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Planning your wedding flowers but feeling lost in all the terminology? Don't worry! As your Upstate South Carolina wedding florist, we're here to break down the essential flower terms you'll encounter during your planning journey.
Popular Wedding Flower Varieties:
Ranunculus
Hydrangea
Garden Rose
Peony
Dahlia
Campanula
Delphinium
Butterfly Ranunculus
Foxglove
Bouquet Shapes & Styles:
Cascade: A dramatic, flowing design that drops below the binding point
Traditional Round: A classic, symmetrical shape
Garden Style: Loose, organic designs that mimic freshly-picked flowers
Design Style Terms:
En Masse: Dense, full arrangements using the same variety of bloom
Eclectic: Mixed, varied design with multiple flower types, lots of texture & bold colors
Airy: Light, spacious designs with lots of dancing blooms
Textural: Emphasis on different flower and foliage textures
Technical Terms:
Mechanics: The hidden structure supporting floral designs. Can comprise of chicken wire, flower frogs, floral foam, zip ties, moss & more!
Compote: A vessel for arrangements.
Vessel: Any container holding floral designs or candles.
Personal Flowers:
Posy Bouquet: Smaller, delicate bridesmaid designs
Pocket Boutonniere: Floral design replacing traditional pocket squares
Wrist Corsage: Small floral arrangement made onto a bracelet base or ribbon to be worn most commonly by mothers of the bride & groom.
Ceremony & Reception Terms:
Arbor Designs: Floral installations on wedding arches
Altar Arrangements: Designs framing the ceremony space
Trio Styling: Groups of three coordinated vessels with florals or candles
Ikebana: Japanese-inspired design using flower frogs for structure
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