Flower Bouquet

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A flower bouquet is a collection of flowers in a creative arrangement. Flower bouquets can be arranged for the decor of homes or public buildings, or may be handheld. Handheld bouquets are classified by several different popular shapes and styles, including nosegay, crescent, and cascading bouquets. Flower bouquets are often given for special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries. They are also used extensively in weddings. Bouquets arranged in vases or planters for home decor can be arranged in either traditional or modern styles. Symbolism may be attached to the types of flowers used, according to the culture.

The Different Types Bouquet

The Posy Bouquet

Typically round in shape, the posy bouquet is a popular choice for modern brides as it is easy to handle and often small enough to be carried in one hand. Suitable for almost any type of wedding, this type of bouquet can either be an informal, loose arrangement – perfect for a vintage or country themed wedding – or more tightly constructed for a contemporary twist.

 

The Composite Flower Bouquet

The Composite Flower Bouquet, or Carmen Rose, as it is sometimes known, is one of the more modern types of bridal bouquet. In this type of arrangement, the bouquet is constructed from hundreds of individual petals, wired together to look like one gigantic flower. Though it may appear very simple to the casual observer this is a very specialized type of bouquet and can prove to be one of the most expensive simply because of the hours of work that go into creating it.

 

The Shower Bouquet

Perhaps the most traditional style of all wedding bouquets, the shower bouquet is the epitome of elegance and sophistication and is designed to gracefully flow out of the bride’s hands. This cascading style was made popular by Princess Diana in the 1980’s and has enjoyed something of a revival in recent years. Almost any type of flower can be included in this type of arrangement, which is often enhanced with trailing ivy and fresh foliage.

 

The Nosegay Bouquet

The Nosegay bouquet, also known as the tussie-mussie, has been around since the Middle Ages. Round-shaped and densely packed with flowers, this style of bridal bouquet traditionally features a handful of central flowers, encircled by ‘filler flowers’ and then framed with fresh herbs. It is usually tightly bound with organza ribbon, making it practical to hold.

 

 

The Presentation Bouquet

The Presentation Bouquet is a sheaf of flowers, designed to be cradled in the arms and was a popular style of wedding bouquet at the turn of the twentieth century. This simple style of bouquet typically uses long stemmed flowers such as Calla lillies or roses and has become a popular choice for the modern bride, owing to its chic appearance and the influence of period dramas such as Downtown Abbey.

 

The Biedermeier Bouquet

Similar to the Nosegay, the Biedermeier is a tightly wrapped bridal bouquet, arranged in a circular pattern with different coloured flowers. Typically each ring is made up of one distinct flower type, creating dramatic visual impact, which has proved popular with brides who want to really make a statement on their big day.

 

The Pomander Bouquet

A pomander is a ball of flowers, arranged in floral foam and suspended from a decorative ribbon. Most commonly the arrangement of choice for young flower girls, there’s no reason why the bride herself couldn’t carry one of these splendid arrangements down the aisle.

10 types of bouquets – which would you choose?

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Here are ten popular types of bridal bouquets to give you a head start:

Hand-tied bouquet

A hand tied bouquet, also known as a posy, is one of the simplest styles of bridal bouquet. As the name suggests, it is a bunch of flowers with stems grouped together in an unstructured way and tied; usually with a ribbon. Minimalist hand tied bouquets are popular, with many brides choosing to carry just three or four of the same long stemmed flowers.

Nosegay bouquet

A nosegay is a more structured bouquet, consisting of a small, tightly packed group of flowers, all cut to the same length. The stems are wrapped tightly in ribbon or lace, and the bouquet often has a stiff backing to give it shape.

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Biedermeier bouquet

The Biedermeier bouquet is named after a European style of interior design and is similar to a nosegay in structure. The difference is that the flowers are arranged in tight concentric circles of contrasting coloured flowers to give a dramatic effect.

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Pomander bouquet

An unusual choice for a bridal bouquet, the pomander is a sphere or ball of flowers carried by a loop of ribbon. Although the pomander, also known as a kissing ball, can look very romantic and youthful for a bride, it is more often used for bridesmaids or flower girls.

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Composite bouquet

The composite flower bouquet is constructed using hundreds of single petals all wired together on a single stem to look like one large flower. This can be an expensive option but adds an elegant touch to your wedding ensemble.

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Presentation bouquet

For a glamorous bride, the presentation, or arm sheath bouquet is a striking alternative to traditional bouquet shapes.  The bride carries a number of long stemmed flowers such as calla lilies, delphiniums, or long-stemmed roses, cradled in her arms in the style of an actress presented with flowers at the end of a show.

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Cascade bouquet

The cascade or shower bouquet is a very traditional and stylish form of bouquet. The flowers are arranged to look as if they are flowing over the bride’s hands and down towards her feet.  This style of bouquet can be extremely large, but the smaller modern versions are often known as teardrop or trail bouquets.

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Basket bouquet

The basket bouquet is a popular choice for outdoor or garden weddings, partly because of its rustic charm, and partly because the flowers can be arranged in oasis inside the basket so they won’t wilt as quickly as with other styles of bouquet. Basket bouquets are also popular for flower girls and young bridesmaids as they are easier to carry than hand tied bouquets or nosegays.

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Tussy mussy bouquet

A tussy mussy bouquet is simply a nosegay style bouquet carried in a small vase made from metal, porcelain or any other material that works with your wedding scheme. Some tussy mussy bouquets come with a small chain to make carrying them easier. This style of bouquet is easily displayed during your reception, and the vases make perfect thank you gifts for your bridesmaids.

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Fan bouquet

A fan bouquet is perfect for a vintage wedding, and consists of a simple plastic fan intertwined with flowersand leaves. This gives a very striking shape, and it stands out as very different from traditional bridal bouquets.

What You'll Need

  • 30 to 60 stems of a hardy flower like the rose (20 to 40 for each bridesmaid bouquet).
  • Bucket
  • Paper towels
  • Ribbon (in a complementary color), 1 to 2 inches wide
  • Rubber bands or green waxed floral tape
  • Stem cutter or very sharp knife
  • Stem stripper
  • Straight pins or pearl-tipped corsage pins

Step 1: Preparing the Flowers

  • Use your hands or a stem stripper to remove excess foliage and thorns, and pull off damaged or unattractive outer petals.
  • Fill a sink or bucket with water, and holding the stems underwater use the stem cutter or knife to cut the stems at an angle about 2 inches from the bottom.
  • Allow the flowers to drink for a few seconds with the stem ends underwater, then place the stems in a bucket filled halfway with cool water until you are ready to use them.
  • Knot Note: If you're working with roses and the heads aren't open yet, you can force the blooms open by placing the stems in a bucket of hot water; but only do this for a couple of minutes just before you are going to use the roses, or you might kill them otherwise.
  • Keep the stems long while you work with them and trim them to a shorter length when you've finished constructing the bouquet.

Step 2: Assembling the Flowers

  • Take one stem at a time with one hand, and use your other hand to hold the flowers in place.
  • Assemble four flowers at an even height in a square shape -- these will be at the center of the dome.
  • Arrange the other flowers one by one around the center flowers to create a dome shape. See other  bouquet shapes.
  • Knot Note: To better see what the bouquet will look like in your hand, stand in front of a mirror as you construct the bouquet to observe how the shape is progressing.

Step 3: Securing the Bouquet

  • Use a rubber band or floral tape to bind the stems at the spot where they naturally join (about 3 to 4 inches below the flower heads).
  • Repeat the binding toward the end of the stems, leaving about 2 inches of excess stem beneath the bind to trim later.
  • Either place the stems in water and wrap them later or continue to Step 4.

Step 4: Finish the Handle

  • Cut the stem ends so they are all the same length, about 7 to 8 inches long.
  • Dry off the stems with a paper towel.
  • Cut a length of ribbon about three times as long as the length of the stems.
  • Tuck the end of the ribbon inside the top bind and start wrapping in a spiral down the length of the stem.
  • When you reach the bottom, wrap in a spiral back up the stem.
  • At the top, tuck the cut end of the ribbon underneath and secure with a couple of pins pushed through the ribbon and into the stems. If you'd like a bow, cut a separate length of ribbon and tie it just beneath the flower heads.

Step 5: Preserving the Bouquet

  • Wrap the bouquet in tissue.
  • Store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to leave for the ceremony.

For ultimate freshness, it's best to make the bouquet the morning of the wedding. Once the bouquet is constructed, keep the bare stems in water as long as you can and mist the heads well. Then when you're ready, wrap the stems.

popular flowers.

1.      Roses

2.      Tulips

3.      Calla Lilies

4.      Lily of the Valley

5.      Hydrangeas

6.      Peony

7.      Ranunculus

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