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. Dark and moody florals work wonderfully well with oversized bridal bouquets.
2. Delicate tones of pink make up this beautiful bouquet of roses, carnations (which are great for making oversized bridal bouquets go further!) and lisianthus.
3. Beautiful magnolia blooms are paired with David Austin roses and lots of greenery to create this gorgeous, oversized, trailing bouquet.
4. This vibrant bouquet by Myrtle & Thorn mixes tropical blooms like orchids and birds of paradise with small willflowers like daisies and bluebells.
5. The use of daffodils in this oversized spring bouquet is just beautiful when paired with blossoming waxflower, David Austin roses, foxgloves and trailing jasmine.
6. We are falling hard for this bold and beautiful combo of pink and purple blooms featuring roses, scabiosa and clematis.
7. An array of muted roses, greenery and pampas grass combine to make this beautiful boho bouquet.
8. A riot of autumn colour with boho vibes by The Secret Garden Flowers.
9. Blushing pink and red hues of dahlias, roses and voluminous carnations by The Rosehip and Berry.
10. Chic trailing orchid arrangements make for the most exquisite oversized bridal bouquets. Florals by OL Flowers.
11. An elegant all-white line up of roses, lunaria, orchids and pampas grass by Springvine Design.
12. 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.
13. This picture-perfect bouquet features rich marsala tones, clashed with soft antique pinks and purples. The blooms include roses, peonies, jasmine, fern and eucalyptus.
14. This gorgeous large, blousy floral display features roses, Queen Anne's lace, eucalyptus, ivy, fern and dusty miller.
15. This oh-so-pretty arrangement of roses and cascading greenery proves that oversized bouquets needn't be fussy.
16. We are loving the wild garden feel of this beautiful arrangement of clematis, chocolate cosmos and foxgloves.
17. How striking is this oversized, multi-coloured bridal bouquet with blue, pink, yellow, purple flowers?!
18. Moody and decadent, this arrangement of amaryllis, scabiosa and silver leucadendron is the perfect winter wedding bouquet.
19. Yellow and orange are making both big news in weddings this year, so why not try a citrus confection of ranunculus, tulips and jasmine?
20. We love this super fun pastel bouquet featuring an array of orchids, roses and lilies!
21. What a beautifully simple peach ranunculus and foliage bouquet - isn't it romantic?
22. Hand's up who wants something like this dreamy white and green combo? This one features white lilac and David Austin roses, dogwood and foliage.
23. For vintage romance, we love this beautiful autumn bouquet of roses, astilbe, Queen Anne's Lace, hydrangea and berries with fall leaves.
24. Trailing ivy is the perfect statement addition to this winter wedding bouquet by Harris & Wilkinson.
25. Loosely tied summer flowers with a wildflower meadow vibe by Maura's Cottage Flowers.
26. Ribbon and ruscus foliage give this bouquet by Donna Griffin Flowers an oversized but relaxed vibe.
27. We're loving the garden-style feel to this bouquet Claire Ryan and Patsie & Co. Floral Design.
28. This oversized bouquet featuring trailing orchids and fluffy hydrangea is just so chic!
29. Loosely tied and free form garden florals by Pure Pollen Flowers in jewel tones with tonnes of rich greenery.
30. This gorgeous array of foraged flowers and greenery featuring soft garden roses and mums brings the rustic Autumn vibes.
31. This jaw-dropping bouquet of pincushion protea, magnolia, stock, roses, tulip and trailing jasmine was designed to steal your heart.
32. This colour palette of green and neutrals with a splash of blush pink is just phenomenal! The bouquet features roses, anemones, parrot tulips and air plants.
33. We have massive heart eyes for this bright pink peony and peach rose bouquet.
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 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!