The lei is a Hawaiian-style wreath. It can be made from a variety of different flowers and leaves, including orchids and ferns. Leis are worn around the neck and shoulders like large necklaces.
The chaplet is a type of circular garland worn on the head. Chaplets can be made from a variety of flowers, and are typically worn by flower girls at weddings.
Corsages are commonly worn by women at proms and other formal and semi-formal events. A wrist corsage is designed using small flowers attached to a wristlet. Roses and carnations are common wrist corsage flowers.
Arm bouquets are floral arrangements held by brides at weddings. Unlike round colonial bouquets, arm bouquets are long, flowing pieces. Arm bouquets rest on a bride's forearm, and have a natural, fresh-picked appearance.
Boutonnieres are worn by men to certain events, such as a prom. Single-flower boutonnieres are generally worn on the left lapel of a man's formal jacket or coat. Roses and carnations are common boutonniere flowers.
Shoka is a style of Japanese ikebana floral design. Shoka arrangements use three branches to create asymmetrical triangle shapes. The three branches symbolize the natural order of the universe.
Moribana is another style of Japanese ikebana arrangement. Moribana floral designs utilize wide, flat vases called kenzan to allow flowers to flow and spread out to the side. Flowers are arranged vertically and at different angles to create triangular shapes.
Gajra are circular garland designs native to India. They are used to decorate women's hair at festivals, and are typically made from white jasmine flowers.
A nosegay is a type of small bouquet composed of mixed flowers. Nosegays are often given as gifts, and in 19th-century England they served as fashion accessories carried by women.
Advent wreaths are circular garlands composed of evergreens. Four candles are placed on the wreath during the four weeks of Advent. The circular shape of the wreath represents eternity and is reminiscent of the crown of thorns worn by Jesus.