Jul 22, 2011
When it comes to florals, figuring out what type of bridal bouquet is the right fit for you can sometimes be confusing. Here are some of the most common wedding bouquet styles and even here, this is just a beginning! Size, color and composition are altered to make a custom bouquet that is unique just like you. Some are more traditional, some formal, some casual, some colorful – these days you can incorporate almost anything into your bouquet – fabric, feathers, branches, succulents, berries… Find which bouquet fits your wedding style!
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Biedermeier:
A Biedermeier is a small bouquet organized in alternating color hue rings, like a bulls eye. The rings can be composed of different types of flowers or the same type in two different hues.
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Cascade:
A cascade bouquet is the most formal and traditional choice. It has greenery and flowers that flow down from the top. The bouquet is very full at the top and some of the flowers hang down, to give a cascading effect. This style was very popular in the 1980’s and 1990’s, but has recently been revamped with a more modern style.
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Freeform:
The freeform bouquet does not have a specific shape or structure. Typically the freeform bouquet has both flowers and greenery and evokes a more natural feel. The freeform is usually hand tied with ribbon.
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Freeform, Modern:
Full of color, texture and tons of details, the modern freeform bouquet can fit many wedding styles. With multiple flower types and natural accents like succulents, this bouquet is fresh and modern yet stylish and natural.
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Lightship Basket:
A lightship basket is a bouquet of flowers and greenery that is carried in a basket. The lightship basket can be decorated with ribbon or just a natural basket. They are most commonly used on the east coast and carried by bridesmaids.
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Nosegay:
The nosegay is a round, uniform bouquet. It is typically tightly wrapped with ribbon comprised of densely packed similar blossoms and greenery. This elegant bouquet is very
popular with modern brides.
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Pomander:
The pomander is also commonly referred to as the kissing ball. A pomander is a ball shaped bouquet that is suspended from ribbon. It is typically carried by flower girls, junior bridesmaids, or is used as a ceremony decoration.
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Posy:
The posy bouquet is typically an all flower bouquet; they do not contain any greenery. The posy is the one of the more common choices of modern brides. The posy is most commonly hand-tied with ribbon.
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Jul 11, 2011
What is more classic Tahoe than the infamous Lake Tahoe location at Fleur du Lac seen by millions in Godfather II? Well, not much. Courtney and Andrew were certainly lucky to have this stunning setting for their wedding day. And now you can share in their breathtaking and elegant soiree for 150…
Courtney and Andrew were married on September 18th on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe at Courtney’s family home located in Fleur du Lac. Courtney wanted to incorporate certain elements in her wedding day – chalkboards (since she is a teacher), candles, lanterns, a slight nautical nod and a strong sense of family.
She wanted to keep it elegant without losing the natural, outdoor touch of Tahoe. Must have colors were kelly green and navy with pops of orange and pink. How to bring it all together? Check out the gorgeous end result below!
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Andrew arrived for the ceremony in a vintage Hacker Craft woodie boat. Keeping with a New England tradition since his family hailed from the East Coast, the bridesmaids carried lightship baskets as their bouquets. A chocolate fern curl coordinated Andrew’s boutonierre with Courtney’s beautiful and natural bouquet of ferns, twigs, berries, pods, chocolate fern curls and soft ivory florals.
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With views of the runs of Homewood Ski Resort in the background, they exchanged their vows. Putting a twist on the plain chalkboard, we used wooden trivets instead for the bar menus. The father of the bride and father of the groom had fun naming the signature drinks and battling for the tastiest one. Guests found their escort cards in mini-rounds of angled wood. Tables were named after locations meaningful to the couple.
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Cocktail hour was held on the Yacht Club patio. Two different styles of gorgeous blue-green linen reminiscent of the glorious color of Lake Tahoe graced the tall and short cocktail tables for the pre-dinner festivities. Guests were treated to passed hors d’oeuvres and two appetizer stations while a string quartet played.
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Guests’ tables in the giant reception tent were adorned with kelly green linen and natural accents ranging from birch logs and vases to wooden trivets softened by the glamorous touch of mercury votives hanging in the tall centerpieces and on the tables. A 7-piece band switched the mood to dancing as the evening progressed.
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The sprawling dessert bar focused on the ivy-wrapped wedding cake and family wedding photos of multi-generations. A surprise awaited each guest under their color coordinated napkin tied with berries and ribbon. Courtney donned a cute kelly green cardigan for the second half of the night – staying in true style to her colors!
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Weddings are far and few in between at Fleur du Lac. With this rare opportunity, we were elated and honored to design and plan Courtney and Andrew’s wedding. When all was said and done, Courtney summed it up for us – “Thank you for making our day truly perfect!”
Photography by Angie Silvy Photography and Florals by Bellissima Floral.
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