5 No-Fail Flower Bouquet Ideas

Everyday Bouquet

Just because you don't have a grand occasion doesn't mean you shouldn't adorn your home with flowers—but you also don't want to go overboard with the arrangements. Simple wildflowers are best for everyday bouquets, says Doramus. "In the summertime, I love local wildflowers such as astrantia, Queen Anne's lace, astilbe, and cornflower. In the late summer, I love dahlias and globe amaranth."

What to try: Chamomile, astrantia, Queen Anne's lace, and cornflower.

Formal Affair

Formal affairs lend themselves to tradition, so it's best to stick to classic flowers if you're planning a formal arrangement. "When creating centerpieces, I love using fuller blooms such as peonies, garden roses, and dahlias while mixing in spray roses, ranunculus, and greenery such as eucalyptus," says Doramus. "If you want roses or peonies to open up, use warm water," she recommends.

"I love bunching a few peonies together to create a gorgeous and easy bouquet for any table," says co-hostess Amanda S. Gluck. "If you can add in some spray roses that looks amazing as well."

What to try: White roses, white peonies, and greenery.

Hostess Gift

For the perfect hostess gift, Doramus recommends something from your own garden if possible. Bringing a personal and thoughtful gift that's also simple goes a long way.

"Orchids are always a great gift because they are elegant and don't require too much effort to keep alive," says Gluck. Their long-lasting nature means your gift will be appreciated and remembered for much longer.

What to try: Garden roses, peonies, fresh herbs, and orchids.

Bud Vase Bouquet

Steering away from the traditional arrangement in favor of smaller bud vases is a great way to make your florals feel more modern and fresh. "I love creating table arrangements that consist of several different small vessels rather than only using one large centerpiece," says Doramus.

"To create an interesting tablescape (and save money), you can look inside of your cabinets and use anything from a mason jar or drinking glass to a candle holder or teacup as a vase," she says. Group a cluster of vessels with varying heights at the center of a table and play with the height of individual flowers within the vases. "This technique also typically uses fewer flowers as the vessels will look full with as few as three to five blooms in each," she says.

What to try: Dahlias, spray roses, and ranunculus.

Long-Lasting Bouquet

If you need an arrangement that's long-lasting, Doramus recommends flowers that dry well. "Baby's breath and Limonium are great long-lasting flowers that dry out well," says Doramus. "I love using these when making flower crowns!" She also avoids flowers like hydrangeas that wilt quickly in warm temperatures.

To make her flowers last, Gluck trims the stems of her flowers at an angle every few days and refreshes the water daily. "I remove any dead flowers and add a drop of bleach," she says.

What to try: Baby's breath, Limonium, lavender, and eucalyptus.