Wedding bouquets never had set rules. In fact, they were born out of necessity. In the Middle Ages, brides carried bunches of spices and herbs to keep evil spirits away from their wedding. Bouquets of fragrant plants were also carried hundreds of years ago to mask body odor caused by infrequent bathing. The modern notion of carrying flowers down the aisle, however, began in the Victorian age with the marriage of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria. During this time, flowers were especially significant because each type of bloom had a special meaning and lovers sent them to one another based on sentiment. If the tradition of a floral bouquet doesn’t appeal to you, take a fun and non-traditional route with one of these alternatives.
1. Burlap Bouquet
Because of it’s simplicity, burlap is all the rage when it comes to rustic weddings. Creating flowers out of this fabric and bunching them together creates a pretty bouquet. Twine and rope can be used along the stems to bring the piece of art together. You could even piece in a few real flowers for more texture. Best of all, you can keep the burlap bouquet forever and even use it as a decoration in your home in remembrance of your wedding day.
2. Balloon Bouquet
Why carry flowers when you can bring back childhood with a bouquet of balloons" A few colorful balloons are an inexpensive alternative to flowers, which any bride knows can add a lot to the budget. Whether a wild helium balloon in the shape of something yo...