While you may have an idea of the flowers you like, spare a thought for the style of bouquet
As you make your first steps down the aisle, your guests will get their first glimpse of your beautiful bouquet. Think of your flowers as another accessory and an important part of your overall outfit. Describe your dress to your florist or take along a photograph, if possible, and choose something that you love and feel comfortable carrying
The round bouquet This tends to be the most popular style and will either be hand-tied or wired. Wired bouquets are easier to hold, as the stems are slimmer, but are also generally more expensive as they take longer to create. Hand-tied bouquets can often sit in water if the stems are free, which makes them ideal for decorating a vase at the reception. The round bouquet suits most style of dress, although petite brides and those wearing slim-fitting dresses should avoid a large bouquet.
The teardrop Exactly as it sounds – the teardrop bouquet has a posy top and gradually trails to a point at the base. The teardrop works well with most styles of dress as it isn’t too heavy and the gradual tapering makes it a flattering shape.
The shower Similar to a teardrop, the shower bouquet is generally larger and instead of trailing to a point, trails down to a single flower. It can be a dramatic look so is best avoided unless you’re wearing a dress that can carry it off.
The posy A posy is a smaller version of a round bouquet, often used for bridesmaids or flower girls. It’s also ideal for bride’s wearing a simple, straight dress who don’t want anything too heavy or overpowering.
The single flower Not strictly a bouquet… but carrying a single flower is an option. It suits a simple, country look, or even a contemporary wedding if you plan on carrying something dramatic like an arum lily. And, of course, it’s very gentle on the budget.
