Types of Bridal Bouquet

The Bridal Bouquet is important for a Bride. There are many types of bridal bouquet, so which type of bridal bouquet is suited you?  The most popular types of bridal bouquet are Posy, Nosegay, Arm, Beidermeriev, Crescent, Cascading & Contemporary Bridal Bouquet.  Below are different types of bridal bouquet for your reference.

Nosegay Bouquet
Traditionally the nosegay was a small round shaped bunch of flowers and herbs, often containing more greenery than other bouquets.
It was very popular with flowergirls and bridesmaids. In modern times it has been revived and reinvented with additions of lovely satin and organza ribbons and larger floral arrangements..

Posy Bouquet

The posy is round and small and can easily be held in one hand. There are two styles of posy bouquets, one can be loose, hand tied and unstructured, the other formal and wired, the stems of the flowers are removed and replaced with florists wire, constructed into a much lighter posy with and easy to hold handle.

These two styles are widely used where the natural stems are wrapped in a beautiful satin, velvet or organza ribbon and some embellished with pearl pins and beading trims.

Beidermerier Bouquet

The biedermeier bouquet is European-influenced. The blooms are tightly-structured and carefully-arranged in defined circular patterns of different coloured flowers, each ring containing one type of flower.Originating in Switzerland in the late 1800's, often orange and lemon peels were added for extra frangrance. A bouquet similar to the nosegay and named for a German style of interior design. The biedermeier has a very pleasing geometry and is recently showing signs of popularity again due to its dramatic beauty and contrast.

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Crescent Bouquet

A crescent bouquet can be symmetrical or assymmetrical. As the name suggests, both left and right side of the bouquet is seen to be flowing down. A symmetrical crescent bouquet has flowers and greenery arched at same lengths on both sides. Whereas the assymmetrical, has one side longer.

If you are wearing big and wide skirt wedding gown, this type of bouquet is suitable for you. Be sure to carry it just below the waist, the beauty of the bouquet will stand out.

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Shower bouquet or Cascading Bouquet
The cascading bouquets were originally referred to as shower bouquets. Also known as a teardrop bouquet or trail bouquet. These replaced the fashion of posies around the time of 1910. This style became exaggerated by 1920, with much larger bouquets, so large they almost concealed the bride. They reached their peak from 1920 - 1930's until WWII.
The Cascading bouquet, which is the most formal and most traditional of bouquets, is designed to spill 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.
The bouquet is roundish at the top but pointy at the bottom. The traditional shower bouquet is known as the large multi-trail bouquet, subsequently renamed the princess in honour of the late Princess Diana and her impressive bridal bouquet. The modern smaller version is called the teardrop bouquet or trail bouquet.

Arm Bouquet
The arm bouquet is also known as presentation bouquet or pageant bouquet. Previously it was known as the ‘Bernhardt’ bouquet, named after the actress Sarah Bernhardt. Usually calla lilies, orchids and also long-stemmed roses is used for this type of bouquet. They are left at its natural state with a big ribbon tied to bundle them together.
You have to cradle it on your arm, at the inner of your elbow. This type of bouquet is suitable for you if you are wearing a slim and slender wedding gown.

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Freeform / Contemporary Bouquet
This type of bouquet does not have a specific or defined shape. Most freeform bouquet has foliage coming out of the bouquet. Tropical flowers are usually used.

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Single Stem Bouquet
If you are a minimalist, this is something you should go for. This bridal bouquet type usually has its flower stem wrapped or a big ribbon tied to it to add more attention.

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Composite Bouquet
We seldom see this type of bouquet nowadays, It’s very simple. It is made of petals wired or glued together to form a single large bloom with a ribbon tied to it.

Pomander or Kissing Ball Bouquet
The pomander bouquet is also known as a kissing ball. A pomander is a ball of flowers suspended from a loop of decorative ribbon.

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Teardrop Bouquet
The teardrop bouquet shaped like a teardrop. It is the sister of the cascade bouquet. The cascade bouquet has a natural flow but the teardrop bouquet is more stiff. This bouquet is roundish at the top and pointy at the bottom.

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Fan Bouquet
The fan bouquet, is a simple bouquet of flowers attached to a lacy plastic fan.
Is popular for old-fashioned, vintage style or Asian-inspired weddings.

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Cone Bouquet
Less flowers are used for a cone bridal bouquet. It is in the shape of a cone. The cone can be made of flowers or other materials. This is another unique type and you don’t see in Malaysia wedding.

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The Wreath or Flower Hoop Bouquet
The hand-tied bouquet is a loose-tied arrangement. These hand tied styles are also referred to as clutch bouquets.
This type of bouquet consists of a simple gathering of flowers, bound and tied with ribbon with stems left exposed. Queen Anne's lace, phlox and cosmos are magnificent examples of this style.
This is a beautiful choice for an outdoor wedding with that just picked from the garden look. It is arranged in a looser manner with the stems left longer and a large ribbon or exotic fabric tied together.

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The Ballerina Bouquet
The ballerina bouquet, is 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.
For modern brides, a ballerina bouquet offers a cost-effective, yet beautiful solution for a tight floral budget.

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Wristlet Bouquet
It’s basically a wrist corsage, a small flower bouquet worn on the wrist. If you don’t like to hold something and all the fuss, then this is something for you.

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Shield Shape Bridal Bouquet
I think the Shield Shape will become popular after the Prince William & Kate Middleton Wedding on 29 Apr 2011. A Shield Shape wired Bridal Bouquet Carried by Kate Middleton is simple & elegant.

 

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