Do I need a separate tossing bouquet?
The Short Answer
A tossing bouquet is a smaller, inexpensive stand-in used for the bouquet toss so you can keep your real bridal bouquet intact. Many couples order one for about $35 to $65, though plenty skip the tradition altogether.
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Why couples order a toss bouquet
Your bridal bouquet is often the most expensive and sentimental flowers of the day, and many people want to preserve it afterward. Throwing it means it gets caught, dropped, and handled roughly, which is a shame for a piece you may want to dry or press. A separate, smaller tossing bouquet solves this. It is built in the same palette so it looks right in photos, but it uses fewer and hardier blooms, so it can survive being flung across a dance floor without anyone worrying about it.
What a toss bouquet costs and looks like
A tossing bouquet is intentionally simple. It is usually a compact cluster of sturdy flowers like carnations, spray roses, or mini blooms, tied to coordinate with your wedding colors. Because it is small and uses budget-friendly flowers, it typically runs $35 to $65. Our designers will match it to your main bouquet closely enough that the two read as a set in pictures. You get the fun of the tradition and keep your real bouquet safe for preservation.
Whether to keep the tradition at all
The bouquet toss is optional, and more couples are skipping or reinventing it. Some feel it puts single guests on the spot, so they replace it with an anniversary dance, giving the bouquet to the longest-married couple present, or handing it to a grandparent or close friend as a thank-you. If you love the energy and photos of a classic toss, keep it and order the stand-in bouquet. If it does not fit your crowd, there is no obligation to include it.
Alternatives worth considering
If you want to honor someone rather than toss to a crowd, ask your florist for a small presentation bouquet to give away during the reception. It costs about the same as a toss bouquet but carries more meaning, whether it goes to your mother, a grandmother, or a friend who traveled far. Another option is a breakaway bouquet that splits into several small bunches so multiple guests catch a piece. Tell us the effect you want and we will build the right size and style.
Planning Tips From Our Designers
- Order a toss bouquet to protect your real bouquet for preservation.
- Use hardy flowers like carnations and spray roses for the toss piece.
- Match the toss bouquet palette to your bridal bouquet.
- Consider a presentation bouquet to honor a special guest instead.
- The tradition is optional; skip or reinvent it freely.
- Toss bouquets typically cost $35 to $65.
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