That's a Shell of a Bouquet

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Some people aren't flower-people, or florals won't go with your theme, how aobut something different? Perfect for a beachy wedding, I think this is pretty!

Your ideas, yay, nah?

Pearls on the end of a Bouquet

So Pretty, Thanks Wedding Bee

Your wedding bouquet doesn't have to be a bunch of green stems sticking out, how pretty is this! I feel like the pearls just finish off the end of the bouquet.

We kind of think this is awesomtastic!

Family on your Bouquet

Photography By: Morgan Matters Photography

We are always looking for beautiful ways to incorporate your family (either those no longer with us, or your entire family) into your wedding, and I love this idea of carrying small photographs tied into your bouquet!

Just so sweet, and really something that can be passed on to your family for future weddings.I saw this on MasterPiece Weddings Blog, a few weeks ago, and I knew I just had to share it.

Did you do something awesometastic to tie in your families wedding in yours?

Succulent Bouquet

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How gorgeous is this bouquet?! Succulents in bouquets has been a big trend lately, and for a good reason, it's romantic and fresh!

This bouquet is great for many reasons, it's not a big ball of flowers, so it's unique in its form. But you can plant the succulents after the wedding, and keep them forever!

And you can't go wrong with an added peacock feather in the mix!



Awesometastic Details and Giveaway: Bouquet

This may look like any pretty pink bouquet, but if you look close you can see some lace wrapped around the stems. Katie used lace from her mother's wedding gown as a cherished personal detail she could carry down the aisle, how awesometastic is that?!

If you had beautiful details like this at your wedding send us your pictures! We're giving away something sparkly for the best ideas! Look here for the rules, and submit pics to Melissa {at} awesometasticblog{dot}com.



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Traditions: The History of the Bouquet Toss

We've all witnessed it (and most of us have even taken a part in it). The single women all crowded onto the dancefloor with hopes of catching the Bride's bouquet so they can be the next lucky bride. How did the tradition of the Bouquet Toss come about, you ask?

via Wedding Bee

Way back when, wedding gowns were not as big of a deal as they are today. In fact, brides usually got married in one of their best dresses instead of going out and buying a new fancy white one. Since brides never planned on marrying again, preservation of wedding dresses wasn't an issue.

Touching the bride's dress was considered good luck and managing to snag a piece of the dress was considered the height of all luck. So, guest began to rip pieces off the bride’s dress while she was still wearing it. Clearly this started to become problematic...and a little risque.

Since having their dress ripped to shreds was not something most brides wanted, they needed another idea of something "lucky" that they could throw into the crowd to keep their single lady friends under control.

That is why the bouquet toss was born! Nowadays there may be a mad rush to catch the bride's flowers, but at least her dress is out of harm's way! (source of bouquet history-isms)

Personalizing Your Bouquet

We have had several brides recently who personalized their bouquets with family heirlooms. I thought that this was such a sweet idea, another great way to personalize every detail about your wedding!

Ashley's Mother's Lace Trim was added to her bouqet... Photo by Caroline Johnson

One of our clients had lockets attached to her bouquet that had pictures of her Grandparents and Great-Grandparents who had passed. This way they were with her every step of the way!

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Another one of our awesometastic brides hand-tied her bouquet with a piece of her mother's wedding dress. So sweet!!

Photography by Lindsey Tropf

Another way you can personalize your bouquet is to tie a handkerchief to it from a grandfather who passed away or even tie a family bible to it. You could incorporate many different heirlooms into your bouquet, it will mean so much more to you and your family!

Unique Bouquets-Paper Flowers

Looking for something fun and different to make your wedding day even more your style?

Check out some of theses bridal bouquets made out of paper, buttons and even feathers!

Photo 1; Photo 2; Photo 3

Not only are they beautiful, but they are also a great way to customize your look! 

Unique Bouquets

Brides have started to add funness and unique'ness to their bouquets, we love this! Here are some funky alternative to artificial flowers—ribbon flowers! Made with ribbon and rickrack in various widths and sizes.




(Picture 1:marthastewart.com) (Picture 2: poptasticbride.com)

 Seashell Bouquets make for a perfectly beachy wedding!



Picture  Left: Bloomsday Flowers) Picture Right: Bellabeachweddings.com

 Brooch bouquets! Made from brooches, jewelry, and hair accessories!



Picture Left theknot.com Pictures Middle and Right: theweddingchicks.com



Flowerless Bouquets

These bouquets would certainly last much longer than traditional flowers, and they are so sparkly and glamourous!  This one is made of vintage jewelry.

Via Bunches of Bliss

 Feathers, swavorski crystals, and pearls.

Via LovelyBlossom

And how fun is this - colorful pinwheels!

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Feathered friends

Here are three fabulous ways to incorporate feathers into your wedding:

1. Spice up a pair of otherwise plain heels.

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2. Carry them down the aisle... so glamorous!

Via Karen Tran Florals

3. Send them via snail mail.

Via meant to be sent

(MasterPiece Weddings and its affiliates have not been paid for, for this post.)

Wedding Bouquets

This bouquet is adorned with lace from the bride's mommy's dress and family heirlooms. So beauiful and sweet, and sensitive.

Photography By: Verve Studio

Wedding Bouquets

I love how these amazing flowers are just hanging out on the fence. So beauitmous!

Photography By: Rae Leytham

Wedding Bouquet

So whimsical and so delicious!

Photography by: Jimmy Ho Photography

Wedding Bouquet

I've been recently quite obsessive about bouquets. I love how different they all are and how photographers capture the beauty of them so uniquely.


Photography By: Ariel Yve