Brides Jess and Emily celebrated their special day at The French Farmhouse Venue, styled in blue hues and organic florals galore. Everything from the table linens to the stationery was a dusty shade of periwinkle or navy blue with accents of whites and green to boot. Emily’s Wtoo ball gown, from LeAnn’s Bridal, was the perfect complement to Jess’ off-white suit! The bridal party was all in tears as they peaked out the window to see Jess and Emily’s first look together. It was a beautiful moment where the brides were able to embrace one another before the ceremony began. During the wedding, the brides had a sweet idea to include Pride flags after they were pronounced Mrs. and Mrs. The immense amount of support the brides saw from their family and friends warmed their hearts!

Kimberly Harrell Photography captured all their special moments from the ceremony to the reception, where the bridal party entered with Star Wars Lightsabers! HD Liquid Catering provided their family and friends with delicious signature drinks for the special evening filled with dancing, cake and celebration. Cheers to the newlywed couple and their wedding filled with blue hues!

A favorite wedding day memory: “Our ceremony was absolutely perfect. After all of the planning and organizing and stress, it was the first real moment when we were able to soak in the fact that we were standing there, saying vows, about to be married. During the process of wedding planning, you picture what that moment will look like and it came out as everything we ever dreamed of.”

A favorite wedding detail: “Jess and I choose to incorporate the Pride flag in our wedding. We had each of our guests take a flag before the ceremony began. After we were pronounced Mrs. and Mrs. all our guests waved them during the recessional.” 

If your wedding day is a blank canvas, wedding rentals are the brush strokes that make it a work of art that feels like YOU! From your ceremony space to reception space and literally everywhere in between, chances are you’ll be using rented items to make spaces function the way you need them to and look gorgeous to boot. So which wedding rentals will you need for your day?

Of course, this depends on your vision, your venue and your budget, but the possibilities are truly endless! Below, we’re covering the basic wedding rentals to give you an idea of what types of items you can rent and where you’ll definitely want to allocate some of your budget. Plus, we’re sharing important questions to ask your rental company! Scroll on!

Rentals: Loot Rentals | Venue: Lazy S Hacienda | Photo: Molly Murphy Photography

North Texas Wedding Rentals

Lounge Areas

Think couches, chairs, ottomans, poufs, coffee tables, and side tables. Lounge seating gives your guests a designated space to relax, mingle, sip cocktails and take it all in! Be sure to accommodate for any necessary or upgraded chairs + tables (dining tables, cocktail tables, dessert tables) not included by your venue.

Special Ceremony Furniture

Does your ceremony require a special seating area or an altar that wows? Often, your rental company can accommodate these needs and help you create a spectacular and functional ceremony space. Find North Texas wedding rentals from vendors below that offer stylish and top trending furniture for your big day décor needs:

• Loot Rentals
• POSH Couture Rentals
• Satin Pavement
• Perch Decor

Rentals: Posh Couture Rentals | Venue: The Nest at Ruth Farms | Photo: Sarah Lanette Photography

Wedding Tabletop Decor Rentals Dallas

Tabletop decor rentals are the items that take your wedding tables from boring to WOW. If your budget doesn’t allow for upgraded linens or custom place settings on every table, consider splurging for just the head table or sweetheart table.

Linens

This includes table covering linens, napkins, runners, and any drapery you might want around your wedding. Don’t be afraid to make it as ethereal as your personal style desires!

• BBJ La Tavola

Place Settings

When designing your wedding, you’ll want to rent items like dinnerware, chargers, flatware, and glassware. This is where you can mix and match your dream color scheme to create the perfect, inviting spot to make each and every guest feel special!

From linens to lovely glassware, find the trendiest wedding tabletop rentals from these North Texas vendors:

• COHOST
• Loot Rentals
• POSH Couture Rentals
• BBJ La Tavola

Specialty Wedding Rentals

Photo Booth Rental: Lavish Photo Booth| Photo: Courtney Bosworth Photography

North Texas Photo Booth Rentals

The specialty wedding rentals category encompasses stages, bars, specialty dance floors, backdrops, photobooths, and balloon installations. Photo booths are one of the cutest ways to entertain your guests while offering a sweet memento at the end of it all for everyone to remember the night by. Use your wedding vibe to determine what style of North Texas photo booths might suit your celebration best. Browse top local pros below!

BROWSE DALLAS PHOTO BOOTHS HERE

Balloon Installation: Pop Lane Events| Photo: Nevels Media

Dallas Balloon Installations

Artful balloon installations add whimsy and fun to any affair, and can be utilized in party spaces long before the big day! Think bridal shower balloon clusters in dreamy color palettes and your soon-t0-be last name. There are endless ways to incorporate this dreamy décor into your wedding plans. Find all the very best info on local wedding balloon garlands below!

• Pop Lane Events
• Poppy + Posh

EXPLORE DALLAS BALLOON DECOR HERE

Rentals: COHOST

The Little Things

Don’t forget the final touches that help complete your day! Small details and décor can help make your special event uniquely you. Crafted by Cambridge, Looking Glass Calligraphy, Lonestar Glow Co., and Satin Pavement all specialize in custom details, so check them out for your personalized detail needs!

Decor: Looking Glass Calligraphy | Photo: Amairani Thomason Photography

Small Decor

Spruce up your tabletops and the corners around your celebration with vases, candle holders, mirrors and more!

Photo + Faux Floral Arch: Rent Your Moment 

Faux Floral Arch

If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind floral arch or backdrop for your big day, consider a stunning faux floral arch from Rent Your Moment. These hand-crafted, premium faux floral arches are sure to add that wow factor to your special day!

Pop the bubbly and serve the cake!

Find vendors who rent out champagne flutes, serving utensils, and cake stands. If you’re feeling extra fancy, we recommend pouring a champagne tower for guests to imbibe in!

CONNECT WITH NORTH TEXAS DECOR VENDORS HERE

Rentals: Satin Pavement | Photo: Onikeh Brown Photography

Questions to Ask Your Wedding Rental Company

How much do I need of each item? An experienced, professional rental company can help you estimate the perfect quantities based on your expected guest count.

What are the fees? Be aware of any fees for setup, delivery, damage deposits and charges for damaged/lost items. Make sure you know which fees are included within your cost and which fees are incidental/extra.

How is delivery and setup handled? Are there special instructions to operate anything you won’t be setting up?

Are the items I’m viewing in your catalog or warehouse samples or the actual rental items?

You’ll also want to consult with your venue before meeting with the rental company to be aware of what’s included with your venue rental package.

Trying to figure out the right amount of dessert to order for your wedding isn’t always a piece of cake … calculating the right size of wedding cake can be tricky! We’re giving all our best tips for ordering an appropriately sized wedding cake based on your guest count. Let’s get started!

You’ll want to make sure you order enough cake to adequately serve your guests, but without paying for a bunch of extra cake that goes to waste or ending up with a ton of leftovers. A common calculation for wedding cake allows for one slice of bride’s cake per guest and a half slice of groom’s cake. So if you have 100 guests, you’d need 100 servings of bride’s cake and 50 servings of groom’s cake. However, it’s common nowadays for some guests to decline a cake slice, so you can usually get away with ordering enough cake for just 80 percent of guests – remember, that includes ALL the cake you order, whether you do one cake or two (or more!). Always consult with a professional baker to get their opinion, as well!

Cake Serving Size by Tier

Wedding Cake Tier Combos + Total Servings

Questions to Consider When Ordering Wedding Cake:

Are you having one cake or multiple cakes? Remember the 80 percent rule includes enough cake for all your guests between ALL the cakes you’ll have, not just the main bride’s cake.

Are you serving other desserts in addition to cake? If you’re planning on having a full dessert table or serving a different dessert with dinner, you’ll need much less cake. You can probably order about 50 percent cake in this case and fill in with the additional desserts for everyone else.

Do you want to save the top tier of your wedding cake? Many couples choose to partake in the tradition of taking home the top layer of their cake, freezing it, and saving it to eat on their first wedding anniversary. You could also do this with just a couple of slices if you don’t want to save a whole tier!

How is your cake being served? If you’re having a self-serve cake station, you can get away with ordering less cake than if you serve cake with dinner and definitely need a slice for each place setting.

Remember, most wedding cakes are priced by the slice. Typically, cakes run anywhere from $3 to $8 per slice in this region, but that number can sometimes be $10 per slice or more depending on how labor-intensive and intricate your design may be, or if your baker uses specialty ingredients.

If you’re dreaming of a wedding cake with intricate details, sugar flowers, fondant designs, or non-typical ingredients, expect to pay more than the minimum.

Ready to let them eat cake?! Browse some of our favorite North Texas wedding cake bakers and get ready to savor the sweetest part of the day!

I’m a first-time bridesmaid in a wedding this fall. What are some responsibilities along with proper bridesmaid etiquette that I should know?

We received this question recently, and with so many ladies filling a bridesmaid role (many for the first time), we want to make sure we cover ALL the details for you!

So, what do bridesmaids do, exactly? We covered specific tasks for the bride’s BFFs in this blog, but if you’re looking for the bridesmaids’ general responsibilities, those can differ. A bridesmaid isn’t just a meaningless title – there’s actually quite a bit involved in the role! Let’s review below!

Photo // Chua Lee Photography

Bridesmaid Responsibilities + Etiquette: What to Keep in Mind

A bridesmaid’s duties start as soon as you are asked to fill the role (usually months before the wedding) and extend through the wedding night. Let’s go over all that’s involved in being a bridesmaid!

Show up!

Attend all the things. And there will be quite a few events! Engagement party. Bridal showers (try to at least attend one, if you can’t make multiple events). Bachelorette party. Rehearsal. Rehearsal dinner. Getting ready together. The wedding (a non-negotiable!). Being a bridesmaid will quickly fill up your calendar, but hey – lots of excuses to get dressed up and celebrate a person you love!

The bride may or may not ask all of her bridesmaids to attend dress try-ons and fittings, but if she does ask and you can make one or two trips, it’s a very nice gesture to tag along and offer honest but always supportive, positive advice.

Additionally, the bride may ask certain bridesmaids to take on certain roles within the ceremony or reception (reading passages, giving toasts, etc.). Do your best to cheerfully accept these roles, even if they’re a bit out of your comfort zone.

Budget for Certain Purchases

If you agree to take on the bridesmaid role, you’ll be expected to pay for attire, events and gifts. Realistically, the cost of being a bridesmaids can total several hundreds of dollars, so be prepared to budget wisely! Here’s what you’re expected to pay for and contribute to:

Bridesmaid dress – the bride may give guidelines and let you shop for your own, or she may have a specific style picked out. Either way, in most cases, bridesmaids are expected to purchase their own dress.

Shoes + jewelry – again, the bride may have a certain pair she’d like everyone to wear or she may give a general guideline (nude strappy, black chunky heel, gold earrings). Do your best to find items that fit her wishes.

Professional hair, makeup and nails for the Wedding – if funds for any of these services are an issue, be sure to let the bride know up front and ask if she’s ok with you doing your own. If she does want everyone to have a specific style – especially an updo or intricate hairstyle, it’s best to do all you can to spring for the pro service.

Shower gift – in addition to chipping in funds for the costs of the shower itself, it’s customary for bridesmaids to give the couple a gift at the shower, or contribute to a large group gift.

Wedding gift – don’t show up empty-handed to the wedding, either. Budget for all gifts ahead of time and remember, you can’t go wrong grabbing something directly from their registry!

Wedding weekend transportation + accommodations – be ready to pay for a hotel, flights and/or transportation if the wedding isn’t local, in addition to other travel costs. Lots to budget for, but often an excuse for a fun trip to somewhere new!

Pitch in with Planning (and Paying)

The Maid or Matron of Honor is typically the person to take the lead on planning pre-wedding events to celebrate the bride, but as a bridesmaid, you’re expected to chip in both with the logistics and the funds. Don’t leave all of the prep work to the MOH!

Bridal shower – offer to help the MOH as well as any of the bride’s family members who may also be contributing to shower preparations. You may offer to pay for certain items or chip in a fraction of the overall cost of the event.

Bachelorette party transportation + accommodations + gift – the hallmark event of the bridesmaid role! As a bridesmaid, you’re expected to pay your own way to the bachelorette party and also to chip in for costs of food, decor and activities. Generally, the bride’s costs for this event should all be covered by her bridal party. Budget for a bachelorette gift and if you absolutely can’t make it to the event, still offer to help cover the bride’s costs if you’re able.

Help Where You Can

Above all, bridesmaid responsibilities include being a source of emotional support for the bride! Even if she doesn’t need you to assist with DIY projects, offer to listen to her vent on occasion, offer advice where you can and provide encouragement along the way. As stressful as being a bridesmaid may be, planning a wedding can take a mental toll! It’s always helpful to bear some of that load.

Bridesmaid Etiquette to Remember

Go with the flow: Your suggestions are welcome, within reason, but the bride has the final say on bridesmaids’ attire. Even if it’s not your favorite style, it’s one night of wearing something that makes your friend happy. Worth it!

Make friends! This isn’t your reality TV version of The Bachelorette. Although your bride friend may have bridesmaid friends from many different eras of her life, which means you may not know everyone or immediately hit it off with everyone, it’s important that you do your best to be friendly and engage with the group.

Know the plan and help keep the day on track: the wedding day will follow an itinerary to keep things on schedule. Be helpful to the bride, her family and her vendors she’s paying quite a bit of money for by being on time, not complaining when it’s time for photos and having a cheerful attitude throughout the day. This means assisting with setup and cleanup as well, if needed!

Keep the dance floor going: there’s nothing more awkward for a couple (and their band or DJ) when the dance floor is noticeably empty. Take the lead as a bridesmaid, grab some hands and get out there and DANCE!

Looking for more guidance as you join your BFF in this special season? Our Community over on Wed Society is filled to the brim with helpful tips and tricks, do’s and don’ts, plus all the answers you could ever need from our expert team of wedding editors who have been there, done that! Whether you’re a bride or a bridesmaid, this Community is for you!

2020 and 2021 certainly changed the way we think about celebrating weddings and made virtual celebrations a totally normal practice. Even as the pandemic dissipates, you may have important guests that can’t make it to your actual wedding, but still want to celebrate with you from afar, and it’s so important to include these folks and make them feel just as important and appreciated as you do your in-person guest list! Read on for our best virtual wedding ideas to to celebrate your wedding with guests both near and far!

Photo // Nicole Lea Photography

1. Live Stream

The most important component of celebrating with guests from afar! Whether you choose Google Hangout, Facebook Live, Instagram Live or Zoom, you’ve got plenty of free options to let guests watch your ceremony and reception no matter where in the world they are. Make sure your guests are on mute so there aren’t any background noise issues. If you’re using a streaming service with a code or meeting ID, you’ll definitely want to include that on the invitation as well. A unique, eye-catching backdrop is another way to jazz up what guests see on the screen of your live stream.

Start streaming before the processional so guests don’t miss a single moment, and ask your officiant to specifically welcome guests celebrating from afar so they feel included! Don’t forget to live stream major reception events, as well, like first dances, cake cutting and toasts! It’s helpful to say goodbye to virtual guests and thank them before “dismissing” them, so they don’t feel like they have to linger. Including a live stream itinerary with your invitation suite is also a helpful way to set virtual guests’ expectations and help them follow along.

Pro tip: add a QR code on your invitation to send guests straight to your live stream!

2. Video Messages

Invite guests celebrating from afar to pre-record video messages and send them to someone (maybe a task for your tech-savvy maid of honor or best man) to compile into one big video with well-wishes from all of your virtual guests. This would be so cute to play during cocktail hour or during dinner!

3. Playlist

Help set the mood on your wedding day with a link to your wedding day playlist (another great place to utilize a QR code or Spotify code). Include a mix of upbeat songs, slower songs and songs that represent your own love story! Guests celebrating with you from afar can jam out the day of your wedding and keep the mood going even after the big day! Take it one step further and make things interactive – keep your virtual wedding guests engaged throughout the wedding with a Bingo card that has them listening for certain songs or watching for certain fun occurrences.

4. Virtual Guest Book

Send out a separate card with your invitation suite (along with an addressed, prepaid envelope) asking for guests to write their advice and well-wishes down before signing the card. Many companies offer services where they’ll digitally compile these notes into a printed keepsake, as if each guest actually signed a physical guest book!

5. Custom Recipe Cards

Another wonderful idea to include with your printed invitation suite (definitely still send printed, mailed invitations to all guests, regardless of whether they’ll be celebrating virtually or not – it helps to set the tone for your day!), a custom recipe card could include the instructions to make your signature cocktail or even your dessert! That way, guests can prep ahead of time and partake in elements of your wedding that engage all the senses, in addition to having a cute keepsake to remember your day. So fun!

6. Care Packages

Show guests celebrating from afar that you care with a thoughtful package mailed to them the week of your wedding. Include non-perishable snacks, individually wrapped desserts similar to what you’re serving in person, favors that carry on your wedding theme, handwritten notes thanking them for celebrating with you, props for a virtual photo booth and even mini champagne bottles to toast from afar!

7. Virtual Photo Booths

Speaking of virtual photo booths, this is one of those virtual wedding ideas we just LOVE! Companies like Capture Co. Photo Booth offer a virtual photo booth where friends and family can access a link and take photos with the wedding frame design that will be added to the wedding photo booth gallery. They’ll be able to feel as if they’re right there at the reception with you!

Bonus Tip: Hire a professional emcee with the technical experience to keep your virtual wedding celebrations running smoothly. This person should have a lively personality to keep virtual guests engaged and feeling included throughout your whole event, but also the know-how to set up cameras and computers correctly as well as handle any live stream technical issues that come up. This will be an investment you and your virtual guests will be glad you made!

Virtual celebrations help ensure your guests can stay safe while celebrating from afar – needing some ideas to help make sure your guests stay safe while they’re celebrating alongside you? Check out our ideas to keep guest safety top of mind!

If your style leans toward the whimsical, the original, the ethereal and unexpected, you’d be remiss not to check out North Texas wedding planner House of Tales, lead by experienced pro Maya Jareou. We’ve been lucky to showcase quite a bit of Maya’s work, and her distinctly unique style grounded in an appreciation for art never ceases to blow us away.

“After over 16 years of planning weddings and events, I have developed an infatuation with surreal reality design,” Maya says. “It’s distinctly reflected in my approach. My style is a mix of avant-garde and a hint of imagination opium.”

Imagination opium … we’re here for it and you’ll see exactly what Maya means as you scroll through the scene below. Pretty pretty!

Photos // Jen Symes Photography

A Favorite Styled Shoot

“This French elegance inspiration shoot portrays a perfect scenario of a film-inspired, dreamy romantic love story that is at once soft and romantic, but with wildly gorgeous moody and bold details. Drawing inspiration from Impressionist French art, the color palette includes touches of dusty rose, mauve, French blue and layers of cream and white. The lush florals brimming with orchids and roses, cascade over the venue’s 1800s reclaimed French church door and embrace the massive, double trunked “kissing tree” as the focal point of the ceremony space.”

As for what drives the signature House of Tales style, Maya says: “I love anything that brings originality with a wowful twist. Lately, I have been using a lot of 3D architectural floral installations — whether as a floral ceiling or as a free standing piece — to the weddings I design.”

“My favorite detail was the out-of-the-box, moody wedding attire — from the fashion forward-bridal jumpsuit to the tutu skirt, to the bold lips and sleek ponytail for her. And, for him, that yummy and refreshing bright, moody and colorful statement tux.”

It’s one thing for a planner’s work to be showcased in a styled shoot, but rest assured, Maya takes the utmost care of her real wedding couples, too.

“I am honored to work with each and every couple, and I cherish the opportunity and their trust, always. It does, however, take a village to create a dream wedding. Teamwork and ethics are a must in my book. Consequently, rest assured that my team and my creative partners carry these traits. Without both, I cannot do what I do best as your wedding planner.”

Impressed yet? We sure are! Says Maya, “We are the best in what we do,” so reach out to House of Tales to help you start your wedding journey and make your dream day a reality.”

The value of hiring an experienced wedding planner is no secret. They can help take your vision from ideas in your head to a tangible, gorgeous reality on your wedding day, helping pull together all the necessary pieces along the way. DFW wedding planner Laura of Weddings by Stardust is no exception, and her main goal is to gain her clients’ complete trust as she designs a wedding inspired by THEM.

Laura showed off her beautiful design work with this spread in hues of teal, blue and saturated pink photographed by Opal & Onyx at The Cliff House! Read on to see the approach Weddings by Stardust takes to make sure each wedding is unique!

On improving the design every step of the way:

“I like to take a team approach when it comes to design. I pull ideas from the client, then work with the florist and other vendors to finish out the design and make it better than we started. I spend a lot of time ensuring the couple is matched with vendors that fit their style, budget and personality!”

On where she draws inspiration:

The best source for inspiration is always the couple. They may have a feel or colors they like, but getting to know what’s important to them or learning details about their relationship or life always helps bring in the personalization. This is what makes each wedding unique!”

On the moment she’s always aiming for:

“I love when couples finally have the ‘trust moment’ with their planner,” Laura says. When a couple can relax and trust Laura and her team to handle the details of the job, both big and small, the process can go even more smoothly.

We love how Laura combined vintage and eclectic elements into one cohesive yet colorful look. Get in touch with Laura and the Weddings by Stardust team – send them a message via their vendor profile.

“It is one thing to be aware of details and another to love them.” – we couldn’t adore this quote from Alexa Sharkey, owner of Alexa Kay Events, any more! Take one look at Alexa’s work and you’ll immediately be able to see not only her astute attention to, but also her passion for the smallest details. As for her style? Alexa describes it this way: “Our style is a mix of romantic, classic and timeless designs. The details to our design and styling reflect the personal style of our couples.”

If you’re looking for a DFW wedding planner who will go to bat for you and make sure nothing at all slips through the cracks, Alexa’s team has your back. And their passion for planning goes beyond the pretty. “We believe that meaningful design establishes the foundation for those cherished moments and memories created at the beginning of your marriage,” Alexa says.

We’re thrilled to showcase a jaw-dropping styled shoot and insanely, timelessly beautiful real wedding, both planned by Alexa Kay Events, below. Take a look!

A Favorite Styled Shoot

Photos // Megan Kay Photography

“All I can say is the florals in this shoot blew me away! I love working with lush garden-style florals that incorporate texture into the design. This, paired with the chairs and tabletop from Posh Couture Rentals and the paper goods from Ladybird Paper Co., everything fit perfectly into the design and brought my vision to life.”

Years into her wedding planning career, Alexa knows planners have to be able to speak up for their clients in a variety of settings and make sure their best interests are always prioritized. “What sets me apart from other planners would be my extreme attention to detail and my ability to be positive yet assertive on behalf of my clientele,” Alexa says. “Regarding attention to detail, details are why I love doing what I do. Nothing brings me more joy than a bride entering her wedding venue and her jaw dropping to the floor because EVERYTHING that she sees is exactly how she imagined it.”

Real Wedding Love

Photos // Megan Kay Photography

“The class and beauty of this design is definitely a favorite. It’s stylish, but will never be outdated. Elegant, but not overwhelming. To put it simply, it’s classic and timeless! One of my favorite details in this gallery is the up close tablescape shot of Allison and Jordan’s place settings. Allison really wanted to use her grandmother’s china but did not have enough. In order to still incorporate that small touch, we added a plate into their setting as a sweet remembrance.”

You can easily see the attention Alexa’s team gives to the smallest details throughout the entire design process. Design is one part of the job, while logistics and planning are another. When asked for her best advice for brides, Alexa has a great tip to help, logistics-wise.

“I recommend booking your planner first. You may think you can handle planning on your own, but planners have executed weddings so many times. It’s good to have a partner guide you through the process who has done this before. My other recommendation is to set your guest count and total investment before booking vendors outside the venue. This will give you an idea of what you have to spend and will help avoid hard conversations and having to cut out important aspects.”

Are details totally your thing and you’re looking for someone who appreciates them as much as you do? Or maybe they aren’t your thing and you’re looking for a planner who can balance your big picture thinking. Reach out to Alexa Kay Events via their vendor profile!

If you’re perusing Brides of North Texas, chances are you’ve already gotten a taste of how overwhelming wedding planning can be. Don’t get us wrong – the process can be FUN! But thank goodness for professional wedding planners like Dr. Delphinium Designs + Events who can come to the rescue when we’re faced with a blank slate and endless choices. Their passion is pulling everything together seamlessly and beautifully!

Today, we’re going behind the scenes with the dynamic team at Dr. Delphinium to explore their planning process and learn a few secrets along the way. Take a look at the gorgeous photos below, captured by Opal & Onyx Photography at The Cliff House, and see what Dr. Delphinium’s team has to say about the way they approach their work!

On their planning process:

“Our planning process starts with getting to know our clients through an intentional setting meeting to discover their vision and goals for the day. Through learning their priorities we tailor our services to best serve them and provide support throughout the planning.”

On where they draw inspiration:

“Our inspiration primarily comes from our clients. Though we draw inspiration from years of design experience, nature, art and every day joys, our clients inspire us to use those tools to creatively develop an aesthetic and plan of action for their dream day. ”

On the best part of the job:

“We love getting to share and bear witness to such special moments in our clients’ lives and helping them fully enjoy those moments in every way we can.”

Looking for a planner, designer or stylist for your North Texas wedding? Send a message to Dr. Delphinium’s team via their vendor profile!

If thinking about wedding florals has you overwhelmed, you’re not alone! Not sure where to begin? Well, first – we recommend seeking the expertise of an experienced DFW wedding florist who can help you dream up something amazing – but beyond that, start by thinking about the type of bouquet you’d like to carry! Knowing these main types of wedding bouquet shapes and sizes can help you decide on an overall floral vision for your big day. Let’s get to it!

We’re breaking down eight major types of bridal bouquets you’ll see in today’s weddings to get you inspired and help you narrow down which type you’re drawn to most. Whether your style is more traditional or more whimsical, the perfect wedding bouquet awaits!

Round Wedding Bouquet Shapes + Sizes

Round: Just like the name implies, round bouquets are nice and spherical, and typically consist of either one type of flower or a monochromatic palette, if multiple florals are used. Often, the stems are wrapped in a silk ribbon that coordinates with the wedding’s color scheme. Classically chic and super-traditional, round bouquets have been popular for decades upon decades!

Biedermeier: A spin on the usual Round bouquet. Think concentric circles, each circle comprised of a different type of flower, and often with the stems exposed.

Pomander: For the bride who’s not afraid to buck the trends, the pomander bouquet is like a little basket of joy – a floral ball of happiness with a handle, carried similarly to a purse! Comprised of florals + greenery, these can work for bridal bouquets but are more typical for bridesmaids and flower girls, as they’re usually slightly smaller.

Posy: If minimalist is more your style, consider a posy bouquet. With less greenery and mostly petals of a similar color, posy bouquets pack a punch in a smaller package and make for a beautiful classic look. Another great bridesmaid style, as well!

Whimsical Wedding Bouquet Shapes + Sizes

Hand-Tied: Meant to look organically gathered and tied in a simple manner with looser ribbon, fabric or even twine (as opposed to using wire to create a tighter appearance), hand-tied bouquets can feature multiple types of florals and greenery and are a great way to incorporate multiple colors, especially if you’re going for a boho or garden-style wedding.

Cascade: A dramatic vertical shape makes the iconic cascade bouquet an eye-catching statement-maker. Popular in the 1980s but making a giant comeback in today’s modern weddings, a cascade bouquet’s steams are hidden and appears to flow downward – an excellent way to accentuate a dress with an amazing train!

Freeform: While most wedding bouquet shapes tend to be more vertical in nature, freeform bouquets are often more horizontal, are loosely tied with gorgeous ribbon and often incorporate gorgeous greenery, a wide variety of flowers with varying stem lengths, and are perfectly imperfect – purposefully asymmetrical and imbalanced. One of our favorite ways to WOW with flowers!

Nosegay: Like the Posy, Nosegay bouquets are smaller, hand-tied bouquets that also work well for bridesmaids, and tend to feature more greenery, rather than being petal-heavy. A joyful arrangement that can work for multiple seasons and styles!

Now that you’re an expert on the most popular wedding bouquet shapes and sizes, it’s time to nail down your top favorites and meet with a florist. Here’s our list of local faves for you to peruse! Plus, read our complete floral guide here for even more tips and advice on wedding flowers. Happy planning!