Bridal bouquets were traditionally symbols of new life, hope and fertility, but if you’re over the blossoms, we’ve picked through some of the less conventional options to include in the bouquet.
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1. Fruit
Fruity bouquets can add a fun pop of colour.
Images from sweetvioletbride.com
2. Feathers
Sourcing some faux feathers can really add some dimension to your bridal bunch. Note: no animals were harmed in the making of these bouquets.
Image from athomeinlove.com
3. Gold
Gold is the metallic colour of the season, so incorporate it into your bouquet with hand-dipped foiling!.
Image from vponsalewedding.co.uk
4. Succulents
Modern, sharp and architectural, succulents will instantly add cool-factor to your bouquet.
Image from Stuart Leishman Photography
5. Brooches
Brooch bouquets are all the rage at the moment. Paired with a simple, classic dress, these brooch arrangements add just enough bling.
Image from greenweddingshoes.com
6. Paper
Embrace your inner origami master to add these delicate creations to your bouquet.
Image from liagriffith.com
7. Charms
Sprinkle your bouquet with some charms and trinkets that hold sentimental value for you. Post-wedding, you can add them to your very own charm bracelet!
Image from southernweddings.com
8. Animals
Not real animals, of course. Think more along the lines of artificial butterflies and tiny ladybugs peeking out beneath the petals.
Images from bridalinsights.wordpress.com and rocknrollbride.com
9. Shells
These seashell bouquets make me think my 5-year-old self was seriously onto something.
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10. Candy
Edible bouquet? Um, yes please! I guess that’s one way to make sure everyone has a sugar high.
Images from bouquetidea.net and blog.weddingpaperdivas.com
11. Fabric
Incorporating some fabric flowers can be a beautiful vintage touch. Just be sure they don’t clash with the dress!
Image from allyouneedisloveevents.com
12. Vegetables
Your mum was right. Veggies are important. And oh so chic!
Images from ecowatch.com and thebigfatindianwedding.com
13. Christmas ornaments
Who knew you could make use of those kitschy baubles you leave stashed away for eleven months of the year.
Image from www.brit.co
14. Buttons
What better way to make use of that button collection in the bottom of your sewing kit?
Image from onewed.com
15. Yarn
Talk about texture! These yarn bouquets make a vintage statement.
Image from diys.com
Main image from lifeinbloomchicagoblog.com
