Cascade Comeback!
I have met with five different brides in the last three days and just finished writing upestimates for each of them today. I noticed an interesting trend that I have not seen in
quite a while. Three of the five brides have asked for a cascade style design instead of the very popular hand-tied, clutch style design. I’ve got to say, as someone who has carried a cascade bouquet at her own wedding, I am thrilled to see the cascade style making a comeback!
What is a Cascade?
What is the difference between the cascade and hand-tied clutch styles? Well, many differences, actually! From a design standpoint, the cascade style bouquets require more skill and time to put together. The designer will use more supplies and generally design in a holder for better shape and flower placement. Hand-tied bouquets are made just like they sound… hand-tied! Not to say that this is an easy task, by any means! The flowers are gathered and placed carefully in a bundle to balance color and variety (care must be taken not to shatter the flowers against each other). Once the desired shape and color balance is achieved, the bouquet is bound with floral tape. The floral tape is topped off with an attractive ribbon to cover the mechanics of the binding.
Another difference between cascade and hand-tied styles are the basic shape of the bouquet. Cascade style bouquets tend to be “teardrop” shaped (round and full at the top, then tapering down towards the floor). The bride holds the bouquet handle on the holder that the designer uses to build the arrangement. Hand-tied style bouquets are generally round and full, with the natural stems of the flowers left long where the bride places her hands to carry the bouquet.
Another difference can be price, depending on your flower choices of course! Cascade style bouquets take more time to design, thus increasing the labor cost. Often, more stems and blooms of flowers are used in the design of a cascade bouquet, especially if cascading greenery AND flowers are used.
The bottom line is personal preference. I chose a traditional cascade for my traditional wedding. Your wedding should reflect your personal style and taste too!
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