When it comes to wedding flowers, brides spend most of their time fretting about their own bouquets, and for good reason—they can totally distract or add to your bridal look. But the same is true of bridesmaid bouquets: The right combination will bring an extra flair to your bridal party's style. While these handheld arrangements may not steal the stage of the floral show at the wedding, they should be just as gorgeous as the bridal bouquet that inspired them.
Thankfully, bouquets have come a long way from the matchy-matchy bundle of roses that bridesmaids used to carry down the aisle. While the classic rose (or peony or hydrangea) hasn't gone out of style, brides are now mixing these conventional blooms with other elements to create unique looks. Think: plenty of greenery or unexpected flowers, such as king protea, anemones, or succulents. Even without your typical florals, these plants can stand on their own for some seriously creative bouquets.
If you're looking for inspiration for your crew's floral assortments, we've compiled a list of 37 bridesmaid bouquets perfect for any affair.
Everything You Need To Know About the Bridal Bouquet
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Embrace Vibrant Hues
While all-white bridesmaid bouquets are definitely timeless, if you’re throwing a colorful bash, embracing vibrant arrangements will add a punchy splash to your crew’s attire. Pairing blue bridesmaid dresses with assortments of yellow and orange blooms (like the ones featured in this Indian fusion affair in Austin) will create the illusion of a sunset, which is a striking choice for summer nuptials by the beach.
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Commission a Trailing Design
If you're hoping to highlight length with your bridesmaid bouquets, adding amaranthus will create an eye-catching trailing effect. This long, wispy bloom is at its peak from August to November, so consider using it for late summer or fall weddings. Then, pair the focal bloom with greenery and other seasonal blossoms in your color palette, like these bridesmaids did at this timeless celebration at a New Jersey castle.
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Bring on the Baby's Breath
Sourcing multiple types of flowers is definitely a popular route that brides take for their crew's floral arrangements, but spotlighting a single bloom is just as breathtaking. Baby's breath, which was once regarded as a filler flower, is the main act at this classic soirée in Atlanta. When showcased on their own, these blooms appear as clouds of textured, frothy florals.
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Channel Jewel Tones
Jewel tones are deep, saturated hues that bring a richness to any type of wedding, especially those set in the fall. If your wedding palette is filled with shades of ruby, sapphire, citrine yellow, and amethyst purple, incorporate them into your bridesmaid bouquets. To go all out, have your crew sport emerald green bridesmaid dresses for a cohesive look.
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Enlist Dried Palm as the Focal Point
Color definitely has the potential to elevate your bridesmaid bouquets, but integrating textured plants will also make a statement. For bohemian aesthetics, consider adding dried palm leaves and pampas gras to your group's florals, like the ones at this modern fête in Montenegro. The dried, ribbed foliage and feathery fronds are guaranteed to add visual intrigue.
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Add a Pop of Color
Sometimes a subtle accent of color is all you need to set your floral arrangements apart from the rest. These bouquets of white orchids and greenery get a splash of sunshine courtesy of yellow craspedia that match the bridesmaids' silk slip dresses at this old Hollywood wedding in Athens.
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Embed Autumnal Hues
For autumnal nuptials, dramatic posies of roses,orchids, dahlias, ranunculus, delphinium, anthurium, and pampas grass in warm shades will channel the brisk season. To pull this fall-inspired look together, have your bridesmaids wear velvet dresses in maroon, such as the frocks at this dreamy affair in Minneapolis.
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Take Cues from the Bridal Bouquet
Your bridesmaids' arrangements can certainly match your own bouquet, but if you want to differentiate them, use your assortment to inform your squad's designs. Perhaps you pull the same colors and the majority of the same flowers, but you keep a statement bloom just for you, like the anemones in this bride's bouquet at her boho bash in Cabo.
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Fuse Fresh and Dried Varieties
Many bridesmaid bouquets feature solely fresh blooms, but for extra depth and dimension, look to dried elements. At this luxe black-tie tropical wedding in Miami, the bride had her support group carry sumptuous roses with fluffy pampas grass, which brought volume and softness to their yellow satin gowns.
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Pair a Plethora of Pinks
Neutral blooms with a pop of pink is a classic look for bridesmaid bouquets, but the hue doesn't always have to be so demure. These luscious shades of bright magenta, bubblegum, and coral sorbet pack a serious punch. Consider this medley of vivacious tones for celebrations in the spring or summer.
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Accent the Bridal Bouquet
Cohesion is definitely satisfying, but letting your bouquet stand on its own arguably makes an even bigger impression. These all-white bridesmaid bouquets allow the bride's dramatic waterfall of pink orchids to take center stage.
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Infuse Earth Tones
If you're going to harness the venue's natural surroundings with your color palette, the florals should follow suit. We love the way this Malibu wedding brought earth tones into the arrangements, plus a pop of rose inspired by a Pacific Ocean sunset.
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Opt for a Posy
Maybe you want your bridesmaids' dresses to be the star of the show. If that's the case, settle on a petite arrangement of blossoms for your bridal party. A posy of white roses, for example, complemented the sunny yellow garments at this minimalist late-summer soirée in Italy instead of demanding attention.
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Play With Pampas Grass
Since it's easy to overdo pampas grass, all you night is a simple touch of the wheat-colored plant to complete your presentation. Just a few sprigs of this dried floral will bring texture to the flowers paired alongside it.
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Combine Various Sizes
Another way to add interest to your bridesmaid bouquets is presenting an array of multi-sized blooms. For instance, pair larger blossoms, like roses and ranunculus, with more petite varieties, such as sweet peas, which was put on display at this Bridgerton-inspired wedding in the English countryside. The end result is distinct and interesting, rather than hom*ogenous.
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Incorporate a Bevy of Roses
White roses are the classic wedding flower for a reason. If you're a traditionalist or you're hosting a timeless affair, bouquets of white roses will coordinate with your aesthetic. Pair the neutral blooms with champagne dresses for a low-maintenance yet flattering look.
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Highlight Volume
Is your goal to create a lush look? To achieve this vision, roses, ranunculus, and hydrangeas will embed optimal volume. We love this look for springtime fêtes, like this colorful celebration in Cincinnati.
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Imbue Romance
For romantic aesthetics, blooming peach, pink, and burgundy florals, plus a trailing white ribbon, provide bright, warm tones that evoke elegance. Incorporate sprigs of greenery to add an element of vitality and freshness.
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Include an Olive Branch
Greenery is the way to go for a subtle look at a sophisticated winter wedding. These bridesmaids donned fur shawls and held bouquets made up of mint leaves, olive branches, maidenhair ferns, and Andromeda vines.
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Wrap It in White Ribbon
Planning a modern or urban event? A bouquet of white roses is totally classic, but it can be elevated to a whole new level with white ribbons for added grandeur. Dress your bridesmaids in black dresses to complete this contemporary, luxe look.
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Spotlight the Season
Hydrangeas are a staple bloom at summer nuptials on the coast. Whether you're tying the knot on Nantucket or the Eastern Shore, these fluffy bulbs will add a preppy, nautical flair to your affair. Choose a single-flower bouquet or mix these buds with other seasonal ones.
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Mix Rustic With Refined
Thistles, blue hues, and wispy greens are such a comforting combination. We love the way this bride paired the bouquets with chic dresses for a rustic-meets-refined look.
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Select Something Blue
Still looking for a dash of something blue? Follow this popular wedding tradition with your bridesmaid bouquets. Use a variety of dazzling blue ribbons to pull together fall hues, and look to organic texture.
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Make a Tropical Statement
If you're organizing a tropical affair, settle on a single monstera leaf, adorned with phalaenopsis orchids, for your bridesmaid bouquets. The combination will reinforce your vision and add a bold edge to their attire.
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Showcase Succulents
Succulents are low-maintenance plants that won't wilt in the heat, which makes them a practical choice for summertime affairs. Not to mention, aesthetically speaking, these mini cacti are a unique addition. For a whimsical twist on a traditional bouquet, mix these green plants with pink roses.
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Create Contrast
We love the look of a black and white color palette, and these bridesmaid dresses and bouquets showcase it perfectly. Simple baby's breath and hydrangea bouquets truly shine against a little black dress.
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Match Your Bridesmaids' Dresses
There's certainly nothing wrong with creating contrast between a dress and a bouquet, but for some weddings, tying the hues together just makes more sense. We love the way these bouquets of navy buds and greenery match the bridesmaids' dresses at this Vincent van Gogh-inspired fête in Lake Geneva.
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Choose an Unconventional Shape
Are you on the hunt for a unique alternative to the classic bridesmaid bouquet? Ditch the traditional shape and grab a hoop instead. This modern look pairs brass hoops with blush, crimson, and white flowers for a fresh and playful feel.
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Focus on Greenery
Who says a bouquet needs flowers? These prolific arrangements of greenery are just as beautiful as those with strictly blooms, especially when tied with white satin ribbon. Assortments teeming with greens are strong candidates for organic nuptials at a vineyard, barn, or garden.
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Settle on Wildflowers
Late-summer and early fall weddings are ideal for wild, storybook floral arrangements. Wildflower bouquets of eucalyptus and foraged finds work perfectly with a bohemian woodland vibe.
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Celebrate With a Soft Palette
A garden-inspired spring wedding means plenty of pastels. The muted roses, wildflowers, and king protea shown here come together for a soft, delicate palette.
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Welcome the Wow Factor
Don't hesitate to add a bold verve of color to really wow your guests. In a sea of green leaves, hot pink peonies definitely command attention. Give this assortment a try at boisterous bashes on a tropical island.
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Don't Be Afraid of Black
To create juxtaposition, mix bright, cheery tones with dark, moody ones. Bridesmaid bouquets of peach, white, and pink evoke warmth, while black florals add a mysterious edge. Whether you're throwing a gothic wedding or you're simply hoping to make a floral statement, this color combination will turn heads.
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Consider a Nautical Vibe
We love simple, pretty posies that speak for themselves. This group carried bouquets of seeded eucalyptus, tulips, and ranunculus, along with a pop of blue thistle, to check that something blue mark off the list.
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Keep It Simple
Sometimes, simplicity is all you need. If you're having your bridesmaids wear white, an all-white bouquet with roses and peonies is the perfect match. White on white provides a clean, sophisticated look that will complement any aesthetic.
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Go for a Moody Display
Flowers often bloom in bright tones, but there are plenty of moody shades that sprout in the garden. If you're planning a fall or winter wedding with a deep color palette, take cues from these bridesmaid bouquets of maroon roses and white anemones with black centers, surrounded by eucalyptus.
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Counterbalance Light and Dark
To set the scene with your bridesmaid bouquets, consider white arrangements with bursts of black blooms. Since the combination is sleek and elegant, it makes the ideal accompaniment to modern nuptials.