Quick Guide to Bouquet Styles

Arm/Pagent-A slightly curved bouquet of long-stem flowers, often roses or calla lilies, that are held delicately in the crook of one arm. 

Biedermeier-A bouquet consisting of concentric circles of different types of flowers often held together with a ribbon.

Cascading-As the name implies, a cascading bouquet is like a waterfall of flowers.  Most cascades begin in a round cluster and descend to a point.  Cascades are voluptuous and are used in formal or traditional weddings.  Because they are so big, however, they can overwhelm a petite bride. 

Hand-tied-Often thought of as the classic hand-held bouquet.  The stems of the flowers are cut to the same length, and are often wrapped together with a thick ribbon for easy handling.

Arm/Pagent-A slightly curved bouquet of long-stem flowers, often roses or calla lilies, that are held delicately in the crook of one arm. 

Biedermeier-A bouquet consisting of concentric circles of different types of flowers often held together with a ribbon.

Cascading-As the name implies, a cascading bouquet is like a waterfall of flowers.  Most cascades begin in a round cluster and descend to a point.  Cascades are voluptuous and are used in formal or traditional weddings.  Because they are so big, however, they can overwhelm a petite bride. 

Hand-tied-Often thought of as the classic hand-held bouquet.  The stems of the flowers are cut to the same length, and are often wrapped together with a thick ribbon for easy handling.

Nosegay-A smaller version of the ribbon-tied bouquet, often given to bridesmaids.  The classic nosegay consists of many different types of flowers loosely assembled as if "just picked" from the garden.

Round-This style is created by making sure the tops of the flowers, often all the same type or color, are placed evenly in a dome shape.

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