2010-11-10 06:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Bride-to-Be: Bridal Bouquet Alternatives
As far as brides go, I’m pretty non-traditionalist. One of the many wedding traditions I’ve decided to revolt against is the iconic floral bridal bouquet. I’ve never been big into flowers, especially the whole wilting and dying part.
I’d much rather carry something down the aisle that will stay beautiful and always be there to remind me of the day RC and I started our life together.
As such, I’ll be crafting my own bouquet out of heirloom vintage buttons. To me, this will be much more meaningful and personal than the stereotypical sphere of red roses.
Buttons:
Add a beautiful touch of whimsy to vintage-style weddings.
Photo courtesy of lil fish studios
Paper Flowers:
Make your bouquet any color of the rainbow. Take that, Mother Nature!
Photo courtesy of FerntreeFlowers
A bouquet made from the pages of a book could be perfect for a bookworm bride.
Photo courtesy of danamazing
Sea Shells by The Sea Shore:
How cute would a seashell bouquet be for a destination or beach-themed wedding?
Photo courtesy of ShellScapes
Pinwheels:
Remember how much fun pinwheels were when you were little? Guess what, they’re still awesome.
Photo courtesy of rule42
Feathers:
This ethereal feather bouquet is straight out of a fairytale.
Photo courtesy of LaPlumeEthere
Wheat:
As a former prairie girl, I can appreciate this wheat bouquet. I also love the color combination of pure white with pale golden yellow.
Photo courtesy of whichgoose
Alana
About our Guest Blogging Bride-to-Be Alana:
After her first date with RC, Alana knew it was the beginning of something amazing. RC proposed two years after that day and the couple will be married on August 20, 2011. They want their day to be unique and completely "us", so they'll be throwing a lot of wedding traditions out the window and replacing them with fun, personal touches. Check back each week to follow Alana as she and RC plan their party of love.
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