Baby Breath Bouquet

Baby Breath Bouquet: A Cloud of White Gypsophila, Hand-Tied and Delivered Same Day

The Baby Breath Bouquet is a generous, round cloud of fresh white gypsophila, the tiny white flower everyone calls baby's breath, hand-tied and finished with a white satin ribbon. There is no paper and nothing else in it: just hundreds of tiny blooms, soft and airy, that look as at home in a bride's hands as beside a new mother's bed. Our florists have been hand-tying bouquets in our Claremont studio since 1999, and more than 5,800 customers have reviewed us across Loox, Google and Trustpilot. Order before 12pm for same-day delivery in Cape Town and Johannesburg. See more in our baby's breath flowers.

Hundreds of tiny white flowers, one satin ribbon and nothing else: the simplest bouquet we make, and one of the prettiest.

What's in the Baby Breath Bouquet

• Fresh white gypsophila: a full, round bunch of baby's breath stems, each one covered in tiny white flowers
• White satin ribbon: wrapped around the stems with long trailing ends, ready to carry
• No paper: ready to walk down an aisle, hold for photos or place straight into a vase
• Handwritten card: free, with your own message written by hand

A Baby's Breath Bridal Bouquet for Weddings and Elopements

Baby's breath has been part of weddings for generations because it is soft, photographs beautifully against any dress and suits every setting, from a Constantia wine farm to a city registry office. The Baby Breath Bouquet works as a simple bridal bouquet for a small wedding or elopement, as matching bridesmaid bouquets, or as a flower girl's posy. Order one or several, and we coordinate delivery with your planner or venue directly so the flowers arrive exactly when and where they are needed. For bigger plans, visit our wedding florist in Cape Town page.

Soft White Flowers for a New Baby or Christening

For a new baby, baby's breath is almost too fitting. Tiny, soft and pure white, it suits a little girl or a little boy, and it will not overwhelm a hospital room or a nursery that is already full of love. Send it to welcome a newborn home, to congratulate new parents, or to bring something gentle to a christening or baby shower. Add your message at checkout and we write it by hand on the card. For more ideas, browse our new baby flowers.

Same-Day Delivery in Cape Town and Johannesburg

Order before 12pm and our own drivers deliver the Baby Breath Bouquet the same day across Cape Town and Johannesburg, to the home, the hospital, the chapel or the venue. For a wedding or a christening, choose your delivery date at checkout so the flowers arrive on the day itself. Every bouquet is made by hand on the day it goes out, so it arrives fresh, never stored, and if baby's breath is ever in short supply we will contact you before making any change.

How to Care for Baby's Breath (and Keep It Forever)

Recut the stems at an angle when the bouquet arrives and place it in a clean vase of fresh water. Change the water and recut the stems every two days, and keep the vase out of direct sun and away from heat. Fresh baby's breath lasts about a week, often longer. To keep it as a wedding or christening keepsake, hang the bouquet upside down in a cool, dark, dry place for two to three weeks. It dries beautifully and holds its shape for years.

Similar Bouquets

For an all-white bouquet with roses and lilies, the Classic White Bouquet is our best-selling white hand-tied bouquet. If you would like baby's breath that never wilts, the Gypsophila White Artificial Flowers keep the same soft look for good and are delivered nationwide.

Order before 12pm for same-day delivery in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is in the Baby Breath Bouquet?

Fresh white gypsophila (baby's breath) only, hand-tied with a white satin ribbon and no paper, plus a free handwritten card.

Is baby's breath the same as gypsophila?

Yes. Gypsophila is the botanical name, and baby's breath is the everyday name for the same tiny white flower. Florists often shorten it to "gyp".

What do baby's breath flowers symbolise?

Baby's breath stands for purity, innocence and everlasting love. That is why it is so often chosen for weddings, christenings and welcoming a new baby.

Is baby's breath an expensive flower?

Stem for stem, baby's breath is one of the more affordable flowers, which is part of why it is so popular for weddings. A full, cloud-like bouquet like this one uses a generous number of stems to get its shape.

Can I use it as a bridal bouquet?

Yes. It is a lovely simple bridal bouquet, and it also works for bridesmaids and flower girls. Order as many as you need and choose your wedding date at checkout.

Can you deliver it to a wedding venue?

Yes. We deliver to venues, chapels and homes across Cape Town and Johannesburg, and for weddings we coordinate directly with your planner or venue.

How long does baby's breath last?

Fresh baby's breath lasts about a week in a vase, often longer, if you change the water and recut the stems every two days. Dried, it keeps its shape for years.

Can you deliver it today in Johannesburg?

Yes. Order before 12pm for same-day delivery in Johannesburg or Cape Town. After 12pm, choose the next available delivery date at checkout.

Can I include a card message?

Yes. Add your message at checkout and we write it by hand on the card that comes with the bouquet.