florist language
We know it’s a thing! We see your blank smiles when we say words and terms that you’re not sure about! Here are a few photo references to maybe help that!
…and of course, never be scared to ask questions!
ARCHES
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ARCHES 〰️
TRIANGULAR arch
The design on it is ASYMMETRICAL because if you cut it in half, the two sides would not match up!
(Just Joni Images 2023)
DISJOINTED ARCH or TOWERS
These are two arches that are not connected in the middle. These can be made different ways. (one shorter, one taller or both the same height // all greens, all flowers, mixed etc etc)
RECTANGULAR arch
It has COMPLETE or TOTAL COVERAGE, since you cannot see the main framing of it!
Fern and Fountain Photography
Hexagonal or Octagonal Arch
It has 6 or 8 sides!
This arch has an asymmetric sign, but a foot higher on the left side, and it would be closer to a symmetrical design!
Garnet Dahlia Photography
Ladder Arch
This one is ALMOST exclusively at Cork Factory Ballroom, Lancaster.
They literally have a wooden ladder hung in the air.
SPORADIC Flower Clusters
These are sporadic flower clusters on our 3 Musketeer Arches!
Its random but beautiful!
Photo: Sage Design Co.
Mini Roof Florals
This is another one that usually is specific to Historic Shady Lane located in Manchester, PA"
This is a floral arrangement on the Mini Roof of the greenhouse.
Definitely a fan favorite!
Perigee Photography Co.
BOUQUETS
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BOUQUETS 〰️
ALL-BLOOM Bouquet
No greens to be seen!
onethirtynine Photography
HOOPS
These are usually - but not always, for bridesmaids! It is a hoop of metal or wood and has a cluster of flowers attached to it!
Philter Photography
TRADITIONAL Cascade
More “google-able” This is the more traditional elongated upside down teardrop.
And for the love of all things beautiful — do NOT hold this with the point in your face!!!
April and Bryan Photography
“TENDRILS”
On the right side of this bouquet, you can see a tendril. It’s a longer piece of the bouquet. Usually a green or an amaranthus of some type!
Lizzy Joe Photography
Textural But Romantic
You’ve got textural aspects like the filler in here, but still have those big romantic blooms!
Bianca Tang Photography
MODERN CASCADE Bouquet
Less “80’s”, more natural falling. Lots of “Tendrils”
Lauren Driscoll Photography
Boutonnieres
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Boutonnieres 〰️
Pin Boutonniere
The usual “prom” pin-on boutonniere!
Annie Sharpe Photography
POCKET Boutonniere
This is a boutonniere on a card that fits into the suit jacket breast pocket. Usually described as more of a horizontal line of flowers versus a mini “bouquet” that you have to pin on.
Tip: Make sure the suits have pockets before ordering these!
April and Mike Photography
A Lapel Boutonniere
This is quite literally the entirety of one of your jacket lapels covered in flowers.
No Jackets are harmed in the making of these!
Desserts
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Desserts 〰️
DOGGO Boutonniere
For those blessed enough to have their pet on the premises on the big day, you can order a doggo boutonniere, or clip. It comes usually on an alligator clip for easy adhesion to the collar!
Megan Hoffer Photography
Cake Flowers
Not for the table, but literally for a cake!
It can be 1 tier or 1200 tiers.
This is what we’d call sporadic!
Garnet Dahlia photography
Cake Garden
This is a literal array of flowers surrounding your cake.
A Personal favorite!
Biance Tang Photography
Extras
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Extras 〰️
Garden Welcome Sign
A welcome sign with a box attached for flowers!
Lauren Driscoll Photography
Photographer’s Flowers
Flowers for detail shots!
I’ve never known a photographer to turn these down!
Elizabeth Mae Photography
Floral Chandelier
This can come in many designs but generally it is flowers dripping from some sort of structure in the air!
Haley Richter Photography