My H2B and I are having a more informal style day and I'm not really sure I want flowers. We're probably not having any at the reception venue and we've already decided to sack the button holes too. The only thing I'm worried about is what to do with my hands when walking down the isle as there will be no bouquet to keep my hands busy. And you know what they say about idle thumbs....
CommentAuthorshelly1980
are you religious? what about a bible or candle something like that maybe a cuddly toy your h2b brought you
CommentAuthorwelshcerys
A gorgeous handbag!!!
CommentAuthorshelly1980
or what about a fan or parasol
CommentAuthorShellster90
Were having an informal day too.. and I am refusing to pay a ridiculous amount of money on something that is going to die eventually lol. So I've resided to make my own small boquet and buttonhole for the groom(pics on profile)Cost me tops £20.. I just use it as I walk down the isle and on a few pictures then give it to my mum to look after till we get home most probs :)
Were not having any at the reception either.. just normal decorations and homemade centerpieces aswell.. (crackled little bowls lined with colour matched tissue paper filled with sweets and little gems to decorate).
Is it you defo don't want flowers and want something different?? Or just don't think the flowers will go with your day??
you could have a crystal bouquet shaped like flowers but lovely crystals x x
CommentAuthorb2bnicola
Feathers? xx
Happily Married! :) xxx
CommentAuthorSuzi
I saw a gorgeous bouquet yesterday and the stalks were covered in crystals it was beautiful... now where did I see it!!
if you don't want real flowers as they are going to die how about silk or wooden one's???
Do not disturb... Already disturbed enough!
CommentAuthorPrincessLJ
you could have one of those fluffly hand warmer things (can't remember what they're called!!) so that you're hands are competely covered and then take if off when you get to the alter. Or... have you seen four weddings? One of the brides on there had a bouquet made of christmas bauballs that looked quite cute x
CommentAuthorRaquel007
I'm having a crystal and pearl style bouquet. I know someone good that makes them if you want email address. xx
CommentAuthorpouchi-loo
I am not spending money on real flowers for bouquets as i want it to keep forever. i will be making mine from foam roses. they look real but very cheap.
i also like the ideal of cluth bags.
CommentAuthorKesha
what about a bouquet made of feathers? Ive seen that before or what about the bouquets made of twinkly lights etc.
CommentAuthorCeCe
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I am having feathers with a few crystals thrown in for some sparkle!
How about using vintage brooches and buttons to make a bouquet? You could make button holes with them too...
Fabric flowers ..pretty fabric remnants made into flowers..add a sparkly button for the centre - boooootiful!
Cut out flower shapes (say in felt)...then layer them on top of each other, slightly smaller each time) and add buttons to the centre...add florists wire..wrap in a beautiful complimenting ribbon around the handle...
Paper flowers - made from beautiful paper/tissue papers...Wooden Flowers...?
Dependant on time of year..but an Autumn wedding you could use pine cones, Ivy, Berries..all FREE from good ol' Mother Nature!
A Parasol, if you are getting hitched outside...?
A fan...?
CommentAuthorcecileinlondon
We had an "unformal" wedding in London, but my husband wanted me to have some flowers, and I didn't wanted to play a fortune for it. So we've just bought 3 red and 3 ivory roses and I have added an ivory ribbon and that cost us only £12, I also had a small handbag (it was from my grandma and was my old stuff).
CommentAuthorMelly
I think a teddy bear sounds like a good idea. It really depends on what your into. xx
CommentAuthorDrunchPunk
I think it was Vintage Lass who was making a bouquet out of vintage brooches. It looks brilliant.
CommentAuthorwelshcerys
Oooh yeah vintage's bouquet is lush!! Princess I think you mean a muff???
CommentAuthorCupCake
I was going to have flowers but my dress is made from lots of soft organza, I found a site that makes organza bouquets with a splash of chrystals if you want the web site let me know xx
Became Mrs Lyons 30th July 2011 x
CommentAuthorCarolanneJune
feathers
CommentAuthorCeCe
Feathers is soooooooooooooo the way to go (lol though I am a tad biased!)
CommentAuthorKatie
Oo cupcake that sounds gorgous!!
xx
Those who mind dont matter
Those who matter dont mind
CommentAuthorHoxxyhula
I was wondering about this as I am not that set on having flowers. Do you have to hold something, I wonder? Will it be weird having nothing?
CommentAuthorwelshcerys
The organza bouquets are lovely!! Just had a cheeky look
CommentAuthorRoxii
Princess - you're thinking of a muff.. And yeah I agree, either a muff, or a parasol... My MIL2B wants me to walk down the isle with a parasol...not sure what I think yet though x
CommentAuthorCeCe
I dont think walking down the aisle with a parasol is ok...you wouldnt have an open umbrella up in church/indoors...ok for pics though.
CommentAuthorShellster90
It would be different though lol :D
CommentAuthorAmy
Hmmm can't really think of anything different from what's already been suggested apart from a horse shoe- it's meant to be very lucky. :)
CommentAuthorxAbix
What about a single rose or flower? xxx
CommentAuthorMrs Alsbetty
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i'm having wooden flowers see my last album on the list they are from ebay not got them yet but are on their way i hope they are as nice as they look! i chose these as i want to keep them after and i have ordered 100 cream 100 chocolate for £33, i am doing all the bouquets, button holes and decorations with them then at the end of the day people can take one home as a favour if they like plus 2 of our flowers girls suffer from hayfever, original idea was that they would have a bear each.hope you find what you want x can post the link on your wall if you want it x
Enjoying being a wifey!!
Currently baking a small person at last, took a while :)
CommentAuthorPaperballerina
hey girls, thanks for all the fab ideas - really inspirational x x x
CommentAuthorbridetobe1990
how about a little pouch that you can keep things in you could also then carry one of them lovely horse shoes the ones on ribbon they look really nice
you cud get a few silk flowers with a few feathers or something to make your own.. There are some lovely one in poundshops, if it's only to walk down the isle..
CommentAuthorShellster90
What about a Dolly Bag??
CommentAuthorCeCe
*Just a word to the wise* re Horseshoes...now I *think* that it is BAD luck (IF you believe in all that malarky) to carry the horseshoe BEFORE you are married...it is customary to have it given AFTER the wedding.
Now, in the wedding etiquette scheme of things I know Bug ger all so CHECK this info....
