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📏 What Size Bouquet Should You Buy for Graduation?

Choosing the right bouquet size for graduation is more important than most people think. Too big, and it becomes bulky & difficult to carry. Too small, and it may not feel special enough.

If you're wondering what size bouquet to buy for graduation in Singapore, here’s a simple guide to help you decide.

🎓 Why size matters for graduation bouquets

Graduation ceremonies often involve:

  • Long hours of holding the bouquet

  • Walking across stages

  • Taking multiple photos

This is why practicality matters just as much as aesthetics.

📏 Common bouquet sizes

  1. Mini Bouquets (10cm -15cm)
    Best for: Graduation ceremonies

  1. Standard Bouquets (20–40cm)
    Best for: Graduation ceremonies

👉 This is the most recommended size for graduation.

  1. Large Bouquets (50cm+)
    Best for: Graduation Photoshoots / Grand gestures 

  • Large graduation bouquets might not be the most practical option to carry during ceremonies or on stage, as graduates have to juggle several items like their mortarboards, gowns, and certificates. This is why we prefer preserved and crochet flowers; they're lightweight and less likely to cause any accidents—unlike fresh flowers, which can be quite heavy for the same size and risk spilling water. Plus, we'll provide carriers for all the flowers to make carrying them easier.

  • Recommendations: 
    "Ballerina" or "Size Matters" (Our biggest bouquet ever, definitely a head turner!)     + Soft Toys Under 25CM / Graduation Topper 

💡 What most people in Singapore choose

In recent years, there has been a shift towards medium-sized, more "picture perfect" bouquets — especially among polytechnic and university graduates.

They are:

  • Easier to handle

  • More affordable

  • More trendy and minimal

🌸 TOKI’s recommendation

At TOKI, we specialise in thoughtfully designed bouquets that are perfect for graduation settings. They strike the right balance between beauty and practicality.

🚚 Pro tip: Don’t forget delivery timing

Graduation days WILL be hectic — always opt for delivery the day before or arrange delivery way ahead of time to avoid last-minute stress. That's also why we decided to switch to preserved flowers and crochet. They last overnight and even for months! This helps us save on same-day delivery costs and also cuts down on all the stress (which it definitely will).

✨ Final takeaway

If you’re unsure, go for a medium-sized bouquet. It’s the safest and most practical choice — and often the most stylish too.

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