Design
40
May | 2022
TAKING A CUE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL THEME
OF THIS ISSUE, THIS VERSATILE DESIGN CONCEPT
OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR MYRIAD ADAPTATIONS.
Inspired by our amazing international
fl oral-design community—many
members of which are featured in
this issue—I created this European-
style bridal bouquet, choosing the
colors, the botanicals and the circular
form to represent optimism and hope.
is contemporary design concept
is highly versatile, lending itself to the
incorporation of virtually any botanical
materials and enabling designers tailor
it to complement myriad styles and
aesthetics. e bouquet can even be
adapted into cascade and waterfall
styles, with the addition of trailing
and pendulous fl owers, foliages and/or
vines. Let your creativity go wild with the
possibilities this design concept provides!
Floral design,
photos and text by
Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD
BOTANICALS
• Phalaenopsis amabilis
(moth orchid)
• Rosa spp. (spray rose)
• Eryngium planum (sea holly,
fl at sea holly, blue cap sea
holly, sea star thistle)
• Anigozanthos fl avidus
(kangaroo paw)
• Hypericum androsaemum
(tutsan, St. John's wort)
• Pandanus tectorius (variegated
hala, pu hala, Pandanus palm,
thatch screw pine)
• Tillandsia usneoides
(Spanish moss, graybeard)
HARD GOODS
• Styrofoam
®
wreath form, 10"
• Design Master Colortool
®
Spray (Antique Gold)
• Floratape
®
Stem Wrap
(Green)
• OASIS
™
Florist Wire
(18 gauge)
• OASIS
®
UGLU
™
Adhesive Dashes
• OASIS
®
Floral Adhesive
• OASIS
®
All-temperature
Glue Sticks
• Felt
• Double-face satin ribbon
• Cardboard or thick card stock
MATERIALS
EUROPEANINFLUENCED
BRIDAL BOUQUET
