There are a number of different wedding bouquets for the bride, totaling over 10 depending on who you talk to (some people can be such sticklers about this stuff!) Didn’t know there were so many types? Well, weddings are, after all, one of the biggest rituals in our lives, so it comes to no surprise that there are so many different aspects and variations.
Here’s a list of bridal bouquets that are popularly used in Western weddings.
Arm Bouquet
If you’ve ever watched a beauty pageant, you’ll know what The look: old-fashioned. Think beauty-pageant winner: Long-stemmed flowers are cradled in the crook of the bride’s arm. Best for: retro-themed weddings.
Biedermeier Bouquet
Originating in Switzerland in the late 19th century, Biedermeier Bouquets have a very structured apperance. The stemmed flowers used are arranged to create a round shaped bouquet that is entirely symmetrical. If you want elegance, this is ideal.
Cascade Bouquet
Cascade Bouquets are quite the opposite of Biedermeier Bouquets. The flowers and greenery used in this arrangement gently flow downward, hence the name. It is one of the more extravagant bridal arrangements.
The Teardrop Bouquet is a variation of the Cascade, in which the flowers used do not flow as easily and are more stiffly arranged.
Composite Bouquet
The Composite Bouquet is a single bloom that has been created by a selection of petals and buds that have been wired or glued together, with or without foliage. This arrangement may require more time and money to create, but can indulge the bride since the creation of any bloom is possible (even one that doesn’t exist in nature).
Hand-Tied Bouquet
As their name implies, Hand-Tied Bouquets are flowers and foliage arrangements that have been bound together by hand. They may or may not have apparent structure, and are more often than not looser and more casual in appearance than their counterparts.
Nosegay Bouquet
This round bouquet is a tightly packed arrangement of blooms with stems that have been securely wrapped together with ribbon. The Nosegay Bouquet is one of the most popular bridal bouquets, along with their smaller relative, the Posy Bouquet.
Pomander Bouquet
The stems of the flowers in this bouquet are inserted into a ball-like base to create a unique arrangement. Sound hard to hold? The Pomander Bouquet is completed with a handle made of ribbon for the bride to hold, though it is more commonly held by flower girls.
Tussie-mussie Bouquet
This bouquet is a traditoinal one from Victorian times. The blooms are generally in a circular arrangement that have been bound together by hand. The stems are then placed into a cone-shaped holder (generally made of silver). Tussie-mussie can also be spelt tussy-mussy.
