Flower bouquet

[1] In some cultures, ancient practises still survive today; for example, in ikebana, the art of flower-arranging arranging comes from Japan.

Simplicity and linear form are core features of ikebana, which has had a significant influence on Western flower arranging since the late 19th century[1] Flower arranging as an art form was brought to Japan by Buddhist monks who learned it while in China.

Traditionally, tussie mussies are arranged in a cone- or cornucopia-shaped container made of tin or silver, with a chain attached for carrying the bouquet.

The language of flowers was introduced to England in the early 18th century by Mary Wortley, Lady Montague, whose husband was Ambassador to Turkey.

Small nosegay or "tussie mussie" bouquets might include chamomile flowers, which a woman might send to a romantic interest to tell him "Patience"; goldenrod represented indecision.

For example, commonly used plants with less value and pretension are roses, gerberas, sunflowers, freesias, cheap types of orchids or tulips.

The Posy bouquet is typically round and is thought of as modern due to the small size and relative simplicity of the arrangement.

It was popularized as the arrangement of choice for the 1980s at the wedding of Lady Diana Spencer and the Prince of Wales at Westminster Abbey.

This bouquet became less popular as bridal trends shifted towards simplicity; however, it has found a resurgence in recent years.

It is most frequently composed of a long-stemmed bud, such as the Calla Lily, and is cradled in the bride's arms rather than carried by the stems.

Ramo Buchon is a rose bouquet that is dome-shaped, tightly packed, decorated, and wrapped in fancy paper.

[19] The following gallery shows popular bride's bouquet shapes, including cascading, hand-tied, nosegay, pomander, flower spray and Biedermeier.