Wedding Flowers Explained: Personal Flowers Every Florist Should Know

Wedding floristry is one of the most exciting areas of the floral industry.

From bridal bouquets to buttonholes and flower crowns, every wedding includes a collection of personal flowers designed specifically for the wedding party.

Understanding these floral designs is an important step for aspiring wedding florists.

Bridal Bouquet

The bridal bouquet is usually the most important floral design of the wedding day.

Designed to complement the bride's dress, style and personality, it often becomes the focal floral piece.

Bridesmaid Bouquets

Bridesmaid bouquets are typically smaller versions of the bridal bouquet.

They are designed to coordinate with the overall wedding style.

Buttonholes

Buttonholes (sometimes called boutonnieres) are worn by:

• The groom
• Groomsmen
• Fathers
• Grandfathers

They are small but important floral details.

Corsages

Corsages are floral accessories worn on the wrist or attached to clothing.

They are commonly worn by:

• Mothers of the bride
• Mothers of the groom
• Grandmothers

Flower Crowns

Flower crowns create a romantic and natural look.

Popular for:

• Boho weddings
• Garden weddings
• Flower girls

Flower Girl Flowers

Flower girls may carry:

• Mini bouquets
• Flower baskets
• Flower crowns
• Posies

Designed to complement the wedding flowers.

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Inside our Wedding Floristry Masterclass, you'll learn:

🌸 Bridal bouquets

🌸 Buttonholes

🌸 Corsages

🌸 Flower crowns

🌸 Wedding flower planning

🌸 Wedding flower design techniques