Must-Know! Wedding Bouquet Designs and Trends for Brides
What You Need to Know! Bridal Bouquet Designs and Trends
It has become common for brides to carry bouquets at wedding ceremonies, receptions, after-parties, and pre-wedding photo shoots.
However, many people come to us for advice, saying they don't know what kind of bouquet is best even after reading flower magazines or wedding magazines, or what the latest trends are.
This time, I would like to explain in detail about bridal bouquet designs and trends.
A bouquet, which adorns an important new beginning, is something that will last a lifetime in memories and photographs. You'll want to have a perfect bouquet for your special day.
Let's solve your bouquet concerns together.
What is a bridal wedding bouquet?
A wedding bouquet refers to the floral arrangement held by the bride.
Unlike bouquets given as gifts for celebrations such as birthdays or wedding anniversaries, wedding bouquets are designed to match the bridal attire, such as a dress or traditional Japanese clothing.
The characteristic of a wedding bouquet is that it further enhances the bride's beauty.
The floral materials used are also more carefully selected than those used in regular flower gifts, utilizing high-grade roses and dahlias.
In addition, floral materials not typically included in bouquets, such as "Phalaenopsis orchids" and "Cattleya," are also used.
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■ History of Wedding Bouquets
There are various theories about the origin of wedding bouquets, but the most famous one is the theory that it originated from "proposals in medieval Europe."
In medieval Europe, there was a custom where men, when proposing, would pick flowers and make a bouquet to give to the woman they wished to marry.
When the woman received this bouquet, she would pluck a single flower from it and place it in the man's lapel, signifying "I accept your proposal."
This is said to be the beginning of the wedding bouquet and boutonnière.
■ Meaning of Wedding Bouquets
In fact, carrying a wedding bouquet has meaning. In Western countries, a bouquet of herbs is called a "tussie-mussie."
Originally, herbs were used for insect repellent, warding off evil, and as medicine.
This tussie-mussie was also believed to have spiritual power, serving as a "charm" to ward off demons that might try to abduct the bride on her wedding day.
In other words, the wedding bouquet was originally a "protective charm."
During the Middle Ages, wedding bouquets were bundles of herbs, but by the 19th century, white flowers began to be used.
As flower distribution technology gradually became established, a wide variety of bouquets, like those seen today, began to be created.
Types of Bridal Wedding Bouquets
Wedding bouquets, a fundamental item for brides, come in various types.
Each design has significant characteristics, and they can greatly change the overall impression.
For a once-in-a-lifetime wedding scene, just as you'd be particular about your dress, you'd want to be particular about your bouquet as well.
Here, we introduce popular wedding bouquet styles, focusing on classic bouquets.
■ Classic "Round Bouquet"
A round bouquet is a spherical bouquet. It is a bouquet commonly seen in wedding magazines and actual wedding scenes.
It is characterized by its gorgeousness, as it is made using many flowers. With its cute and charming appearance, it suits any dress.
Flowers commonly used include roses, baby's breath, hydrangeas, and gerberas, which are round-shaped flowers.
These are made using a bouquet holder with a water-absorbing foam, and since the handle part has a water-absorbing device, it remains fresh until the end of the reception.
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■ Trendy "Clutch Bouquet"
This style began to gain popularity towards the end of the Heisei era, featuring a bouquet that looks like wildflowers picked and simply tied together.
Rather than being neat, it's a bouquet that enjoys a rough and casual atmosphere, so it's recommended for those who love fashion.
It's perfect for garden weddings or venues with a garden outside the window.
It's often featured in overseas wedding magazines, so it might be a familiar bouquet to diligent brides.
Flowers used include roses, dahlias, and peonies, mainly long-stemmed flowers, and it's made with seasonal greenery and seasonal flowers.
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■ Elegant "Cascade Bouquet"
Cascade means "small waterfall" in English, and as the name suggests, this bouquet is characterized by its flowing lines.
It is created with a strong emphasis on curves, offering an elegant and graceful ambiance.
It is highly recommended for church weddings or weddings held in prestigious venues.
Furthermore, the bouquet itself has volume, so it won't be overshadowed by a gorgeous dress.
The main flowers used are phalaenopsis orchids, roses, and lilies. To create flowing lines, we also meticulously use foliage such as Rikyusou and jasmine.
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■ Elegant and Stylish "Teardrop Bouquet"
Teardrop means "tear drop" in English. It's finished in the shape of an inverted teardrop, with a more compact vertical length than a cascade.
Because it's more compact than a cascade bouquet, it has a slightly more casual impression, which is its characteristic.
It suits any venue perfectly, so it's recommended for brides who want a bit more luxury than a round bouquet.
It's the second most popular bouquet after the round bouquet in wedding scenes. This is also made using a bouquet holder.
Flowers used include roses, baby's breath, hydrangeas, and sweet peas. Foliage like jasmine is also used to create a slightly flowing line.
■ Soft "Oval Bouquet"
This bouquet is finished with a soft silhouette, and specifically, those with an elliptical shape are called oval bouquets.
When created vertically long, it's somewhat similar to a teardrop bouquet, but its distinct feature is its more elliptical than teardrop shape.
It can also be created slightly horizontally long, in which case it tends to exude a slightly more luxurious atmosphere than a round bouquet.
Overall, it is created with a soft ambiance, often resulting in a mature impression.
Flowers used include roses, dahlias, and lilies, centered around them, along with other small flowers, to create a gentle texture.
■ Other Unique Bridal Bouquets
There are many other types of bouquets as well.
For example, an arm bouquet, made using long-stemmed flowers like calla lilies. A bag bouquet, created in the shape of a bag using small flowers.
A heart bouquet, shaped like a heart using roses. A ball bouquet, a round spherical shape often used with traditional Japanese attire.
A crescent bouquet, finished in a crescent shape. A melia bouquet, made by using only petals to create one giant rose.
There are many unique bouquets. Be sure to imagine how you'll look carrying it and choose a bouquet that's uniquely yours.
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Choosing a Bouquet to Match the Bride's Dress
The key to choosing a bouquet is to consider which dress it will complement.
Dresses come in various shapes, and so do bouquets.
Of course, there's also compatibility, so it's desirable to coordinate in a way that the overall silhouette looks wonderful when holding the bouquet.
Here, we introduce recommended combinations from a florist who has created wedding bouquets for many foreign-affiliated hotels.
■ Bouquets that suit A-line dresses
An A-line dress is a silhouette where the skirt flares out from a high waist.
It's called A-line because its shape literally resembles the letter A.
Recommended bouquets for A-line dresses are "round bouquets," "teardrop bouquets," and "oval bouquets."
The softly spreading skirt creates a gentle impression, so it has high affinity with bouquets that have a round image.
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■ Bouquets that suit Mermaid Line dresses
A mermaid line dress is characterized by its slim silhouette, with reduced volume at the hem.
While A-line dresses have a voluminous and flowing impression, mermaid line dresses are characterized by a sharp aesthetic.
Recommended bouquets for mermaid line dresses are "cascade bouquets" and "arm bouquets."
Bouquets with designs that emphasize vertical lines have high compatibility with mermaid lines, and the flowing lines of the flowers will be further highlighted.
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■ Bouquets that suit Princess Line dresses
A princess line dress is a silhouette where the waist is cinched, and the skirt flares out with volume.
Since the dress itself has a very voluminous impression, the key is to choose a bouquet design that doesn't clash with the dress.
Recommended bouquets for princess line dresses are "round bouquets" and "bag bouquets."
As the dress has considerable volume, it's best to go for a cohesive bouquet to create a "classic" ambiance, ensuring that the designs of both don't detract from each other.
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■ Bouquets that suit Empire Line dresses
An empire line dress is characterized by a straight, flowing silhouette, where the hem starts from the bust rather than the waist.
It's a dress that makes you appear taller, and it's often designed to look stylish through variations in fabric texture.
A "clutch bouquet" is recommended for such empire line dresses.
Empire line dresses often have unique and relaxed designs, so a stylish clutch bouquet is a perfect match.
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Popular Bouquet Designs and Trends
Just as fashion has its trends, so do bouquet designs.
While colors and styles vary, it can generally be said that trends change every 5 to 10 years.
Here, we introduce the current trends in bouquet designs.
■ The Reiwa Era Trend is an Elegant, Classic Style
Since the beginning of the Reiwa era, classical-style bouquets have gradually started to trend.
After working in a flower shop for many years, I'm starting to see designs that make me feel nostalgic.
Using floral materials that were popular in the 80s and 90s, such as baby's breath, phalaenopsis orchids, cattleyas, and double-flowered lilies—what were once considered "bold" flowers—
bouquets are now trending that combine these with stylish floral materials born from modern flower production techniques, further enhancing their luxury and elegance.
For bouquet styles, the key seems to be creating a fluid shape based on soft bouquets like cascades and ovals, without a distinct form.
■ Clutch bouquets are still very popular on social media.
Clutch bouquets began to gain popularity around the end of the Heisei era. The casual and colorful style, which suddenly appeared in the bouquet world dominated by round and cascade styles, took the world by storm.
Although it seems to have gradually subsided since the Reiwa era, it is still popular on social media.
It might be more suitable for a casual and relaxed garden wedding or party atmosphere rather than a formal royal wedding.
Until recently, designs with scattered small flowers were common, but as mentioned in the trends above, the use of impactful floral materials has increased.
For example, strelitzia, or large protea—these are floral materials that have power even as a single flower.
■ Colorful designs also adapt to diversified dresses.
In recent wedding scenes, a variety of dress designs have become visible, and along with that, a variety of bouquet designs have also increased.
Until the Heisei era, it was standard to use white flowers as a base with pale colors, but recently, more people are carrying colorful bouquets.
Even designs that might have been considered audacious not long ago, such as combining a shabby texture with black, wine red, or orange to create a mature look, are now commonplace.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime important moment. Don't be bound by conventions; choose the wedding bouquet that you find most stylish.
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Nov 15, 2024
