Bridesmaid Flowers: 35 Inspiring Ideas
Looking for the perfect bridesmaid flowers? Here’s everything you need to know before you begin searching for your bridesmaid's blooms
After you've sorted your own wedding flowers, bridesmaid flowers should be the next thing on your list!
Bridesmaid flowers - and all the flowers for your wedding party, require just as much thought as your own wedding bouquet. Bridesmaids flowers are especially useful for the walking down the aisle moment (what else would they do with their hands?) and for photo opportunities - you can also repurpose them for your wedding decor too.
Whilst a bridesmaid flower bouquet remains a popular choice, you can opt for a bridesmaid flower crown, bridesmaid hair flowers, a bridesmaid corsage or even an alternative bridesmaid bouquet if you are searching for something a little bit different - and all these options can be reworked to suit your wedding party needs.
Amidst all the decisions involved in wedding planning, when it comes to organising your bridesmaid flowers it can be difficult to know where to begin.
Although you may be struggling to choose between a bridesmaid flowers hoop, a bridesmaid wrist corsage or a single flower bouquet, it’s also vital that you firstly find the perfect florist who will be able to bring your unique vision to life.
That’s why we’ve put together this ultimate guide to bridesmaid flowers featuring an array of our best floral vendors that is sure to provide inspiration in abundance for your bridesmaid bouquets!
- Bridesmaid Flower Bouquets
- Bridesmaid Corsages
- Alternative Bridesmaid Bouquets
- Bridesmaid Flower Hoops
- Single Flower Bridesmaid Bouquets
- Bridesmaid Flower Crowns
- Bridesmaid Flower Expert Advice
Bridesmaid Flower Bouquets
If you love the traditional look, a bridesmaid flower bouquet may just be the perfect choice for your bridesmaid flowers.
Usually inspired by the nearlywed's bouquet, bridesmaid flower bouquets are also designed to complement your overall colour theme as well as your bridesmaids’ dresses, so this is something particularly important to think about.
In the past, the default option for bridesmaid flowers was a single flower bouquet of classic roses or peonies, however now nearlyweds are taking a more experimental approach, combining conventional blossoms with greenery and unique elements to create a more contemporary look.
Whether you are envisioning vibrant hues, seasonal tones or an assortment of branches or vines, you can work with your florist to design the perfect, personalised bridesmaid flower bouquets.
Here are some of our favourite bridesmaid flower bouquet arrangements to inspire you.
1. Pastel Bridesmaid Bouquets - Sally Gill Flowers
A popular option for bridesmaid bouquets is to have smaller versions of the main wedding bouquet, like these pastel bridesmaid bouquets by Sally Gill.
These beautiful pastel bridesmaid flower bouquets complement the bride's bouquet perfectly. White bridesmaid bouquets are a timeless trend - this one has been given an update by the gentle inclusion of a few pastel blooms to match the bridesmaid dresses.
2. Dried Flower Bouquets for Bridesmaids - Louise Rose Flowers & Special Events
If you want your bridesmaid bouquets to be a bit different from your own, be inspired by these wedding flowers, created by Louise Rose Flowers & Special Events.
The bride has a large bouquet of dried blooms, and the bridesmaids' smaller bouquets aren't direct replicas, but instead are bolder arrangements that tie in with the main bouquet, but also match their bridesmaid dresses.
3. Budget-Friendly Bridesmaid Bouquets - Lilia Rose Floral Design Ltd
A really cost-effective option when it comes to bridesmaid bouquets, is to give them a single flower. However, this doesn't always fit in with your wedding flower designs, so we love this take on it by Lilia Rose Floral Design Ltd.
Each bridesmaid has one large single flower, but it's made into more of a bouquet with additional greenery - leaving them with lovely bouquets, but ensuring the bride's one is still centre stage. It's also a great option if you love the trend for white bridesmaid bouquets but want to put a twist on it.
4. Baby's Breath Bridesmaid Flowers - Caroline Sands Floral Design
Baby's Breath, also known as gypsophila, is a really affordable and timelessly pretty option for your wedding flowers - as you can see in this photo from Caroline Sands Floral Design, it works for delicate and pretty bridesmaid bouquets, flower crowns for young bridesmaids and for buttonholes. Options for all the wedding party!
5. Gorgeous Greenery Bridesmaid Flowers - Floral Art Devon
If you want your bouquet to take centre stage, but you still want your bridesmaids to have some sort of floral arrangement, bridesmaid bouquets made of greenery are the perfect choice.
We love these greenery bridesmaid bouquets, featuring simple succulents, by Floral Art Devon, and judging by the smiles, the bridesmaids love them too!
6. Palm Leaf Bridesmaid Bouquets - Ash Tree Floral Design
We know wedding flowers are getting bolder and brighter than ever before - so be inspired by these gorgeously bright and unusual bridesmaid bouquets, featuring calla lilies and palm fronds.
These adorable little bridesmaid bouquets by Ash Tree Floral Designs contain echoes of the bride's larger bouquet, but still stand out in their own way.
7. Bridesmaid Bouquets with Bows - Beautiful Blooms
Another way to dress up your bridesmaid bouquets is to adorn them with beautiful ribbon. Tie them in on-trend bows, or wrap them around the stems for a timeless look.
We absolutely adore these bridesmaid bouquets by Beautiful Blooms, and how the ribbons they're wrapped with perfectly match the flowers and the bridesmaid dresses - talk about coordination!
Bridesmaid Corsages
Whether they’re worn on your wrist or outfit – or even as a mini version pinned in your hair – a bridesmaid corsage doesn’t need to be carried, so they are a perfect choice if you want your bridesmaids to feel totally free on your big day!
Plus, if you have lots of people in your wedding party, a bridesmaid corsage is a much more affordable yet equally beautiful option in comparison to a traditional bridesmaid flower bouquet, so they are a definite win/win!
A corsage is also a great option if you want a more inclusive take on your wedding flowers, particularly if not everyone in your wedding party wants to hold a bouquet.
Originating in the Victorian era, bridesmaid corsages are a great way of including your favourite blooms in your big day, but in a less conventional way than a traditional flower bouquet.
That being said, here are three of our favourite bridesmaid corsage designs that you should definitely consider for your nearlywed squad!
8. Ivory and Greenery Bridesmaid Corsage - Cheryl’s Flowers
Featuring eye-catching scabiosa caucasica flowers, this wonderfully whimsical bridesmaid corsage is perfect for the nearlyweds striving for a unique design for their wedding party that stands out from the crowd.
This beautiful arrangement by Suffolk-based Cheryl’s Flowers would suit a range of wedding styles.
9. Bridesmaid Corsage with Pearls - So Blooming Beautiful Designs
We love the additional detail added to this bridesmaid corsage in the form of vintage-inspired pearls. Crafted by the incredible team at So Blooming Beautiful Designs, it's a great way to dress up a corsage and make it feel a little more special.
Comprising classic roses alongside orchids and greenery that collectively bring a contemporary edge, this bridesmaid corsage design is a must-see for modern couples.
10. Ribbon-Tied Bridesmaid Corsage - My Flair Lady
Your wedding party can wear their corsages on their wrists or even in their hair, secured with a beautiful ribbon. Be inspired by these designs by My Flair Lady, who has matched ivory ribbon to the ivory blooms in the corsage.
Combining opulent roses and charming gypsophila with a sheer ribbon, these arrangements will perfectly complement a minimalist, classic affair.
11. Rustic Style Bridesmaid Corsages - Blossoms and Berries
Corsages for bridesmaids don't have to be simple and dainty - these bold and bright wrist corsages from Blossom and Berries certainly pack a punch.
12. Colourful Bridesmaid Wrist Corsage - Coco Bloom Ltd
Just because you're not going for a bouquet doesn't mean you have to skimp on colour. This wrist corsage for a bridesmaid by Coco Bloom Ltd has clashing reds and yellows, tempered by more neutral greens. It's ideal for a summer celebration!
13. Mismatched Bridesmaid Corsages - A New Leaf
Wedding corsages aren't just for bridesmaids you know - it can be a way to recognise other members of the wedding party, or special wedding guests.
We love these corsages by A New Leaf - the bride's one perfectly matches her nails, and then there's a mix of different styles of corsages depending on the role of the person wearing it.
14. Pearl Bracelet Corsage - Jessica Lila Florist
Corsages are really popular for mothers of the bride, but that doesn't mean you can't give them to other members of your wedding party too.
Most bridesmaids would love rocking a pearl bracelet wrist corsage, like this one created by Jessica Lila Florist.
Alternative Bridesmaid Bouquets
An alternative bridesmaid bouquet can be a great bridesmaids flower choice if you desire a more unconventional look for your wedding party.
While a traditional style bridesmaid flower bouquet can be incredibly striking, you may be looking for something a little different to align with your unique aesthetic.
Whether you opt for a different shaped bouquet, dried flowers, a selection of rare blooms or perhaps plan to include an assortment of eye-catching greenery, there are several contrasting ways in which you can make your bridesmaid flower bouquets stand out from the crowd.
Want some inspiration for avant garde style blooms for your bridesmaids? Here are some striking alternative bridesmaid bouquet ideas crafted by our expert florists.
15. Bridesmaid Flower Baskets - More Flowers Less Drama
Bridesmaid flower baskets are an adorable alternative to the traditional bridal bouquet. We love these wicker baskets of daisies by More Flowers Less Drama.
A bridesmaid flower basket is super handy too as your wedding party can easily set them down and have their hands free to help with tasks like outfit adjustments, and holding your bouquet!
16. Brightly Coloured Alternative Bridesmaid Bouquets - Jenessa Hawks Florist
An alternative bridesmaid bouquet doesn't need to be totally out there, but don't be afraid to stray away from tradition and go for big, bright colours.
These unusual bridesmaid bouquets by Jenessa Hawks Florist are so bold and beautiful - they'll be sure to stand out.
17. Statement Bridesmaid Bouquet - My Lady Garden
Want your wedding party to stand out? Of course you do. This alternative bridesmaid bouquet by My Lady Garden is ideal for that - we love the huge statement flowers, the trailing details and the artistic shape. It's like nothing we've ever seen before!
18. Dried Flower Bridesmaid Bouquets - Horseshoe Flowers
Who said that you have to have fresh flowers in your bridesmaid flower bouquets? Dried flowers can be equally as striking, and are also a much more sustainable, long lasting option.
These beautiful alternative bridesmaid bouquets by Horseshoe Flowers would be a perfect choice for a summer wedding, and would pair seamlessly with vibrant coloured bridesmaid dresses!
19. Clashing Colours - Honey Bunch LDN Flowers
Don't want delicate and traditional bouquets for your bridesmaids? We get it. Clashing pinks and orange bridesmaid bouquets are set to be everywhere soon - they're already all over social!
Be inspired by these bright blooms (and super cool alternative wedding party outfits) created by Honey Bunch LDN Flowers.
20. Floral Hand Fans - Paper Bouquets
If you're getting married in a hot country, or during the height of summer, your wedding party will be super grateful for this alternative bridesmaid bouquet idea!
These paper hand fans by Paper Bouquets are ideal for your wedding party to carry down the aisle, but also will keep them cool. Pretty and practical.
21. Flower Pomanders for Bridesmaids - Iulia Blooms
Floral pomanders like this one by Iulia Blooms are a great alternative to a bridesmaid bouquet - they are striking to look at and easy to carry!
They're a great option for younger bridesmaids, but we love them for all ages in the wedding party - you can hang them around your venue after the ceremony to add to the decor.
Single Flower Bouquets
Dreaming of a minimalist bridesmaid flower look for your wedding? An elegant, single flower bouquet could be a great choice.
The single flower bouquet can be interpreted in a variety of ways: it could be just the one flower in a bouquet adorned with beautiful greenery, or perhaps a collection of just one type of flower in a bouquet.
However you choose to do it, opting for a single flower bouquet creates an effortlessly striking look. It is also a lovely way to emphasise your favourite flower, making your wedding day blooms that little bit more personalised to you.
Plus, we all know that selecting from countless contrasting types of flowers and combinations is easier said than done, so choosing just the one single blossom could make the decision much simpler!
If you're opting for a single flower on its own, go for something sturdy and impactful, like a sunflower or a cala lily.
Here are some of our favourite interpretations of the single flower bouquet trend by Hitched florists.
22. Sweet Pea Bridesmaid Bouquets - Rebecca Marsala Flowers
This single flower arrangement of sweet pea bridesmaid bouquets by Rebecca Marsala Flowers has two purposes - they look gorgeous and they will smell sensational!
23. Gypsophila Bridesmaid Bouquets - Pearl & Wild
It's popular for good reason - single flower bridesmaid bouquets made up of gypsophila are timeless, affordable and really striking when paired with dark bridesmaid dresses. Just look at these ones by Pearl & Wild.
24. Red Rose Flower Girl Wands - Louise’s Flower Boutique
Wondering what to give your flower girls to carry when they accompany you as you walk down the aisle? A single flower bouquet in the form of a flower girl wand is not only an adorable choice, but will also be robust enough for excited little hands!
Featuring striking red roses decorated with delicate gypsophila, these beautiful flower girl wands by Louise’s Flower Boutique are the perfect symbol of true love and romance.
25. Protea Bridesmaid Bouquet - Floral Art Devon
Proteas make for excellent single flower bridesmaid bouquets as they're so large and striking. We love these single flower bouquets by Floral Art Devon, and how they complement the bride's bouquet.
Bridesmaid Flower Hoops
If a unique alternative to the traditional, tried and true bridesmaid flower bouquet sounds appealing, bridesmaid flower hoops will make the perfect accessory for your wedding party.
Usually made of a circular wood or metal base decorated with flowers and further accented by greenery, these exquisite handheld pieces are quickly becoming one of the most popular bridesmaid flower trends.
If repurposing is your gig, you’ll also love the fact that you can also use your bridesmaid flower hoops after your ceremony to add to your reception venue decorations. And why not also hang them up in your house after your wedding, so that you can always be reminded of your special day?
One of the best things about bridesmaid flower hoops is that they are incredibly versatile, and you can work with your florist to create the perfect design that aligns with your bridesmaid flower vision.
Here are some flower hoop designs that are sure both you and your wedding party will love.
26. Dried Flower and Pampas Grass Bridesmaid Flower Hoop - Emporium Flowers
Dried flowers are becoming an increasingly appealing bridesmaid flower idea, and we can totally see why. As well as being physically long lasting, dried flowers also symbolise longevity and eternal love, making them an ideal choice for your wedding.
Seamlessly marrying white ruscus with pampas grass and peonies, we think this whimsical bridesmaid flower hoop by Emporium Flowers would be a perfect fit for an autumnal themed wedding.
27. Peony Bridesmaid Flower Hoop - Gem Studio Decor
If you love the classic and timeless look of peonies but simultaneously desire to add a modern twist to your bridesmaid flowers, this enchanting bridesmaid flower hoop may be the one that brings your unique bloom vision to life.
Expertly crafted by the sensational GEM Studio Decor team, this contemporary bridesmaid flower hoop design is a minimalist bride’s dream.
28. Sunflower and Rose Bridesmaid Flower Hoop - Norma’s Floral Designs
If you're looking to add the perfect pop of colour to your day through flowers, bridesmaids are the way to do that. This vibrant bridesmaid flower hoop by Norma’s Floral Designs may be the perfect way to do so.
Featuring majestic sunflowers and purple roses surrounded by complimentary greenery, this beautifully botanical bridesmaid flower hoop practically screams summer wedding.
29. Floral Hoop for a Dog - Floral Art Devon
Don't leave your best furry friend out! Flower hoops are great for all the wedding paw-ty - just ask this pup, who is sporting one by Floral Art Devon.
30. Heart-Shaped Bridesmaid Hoop - Mariposa Shropshire
Wear your heart on your hoop with this adorable heart shaped bridesmaid flower hoop by Mariposa Shropshire - it's ideal for flower girls, but would work for all members of the wedding party too.
31. Gold Bridesmaid Flower Hoop - Fleur & Bloom
This chic gold bridesmaid flower hoop from Fleur & Bloom would suit all kinds of celebrations - and would look so striking hung up after the ceremony.
32. Paper Wedding Flower Hoop Bouquet - Paper Bouquets
This brightly coloured paper flower hoop from Paper Bouquets will amaze all your guests - it's so unique!
Bridesmaid Flower Crowns
Bridesmaid flower crowns are a great way to give your bridesmaid flowers, but in a more relaxed, boho way.
You can use them instead of traditional bridesmaid bouquets at a more relaxed celebration, or as well as for added flower power!
33. Baby's Breath Floral Crowns for Bridesmaids - Lavender & Rose
Flower crowns are ideal for little bridesmaids, as they are less likely to drop them or damage them! We love these baby's breath flower crowns for flower girls by Lavender & Rose.
34. Greenery Bridesmaid Floral Crowns - Fleurista Floral Design
These bridesmaids' messy updos are perfectly complemented with greenery wreaths. The bridesmaid floral crowns, created by Fleurista Floral Design, add a boho feel to a classic bridesmaid look.
35. Colourful Flower Crowns - The Roantree Bespoke Flowers
Don't think that everything has to be matchy-matchy. Just look at this floral artistry from The Roantree Bespoke Flowers - the bridesmaids wear green dresses, carry blue bridesmaid bouquets and have pretty peach toned bridesmaid flower crowns and it all looks beautiful!
Your Bridesmaid Flower Questions Answered
Want to hear some expert tips from one of the best in the business? We asked coveted wedding florist Catherine Syed at Oakwood Flowers about all things bridesmaids blooms:
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