Wedding Bouquet Styles
Bridal Bouquets: Explained
Your bouquet is more than a handful of flowers. It is one of the most photographed details of your wedding day. The shape and structure influence your entire wedding look.
If you are unsure where to begin, here is a breakdown of popular bouquet styles and the types of weddings they complement best.
Petite Bouquet
A petite bouquet is smaller in scale. It is delicate and thoughtfully designed with fewer blooms.
Best for:
• Minimalist brides
• Elopements or intimate weddings
• Modern silhouettes
This style allows your dress to shine. It feels refined and intentional.
Featured Blooms:
White Peonies
Queen Anne’s Lace
White Snapdragons
Seeded Eucalyptus
Photographer: Taylor Parker Photography
Florist: Preston K Flowers
Organic Bouquet
This is an example of a more delicate, petite, organic bouquet.
Best for:
Low-maintenance girlies
Fun, funky, fresh summer weddings
Colorful blooms that make a statement
Featured Blooms:
Coral Peonies
Golden Ranunculus
Pink Anthurium
Sweet Peas
Stock
Scabiosa
Photography: By Katie Bradham
Florist: Preston K Flowers
Hand Tied Bouquet
A Hand Tied Bouquet traditionally refers to any bouquet that is tied together by hand by the florist and fixed with a ribbon at the stems. Now it refers to a more organic, whimsical, and organic style of bouquet.
Featured Blooms:
White Roses
White Peonies
White Garden Roses
White Snapdragons
Queen Anne’s Lace
Photographer: Kendra Martin Photography
Florist: It Can Be Arranged
Loose and Organic Bouquet
This bouquet has movement and texture. The shape is often asymmetrical. It may include garden roses, wildflowers, and layered greenery.
Best for:
• Outdoor weddings
• Estate or countryside venues
• Brides who want an effortless look
It feels romantic and natural. It has elegance without stiffness.
Featured Blooms:
White Hydrangea
Peach Garden Roses
Light Pink Peonies
Dahlias
Delphinium
Lavender
Italian Ruscus
Photographer: Laura Marlyn Photography
Florist: Happy Hydgrangea
Airy and Organic Bouquet
This is a loose, organic garden-style bouquet with a slightly asymmetrical shape.
It is hand-tied and airy rather than tightly rounded. The blooms extend outward with varied heights and textures. The silhouette feels soft and romantic, not structured. There is visible negative space and a natural, meadow-like movement.
It leans whimsical and European in feel. Perfect for an outdoor ceremony or estate wedding.
Featured Blooms:
Sweet Peas
Delphinium
Spray Roses
Stock
Wax Flower
Seeded Eucalyptus
Photographer: Blayke Sellers Photography
Florist: Preston K Flowers
Pageant Bouquet
The pageant bouquet is designed to be carried in the crook of your arm rather than held upright. It features long stems and a loose, elongated shape. Calla lilies, roses, or orchids are common choices.
Best for:
• Formal or black-tie weddings
• Old Hollywood–inspired celebrations
• Brides wearing sleek or fitted gowns
This style feels elegant and confident. It draws attention to the lines of your dress and the movement of your walk down the aisle. It is refined without feeling traditional.
Featured Blooms:
Anthurium
Dahlias
Carmel Roses
Ranunculus (Butter Yellow)
Scabiosa Pods
Photographer: Taylor Parker Photography
Florist: Pelota Productions
