Flowers are a beautiful accent to any wedding day, but more and more brides have turned towards other options for their bouquets. Allergies, seasonal concerns or just wanting a unique touch on your special day are all excellent reasons to try something a bit different. Antique brooches, buttons, and even pinwheels are making their glorious debut in the wedding world to much fanfare and attention. And the best part is you get to keep your bouquet long after the confetti is thrown… so long wilted blooms! Here are my top 5 picks for non-floral options for your bridal bouquet:
1) Brooch Bouquets
If you haven’t seen these before, they are a must to check out! Vintage, original and beautiful to boot, these bouquets are composed entirely of brooches. How cool is that! Find your own brooches in your grandma’s jewellery box, antique shows (such as Crossroads Market), or have one custom made. Fantasy Floral Designs has a plethora of specialty bouquets that range from bright and colourful, to understated and classic. Brooch bouquets are a gorgeous way to include your something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.
2) Paper Flowers
I must confess that I love the idea of beautiful paper flowers made into an even more gorgeous bouquet. With all the lovely papers out there these days, options are endless for these unique collections. For those who worry these blooms may end up looking like the tissue paper & pipe cleaner flowers you made for your mom in grade 2, fear not! There are many online retailers that can help you with your paper flower journey. Fun and whimsical paper flower kits can be purchased online at Paper Source.
3) Button Bouquet
Buttons are a fabulous and eco-friendly option to consider for your bridal bouquet. They are fun and cute, and have endless options when combined with fabrics such as felt and ribbon. Check out the beautiful bouquet below, made by Princess Lasertron. These are heirloom quality pieces, and can be made to match your wedding theme & style.
4) Pinwheels
Pin-wheels are a fun and whimsical creation to hold in place of a floral bouquet on your wedding day. These lightweight creations will undoubtedly unleash your entire bridal party’s inner child! Not only are they a unique alternative, they are cost effective as well! Check out Rule 42 for beautiful custom made pinwheels (they also do boutonnieres, corsages, hair clips and cake toppers).
5) Feathers
There’s no question that feathers and weddings are one hot combination! Like flowers, feathers offer a natural decor option but without the hefty price tag. Sensual and elegant, these feather bouquets are perfect for the sexy and stylish bride who is always on trend! Emplume is a great online retailer that carries a variety of these modern and couture bouquets.
Whatever alternative bouquet you choose, carry out your choice to other decor items in your wedding. A centerpiece, boutonnieres, even guest favors – the sky’s the limit! You can rest assured that these beautiful and unique pieces are forever keepsakes that can be passed down for future generations!
Happy planning!
Adeline S.
Wedding Consultant
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