As the bouquet will be included in most of the photographs, it is important that you choose the style that is right for you.

The Hand-tied Bouquet
This is a popular style. Hand-tied bouquets can often sit in water if the stems are free, which makes them ideal for decorating a vase at the reception. The round bouquet suits most style of dress, although petite brides and those wearing slim-fitting dresses should avoid it being too large.

The Teardrop
Exactly as it sounds – the teardrop bouquet has a posy top and gradually trails to a point at the base. The teardrop works well with most styles of dress as it isn’t too heavy and the gradual tapering makes it a flattering shape.

The Shower
Similar to a teardrop, the shower bouquet is generally larger and instead of trailing to a point, trails down to a single flower.

The Posy
A posy is a smaller version of a round bouquet, often used for bridesmaids or flower girls. It’s also ideal for bride’s wearing a simple, straight dress who don’t want anything too heavy or overpowering.

The Single Flower
Not strictly a bouquet… but carrying a single flower is an option. It suits a simple, country look, or even a contemporary wedding if you plan to carry something dramatic like a calla lily.