You may have spotted oversized bridal bouquets (also known as free-form bouquets) in our real weddings or in beautiful inspirational shoots, or hit ‘Save’ as you scrolled past them on Instagram or Pinterest. It’s easy to fall in love with their dreamy, organic look, and these statement-making wedding flowers are guaranteed to add the wow factor to your bridal look.
Sharing our love of these breathtaking blooms? We’ve put together a guide to oversized bridal bouquets to get you (and your wedding florist!) inspired. Don’t forget to pin your fave, and scroll to the end for our tips on how to make the most of your own oversized bouquet!
Oversized Bridal Bouquets We Love
1. Crimson garden roses, ranunculus, viburnum berries, hellebores, trailing amaranth and clematis subtly pop against One Fab Day bride Lucy’s magnificent vintage gown.
2. This vibrant bouquet mixes bold tropical blooms like orchids and anthurium with dainty garden varieties like daisies, stock and chrysanthemums.
3. Beautiful magnolia blooms are paired with David Austin roses and lots of greenery to create this gorgeous, oversized, trailing bouquet.
4. Classic meets contemporary in this pretty pastel bouquet by The Florist on The Hill which features garden favourites such as roses, stock, poppies and forget-me-not, paired with a bold, and surprising pearl-embellished anthurium.
5. Delicate tones of pink make up this beautiful bouquet of roses, carnations (which are great for making oversized bridal bouquets go further!) and lisianthus.
6. Purple anthurium and zesty ferns – fruity, fun and an explosion of joyful colours and textures combine to create this unique oversized bridal bouquet.
7. Anthuriums in the softest shades of pink are paired with lilacs, darling roses and white bougainvillea to create this elegant and chic oversized bridal bouquet by New England Flower Co.
8. An explosion of scarlet colour and texture was a feast for the eyes as boldly beautiful as our real bride Shauna. It features red anthurium, trailing ruby-tipped orchids and red fluffy pampas grass.
9. Wowsers! This all-green oversized bridal bouquet featuring trailing amaranth and green anthurium literally stopped us in our tracks.
10. A riot of autumn colour with boho vibes was the oversized bridal bouquet of choice for real bride Collette.
11. We’ve all the heart eyes for this blushing pink and red creation, featuring dahlias, roses and voluminous lisianthus.
12. Chic trailing orchid arrangements make for the most exquisite oversized bridal bouquets.
13. An elegant all-white line up of roses, lunaria, orchids and pampas grass.
14. Can you even with this oversized bridal bouquet by The Florist on the Hill! Wowsers! It features velvety roses in shades of white, red, baby pink and blush, waxy red anthurium, and textural pink grass.
15. How epic is this desert-inspired bouquet? It’s filled with king protea, peonies, garden roses, blooming grevillea, thistle, heather, clematis, ranunculus, snapdragons, delphinium, succulents and eucalyptus.
16. This gorgeous large, blousy floral display features roses, Queen Anne’s lace, eucalyptus, ivy, fern and dusty miller.
17. This oh-so-pretty arrangement of roses and cascading greenery proves that oversized bouquets needn’t be fussy.
18. We are loving the wild garden feel of this beautiful arrangement of clematis, chocolate cosmos and foxgloves.
19. Full of fall-toned blooms, textural grasses and unique additions such as lunaria and autumn leaves – this oversized bridal bouquet by Wallflower is a pure autumnal delight
20. This picture-perfect bouquet features rich marsala tones, clashed with soft antique pinks and purples. The blooms include roses, peonies, jasmine, fern and eucalyptus.
21. We love this super fun pastel bouquet featuring an array of orchids, roses and lilies!
22. For vintage romance, we love this beautiful autumn bouquet of roses, astilbe, Queen Anne’s Lace, hydrangea and berries with fall leaves.
23. We’re loving the garden-style feel to this oversized beauty.
Paola Lattarini via One Fab Day
24. Hand’s up who wants something like this dreamy white and green combo? Real bride Maura’s oversized beauty features David Austin roses, white sweet pea, dogwood and textural foliage.
25. This striking red oversized bridal bouquet was created using peonies, bouvardia, beech foliage and roses.
26. What a pretty perfect peach, white and lemon rose, lisianthus and white foliage bouquet by Yesca’s Flowers, – isn’t it romantic?
27. How striking is real bride Helen’s oversized, multi-coloured bridal bouquet by The Florist on The Hill with blue, pink, peach, yellow, and white flowers?!
27. Trailing ivy is the perfect statement addition to real bride Emma’s free-form winter wedding bouquet.
28. Dark and moody florals just like real bride Rayna’s work wonderfully well with oversized bridal bouquets.
29. Hello gorgeous! We’re head over heels for this blush and red bridal bouquet filled with peonies, garden roses, ranunculus, and tulips.
30. This rainbow colour palette free-form bouquet is just phenomenal! The design features roses, dahlias, carnations, lisianthus, orchids, lillies and delphinium.
31. One Fab Day bride Jacqui had a subtle nod to her husband’s Scottish heritage in her bouquet which paired rich red orchids, King Protea and wine Scabiosa with soft cream roses and thistles.
32. This oversized bouquet featuring trailing orchids and fluffy hydrangea is just so chic!
33. Our jaws literally dropped when we spotted this twist on a blue bridal bouquet! As well as soft blue orchids and hydrandeas, it also boasts bright green amaranth and waxy anthurium.
34. Full, lush, and colourful—three of the best ways to describe any wedding bouquet! This one, which One Fab Day bride Rosalie carried included rich red dahlias and roses for all kinds of floral impact.
35. Tying the knot on the beach? We can’t think of anything better than a show-stopping, ocean-toned, oversized bouquet like this one featuring both soft and dark blue shades.
36. The combination of blue delphinium, white, orchids, anthuriums, stock and chamomile that make up this white and blue bridal beauty is so wonderfully chic.
37. This winter wedding flowers arrangement of velvety red and white roses, ranunculus, clematis, fritillaria and berries is a beautiful, bright red bridal bouquet full of festive warmth.
38. Adding baby’s breath lends an unusual, airy texture to any bouquet. We love how it was coupled here with red and pink blooms, like roses, anthurium and orchids to create this fresh and cool red bridal bouquet.
39. Featuring roses, dahlias, ranuculus, baby’s breath this jaw-dropping blush oversized bridal bouquet is a monochromatic floral dream.
40. Moody and decadent, this arrangement of orchids and tulips is a perfectly dramatic early-spring wedding bouquet.
41. Clusters of delicate roses combine to create this dreamy oversized bridal bouquet.
42. Yellow, orange and brown are all making big news in weddings this year, so why not try a sunset-infused confection of orchids, roses, scabiosa and chocolate cosmos?
43. Beautiful blousy roses add lots of romance to this wild twiggy bouquet, with deep burgundy accents.
44. Blush and cream roses, crisp white orchids, white dried leaf stems and fluffy textural bunnytails make up this swoon-worthy blush bridal bouquet.
45. This jaw-dropping bouquet of white roses, orchids and baby’s breath was designed to steal your heart.
Love Oversized Bridal Bouquets? What You Need To Know…
If you’ve fallen in love with these free-form bouquets and are planning on having your own, there are a few things to bear in mind:
- Prepare to blow the budget!. Oversized bridal bouquets can be pricey, so make the most of yours and double up its use by placing it as a centrepiece on the top table at your reception.
- If you have your heart set on one of these beauties, chat with your florist to see if there are ways to cut down on the cost, for example, by using seasonal blooms or including extra foliage to make it more affordable.
- There are certain blooms that work really well in these bouquets such as peonies, Californian poppies, blousy garden and David Austin roses, magnolia, anemones, ranunculus and trailing sweet pea. Double check with your florist that the flowers you have your heart set on will be in season on your wedding date.
- These gorgeous bouquets can be quite heavy and often require two hands! Put it down often or prepare to have aching arms by the end of the day unless you’ve been hitting the weights. Oh, and maybe borrow one of the bridesmaids’ arrangements for your bouquet toss – you don’t want to cause any injuries!
- Talk to your florist about the ribbon options they have for their freeform bouquets. Having soft ribbon will make it easier to carry – trailing raw silk goes beautifully with the organic, free-spirited feel of these bouquets!
- To find the perfect florist to create your dream look, check out the handpicked florists in our suppliers directory.
If you love the idea of a dramatic bridal bouquet, you’ll also love our guides to cascading bridal bouquets and oversized floral centrepieces! Or, to find the perfect florist to create your dream look, check out the handpicked florists in our suppliers directory.
