Flowers

^{(Bride's Book of Etiquette, 1994, page 219-220)}

This is the traditional bridal accessory. It comes in a wide variety of sizes and floral combinations. The bouquet may either be an arm bouquet or set in a plastic holder.

Nosegay
A small cluster of flowers in a holder or wrapped with ribbon.

Biedermeier
A small nosegay with rings of various colors and blooms which are usually a type of small blossom.

Tussie Mussie
Hand-tied bouquet in which the stems are tied together and trimmed with a ribbon.

Wired
Each individual bloom is wired to stand upright and are flexible enough to be bent into the shape of a bouquet.

Cascade
A bouquet anchored in a base. Blooms and greenery gracefully falls downward along the front of the gown.

Composite
Individual petals of a flower or a cluster of blooms are wired and glued together for a full look.

Pomander
A blossom-covered globe held on by a ribbon. This is good for children to carry as well as baskets.

Boa
A luxurious length of wired flowers to be worn as a stole.

Traditional bridal bouquets are comprised of white and ivory flowers. Some popular flower choices are: camellias, lilies, freesia, gardenias, stephanotis, orange blossoms, orchids, roses and white violets.