The traditional bridesmaid bouquet can be replaced with alternatives such as baskets, wrist corsages, pomanders, non-perishable flowers, and themed bouquets. Consult with attendants for preferences and allergies. Use imagination and a florist to create unique and beautiful bouquets.
A traditional bridesmaid bouquet is usually a smaller version of the bride’s bouquet, either in a holder or tied with ribbon. However, a bride who wants something different has a wealth of options when thinking about alternatives to the traditional bridesmaid bouquet.
The bride should first consult with her attendants to make sure they are not allergic to certain types of flowers she may want to use. She should also talk about her preferences for a bridesmaid bouquet. Some attendants may prefer a bouquet that is held in the arms or in another type of container other than the ubiquitous plastic holder. This opens up all sorts of possibilities for a bridesmaid bouquet. What about bouquets in baskets, in small buckets (for an outdoor wedding), or in small bags? All are popular options for an alternative bridesmaid bouquet. A single stem with a wide ribbon around it is also a good choice.
Attendees of a church wedding may want to bring small Bibles or prayer books, perhaps covered with flowers, or small dripless candles or lanterns with a battery-operated tealight inside. These are ideal for evening or candlelit weddings. Another option for the bridesmaid bouquet is to wear a wrist corset. This leaves your arms free for hugging and shaking hands.
An old-fashioned idea for a bridesmaid bouquet is the pomander. This is a ball of flowers, often made with roses, but also other flowers, grouped around a ball shape, with a loop of ribbon attached to be worn on the wrist. Tuberoses, stephanotis and other fragrant flowers are perfect for pomander. Still old-fashioned, a bridesmaid bouquet could be made from a painted folding fan, with small flowers at the base, perhaps with traces of ivy from the bottom.
Non-perishable flowers are also popular for a bridesmaid bouquet. The flowers can be silk, paper or wood shavings. Colored and shaped wood chips have become more and more poplar for weddings, as they are unique and are unlikely to trigger allergic reactions. Beaded bouquets are also popular and the colors can be coordinated with the attendant’s dresses or gowns. A porcelain tussie-mussie is also a good choice, though it might be better for a bride with only two or three attendants, as an expensive bridesmaid bouquet can be.
The bridesmaid’s bouquet can also coordinate with the wedding theme or location. For a beach wedding, how about a pomander made from tiny seashells? A fall wedding might feature bouquets made with colorful fall leaves. A Christmas bridesmaid bouquet might include holly with red berries and ivy, reminiscent of the Christmas carol “The Holly and the Ivy.”
If a bride and her attendants are looking for alternatives to the traditional bridesmaid bouquet, the main thing they need is a little imagination. With a florist available, the bride can likely come up with unique, creative, and beautiful bouquet ideas. This will help make her wedding one of a kind for her.
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