Wedding Floristry Terms Explained: A Complete Guide
Planning your wedding is an exciting journey, but when it comes to booking a florist, the world of floristry can feel like a maze of unfamiliar terms. From ‘bouquet styles’ to ‘centrepiece mechanics,’ understanding the language of flowers is key to ensuring your vision comes to life. This guide will explain the essential floristry terminology every bride should know to confidently collaborate with your florist and create the wedding day of your dreams.
Popular Wedding Floristry Terms Explained
Vases or Bottles
These are small vases or bottles with just a few stems of flowers in each. They’re a great option for couples on a tighter budget or for those who prefer a minimalist floral look. When paired with candles and tealights, they create a full, romantic effect without the hefty price tag.
Floral Domes
The ultimate showstopper of centrepieces! Floral domes are large, luxurious, and overflowing with color and texture. Often placed on tall stands, they add height and drama to your venue. Yes, they’re on the pricier side, but the impact is worth it!
Essential Wedding Floristry Terms Explained
Single Stems
As the name suggests, these are slim glass cylinder vases holding single stems of flowers—usually roses or just a few stems. They’re simple and elegant, and when grouped together or paired with larger vases and candles, they create an eye-catching display that’s still budget-friendly.
Floral Wreath
Floral wreaths are designed in a classic donut shape, with a hollow center that can be beautifully accented with cylinder vases or lanterns. They work wonderfully on round tables, offering an elegant yet space-saving option. Their low profile ensures they don’t obstruct views or disrupt the flow of conversation, making them perfect for intimate gatherings or wedding receptions.
Cylinder Vases
These are classic glass vases with a cylindrical shape, available in various sizes. They’re perfect for holding pillar candles, floating candles, or even flowers. Versatile and stylish, they’re a staple in wedding décor.
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Footed Bowl
A footed bowl arrangement is designed using a bowl-shaped vessel, offering a versatile option for many styles and themes. We stock a wide range of bowl designs to suit different aesthetics. Some design’s carry more height for a light and airy feel, whilst others are denser with bloom-heavy arrangements. They are highly adaptable, making them a perfect choice for a variety of wedding styles and settings.
Posies
Posies are small, hand-tied bunches of flowers, often attached to chairs along the aisle. They’re a simple, cost-effective way to soften the look of your ceremony space without blowing the budget.
Meadows
Meadow florals are tall, natural-looking arrangements often used to line the aisle. They create the dreamy effect of walking down a flower-filled path and have a “wild meadow” feel, hence the name. After the ceremony, they can be repurposed in front of the top table, where they add incredible impact and luxury. These are a personal favourite to design, they’re just so stunning!
Understanding Wedding Floristry Terms Explained
Long and Low
A “long and low” is exactly what it sounds like—a floral arrangement that’s long in length and low in height are typically placed on the top table or registrar table (or both!) and can either span the length of the table or serve as a central feature. Understanding the different styles and techniques becomes much easier when you have wedding floristry terms explained clearly. Long and lows designed to be low so your guests can see you, and more importantly, so you can enjoy the view and the atmosphere on your big day.
Top Table Garland
A top table garland is a hand tied foliage-based design that lays directly on the table rather than being arranged in floral trays. Some couples prefer a simple, all-foliage look, while others choose to add flowers scattered throughout for added texture and color. These garlands are typically less dense than long, low arrangements, as they aren’t created using floral foam or trays, giving them a more natural, organic feel.
Full Top Table Design
For a truly dramatic and show-stopping top table, a full table design is the way to go. This luxurious arrangement features lush foliage and blooms spanning the entire length of the table, often cascading onto the floor for an extra touch of elegance. It’s bold, impactful, and perfect for creating a memorable statement, we absolutely love it!
With these wedding floristry terms explained, you can confidently plan your floral designs and communicate your vision with ease. For more wedding planning inspiration, you can explore guides on Hitched We can help guide you through the lingo, contact us here.
