My Top 14 Flowers for a beautiful Cascading Bouquet Trail

Are you planning to create a cascading bouquet for your upcoming weddings this year or next?

After posting photos of my cascading bouquets, I received some questions about what types of flowers I recommend for the trail of the cascading bouquets for weddings.

So, I’d like to share my favorite 14 flowers for creating a cascading drape without the need for wiring techniques.

My favorite 14 flowers to create beautiful cascading bouquet trail

1. Sweetpea

I love Sweetpeas because of their soft, delicate look and sweet scent. They often have curved stems, and some have long stems that are perfect for creating a flowing cascade.

2. Butterfly Ranunculus

Butteerfly Ranunculus hold up well without water, and their size is perfect for creating a light and airy trail.

3. Calla Lily

While Calla lilies are a common choice for cascading bouquets, I still love using them. They are sturdy, have long, curved stems, and can create an elegant or modern look.

4. Flowering Branches

In spring or early summer, flowering branches are plentiful. These are ideal for adding a soft, light feel to the bouquet trail—Spirea is a great option.

Also, the Ranunculus used for the trail in the photo below has a wire inside. I inserted a 20-gauge floral straight wire in advance and shaped the stem to curve, so it fits perfectly into the cascading trail.

5. Tulips

Tulips can work well in cascading bouquets, but selecting the right size is key. I personally love double tulips with small heads for a balanced cascading trail.

6. Orchids

For an elegant touch, orchids are an excellent choice. Phalaenopsis orchids offer a classic and sophisticated look, and Oncidium orchids provide a more unique and light appearance.

7. Jasmine

If you can find Jasmine vines with flowers, they make for a beautiful trail. Even without flowers, the vines add a soft, delicate touch.

8. Lisianthus

Lisianthus with thin, curved stems are perfect for a cascading trail. They are light and elegant, adding a soft touch to the design. You’ll likely find curved stems in varieties with larger blooms, which work beautifully for this purpose.

9. Campanula

If you can find thin-stemmed Campanula, they add lovely movement to the bouquet. Their fuzzy stems also make them easier to hold without slipping.

10. Delphinium

While most Delphiniums have straight, thick stems, the ‘Bella’ variety is excellent for cascading bouquets. They have long, slender, naturally curved stems, and you can further shape them by inserting floral wires (I use #20 or 22 wire).

11. Amaranthus

Hanging Amaranthus is perfect for a unique or rustic look, especially for fall weddings. Its draping nature adds an eye-catching element to the trail.

12. Cosmos

If you’re making cascading bouquets in summer or fall, Cosmos is a great option. Available in colors like white, blush pink, magenta, pale yellow, and dark red, they bring light movement to the trail.

13. Clematis

Clematis offers long, thin vines that create a graceful, airy trail. It’s available in various varieties from Holex. I will avoid using Clematis for outdoor weddings in hot weather, but it’s a fantastic choice for indoor or cooler events.

14. Spray Rose

I love using white Majolica spray roses. They look delicate and often have thin, naturally curved stems. Sometimes, I even give the stems a gentle massage to enhance their curve.

If you grow flowers on your farm or in your garden, you might also find unexpected gems for cascading trails, like Dahlias, Garden roses, Peonies or other flowers with naturally curved stems and small blooms. 😊

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