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Flower Alternatives

Destiera, on May 30, 2019 at 6:39 PM Posted in Do It Yourself 0 13

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I currently am in a dilemma because I don’t know if I want the bridesmaids to have real flowers like my bouquet and the decor. I thought of the idea of using paper pages (literature elements within theme) and making flowers out of those OR having them hold books as they walk down. What do you think is the best idea? If you have any other ideas, drop them please!

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Latest activity by Rachel, on May 31, 2019 at 4:13 PM

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Kelly · on May 30, 2019 at 6:43 PM
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My friend made a bouquet out of buttons and charms. There pompom bouquets too.
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Jessica · on May 30, 2019 at 6:52 PM
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I like the book page flower idea!
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Cher Horowitz · on May 31, 2019 at 2:23 AM
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I've seen photos of bridesmaids carrying cute lanterns!
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Clíodhna · on May 31, 2019 at 7:16 AM
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Welcome to the WeddingWire community, Destiera
I love the book page flower bouquet ideas! Especially if your wedding has a literature twist in the theme, this could look awesome.
Lanterns are also a great idea and would fit in with your rustic style/theme!
What about a bridesmaids wreath? You could just use greenery and no flowers? or add a small number of flowers.
(Pic from Pinterest)
What flowers will be in your bouquet and decor?
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Destiera · on May 31, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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It’s still a work in progress but I’m currently thinking tulips and baby breaths!
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Furture Mrs. G · on May 31, 2019 at 10:58 AM
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My theme is rustic and we live in West Texas where we grow cotton. TONS of cotton. My FH used to work on a farm and my grandpa is a farmer. So I chose to add cotton to my theme and I bought two cotton bouquets for my MOH and Bridesmaid. I dressed it up with lace and navy ribbon. BUT OMG they are the cutest. If we didn't go that route we would have did corsages
Cotton bouquets
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Melle · on May 31, 2019 at 11:48 AM
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People are so creative. i honestly went super traditional with my whole wedding so i am always amazed at people's alternative ideas because it shows a lot of ingenuity. i like your idea about the book pages, because i'm a voracious reader myself.
i've seen articles of people holding funky bouquets made of food or balloons or whatever they think is cute.
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Clíodhna · on May 31, 2019 at 12:51 PM
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They're two of my favorite flowers! The third being sunflowers
I just love anything colorful!
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Destiera · on May 31, 2019 at 12:55 PM
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I really wanted to have tulips since they’re my mom’s favorite flowers! And, I’m not a big rose fan either. 😓
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Rachel · on May 31, 2019 at 4:04 PM
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I love your idea of the paper flowers out of book pages. We're doing something similar with our wedding, it's a travel theme, using maps to make paper flowers for our centerpieces. I think you could do the paper flowers and then add pops of color with the ribbon/lace that binds them together. Good luck, I'm sure you'll find the perfect fit.
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Destiera · on May 31, 2019 at 4:05 PM
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Do you know any like videos or tutorials on how to make pretty paper flowers? I think that’s another issue I’m having since I’m DIYing most of my wedding myself.
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Mandi · on May 31, 2019 at 4:12 PM
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I'm planning on a book page/comic book page floral arrangement for myself and my bridesmaids.
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Rachel · on May 31, 2019 at 4:13 PM
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Try some of these.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAr85AgZYH0
https://www.etsy.com/market/paper_flower_template
If you have a Circuit or Silhouette machine (of a friend that does) those really help speed up the process and help to make all your cuts even.
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