Whether it’s because of price, allergies, or just wanting to be different, floral bouquets may not be for you. Luckily, there are some alternatives. So if you’re feeling creative, you can make your own for a lot less than paying for the real deal. Today I’m going to give you five different options you can use!

1. The Paper Bouquet

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Courtesy of poptasticbride.com

The paper bouquet is great because you can choose any color you want. Places like Michael’s and JoAnn Fabrics have shelves upon shelves of different sheets of paper. Some brides has even used paper from their favorite book or sheet music to make their flowers.

2. The Brooch Bouquet

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Courtesy of Pinterest

The brooch bouquet is a great way to add sparkle. You can buy all kinds of brooches and include your wedding colors in the gems. There are a million different articles about how to make one of your own as well.

3. The Felt Bouquet

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Courtesy of wishahmon.blogspot.com

Just like paper bouquets, there are a ton of options for felt. Felt is a thicker material that allows you to easily shape it. Using edger scissors is a great way to create patterns to make each petal look more realistic!

4. The Button Bouquet

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Courtesy of pumpkinandpye.com

The button bouquet is definitely aimed for the fun and crafty bride. There are so many kinds of buttons to choose from that will allow your creativity to run wild. You can mix and match buttons to create funky textures and ultimately, a very unique bouquet.

5. The Fabric Bouquet

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Courtesy of Etsy

This may be one of the easiest bouquets you can make. Finding fabric flowers does not take much effort. All you would have to do is build it the way you want it! The fabric bouquet is also a great choice because you can easily mix in gems and crystals.

 

The best thing about all of these alternative bouquets is the fact that you get to keep them forever. You’ll never have to rely on pictures again to see your wedding bouquet!

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Courtesy of josephmichael.ca