Wedding Bouquet Styles

Your wedding bouquet is more than just a collection of flowers, it’s an extension of  your style, and the overall theme of your big day. It’s a key accessory you’ll hold close throughout your celebration, featured in countless photos and memories. But with so many beautiful styles to choose from, finding the right bouquet can feel overwhelming.

Should you go for something lush and dramatic, or soft and understated? Do you envision a bouquet that’s structured and elegant, or wild and full of whimsy? And how do you incorporate meaningful blooms, your wedding colour palette, and seasonal flowers into the mix?

In this post, we’ll explore the different wedding bouquet styles, from classic and romantic to bold and modern. We will also highlight the key questions you should ask yourself when looking for inspiration. There are several considerations when we select the best bouquet to compliment you’re overall look, knowing what they are now will help make the planning process so much smoother, and more fun. 

Before we look at the different styles, there are several questions to ask yourself. The answer to these questions will help guide the style you choose. 

  • What is the overall style for the Wedding day?
  • What style is your dress/suit? 
  • Have you got screenshots of bouquets you’ve seen and love?
  • Are there any sentimental elements you’d like to consider? e.g. specific flowers to be included? a design similar to your mother or grandmothers bouquet? 
  •  Is your bouquet an important design for the day? Do you intend to have it in many photographs? 
  • What do you want to happen to your bouquet after the Wedding day? are you planning on having it dried or preserved?
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Next steps

Once you have some answers to the questions above, it’s much easier to start looking for inspiration on specific styles of bouquets that resonate with you. It’s absolutely okay if at this point you still have no idea what you want. I’d recommend jumping onto Pinterest and having a look at my bouquet inspo board. You can also do a simple search for ‘wedding bouquet styles’ adding in your colour palette if you have decided this too, e.g ‘blush pink wedding bouquet styles’.

From this very surface level search you’ll find images that you can scroll through and start to select those that resonate with you. Start a board of your own inspo, pinning anything you find that strikes a chord with you. You can go back to your board later and finesse your pin selection until you are left with a few key images that you absolutely love. This board can be shared with your florist and they’ll be able to better understand what look you desire, and offer advice on what will work for you in relation to the answers you provide to the questions up above. 

Shapes & Styles

There are so many different variations of bouquet shapes and styles, and my goodness it can get overwhelming to make a decision. But, having a basic understanding of the general look of a particular style can help you start narrowing down that Pinterest inspo board you have created.  Here is a very top level guide to bouquet styles. 

a collection of images that show the difference between loose, round, cascading and modern wedding bouquet styles

Being able to tell your florist the shape you love, or indeed the shapes you really don’t like, will help them create the bouquet that is perfect for your big day. Knowing the styles you love will also help you search for more ‘fine tuned’ inspo on Pinterest. 

A point to remember when it comes to seasonality- When you find the bouquet styles that you love, and you’ve filled your inspo board with a finely curated selection, take a moment to consider what it is about the images that you have fallen in love with. If it’s the specific flowers then you’ll need to check if they are in season and the availability of them in relation to your wedding date and wedding location. Your florist can help with this. For example, the 2 modern bouquet examples above both use one type of flower en-masse, gladioli and tulips, the same goes for a round bouquet full of ranunculi or peonies, check the seasonal availability, and if they are not in season during your wedding date, be prepared to consider substitution blooms that your florist can suggest. 

Revisiting the questions we posed above, the answers will be important when your florist is selecting specific flower varieties in include. This goes beyond just  considering what’s in season. We must also consider the likely temperature and what will withstand cold or heat best, what shape will work best with the design of your outfit (a cascading bouquet may not  suit a short or tea length dress), what flowers will be able to be dried or preserved if this is important to you post wedding. 

Take your time to explore options, consider the seasonality of your blooms, and think about how your bouquet complements your overall wedding aesthetic. If you’re still unsure or need a little extra guidance, I’d be thrilled to help you design a bouquet that feels perfect for your celebration. Let’s create something unique and unforgettable together!

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