Top 7 Handheld Bridal Bouquet Styles

The round-shaped wedding bouquet is a popular choice due to its neat, delicate design that doesn’t obstruct the bride’s movements during the ceremony. This Biedermeier style originated in Switzerland in the 1880s.

To create this bouquet, florists carefully arrange flowers in layers, ensuring an elegant and compact presentation. A foam ball is used to bind the flowers together, making it lighter compared to using the stems. Suitable flowers for this round shape include gerbera daisies, roses, and velvet roses.

The fan-shaped bridal bouquet is a creative and unique design that originated in Italy, later becoming popular in Vietnam. This bouquet exudes an air of sophistication and elegance, enhancing the bride's graceful presence on her special day.

With endless possibilities for customization, the fan shape can feature lace, bows, feathers, or floral accents. The bouquet’s handle can be adorned with pearls, ribbons, or even a decorative fan handle, allowing the bride to hold it gracefully during the celebration. This style offers a fresh, distinctive, and captivating look for any wedding.

The bridal bouquet made from individual petals first emerged in the early 20th century. This bouquet resembles a giant flower, crafted from hundreds of individual petals. Creating such a bouquet requires a highly skilled and meticulous florist to achieve its grand and intricate appearance. While the bouquet may look simple, it’s surprisingly delicate and elegant, though it can be challenging to make. Camellia flowers are often used in this style.

Despite its unique beauty, the large flower made from multiple petals bouquet is not widely popular. The main reasons are its high cost and difficulty in maintaining the flowers' freshness over time.

The natural-style bouquet has a relaxed, cascading look similar to a waterfall bouquet but with a simpler and more organic design. The flowers are beautifully arranged with green leaves and loosely tied with ribbons or twine. This style is ideal for weddings with a nature-inspired theme. It was famously used by Princess Kate at her wedding to Prince William (UK).

The light, gentle arrangement looks even more elegant when paired with a wedding veil. Lighter than the waterfall bouquet, it’s easier to hold with one hand. Brides who love the romantic look of a cascading bouquet but want something more modern and versatile, or wish to draw attention to their dress rather than the bouquet, should choose this style.

The ball-shaped bridal bouquet is similar to the round bouquet but without visible stems. The flowers are trimmed short and arranged tightly together, forming a symmetrical round shape with the stems pointing inward, secured by a ribbon. This style brings beauty and elegance to the bride. Although it’s been around for a long time, the Biedermeier-style ball bouquet remains popular for its simplicity and compact design.

Not only does this bouquet look stunning and unique, but it can be held or used as a hanging decoration. However, due to its intricate design, this bouquet is best suited for brides who won’t be moving much or for wedding photography, as the petals may fall off if the bride moves too much. Additionally, the ball-shaped bouquet is practical, as the bride can wear it on her wrist while greeting guests at the reception.

Creativity has given birth to many uniquely beautiful bouquet designs, and the cascading waterfall bridal bouquet is one of the most stunning. With harmonious color combinations, large, bold flowers against a backdrop of smaller blooms and delicate greenery, this bouquet style is a favorite among brides.

The waterfall bouquet is ideal for classic wedding themes, offering a soft, elegant beauty that enhances the bride's graceful presence, even if her dress is simple. With its long, flowing tail, this bouquet sways gently with every step, creating a soft, delicate look. It’s particularly suited for beautiful, exotic flowers like orchids and chrysanthemums.

The long-handled bouquet is a classic design that has been around for centuries, featuring flowers with long stems such as lilies, sunflowers, orchids, calla lilies, and irises. This style was particularly popular in Vietnam during the 1940s to 1960s. The flowers are arranged in a cascading fashion, giving the bouquet a sophisticated, elegant look. It’s versatile, allowing the bride to gently hold it in one arm without needing to grip the entire bouquet. This design is especially fitting for church weddings. After the ceremony, the bouquet can be placed in a tall vase, adding a lovely touch. It’s also a cost-effective option since a few flowers can still create a beautiful arrangement.

This style suits:

• Brides wearing long, straight gowns or A-line dresses.
• Taller brides who will look stunning with a long bouquet.
• Brides who prefer a more natural look and desire a grander bouquet than the simple Posy.