Alternatives To Flowers
I’ve had this photo by Jessica Claire sitting on my desktop for months (I’m a hoarder, photos live on my desktop for months at a time)
Nothing says you have to carry a bouquet of flowers down the aisle. A stunning coloured feather sets off the Maria’s red gown perfectly in this pre wedding shot.
Remember the gorgeous polka dot bride I posted a little while ago? She carried a bouquet of buttons!
Megan goes by the nickname of Princess Lasertron and actually makes button bouquets! Check out more of her work on her blog or her etsy store
This bouquet from Martha Stewart is made entirely from paper. Check out the tutorial
Apart from the obvious silk choice there are many different things you can include in your bouquet- with or without real flowers!
- Beads
- Shells
- Fabric
- Fruit
- Seeds
- Clay flowers
Want more? Check out these posts from the archives
This is such a great alternative for brides on a budget. Flowers can cause a modest wedding budget to sky rocket! I love how easy it is to support peoples handmade crafts with etsy as well. You can really find some gems on that site! Beautiful! Thanks!
Comment by sarah — July 23, 2008 @ 4:05 am
There are definitely many alternatives to having a bouquet consist of flowers. I saw an example from the Wedding Bistro featuring a bride carrying a rosary. To see the example, you can see the page here.
All the best,
Dahlia
Comment by Dahlia — July 25, 2008 @ 2:47 am
[...] Polka Dot Bride recently lauded the idea of using an alternative to a traditional bouquet of flowers for your trip down the aisle. From beads, shells and feathers to bridal bouquets made out of paper or fabric, she gives a wealth of ideas about how to add some creative flair to your big day. I personally adore fresh flowers so much that I’m not sure I could part with the idea, but what do you think about these creative twists on the classic bouquet? You tell us. [...]
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We love parasols instead of floral bouquets as well. Divine and practical!
Comment by Australia Entertains — July 31, 2008 @ 1:26 pm