20 Creative Posy Wedding Bouquets You're Sure to Love (2024)

Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht is an expert florist, and the owner and creative director of Wild Bloom by Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht. He can currently be seen as the resident judge on the Netflix series, “The Big Flower Fight.”

Use Baby's Breath

Fluffy and naturally eye-catching, baby's breath is definitely a flower to consider when it comes to the adage "less is more". Keep things simple by selecting a handful of stems for a fresh take on an age-old bouquet size and shape.

Consider Hydrangeas

While hydrangeas tend to wilt easily when not kept in water, they are still a beautiful choice for a monochromatic posy bouquet. Given their naturally round shape, you'll be able to find an arrangement, in an array of colors, that'll perfectly suit any wedding day aesthetic.

Play With Vibrant Colors

Bright and full of life, a vibrant bouquet can take things to the next level. For instance, this bouquet of striking orange celosia, at this colorful wedding at Blue Hill at Stone Barns, has us ready for a fall wedding.

Select All-White

Go all out with an all-white bouquet. From tulips to hydrangea, embrace a monochromatic design that’s sure to bring your bridal look together seamlessly.

Keep It Simple

Keep things simple with five to six stems of your favorite flowers when searching for a posy that fits a modern wedding style. Whether for the flower girl or the mother of the bride, a full-faced bloom, like the one above, will still wow even in smaller numbers.

Pick Blush Pinks

“Taking the time to find the right style and color story is an important step in crafting a memorable day,” says Griffith-VanderYacht. Therefore, consider incorporating blush blooms, like these traditional roses and garden roses, that will undoubtedly cast a sweet, romantic glow throughout the day.

Mimic the Bridal Bouquet

Sometimes two (or 10) are better than one! Create smaller versions of your bridal bouquet for your bridesmaids using the exact same flower recipe for a cohesive look.

Go Rustic

When choosing a natural bouquet design for a rustic style celebration, try opting for wildflowers, or at least blooms that give off that vibe. Additionally, keep it classic by only selecting white and green flowers for a fresh take on a petite bouquet.

Feature Fall Tones

A fall-inspired color palette—full of burgundy, deep purple, and blush—translates well no matter your wedding style. So, for an autumn posy, be sure to consider these tones for either the bridal or bridesmaid bouquets, or both.

Stick to Tradition

Planning a traditional fete? Keep it classic with a posy of the more timeless variety: lily of the valley, myrtle, or even peonies.

Consider Lily of the Valley

Petite and positively divine, a posy of lily of the valley might be the perfect design for those VIPS, like the mother of the bride and mother of the groom. The ultimate flower for the classic celebration, we love how these dainty florals effuse wedding day charm.

Go Classic With Roses

“If you are feeling less adventurous, just remember you can never go wrong with a fist full of roses,” encourages Griffith-VanderYacht. Whether white, pink, or any color in between, embrace the classic beauty for a sophisticated small bouquet.

Choose a Single Stem

Posies aren't regulated to just short, stocky arrangements with tight clusterings of flowers. Take the road less traveled when it comes to design and opt for a single-stem bloom for a breathtaking wedding day bouquet.

Use Anemones

We absolutely love anemones for any bridal style. For a posy, in particular, select just a handful of anemones for a bouquet all their own, or combine with dusty miller, astilbe, or eucalyptus for a soft, enticing design.

Tie It With a Ribbon

Give the illusion of a larger bouquet, while still keeping a true posy design, by adding long ribbons to each arrangement for your bridesmaids. The small profile of the posy will be accentuated nicely by a silk or satin ribbon, coordinated with the color of the flowers, for an elegant and modern effect.

Embrace Eucalyptus

Long loved for its sage green hue, eucalyptus is a perfect candidate for a modern posy. We especially love this tone for a romantic, sweet affair, and how the fresh greenery will last long past the celebration as a dried, fragrant reminder of the special day.

Hyacinth Is Always a Favorite

For a statement-making posy, consider one of our favorites when it comes to bold blooms: hyacinth. This highly fragrant beauty is undoubtedly an excellent option for a seaside soiree, and keeping it simple by opting for a small bouquet with minimal additional flowers will make a big impact, despite its size.

Try Ferns

An unexpected addition to a design is always something we can support when it comes to wedding flowers. And adding in stems of bird nest ferns or plumosa will create a chic design we can help but love, as seen with this bridal posy by Green Bee Floral Designs.

A Taste of the Tropics

We’re totally inspired by this tropical petite posy! For a refreshing take on a bridesmaid bouquet, embrace bright and happy hues for an arrangement of unique blooms and varying palm leaves.

Opt for a Mono-Floral Design

We love the fresh-from-the-field look that a mono-floral bouquet can sometimes exude. Like a gathering of wildflowers, keep things simple and sweet by sticking to one simple flower with stems of different lengths. The result? A design featuring a beautiful expression of the environment around you no matter your locale.