Posy Bouquet

The posy bouquet held great popularity within the Victorian era. The flower bouquet often was used as a way to send secret messages of love. Each of the different flowers used, held a different symbolic meaning for their lover.

Today, the posy bouquet continues as one of the most popular bouquets, especially for weddings. This kind of flower arrangement people refer to as hand tied.

Roses and Lissianthius in a Natural Stemmed Posy Styled Bouquet

When the stems are left on, they are referred to as a natural stem posy bouquet. On the other hand, some Flowers have to have the stems removed and wired. Floral wire often helps to keep the arrangement in place and the blooms more visible in the bouquets.

In addition, a foliage collar or beaded grass may be used. Often, the style of ribbon is a choice for the individual having the flowers made. One of the reasons for the popularity of posy bouquets has to do with the round traditional look, combined with the ability of personalisation.

A number of different things may be added to a posy bouquet. Some choose such things as butterflies, pearls, and feathers. Many other things can also be added as well. Most of the time it depends on the look someone is trying to achieve, since this type of bouquet may be simple or extravagant.

When one solid color is used, with something like a rose, it often gives more of a structured stylish appearance. Foliage may additionally add a look of sophistication if not overdone. A posy bouquet on the other hand, gives a natural and fresh appearance, when an assortment of flowers is used.

This type of flower arrangement differs from a nosegay or beidermeier bouquet, although they are both round like the posy bouquet. The nosegay bouquet has a lot less flowers, than found in the posy designed bouquet. On most occasions, the nosegay bouquet is the same size as the posy, but includes more foliage.

As for the beidermeier, usually it has the same amount of flowers as the posy bouquet. The large difference corresponds to the different color flowers used in the bedermeier bouquet in each one of the circular patterns. A posy bouquet normally has an assortment of different flowers or only one kind and has more choices for personalisation.