Glossary of Florist Terms for Weddings Part 1 of 4

Now that wedding season is in full swing we’ve put together a useful glossary of Floral Wedding Terms. This will be a four part piece. This week we will focus on the names and shapes for the different types of bridal party bouquets your designer can make for you.

Types of Bouquets

Cascade: Think of an overflowing, waterfall-like spill of blooms and greenery anchored in a handheld base. Cascade bouquets resemble a miniature floral train.

Composite: A handmade creation in which different petals or buds are wired together on a single stem, creating the illusion of one giant flower.

Hand-tied: A dense gathering of "just-picked" blooms tied together with wire or floral tape and finished with ribbon.

Nosegay: A small, round cluster of flowers, all cut to a uniform length. Usually made with one dominant flower or color, nosegays are tightly wrapped.

Biedermeier: A bunch made up of concentric circles of different flowers for a somewhat striped effect.

Pageant: This bouquet of long-stemmed flowers is cradled in the bride's arms, Miss America style.

Pomander: A bloom-covered ball suspended from a ribbon, perfect for child attendants in lieu of baskets.

Posy: Posies are typically smaller than a nosegay but similar in design. Petite roses or grape hyacinths are ideal floral varieties.

Round: Similar to a nosegay but generally larger and usually consisting of large, loosely arranged flowers, like peonies or roses.

Now that you have an idea about the different shapes and types of bridal party bouquets you can talk to your florist with confidence!