New Ways Couples Are Using Florals for Weddings and Events.
At Ambrym Estate, we’re seeing florals take on a more expressive, design-led role than ever before. No longer limited to traditional bouquets and table arrangements, flowers are being reimagined as accessories, installations and unexpected statement pieces, adding personality, artistry and a strong sense of individuality to weddings and events.
Here are some of the most exciting floral directions shaping celebrations in 2025 and 2026.
Bouquet Purses: The ‘Living’ Handbag
One of the most talked-about floral trends emerging for 2025/2026 is the bouquet purse, often described as a “living” bag. These sculptural arrangements are created on a structured base, using floral foam or wire, and designed to mimic the shape of a handbag.
Florists are crafting these pieces with lush, fresh blooms such as tulips, orchids and peonies, allowing brides to carry florals as an accessory rather than a traditional bouquet. The result feels fashion-forward and playful, while still deeply romantic, particularly striking when paired with modern bridal silhouettes.
Structured Floral Designs
Building on the influence of fashion, florists are increasingly drawing inspiration from high-end accessories. Mini-bags and structured handbag forms are being used as bases for cascading floral arrangements, blurring the line between bouquet and couture detail.
For brides, this creates an accessory-style bouquet that feels intentional and styled, a natural extension of the overall look rather than a separate element.
Key Motifs: Texture, Dimension and Pattern
Across both weddings and events, florals are becoming more tactile and expressive. Popular motifs include three-dimensional rosettes, floral appliqués and bold, painterly arrangements that feel almost illustrative in their composition. These details add depth and drama, whether used in bouquets, ceremony installations or reception styling.
Sustainability Meets Creativity
Alongside aesthetic innovation, sustainability is playing a key role in how florals are designed. Many florists are sourcing thrifted or vintage handbag bases, repurposing materials to create one-of-a-kind bouquet purses with character and history.
DIY techniques using floral foam and wire are also encouraging couples to collaborate more closely with their florists, resulting in personalised, artful pieces that feel meaningful as well as visually striking.
Vegetable Bouquets: Unexpected and Bold
For couples wanting something truly unconventional, vegetable bouquets are gaining attention. Using seasonal produce alongside herbs and flowers, these arrangements bring a sense of abundance and creativity to weddings and events, particularly for celebrations that lean into garden, farm-to-table or sustainability-driven themes.
A New Bridal Perspective
Florists are noting growing demand for these designs as accessory-style alternatives to traditional bouquets. Some collections, including anticipated 2025/2026 designs like the floral handbag style, reflect a broader shift towards individuality, fashion influence and intentional design.
