolder floral choices are being incorporated into this look as brides push the boundaries of traditional bouquet and wedding design.
One of the reasons we love this bouquet design so much is because it adds a touch of drama and uniqueness. We also love them because no two will ever look the same, and the design of the cascading florals can be fully customized to your preferences. If you’re a bride that loves to make a statement or wants an eye-catching conversation starter, consider choosing an extra long cascading bouquet. If you’re more into a minimal look but want to toe the line of dramatic florals, cascading bouquets can be made smaller without compromising their glamorous effect. Even the smaller cascading bouquets are eye-catching and unique. There’s a lot of room for customization with a cascading bouquet.
If you think you may want a cascading bouquet for your wedding day, we recommend building a Pinterest board with inspiration photos to show us so we can make your dream bouquet come to life. Long-stemmed orchids or lilies are timeless flowers that work very well in cascading bouquets. For greenery, we often lean on eucalyptus in all our designs, and think that ivy would make a wonderful addition to a cascading bouquet for the way it naturally hangs. The cascading bouquet is a classic choice for any bride, and can be personalized to effortlessly match your wedding style.
Our team here at Fresh Look Design has been in the wedding industry for over 20 years, so we’ve designed thousands of bouquets, making us experts in the field. A wedding is supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life, and we don’t want you worrying about what flowers you want and whether or not they look good together. Show us some inspiration photos, and we’ll do the rest.
For more information on working with Fresh Look Design, contact us to get started. We can make the entire wedding planning process smooth for you and your partner, from planning the florals to setting up on the big day, and everything in between. We would love to be a part of making your wedding day the most special, so reach out with any questions and let us start this exciting process together!