Choosing your wedding bouquet is without a doubt one of the most fun elements of styling your bridal look. From picking blooms for their special meaning, to colours and textures, there's a lot going on to ensure your bouquet complements your gown, and the aesthetic of your wedding. But what people often forget to include in their wedding bouquet moodboard is shape, even though it's just as important a factor to consider when brainstorming with your florist. So if you don't know your nosegays from your shower bouquets,we're sharing the many wedding bouquet shapes and styles you can choose from. Full and voluptuous, the rounded bouquet form is a timeless shape that goes with classic bridal style. Think a princess ball gown or a classic, formal wedding party aesthetic. The are usually made up of a variety of floral types, but also work beautifully with a single flower variety, such as roses. Stems are kept short, and flowers are tightly arranged together with no gaps and bound with a ribbon. Posy bouquets, are similar to nosegay bouquets, as they are both small handtied bunches, but there is one difference - a posy will usually focus on all flowers, a nosegay will often have greenery peeking through. These can be held in one hand, so they are the perfect size and style for bridesmaids and flower girls as a little sister of the main bridal bouquet, or are a great choice if you have a wedding dress that's difficult to manage. Tiny blooms like gypsophila (baby's breath), lavender and most Irish wildflowers are ideal for this type of bouquet, but petite posies can be created with almost any flower if the ratio is correct. The vibe of a hand-tied bouquet is relaxed - as if they've just been freshly picked. These can be quite wide, and flowers are arranged at different heights, with lots of greenery adding to that wildflower feel. This wedding bouquet shape works really well when tied off with trailing ribbons or twine, and is perfect if you're looking to create a laid-back aesthetic, especially with boho or rustic themes. Just like the hand-tied bouquet there is a looseness to this type of bouquet that is free-form and romantic vibe. It often centres around a larger style of flower like peonies, dahlias or garden roses and paired with smaller flowers, leafy foliage and branches, that you might naturally find sitting alongside it in your garden, just as nature intended. Long-stemmed bouquets work exquisitely well with roses. Instead of shortening stems, wedding florists keep them extra long to create a bouquet that is chic and sleek, but carefree and with a touch of drama. This style complements the minimalist bride to perfection! For an extra touch of glam, ask your florist to wrap the handle in a satin ribbon! Cascading bouquets are also referred to as shower, overflowing, or waterfall wedding bouquets are the ideal style if you want something that makes a statement. It gets its name as the blooms are meant to appear as if they are flowing over and down a bride's hands. This wedding bouquet shape can really tie everything together if you're using a lot of vines and foliage in your other flower arrangements. Mermaid and trumpet gowns complement this style bouquet as they accentuate the distinctive flow of these dress designs. A word of warning - these bouquets can become rather heavy simply because so many stems are required to make the shape. Oversized bridal bouquets also known as free-form bouquets are large in size and arranged in an airy and whimsical style. The beauty of these bouquets is that the shape can cascade in every direction, upwards, downwards and outwards! We have lots more inspiration here! For the bride who adores the appearance of long stems and wants a bouquet that is especially romantic, pageant bouquets are wonderful. Due to the arrangement's delicate form and long lines, these lovely bouquets have a classic, vintage mood and, when held properly, over the arm, add a bit of drama. If you enjoyed diving into the style and shape of wedding bouquets, there's more floral inspiration below! Now all you need to do is choose who'll make your bouquet come to life! Check out the best wedding florists in Ireland right here!Bouquet Shapes
Round Bouquet
Posy & Nosegay Bouquet
Hand-Tied Bouquet
Garden-Style Bouquet
Long-Stemmed Bouquet
Cascading Bouquet
Free-Form Bouquet
Pageant & Presentation Bouquet
What to Consider When Choosing Your Wedding Bouquet:
