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Alternative Bridal Bouquets

Updated on October 7, 2014

Bridal Bouquets Don't Have to Be Just Flowers!

If you're nontraditional, you're probably not going to have a traditional wedding. And that means not carrying a formal bridal bouquet made exclusively of real flowers. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but alternative bridal bouquets may be for you!

But the options for wedding bouquets are vast! Think about alternative bridal bouquets you can buy or make yourself that let you have what you want on your special day. The brooch bouquet shown here is made by Etsy seller reallybadkitty and contains vintage buttons and brooches.

Bridal bouquet by reallybadkitty on Etsy

Photo Credit: Catie Ronquillo

Brooch Bouquets - Wear jewelry in your bouquet!

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Bridal bouquet using colorful vintage/retro brooches by Etsy seller Nancy Hendrix (baublesandbrides). See the link below to visit her Etsy listing for this fun alternative bridal bouquet.Bridal bouquet with vintage brooches by Etsy seller Nancy Hendrix (baublesandbrides). See the link below to visit her Etsy listing for this lovely alternative bridal bouquet.
Bridal bouquet using colorful vintage/retro brooches by Etsy seller Nancy Hendrix (baublesandbrides). See the link below to visit her Etsy listing for this fun alternative bridal bouquet.
Bridal bouquet using colorful vintage/retro brooches by Etsy seller Nancy Hendrix (baublesandbrides). See the link below to visit her Etsy listing for this fun alternative bridal bouquet.
Bridal bouquet with vintage brooches by Etsy seller Nancy Hendrix (baublesandbrides). See the link below to visit her Etsy listing for this lovely alternative bridal bouquet.
Bridal bouquet with vintage brooches by Etsy seller Nancy Hendrix (baublesandbrides). See the link below to visit her Etsy listing for this lovely alternative bridal bouquet.

Vintage Wedding Alternatives - Get ideas for your vintage wedding

Fascinating!

Wear a fascinator in your hair

to show your style.

Make your own!

Button Bouquets -- Alternatives to Floral Bouquets

Satin button bouquet with fancy buttons and brooches by Etsy seller RBKCreations (reallybadkitty).Photo Credit:  Catie Ronquillo
Satin button bouquet with fancy buttons and brooches by Etsy seller RBKCreations (reallybadkitty). Photo Credit: Catie Ronquillo

Steampunk Bouquet - Fun, funky, fabulous

This Steampunk bridal bouquet by BluePetyl on Etsy features vintage buttons, watch and clock parts, and more. See the link below to see this bouquet on Etsy.
This Steampunk bridal bouquet by BluePetyl on Etsy features vintage buttons, watch and clock parts, and more. See the link below to see this bouquet on Etsy.

Bouquets for Showers

This washcloth bouquet is suitable for a baby shower but could be adapted for a bridal shower with "adult" washcloths. Courtesy of Etsy seller Bonnie (grammasswirlz).See the link below to visit the Etsy listing.
This washcloth bouquet is suitable for a baby shower but could be adapted for a bridal shower with "adult" washcloths. Courtesy of Etsy seller Bonnie (grammasswirlz). See the link below to visit the Etsy listing.

Make Your Own Alternative Bouquet

Get started making your own bridal bouquet with a bouquet holder. The possibilities are literally endless. What do you like? Can you use it in a bouquet? Get creative and have a one-of-a-kind bouquet for your wedding!

Books for Making Bouquets - Use Your Creativity for Your Perfect Alternative Bouquet

Affiliate Disclosure

This author, Peggy Hazelwood, participates in Amazon, eBay, All Posters, and other affiliate advertising programs. When you click an advertising link on this page and make a purchase, I receive a small percent of the sale. Thank you for reading this far!

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