Bukiet

Bukiet is a Polish term for a bouquet, an arrangement of cut flowers, often supplemented with greenery, petals, and decorative elements such as ribbons, wrapping paper, or holders. It is designed to be carried by a person or placed as a decorative display. The composition aims for an aesthetically balanced form, sometimes aligned with a specific style or season.

Common contexts for bukiety include weddings (bukiet ślubny), birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrations where flowers are exchanged or displayed. In Polish wedding tradition, the bride’s bukiet is a notable element, and a bouquet toss is a popular custom. Bukiety are also used in funerals or memorial services as mournful floral tributes. Florists assemble bukiety to meet personal preferences, color schemes, and symbolic meanings of flowers.

Types of bukiet can vary: traditional round hand-tied bouquets, cascading styles, or simple posy arrangements. Professional florists choose stems for color harmony, texture, and seasonal availability. After use, bukiety can be preserved by drying or freeze-drying, or kept as dried floral arrangements.