The Classic
There are large and more intricate variations of this classic style including posies made of one flower type such as roses or peonies and posies with a variety of different blooms. They tend not to have much foliage and instead feature long cut stems tied, most usually, with ribbon. Stems can be hidden completely by ribbons or left natural with just a ribbon tied around the top into a bow.
Oversized ribbons are the latest trend with different colours of silky ribbons tied into a large, eye-catching bow, trailing down from the tied flower stems.
The flowers and colours you choose for your bouquet will depend on your wedding colour scheme and overall theme. You could have one colour for a simply classic look or a mix of contrasting or complementary colours.
To add interest to a posy bouquet a florist can position leaves at regular intervals to each flower to create a pattern. Twigs and grasses can also be used to great effect to create shape across the round posy just as ribbons, pearls, crystals and gems will add sparkle.
The Quirky
Unique Wedding flowers aren’t for everyone, but mixed with some familiar floral suspects like roses and peonies, offbeat blossoms can be a great way to create a one of a kind look for your bouquet.
The Natural Overarm Bouquet
The Overarm bouquet first became popular in the early 1900’s under the name of Bernhardt bouquets, inspired by the presentation bouquets given to the actress of the day Sarah Bernhardt. They are long stemmed flowers and foliages that the bride carries cradles in her arm, also known as a presentation Bouquet
It is a stunning alternative to more traditional styles of bouquets, it is very chic, and best suited to modern style weddings. Tastefully designed to be cradled in the brides arm and can be as simple or as elaborate as she likes.
They can be single-ended, with stems showing at one end, or double-ended with no stems showing. A gorgeous ribbon provides the finishing touch. Popular flower choices for arm bouquets are callas lilies, gladiolus, orchids, long stemmed roses, delphiniums, and larkspur.
The Romantic
When roses are grouped together in many different shades of one colour, you get gorgeous dimension. Romance is in the air with the clutch bouquet of Avalanche Sorbet roses, green hydrangea in blush tones. Accents of rolled leaves to give it a modern spin.
