Peacock Bouquets

If you love the iridescent shimmer of peacock feathers – and who doesn’t – think how beautiful they will look against the contrast of the white of your wedding dress. A peacock feather bouquet, whether it is just feathers, or mixed with flowers, real or silk like the one here, is sure to make a [...]

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Something Old

Adding a floral brooch to your wedding ensemble can add a touch of vintage class as well as your “something old”. Some, like this beautiful classic found on etsy, are especially stunning.

You can’t exactly find mass manufactured antiques, but a peek through your grandmother’s jewelry box can reveal old family treasures, or check out etsy [...]

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Floral Accents all Over

If you want a unique look on your wedding day and a little more than the traditional amount of color, accent yourself with beautiful flowers. They can be fastened in your hair, attached to a shawl pin, pinned all over your clothing, and even on your shoes! Cloth flowers are the best choice for floral [...]

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Consider a Crochet Bouquet

For a unique look and a wedding bouquet that will last forever (or at least much longer than fresh flowers can, even after drying), consider yarn. Knit and crocheted flowers can be both simple and intricate, colorful or subdued, and your imagination is the limit. For crochet and knitting artists like the Etsy seller Crochet [...]

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How to Make Origami Roses

Instead of using real flowers, why not consider creating some beautiful origami roses to create your bouquet? There are many different ways to make paper roses, but this video is one of the easiest to follow:

Of course, you don’t have to just stick to roses. You can also learn to make paper lilies, lotuses, and [...]

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Real Touch Rose Collection from Sharon Nagassar Design

Sharon Nagassar has a number of beautiful bridal flower collections. These faux flowers look real and can be shipped nearly everywhere since they don’t require the care that you’ll find with real flowers.

This bouquet is just one of the many designs you’ll find from Sharon Nagassar. There are crystals in this collection, which also can [...]

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Make Your Own Paper Roses

If you want to save money, yet have beautiful roses for you wedding, consider a paper option. If you have some free time (or can wrangle your bridesmaids to help you for a few afternoons), you can actually make your own paper roses. Just choose a paper that makes the color of your wedding and [...]

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A Silk Bouquet

Deciding between silk flowers and real ones can be a difficult decision to make. There are a few drawbacks from going with real flowers, though. Often you must figure out which ones are in season, as well as, the type of flower that fits your color scheme. Unfortunately, real flowers are pricey and have to [...]

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Pomanders: Kissing Balls for your Wedding

Pomanders, or kissing balls, have been around for centuries, but have only recently started becoming popular once again at weddings. Few brides actually choose pomanders for their own bouquet, but they look great for bridesmaids and flower girls to carry. They can even be used to decorate the reception hall or church/ceremony location.
You can make [...]

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Can’t Find the Right Flowers? Dye Them to Match!

If you have a specific color need for your wedding, you have two options – you can search florists everywhere for the perfect shade (which might not even be perfect come your wedding day, since natural flowers can vary in color) or you can order silk flowers.
Although many companies limit your color options, some such [...]

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