Bouquets with no flowers?

Would it tacky or cheap if I had my bridesmaids hold bouquets made out of different ivy plants and leaves? I%26#039;m not a large fan of most of the flowers that could stand to last a whole wedding. The only ones I really like are orchids and lily-of-the-valley, which aren%26#039;t in my budget.





My fiance and I are going for a very earthy undertone to our wedding. Lots of greens and browns. I myself don%26#039;t plan on having a bouquet, or if I do, it%26#039;ll be ivy as well with some lily-of-the-valley picked from my backyard IF they%26#039;re growing at that time.





Would you be scandalized as a guest? Would you be angry as a bridesmaid? They%26#039;ll still be tied up with ivory and brown ribbons and arranged nicely so it looks like a real bouquet. Flowers just cost a bunch, and I see this as a good way of cutting corners for other things like food and photography.

Bouquets with no flowers?
flower bouquets are not an absolute must


There are a couple of alternative ideas. You could have crystal bouquets, ones made of fall leaves,


or you could use parasols. There is no law that says they have to carry anything.
Reply:No, it won%26#039;t look cheap if you still do things up in a pretty way.


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I love the second one on this page - the herb bouquet -


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Lily of the valley is SO pretty - and some silk ones look great


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Reply:Your idea sounds wonderful! You should do and have exactly what you wants that compliments what you like... why cut the flowers if you love the ivy, twigs and maybe some feathers that all repersent the elements of nature. My husband and I marry people throughout the Northwest, we urge all couples to have what they want... and to make a differance in this wonderful place we call home.
Reply:I love that idea, i can just imagine how pretty that would be! Dont worry what anyone else thinks, its YOUR day!
Reply:Great Idea!





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Reply:I saw a bouquet the other day made of non prickly cacti and it looked totally amazing. I had to look twice to see that it was made of that.
Reply:I think that if the ivy goes with your theme then it will look nice. If you are already having your colors green and brown then it will be fine. I don%26#039;t think that your guests will think that it is different, not cheap. And if yuor bridesmaid hate it so what. It is only for a day and you are the bride. What ever you decide to should be fine with them.
Reply:Ivy is very beautiful, if you can find a way to %26quot;dress it up,%26quot; I would see no problem with it. Before you axe the flowers, check out http://www.theflowerexchange.com/ They carry all sorts of flowers at amazing prices to suit almost any budget.
Reply:I think it is a great idea especially if you have alot of greenery.
Reply:I don%26#039;t think anyone would be scandalized or angry. It sounds like a good idea. You don%26#039;t have to have bouquets in the first place, but as a former bridesmaid, it is nice to have something to do with your hands in front of an assembly. I thought about ditching bouquets for our wedding as well just for something different, but decided to have them because I know I would be fidgeting!!





Best wishes!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Ivy is great!!! Make sure it%26#039;s going to match the dresses though!!!!!! It will be very unique and different!..................











Oh yeah, Congrats by the way!!!!!!



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