With so many bouquet types and styles to choose from, you might be wondering which one is right for you.

From a single stem to an overflowing cascade, your bouquet can be as classic or out-of-the-box as you’d like. It’s all about your personal style and the mood and aesthetic you’d like to set. Remember, carrying a bouquet on your wedding day isn’t a necessity, but it’s a fantastic way to tie your wedding day look to your wedding day design.

As your wedding florist, we can guide you through the process of selecting the type of bouquet that’s right for you, but having a sense of the most common types is a great place for you to start. Take a look at eight of the most popular bouquet styles that we create for clients and find inspiration for your own bridal bouquet!

Different Types of Bouquets

Round

The round bouquet features a compact, symmetrical arrangement that embodies traditional wedding style. Often composed of one or two types of flowers, these bouquets are typically monochromatic, focusing on a cohesive color palette with minimal greenery to maintain a clean, polished look.

What sets the round bouquet apart is its 360-degree design—there’s no front or back, making it visually stunning from every angle. Brides drawn to classic or formal wedding styles often choose this neat and structured bouquet, which perfectly complements a sophisticated aesthetic.

Posy

Compact and charming, a posy is a great choice for brides looking for a more low-key bouquet. Usually small and lightweight, this bouquet is designed to be easy to carry while maintaining a polished appearance. This type of bouquet features tightly packed blooms with minimal greenery for a clean and cohesive look.

The posy’s simplicity makes it a popular choice for brides who want their flowers to enhance, rather than outshine, their overall look.

Garden / Hand-Tied

A garden or “hand-tied” bouquet features loosely arranged flowers tied together with ribbon, string, twine or fabric. Often incorporating a mix of textures—such as soft blooms, leafy greens, and trailing vines—the hand-tied bouquet is ideal for brides with more casual or boho wedding aesthetics.

Its unstructured design allows for plenty of personality, giving brides the flexibility to mix seasonal flowers and unique elements like wildflowers or herbs. This bouquet style pairs beautifully with flowing gowns and relaxed settings, adding a touch of romance without feeling overly formal.

Pageant

Elegant and unconventional, the pageant bouquet is designed to be cradled in the arm instead of held in the hands. This type of bouquet often features long-stemmed flowers such as calla lilies, orchids, or roses, arranged in a sweeping, asymmetrical style.

The pageant bouquet is perfect for brides with glamorous, red-carpet-inspired gowns, or alternatively, simple, classic wedding style—guaranteed to add a touch of dazzle to any bridal look.

Nosegay

This petite bouquet is similar to a posy, but traditionally incorporates just one flower type or color. It’s often carried by bridesmaids or flower girls, but can also be a great choice for brides looking for a bouquet that doesn’t distract from their gown or wedding day attire.

Historically carried as a fragrant accessory, the nosegay’s compact design and subtle charm make it an excellent stylistic choice for weddings with a formal or classic theme.

Crescent

Fuller in the middle, branching out to either side, a crescent bouquet is great for a bride looking for a touch of whimsy. Crescent bouquets have a cascading look on either side of the center and can be created with a variety of flowers. This design often incorporates a mix of structured blooms like roses or peonies at the center, complemented by trailing foliage and delicate flowers such as ivy, eucalyptus, or amaranthus to form its distinctive arc.

Although the types of flowers and greenery typically associated with the crescent bouquet tend to be on the romantic side, any bride looking to make a statement with her bouquet should consider this style.

Cascade

Simply put, the cascade bouquet is designed to make a statement. Brides who want their floral arrangement to be a focal point of their ensemble often choose the cascade bouquet for its bold and sophisticated appeal. With flowers flowing downward in a waterfall-like effect, this bouquet creates a sense of movement and elegance.
Often featuring lush greenery and trailing blooms like orchids, stephanotis, roses or ivy, the cascade bouquet is perfect for brides seeking a classic yet impactful look. Its elongated design adds a touch of grandeur, making it a favorite for formal or traditional weddings.

Pomander

The pomander bouquet is a round ball of flowers carried by a ribbon handle. This style works well with small, sturdy blooms like roses, carnations, or daisies and can be customized to fit any color scheme. Due to the 360-degree coverage and the amount of labor required to put it together, this style of bouquet tends to be pricier than other arrangements of a similar size.

A pomander bouquet is a great type of bouquet for flower girls or bridesmaids, adding a playful yet elegant touch to the wedding party. Perfect for more relaxed or whimsical weddings, the pomander is a charming way to incorporate something different into your floral lineup.

Let B Floral Create the Bridal Bouquet of Your Dreams

Whether you’re having a large wedding reception or an intimate celebration, gathering information about different types of bouquets will help you save time and money when it’s time to make your final decision. Eliminate stress by knowing what you’re looking for in your wedding flowers before meeting with your florist.

B Floral is a luxury floral design and event production company founded in 2010 by lead designer, Bronwen Smith. We specialize in high-end design services for events in NYC and the surrounding areas and offer a full suite of custom wedding services for couples planning large and small celebrations. Contact us today for all of your wedding design needs—we’d love to be a part of your wedding day vision.

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