To any person, all the bouquets are likely to appear the same. For them they are
simply an arrangement of flowers which are tied together with a lace or ribbon.
But a wedding bouquet is not just a bunch of flowers which all brides have to
carry during their wedding ceremony. Wedding bouquets are actually a part of a
wedding tradition that symbolizes luck and fertility. Hence holds utmost
importance for brides.
In the Roman times, wedding bouquets were usually made of beautiful and
strong fragrant flowers, pungent herbs and spices. Because there was a belief
that carrying a strong smelled bouquet would ward off the evil spirits, bad luck,
and illness. With advancement of the technology and e-commerce, nowadays,
the internet allows you to order online a bouquet of flowers which you have to
carry during your wedding ceremony.
There are many types of wedding bouquets available in the flower market.
Now it’s up to you to decide which type you want to carry at the end of your
wedding ceremony that complements your wedding gown and ceremony style
and expresses your personality.
For instance, a larger bouquet may be a better fit for a formal vow exchange at
a church (means indoor weddings), and smaller and looser bouquet will match
a casual garden wedding celebration (means outdoor weddings). At
Moysesflowers.co.uk, you will find a quick summation of the different types of
wedding bouquets or bridal bouquets:
Cascading Bouquet
As its name suggests, this type of bridal bouquet resembles a waterfall in which
flowers and greenery literally cascade out of this bold floral arrangements,
spilling elegantly down from the bride’s hand. Cascading wedding bouquet was
originally dubbed ‘shower bouquet’ and over the years have also been called
trail bouquet, as this is rounded at the top and trail downwards into a point.
This type of wedding bouquet is the bold style which is perfect for those brides
who desire to make a dramatic statement with their flowers on their wedding
day. Almost all species of blooms look stunning in this type of bridal bouquet,
so you can choose this most popular bridal bouquet with your own personal
combination of your favorite blooms and foliage.
Posy Bouquet
Posy bouquet is a classic and one of the most popular choices for brides. This
type of bridal bouquet is round in shape and looks small but is enough to be
held in one hand. Usually, the stems of posy bouquet are wrapped with satin
lace or ribbon and it is made in two types, such as loosely arranged flowers and
hand-tied. Traditional posy bouquets are structured with stems either wrapped
in or completely replaced with florist’s wire. This makes the bouquet look more
formal and is easier to hold.
Nosegay Bouquet
Traditionally, the nosegay bouquet was a small round shapes bunch of beautiful
blooms and different types of herbs. This bouquet often contains more foliage
than other type of bouquets. The flowers of this bouquet are tucked into a small
metal or glass cone-shaped holder that can either be worn or used as a vase.
This type of bouquet is perfect for those brides who want more attention
directed to her swoon-worthy wedding gown than their flowers.
Composite Bouquet
A composite bouquet is also known as a glamelia, which appears to be one
very large bloom and sometimes surrounded with more petals of a different
color. This style of wedding bouquet is simple in design, but looks very
graceful and elegant while carrying. This style is ideal for those brides who
want a unique look on their wedding day that is simple yet sophisticated.
Arm Sheaf Bouquet
This wedding bouquet is also known as presentation or pageant bouquets. It is
specially designed to be cradled in a bride’s arm. Usually, this style of wedding
bouquet is designed with long-stemmed flowers and foliage. It is a stunning
alternative to more traditional styles of the bouquet and best suited to modern
style weddings. Pageant bouquets are perfect for brides who want a non-
traditional look and can be either with blooms at one end and the stems at the
other end (single-ended) or with blooms at the both ends and no visible stems
(double-ended).
