Are you in the process of planning your wedding and wondering what flowers to use for your bridal bouquet? Are you looking for inspiration for the floral arrangements for your special day?
You’ve come to the right place.
As a florist who specializes in events and weddings, choosing the bouquet is for me the starting point for all floral decoration choices for the ceremony and festivities.
Today, I’d like to share some ideas for various bouquets that are suitable for all styles, based on the flowers they include. There’s a good chance you’ll find one that resonates with you among these options!
The flowers you choose for your bridal bouquet and the floral arrangements for your wedding will create a unique atmosphere that reflects your tastes and personality. For instance, a classic round bouquet with roses will fit perfectly in a chic and traditional wedding. Seasonal flowers, especially wild varieties (like Chamomile, Thistle, Dahlia, etc.), are ideal for a soft and minimalist bohemian decor. You might also opt for exotic flowers (such as Anthurium, Orchid, etc.) for a look that is both sophisticated and warm. Finally, dried flowers can give you a rustic yet summery result, reminiscent of vacations and the beach.
Do you want more details? Keep reading to find out:
- What are the flowers traditionally used for wedding bouquets?
- A selection of flowers suitable for chic tropical-themed bouquets.
- How to choose the flowers for your bouquet based on the season.
- Why a dried flower bouquet might be right for you.
- Why the choice of foliage is essential for a wedding bouquet.
A Traditional Bouquet with Roses and Small Blooms
Would you like a cute and elegant bouquet that enhances your appearance without being overly bulky? The classic bouquet is the perfect choice for you. It usually consists of a small round arrangement, which can include roses and petite flowers.
🌹 Roses offer many benefits:
➡ They are available year-round,
➡ They come in many shades and can easily match the colors you choose for your décor, your outfit, and more.
➡ These are stunning flowers for putting together a bouquet that is both simple and sophisticated,
➡ They hold up quite well out of the water, during the ceremony.
Roses & Freesia / Roses and Hypericum
To add depth and delicate details, you can accompany your roses with:
- small flowers, such as:
- Gypsophila,
- Freesia,
- Waxflowers…
- berries, such as:
- Symphorine,
- Hypericum…
A Luxurious Bouquet with Orchids & Other Exotic Flowers
Would you like a stunning bouquet that stands out and makes you the queen of the day? If it fits well with your decor, you might consider having your bridal bouquet made with exotic flowers.
🌴 This type of bouquet is particularly well-suited for a chic tropical wedding or for a clean and monochromatic wedding decor.
Among the flowers that can be included in this type of bouquet, you’ll find the main tropical flowers:
- Anthurium,
- Orchids,
- Nutans,
- Protea,
- Bird of Paradise,
- Alpinia,
- Porcelain Rose…
A Seasonal Flower as the Main Flower: A Simple Idea to Create Harmony
Would you like to have a beautiful, trendy bouquet? If so, you can choose a flower that will be your main flower to use in your bouquet, accessories, and decorations.
This creates an aesthetic and visual harmony for your ceremony and demonstrates that your floral arrangements were not chosen randomly.
Here are some flower ideas based on the seasons:
- ❄️ Winter:
- Anemone
- Buttercup
- Tulip
- 🌷 Spring:
- Peony
- Lily of the Valley
- Lilac
- Wallflower
- ☀️ Summer:
- Dahlia
- Sunflower
- Garden Rose
- Astilbe
- Snapdragon
- 🍂 Fall:
- Dahlia
- Early tulips (late season)
- Hyacinths (late season)
- Thistle
- Delphinium
Anemone / Peony / Dahlia
Dare to Use Wildflowers for a Bohemian Bouquet
Is your wedding more of a country style? Does it fit into the boho-chic trend? If so, wildflowers are an excellent choice. They can create beautiful bouquets that are both rustic and colorful. Plus, these bouquets will pair wonderfully with a long bohemian-style dress.
Chamomile & Delphinium / Chamomile & Baby’s Breath / Cosmos & Dahlia
Among the wildflowers that you can find at a florist and that last well in a vase, you’ll find:
- The Thistle,
- The Chamomile or Matricaria,
- The Cosmos,
- The Centaury,
- The Delphinium,
- The Dahlia,
- The Carnation and Poet’s Carnation,
- The Scabious,
- The Sunflower,
- The Nigella or Love-in-a-Mist…
👉 Want to complement your boho-chic bouquet with a super trendy accessory? Check out our bohemian-inspired flower crowns! You’re sure to find a crown that matches your style among our many high-quality synthetic flower crown designs!
To achieve this, select a crown that matches the colors of your future bridal bouquet as well as the tones chosen for your wedding. This simple hairstyle will enhance your look with elegance and femininity. 😉
Stay Stylish with a Dried Flower Bouquet!
Are you getting married in the height of summer and worried that the heat will damage the flowers? Would you like your wedding decor to be both chic, elegant, and trendy? Dried flowers seem like the perfect option for you.
Dried flowers are very trendy and can create a variety of atmospheres:
- Beach Getaway: featuring nude and pastel shades, wooden accents in your decor, and individually crafted flowers (such as in bud vases),
- Countryside Chic: with vibrant colors and substantial bouquets,
- Autumn and Terracotta: incorporating warm tones like chocolate brown and mahogany, paired with orange hues and off-white.
Whatever style you’re aiming for, you can choose to:
➡Mix dried flowers with fresh flowers.
In this case, their durability is similar to that of fresh flowers, as water can damage them somewhat. However, the result is often very stylish and adds softness and shine to your bouquet.
➡ Only use dried flowers,
Your bouquet and decorations can be preserved for a long time after the wedding, keeping them as they are. If you choose this option and would like to add some color to your wedding, you can ask your florist to source some dyed dried flowers, which will add a touch of color to the arrangement. However, I recommend mixing them with natural dried flowers to avoid a look that’s too artificial.
Don’t Forget to Choose the Foliage!
One aspect that is often overlooked when selecting flowers is the choice of foliage. However, it greatly contributes to the overall style of a bouquet, through its shape, color variations, and volume.
To assist you, I’ve put together a short list of various types of foliage and the styles they may correspond to:
- Olivier: dried flower wedding or chic bohemian style, with a Provençal vibe,
- Eucalyptus: various types, very versatile foliage, especially used for bohemian and country weddings,
- Ivy: perfect for creating cascading vines, ideal for a romantic trailing bouquet,
- Somphalias or Pistachio: great for creating volume in floral arrangements, suited for a more traditional wedding,
- Asparagus Fern: a delicate, finely cut fern that adds sophisticated details to a bouquet, especially lovely with pearlescent tones,…
Bouquet with Olive / with Populus Eucalyptus and Parvifolia / with Cascading Ivy
👉 Not all foliage types are mentioned above; these are just the main ones. Do you have a question about a specific type of foliage? Feel free to ask in the comments, and I’ll be happy to answer you!
A Wedding Bouquet without Flowers?
Looking for an original bouquet that will surprise your loved ones? Why not create a bouquet without flowers? With a bit of technique, you can easily make beautiful paper flowers.
🌸 Discover several detailed techniques and tutorial videos in our complete guide dedicated to this topic, titled: “How to Create Paper Flowers?”
You can also pair some paper flowers with fresh flowers to create a striking contrast. This can be a creative way to showcase your love for:
- reading: with flowers made from pages of novels,
- music: with flowers crafted from sheet music,
- traveling: with flowers created from old maps…
I hope these ideas have inspired you to choose a bridal bouquet that fits your tastes and the style you want for your big day! In the meantime, I invite you to check out this blog post where you’ll find plenty of inspiration to create a truly unique and original bridal bouquet!