CASCADING BRIDAL BOUQUET

This is an example to a cascade bouquet. I arranged it also on a bridal bouquet holder. The cascading portions of the bouquet may be short and simple or long, full and flowing. I had to make artificial stems for the cascading flowers for this bouquet to make them longer. Usually, very fragrant flowers such as gardenias, orchids and stephanotis are preferred for this kind of bouquet. White roses are also very common. But any kind of flowers can be used.

ROUND BRIDAL BOUQUET

There are three basic bridal bouquet styles.
1. Round
2. Cascade
3. Hand-tied
The round shaped bouquet is arranged with multiple types of flowers with less greenery. It is usually arranged on a bridal bouquet holder.
The cascade bouquet looks more like a waterfall with some flowers flowing downwards. It features a dominant desecending line movement. It is very popular among the brides because it is classic and formal.
The hand-tied bouquet is the most natural looking bouquet with its garden-picked appearance. It is a casual gathering of blossoms tied together with ribbon or string and the stems are visible.
The size of your body, style of your wedding gown are important considerations to choose the right wedding bouquet style.

There are so many other types of bridal bouquets other than these basic styles. I will write about them in later posts and I will try to include pictures for each type.
This wedding bouquet I made is a round shaped bouquet with so many different kinds of flowers. The stephanotis with corsage pin attached in the middle makes the bouquet extra special and also very fragrant.

CORSAGES AND BOUTONNIERES

Corsages and boutonnieres are very easy to make and they are perfect for special occasions like weddings, proms or other formal gatherings. They add an elegant touch to any formal outfit. To make the corsages or boutonnieres first pick a favorite medium sized flower like roses or carnations. Get some greenery and some filler flowers like baby's breath or statice and use them as the background for your main flower. Cut your flower's stem approximately 3 inches long. Create a bed with your greenery and your filler flowers and top them with your main flower. Greenery should not be much longer than your main flower and should just be visible from sides. When you think they look good just wrap all the stems together with floral tape to secure everything altogether. Tie a little bow at the bottom if you like. 1/4 inch ribbons are the best for corsages and boutonnieres. Because they don't have a water source your corsages won't last more than a day. Keep them cool and moist until ready to use. This is the very basic technique to make them but there are several other techniques. I will add some of the pictures of the corsages, boutonnieres and a couple of wristlets that I made. Some of these require some wiring or glueing. I will write about these techniques in my later posts. Meanwhile please enjoy the pictures.