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Brides have carried bouquets since the beginning of wedding history. The ancient Greek brides carried ivy to signify eternal love, the Romans carried different types of herbs to help with fertility, and eastern brides used lotuses in their ceremonies. Depending on your culture and ceremony types, there are many different types of wedding flowers you can use in your bouquet. Below are different types of flowers and ways to arrange the bouquet to make your ceremony special.
Traditional
Posy and nosegay are the traditional bride bouquets types. Both of these types of bouquets consist of the traditional round shape wrapped or tied with wire stems. They good for bridesmaids and flower girls, and they both easy to carry in one hand. Posy bouquets are only composed of flowers, and nosegay bouquets have greenery and/or herbs. Both typically are wrapped in satin ribbons and have pearl pins to secure them.
Sophisticated
There are many different styles of bouquets, some more dramatic and chic than others. Some of the most elegant include the Biedermeier and cascading styles. The Biedermier style has carefully and tightly arranged blooms in a circular pattern, each ring with a different color and different type of flower. Princess Diana had a cascading bouquet, and it is the most formal and traditional style consisting of many flowers that spill downward over the bride’s hands.
Other Types
Crescent bouquets are in the shape of the quarter moon and form a handle that is held in only one hand. Orchids are typically used in these types of arrangements, and they can be styled to be very unique. Other brides use presentation bouquets, which are long-stemmed flowers cradled in the arm. Many different types of flowers can be styled this way including roses, calla lilies, orchids, gladiolus and more.
Depending on your budget and wedding style, you can find the perfect flowers to fit your special day.