| Almost every bride will carry some sort of | | | | wedding, the same bouquet could be accented |
| bouquet as she walks down the aisle on her | | | | with a wide satin ribbon in a shocking chartreuse |
| wedding day. But not every bride is necessarily a | | | | green. |
| traditional white rose or lily-of-the-valley type of | | | | Unique elements are one of the trademarks of |
| girl. For brides with more modern taste, these are | | | | modern wedding flowers. Your bouquet does not |
| some wonderful ideas for bridal bouquets. | | | | have to be limited to just flowers; for that |
| To design a wedding bouquet that feels fresh and | | | | matter, it does not have to include any flowers at |
| contemporary, there are a variety of elements to | | | | all. A fabulous statement making bouquet can be |
| play with. You can choose a classic flower, but | | | | designed using all feathers. Choose either bleached |
| take it up a notch by doing it in a bold color. Or | | | | white peacock feathers (marvelous for a Winter |
| you can select flowers with an updated feeling. | | | | Wonderland wedding), or go for all out glamor |
| Another idea is to incorporate non-floral elements | | | | with multicolored peacock feathers. If an all |
| into your handcrafted wedding bouquet, such as | | | | feather bouquet feels a bit too bold, try |
| feathers or crystals to match your bridal jewelry. | | | | incorporating a few feathers into a floral bridal |
| The best bouquets will tie in with the style of the | | | | bouquet for a dash of flair. |
| wedding gown and the overall feel of the wedding. | | | | There are many other intriguing natural elements |
| If you are having your wedding in an urban loft, | | | | that can be used to make a bouquet fresh and |
| and wearing a chic wedding gown with unique | | | | interesting. Think about using nontypical greens, |
| handcrafted bridal jewelry, a traditional nosegay of | | | | such as bear grass or hosta leaves. Plants with a |
| white flowers will detract from the vision that you | | | | unique texture or form can also be layered in; |
| are trying to bring to life. Your flowers should be | | | | great options include seed pods, fiddlehead ferns, |
| as streamlined and hip as your venue. A bouquet | | | | kangaroo paw plants, and vines. You can also |
| of sultry dark red dendrobium orchids or hot | | | | choose an unusual plant as your main flower, such |
| orange calla lilies would fit the bill perfectly. | | | | as a succulent. |
| Even if you are having a formal wedding in a | | | | Finally, keep color in mind. Greens and oranges are |
| more traditional venue, you can still choose a | | | | very stylish and fresh looking right now. Another |
| bouquet with more of an edge to it. One of the | | | | idea is to go with very, very dark colors, like an |
| coolest flowers to include is the black and white | | | | aubergine so deep that it is nearly black. Bold color |
| anemone, which looks fantastic for a black tie | | | | choices will definitely take your bridal bouquet |
| wedding. Play up the black tie motif even further | | | | away from the traditional or expected. Have |
| by choosing a tuxedo inspired bouquet wrap, | | | | some fun working with your florist to design a |
| complete with a row of little black crystals to | | | | bouquet that is contemporary, unique, and above |
| mimic the studs on a tuxedo shirt. For a daytime | | | | all, one that reflects your personal style. |