At 6th & Foster, we love giving you options. One of the most frequent decisions our customers make is whether to receive your flowers as a Vased Arrangement or as a Hand-Tied Bouquet, ready to place in your own vase or container at home.

Interestingly, the expectation that flowers must arrive in a vase is a uniquely American tradition. In Europe, hand-tied bouquets are the standard—you’ll see them exquisitely designed, placed in water for transport, and beautifully wrapped at all the fine flower shops of London, Paris, and beyond. When we traveled through Europe several years ago, we knew right away this was a practice we wanted to bring home.

We could never choose just one, so here are some of our favorite sources of inspiration for our Hand-Tied Bouquets. From left to right: the timeless artistry of Moyses Stevens and Jane Packer in London, followed by the exquisite designs of Désirée in Paris. Each represents the elegance and refinement of Europe’s finest flower shops—where blooms are gathered with care, wrapped to perfection, and ready to bring beauty home. At 6th & Foster, we carry this tradition forward, creating hand-tied bouquets that embody the same sense of luxury, artistry, and effortless style.

• More Blooms for Your Budget
  On average, the vase accounts for 15–30% of the total cost of an arrangement. Without it, your budget goes directly toward more flowers.

• You Already Own Vases
  Most of us have a shelf or cabinet filled with vases from past arrangements. Why accumulate more? Better yet, take advantage of our Vase Recycling Program—bring them to us and we’ll gladly reuse them.

• Supply Chain Challenges
  Glass and ceramic containers have become harder to source, and prices have increased dramatically. By choosing a hand-tied bouquet, you’re not only saving money, you’re avoiding unnecessary waste.

• Your Vase, Your Style
  Flowers look extraordinary in unique vessels—a family heirloom, a ceramic pitcher, or a special container that reflects your personal style. Bring it in, and our designers will happily create a custom arrangement tailored to your container. We’ve filled everything from heirloom crystal to wooden dough bowls—even a hollowed-out ram’s horn!

• Better for the Planet
  Sustainability is one of our core values at 6th & Foster. By choosing a hand-tied bouquet, you reduce waste and support our efforts to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

At 6th & Foster, our commitment is to both artistry and responsibility. We believe that exquisite floral design and ecological care should go hand in hand. Each arrangement is created with intention, using the freshest blooms available—sourced locally whenever possible to support our community and reduce environmental impact.

We avoid floral foam whenever we can, reserving its use only for situations where no other design solution will achieve the stability a piece requires. Instead, we prioritize sustainable techniques that protect both the flowers and the planet. We also reuse containers when possible and encourage our clients to participate in our recycling efforts. Whether you choose a hand-tied bouquet or a vased arrangement, you can trust that your flowers will be crafted not only with luxury and beauty in mind, but also with conscious respect for the environment.

Browse our Lookbook of Bouquets and Arrangements and see how many incredible options are available. The sky is the limit on imagination!