The Bride's Bouquet

Bride's bouquets are available in many styles. Three of the most common varieties are colonial, arm and cascade. A hand-tied arm bouquet requires only a spray of long-stemmed flowers; the stems are then tied with a single wide ribbon. Colonial and cascade bouquets use a holder with an oasis as a base; flowers and greenery cover the whole design. Other styles include the hand-tied nosegay, where six to eight blooms with about six inches of stalk are tied with a pair of ribbons. As long as the size works with the design, you can use any flowers you wish. However, an elaborate bride's bouquet can run from $100 - $250, so if you're on a strict budget, you may want to consider some alternatives.