Glossary

This glossary will list some of the terms that we use and their definitions.

Bouquets

Arm – This bouquet is cradled in one arm. Can be as simple as a single long stem Rose or a presentation bouquet in the "Miss America" look with dozens of Long stem roses or large mixed bouquet.

Beidermeier – A nosegay made up of concentric circles of different flowers for a somewhat striped effect.

Cascade – A waterfall-like "spill" of blooms and greenery that's anchored in a hand-held base.

Crescent – Shaped like a crescent moon—this cascade with a formal shape can be composed of a bouquet of mixed flowers in a bouquet holder or one full flower and a flowering stem, often orchids, wired together to form a slender handle that can be held in one hand. Designed as either a full crescent – a half circle with a central flower and blossoms emanating from two sides – or a semi-crescent, which has only one trailing stem.

Hand-Tied – A dense bunch of blooms with the stems fastened together and covered with ribbon or other decorative material.

Pomander – A bloom-covered ball suspended from a ribbon. These are popular for Bridesmaids, young attendants, even as pew decorations. Supported on a decorative base they can become centerpieces.

Tussie Mussie or Tussy Mussy – From the Victorian era, a Tussie Mussie is a posy carried in a decorative metal holder. Today, many are a pretty molded plastic in a silver or gold color. (There are some very nice silver colored metal holders available.) Of course the antique jewel encrusted holders are sometimes available on eBay.

Posies – A few stems of the same flower tightly packed and tied with ribbons. This is a nice alternative for the standard Mother's corsage.

Design Terms

Kicked-Up or KU – More than a little something added—we take one of our standard bouquets and add different sizes of blooms, filler, accent flowers, butterflies, pearls, or beads—adding texture, depth and interest to the bouquet. This is one way to make your wedding theme carry over into your flowers.

Duchess Rose – A rose that has been hand built from petals using backing and glue for a very large overblown rose for a corsage.

Halo – Ring of flowers worn as a head piece. Popular for both Brides and Flower Girls.

Wristlet – Holder used in a wrist corsage. These come in elastic, velcro, chenille, or satin scrunchies.

Church and Reception Pieces

Long Low – This is a centerpiece that will typically sit on your head table. The long and low style decorates the area in front of the Bride and Groom while allowing them to see over it. The Ivy and flowers can cascade down the front of the table. This is also used on Alters, lecterns, mantles and plant shelves.

Candelabra – A floral centerpiece created at the base, neck, or top of a multi-armed candelabra. Such a centerpiece is usually accented with flowing greens or ribbons, depending on the wedding's style.

Garland – Long rope or strand of flowers and greens, typically used to adorn pews, banisters and doorways. A garland can also be paraded down the aisle by two or three little ones. Garlands are an economical way to decorate arches, tables or windows.

Centerpieces – These come in low Rounds, tall Towers, Hurricanes, with and without candles in sizes for guest tables, cocktail tables, entry, cake, and buffet. You are limited only by your location and budget.

Corsages and Boutonnieres

Corsage – A simple single bloom or elaborate wired clusters of flowers accented with ribbon bows, pearls and greens. Corsages come in pin-on, wrist, and handheld styles and are typically worn by mothers, grandmothers, sisters and other women you want to recognize or thank at your wedding.

Boutonniere – A single bloom or bud (or several small buds) attached to the left lapel of the jacket. Boutonnieres can be worn by Grooms, Groom's Men, Ring Bearers, Ushers, Ministers as well as the Bride's and Groom's Fathers.

Other

Junior Bride – The Jr. Bride is typically the Bride's young daughter or someone that she holds very dear to her heart and wants to include in the wedding in a more special way than a flower girl.

Junior Bridesmaid – Same situation as above, but could be a friend's daughter or one of several young women you want to include in the wedding party.

Magic Lites – Battery powered strands of fiber optics that can be added to bouquets or corsages.

Flora Lytes – Battery powered one time use mini bulbs for corsages or bouquets. Come in a wide range of colors and last about three days.