Bouquet idea
Bridal bouquet
A classic bridal bouquet in whites and ivory, with garden roses at its heart and trailing greenery at the edge. It’s timeless in photos.
- Stems
- 16, plus greenery
- Typical price
- About £80
- When
- All year, some flowers to order
The recipe
- 5Garden rose
- 4White rose
- 3White lisianthus
- 2Asparagus fern
- 2Trailing ivy
- +Seasonal greenery from your florist
- 1Ivory wrap
What to ask your florist
“Could I have 5 garden roses, 4 white roses, 3 white lisianthus, 2 stems of asparagus fern and 2 stems of trailing ivy, in ivory wrap, please?”
When you can get it
In seasonAsk ahead: some flowers are specialistNot available
About the flowers
Garden rose
Garden roses have far more petals than ordinary roses and many are scented. They open quickly in a warm room.
Lasts 5 to 7 days
Rose
The classic cut flower. Recut stems at an angle and keep them in fresh water out of direct sun.
Lasts 7 to 10 days
Lisianthus
Looks like a delicate rose but is far tougher. Buds further up the stem keep opening.
Lasts 10 to 14 days
Asparagus fern
Soft, cloud-like fronds that trail and lighten a bouquet.
Lasts 1 to 2 weeks
Trailing ivy
Trailing ivy softens the edge of a bouquet, especially in bridal designs.
Lasts 1 to 2 weeks
Florists: let customers design it
With Bunchy, customers build a bouquet like this from the flowers you have today, see it true to size, and send you the order. Ready in a minute, free for 30 days, no commission.
