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29 Must-Have Wedding Bouquets

Walk down the aisle in style with these stunning floral designs for brides and bridesmaids 

Kimberly Gomes
1 /29 Kurt Boomer Photography

Elegant pastels

Between the peach petals and wide shapes, these pastel peonies come with the perfect size and a vibe that’s lush yet contained. Topped off with a dangling satin ribbon and bits of fresh foliage, this bouquet accents the bride’s beauty without stealing the show.

2 /29 Sweet Poppy Studios and Sealed with a Kiss Events with flower design by Studio Choo Weddings

Bohemian beauty

Nothing complements a wedding dress like a bold and beautiful bouquet. This design combines strands of everything from ferns, ‘Lady Banks’ roses (Rosa banksiae ‘Lutea’), Pieris japonica, and Hellebore to lilac (Syringa), jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum), crabapple (Malus), ranunculus (R. asiaticus) and foxglove flowers (Digitalis). Arranged with equal parts color and dimension, this bouquet features Mother Nature’s finest.

3 /29 Christina Richards with flowers by Wallflower Design

Bursts of sunshine

Outdoor weddings brimming with earthy tones can add a pop of color with bursts of yellow and golds. This lush bouquet contains ‘Caramel Antique’ roses alongside sunny shades of dahlias, zinnias, Japanese Anemone (Anemone hybrida), honeysuckle (Lonicera), and amaranth (Amaranthus).

4 /29 Maija Karin Photography with flowers by Patti Bosket of Au Naturel

Enchanting colors

Those looking for complementing colors can conjure inspiration from this bride’s wise pairing of purple and peach. The arrangement hosts a range of shades from lavender hues of dangling veronica (Veronica spicata) to plum calla lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica) and bright purple garden roses, complemented by the soothing peach hues of ‘Free Spirit’ roses and ‘Parrot’ tulips.

5 /29 Native Poppy

Free spirit florals

Accent verdant bouquets with a trail of light pink fabric. This easy addition ties a range of colors together and complements the bride’s flowing gown. Filled with peonies, ranunculus (R. asiaticus), Dicentra spectabilis ‘Bleeding Hearts,’ garden roses, and mixed eucalyptus, this enticing arrangement showcases color and texture in style.

6 /29 Kacie Q. Photography and Labellum Flowers

Countryside charm

While some brides seek bright, bold bouquets, others opt for all-white blossoms. This natural arrangement effortlessly invites elegance with pearly white dahlias, ranunculus (R. asiaticus), white garden roses, lisianthus, and veronica (Veronica spicata) with verdant strands of scented geranium leaves and local hop vines.

7 /29 Jasmine Star Photography and Butterfly Petals

Showstopper

Walk down the aisle with this dramatic bouquet brimming with vibrant paper flowers (Bougainvillea) and a king-size Echeveria. This colossal, cool-green succulent forms a fantastic foundation for a multi-faceted bouquet, giving the bride a completely unique look with bright hues flowing down to her feet.

8 /29 Green Door Photography and Labellum Flowers

Blue bell bunches

You’ve got something old, something new, and something borrowed, so here’s that something blue. This bridesmaid’s bouquet offers a dash of soft color with light blue and white delphinium flowers alongside green hypericum berries and scented geranium leaves. Use this as inspiration for weddings with blue color schemes, or as an accent piece for bridesmaids wearing complementing hues.

9 /29 Drew Bashler Photography with floral design by Butterfly Petals

Ruffled with charm

Using the skeleton of a dried ‘Cholla’ cactus as a handle, this stylish bouquet features white hydrangeas, garden roses, yucca blossoms (Hesperaloe campanulatus), and hypericum berries with a leafy, eucalyptus base. This lovely combination of white blooms with a touch of pink easily aligns with outdoor weddings in a variety of locales. Photo courtesy of Drew Bashler

10 /29 Erich McVey

Verdant and vibrant

Pull out all the stops with this vivacious combination of red ranunculus (R. asiaticus), purple Clematis ‘Jackmanii Superba,’ and Anemone coronaria alongside bright snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus), Delphinium elatum, and a plush base of greens.

11 /29 Lacie Hansen with Simply Beautiful Events

Autumn opulence

Those walking down the aisle in autumn can highlight the dark shades of the season with this opulent arrangement. Packed with a wide range of flowers and trailing foliage, this bouquet features a core of peach garden roses and dark, burgundy dahlias with bunches of ruby amaranth (Amaranthus) alongside jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum) and accent foliage.

12 /29 Jenna Beth Photography

Globe of texture

Get this elegant look with pink ‘Blushing Bride’ protea, a cluster of soft blue brunia (Brunia laevis), and scabiosa nestled with ‘Juliet’ roses. Both attractive and inventive, this floral arrangement holds all the class and style of traditional bouquets with creative, shapely selections.

13 /29 Sealed with a Kiss Events, Gavita Flora, and Sarah Kathleen

Wild touch

This bridesmaid bouquet features white ranunculus (R. asiaticus), ‘Majolica’ spray roses (Rosa hybrida), golden garden roses, and pops of purple ‘Chocolate’ cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus). The clusters of seeded eucalyptus, bay, rosemary, and olive leaves add a whimsical touch of fullness.

14 /29 Emily + Steven Photography, Sealed with a Kiss Events, Brown Bunny Flowers

Vivacious color

Unleash a palette of sunny hues with a bouquet full of bold blooms. This striking design attracts the eye with gorgeous orange dahlias, fuchsias, ‘Hot Lady’ roses, purple lisianthus, succulents, and orange spray roses (Rosa hybrida) with fun bulbs of color brought in by yellow billy balls (Craspedia) and red ‘Globe’ amaranth (Gumphrina).

15 /29 Charity Maurer Photography

Rustic chic

While many bouquets host big, bold blooms, others bare just as much beauty with foliage-heavy arrangements. This piece features dangling seeded eucalyptus and bay leaves, speckled with white garden roses and petite, baby blooms. The soft greens and pearly tones offer an elegant yet rustic look.

16 /29 Rachelle Derouin Photography and Sealed with a Kiss Events with flowers by Twigs and Petals

Muted rosettes

So many succulents have that lovely rosette shape, making them a perfect pair for pastel garden roses, seeded eucalyptus, and clusters of pale pink snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus). Get inspired with Echeveria varieties or even Aeoniums and weave in a soft touch of round, layered flowers like these white and peach peonies.

17 /29 Maija Karin Photography with flowers by Tutti Fiori Floral Design

Summer embrace

Brides getting married under the summer sun can sprinkle in the season’s warm colors with orange dahlias, ‘Mango’ calla lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica), and swirls of pink and peach via 'Polo' and 'Circus' roses. This bouquet balances warm tones with white hydrangeas and green hypericum berries.

18 /29 Bash, Kacie Q. Photography and Labellum Flowers

Feather-infused reds

Arrange a mix of uniform color while bringing in a variation of size, texture, and tones. This bride holds an arrangement of red ranunculus amidst ‘Black Magic’ roses, Cybidium orchids, red scabiosa, lavender, and plum calla lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica). Burgundy hues accent this plush arrangement with dahlias and feathers.

19 /29 Sara Bishop Photography and Butterfly Petals

Southwest stunner

This beautiful bouquet contains a range of Southwest favorites from cacti and agave to spiny yet colorful banksia and protea. Not to mention the silver succulent rosette, which creates the perfect contrast of color and texture against peach roses.

20 /29 Sealed with a Kiss Events, Gavita Flora, and Sarah Kathleen

Nature's crown jewels

Mirroring the verdant backdrop, this majestic bouquet complements the ceremony’s forest setting. This design rings in tender colors with golden garden roses, ‘Majolica’ spray roses, ‘Chocolate’ cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus), and purple privet berries (Ligustrum vulgare), bringing it all together with white Astilbe 'Bridal Veil', seeded eucalyptus, and a lush combination of bay, rosemary, and olive leaves.

21 /29 Lacie Hansen Photography with flowers by Teresa Sena

Adorned with love

Keep parents or lost loved ones close to the heart with a photo-embellished wedding bouquet. This thoughtful idea adds a sweet sentimental detail to the bride’s accessories.

22 /29 Gretchen Wakeman Photography and Butterfly Petals

Succulent accents

Bunched with varying shapes and colors, these beautiful bouquets bare everything from unique finds like ‘Mink’ protea (Protea neriifolia) to standard favorites like ranunculus (R. asiaticus), garden roses, and seeded eucalyptus. While the bride’s bouquet hosts many of the same flowers as her bridesmaids, the bold Echeveria and pink yucca blossoms (Hesperaloe campanulatus) offer a defining pop.

23 /29 Bokeh Photography with design by Rowlett Flowers

Dark meets light

This bouquet pops with a cascade of gorgeous purples: lavender roses and peonies to plum calla lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica). Brides with complementing wedding colors can follow suit with a beautiful bouquet showcasing a vast spectrum of shades.

24 /29 April Maura Photography and Butterfly Petals

Antler boldness

This bold bridal accessory takes rustic-chic to the next level with an antler-studded bouquet. Drawing inspiration from flora and fauna, this enticing arrangement includes peach ‘Finesse’ roses with rosy kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos) alongside leucadendron (Proteaceae leucadenron), forming a striking, one-of-a-kind accessory.

25 /29 Elizabeth Mcdonnell Photography and Butterfly Petals

Desert homage

Weave in flowers from the Southwest with a stunning combination of bright pink peonies and proteas beside spiny bulbs of banksia. This well-balanced bouquet includes finishing touches of wispy air plants, Echeveria, and upright strands of Crassula ‘Princess Pine.’

26 /29 Mike Olbinski Photography and Butterfly Petals

Dainty whites

If you’re looking for an earthy touch, replicate this lovely look with white dahlias, yellow hydrangeas, and baby blossoms alongside silvery-green succulents. Between their fleshy texture and stunning symmetry, Echeverias stand out in all the right ways while giving bouquets a delicate yet distinct look.

27 /29 Bash, Kacie Q. Photography and Labellum Flowers

Mono-colored cornucopia

Help the bride beckon love with deep reds and pinks. These striking blooms create the perfect focal point with ‘Black Magic’ roses, ranunculus (R. asiaticus), Cymbidium orchids, scabiosa, calla lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica), and dahlias with bits of feathers and eucalyptus. The bridemaid’s bouquet features burgundy dahlias, lavender roses, seeded eucalyptus, fuschias, and ‘Sweet William’ (Dianthus barbatus).

28 /29 Victor Obeck and Farmgirl Flowers

Whimsical flower crown

Floral headpieces have become quite popular at outdoor weddings. This enchanting accessory is woven with jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum), white Anemone, privet berries (Ligustrum vulgare), ranunculus (R. asiaticus), roses, heather (Calluna vulgaris), snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus), and olive leaves. Learn how to make your own at home with this handy DIY tutorial from Farmgirl Flowers.

29 /29 Victor Obeck, Farmgirl Flowers

Green goddess

Bridesmaids looking for a low-key headpiece can skip the flowers and go with this all-foliage crown. Perfect for outdoor, earthy weddings this simple, natural accessory can be crafted with anything from olive and bay leaves to silver-dollar eucalyptus twigs. Forage locally and make your own with this easy-to-follow DIY guide via Farmgirl Flowers.