Comments on: 17 wedding bouquet alternatives for fearless brides http://offbeatbride.com/2009/03/wedding-bouquets Taffeta-Free Alternatives for Independent Brides Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:51:34 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Sad39 http://offbeatbride.com/2009/03/wedding-bouquets/comment-page-2#comment-52793 Sad39 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:17:40 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/?p=1805#comment-52793 Until the system can reliably demonstrate that it is free of problems, the retesting is continued. , Until the system can reliably demonstrate that it is free of problems, the retesting is continued. ,

]]> By: miepia http://offbeatbride.com/2009/03/wedding-bouquets/comment-page-2#comment-51502 miepia Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:43:33 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/?p=1805#comment-51502 I'm still carrying flowers, but my bouquet will be hand assembled with dried flowers with wheat instead. I love the look for my fall wedding, and that way, I don't have to worry about trying to dry them or preserve them later! I'm still carrying flowers, but my bouquet will be hand assembled with dried flowers with wheat instead. I love the look for my fall wedding, and that way, I don't have to worry about trying to dry them or preserve them later!

]]> By: Molly, NYC http://offbeatbride.com/2009/03/wedding-bouquets/comment-page-2#comment-50751 Molly, NYC Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:23:29 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/?p=1805#comment-50751 Years ago, when I was both engaged and working as a cook, I was going for an all-vegetable "floral" theme--a bouquet made of crudites and sort of a harvest cornucopia effect at the chuppah. The wedding didn't happen in part because my MIL-to-be thought the vegies (<i>and</i> me, <i>and</i> my friends, <i>and</i> my folks, etc.) would embarrass her in front of her family; my intended agreed with his mom, and this is too much information, isn't it? Sorry. This isn't exactly non-floral, but I did see a more a successful wedding in which the bride--a neuroscientist marrying another neuroscientist--carried a bouquet made of coxcomb celosia in the form of a brain, with the major lobes color-coded. Years ago, when I was both engaged and working as a cook, I was going for an all-vegetable "floral" theme–a bouquet made of crudites and sort of a harvest cornucopia effect at the chuppah. The wedding didn't happen in part because my MIL-to-be thought the vegies (and me, and my friends, and my folks, etc.) would embarrass her in front of her family; my intended agreed with his mom, and this is too much information, isn't it? Sorry.

This isn't exactly non-floral, but I did see a more a successful wedding in which the bride–a neuroscientist marrying another neuroscientist–carried a bouquet made of coxcomb celosia in the form of a brain, with the major lobes color-coded.

]]> By: Molly, NYC http://offbeatbride.com/2009/03/wedding-bouquets/comment-page-2#comment-50752 Molly, NYC Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:23:29 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/?p=1805#comment-50752 Years ago, when I was both engaged and working as a cook, I was going for an all-vegetable "floral" theme--a bouquet made of crudites and sort of a harvest cornucopia effect at the chuppah. The wedding didn't happen in part because my MIL-to-be thought the vegies (<i>and</i> me, <i>and</i> my friends, <i>and</i> my folks, etc.) would embarrass her in front of her family; my intended agreed with his mom, and this is too much information, isn't it? Sorry. This isn't exactly non-floral, but I did see a more a successful wedding in which the bride--a neuroscientist marrying another neuroscientist--carried a bouquet made of coxcomb celosia in the form of a brain, with the major lobes color-coded. Years ago, when I was both engaged and working as a cook, I was going for an all-vegetable "floral" theme–a bouquet made of crudites and sort of a harvest cornucopia effect at the chuppah. The wedding didn't happen in part because my MIL-to-be thought the vegies (and me, and my friends, and my folks, etc.) would embarrass her in front of her family; my intended agreed with his mom, and this is too much information, isn't it? Sorry.

This isn't exactly non-floral, but I did see a more a successful wedding in which the bride–a neuroscientist marrying another neuroscientist–carried a bouquet made of coxcomb celosia in the form of a brain, with the major lobes color-coded.

]]> By: OffbeatAriel http://offbeatbride.com/2009/03/wedding-bouquets/comment-page-2#comment-50697 OffbeatAriel Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:26:45 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/?p=1805#comment-50697 Marge, we've featured candles-as-bouquets! <a href="http://offbeatbride.com/2007/10/jesses-new-orleans-influenced-laid-back-wedding" target="_blank">http://offbeatbride.com/2007/10/jesses-new-orlean...</a> Marge, we've featured candles-as-bouquets!
http://offbeatbride.com/2007/10/jesses-new-orlean...

]]> By: Marge http://offbeatbride.com/2009/03/wedding-bouquets/comment-page-2#comment-50693 Marge Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:00:09 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/?p=1805#comment-50693 these are really inspiring! I wonder if brides ever thought of carrying a giant candle! might be risky (of flames blowing out) but the illumination effect would be spectacular especially at sunset these are really inspiring! I wonder if brides ever thought of carrying a giant candle! might be risky (of flames blowing out) but the illumination effect would be spectacular especially at sunset

]]> By: Cami’s Paperie Blog » Blog Archive » Bouquet Alternatives http://offbeatbride.com/2009/03/wedding-bouquets/comment-page-2#comment-49160 Cami’s Paperie Blog » Blog Archive » Bouquet Alternatives Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:13:04 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/?p=1805#comment-49160 [...] says you have to carry the traditional bouquet of flowers down the aisle? Check out these awesome alternatives on one of my very favorite websites, Offbeat [...] [...] says you have to carry the traditional bouquet of flowers down the aisle? Check out these awesome alternatives on one of my very favorite websites, Offbeat [...]

]]> By: Dragonfliezzz http://offbeatbride.com/2009/03/wedding-bouquets/comment-page-2#comment-49059 Dragonfliezzz Sun, 02 Aug 2009 22:35:44 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/?p=1805#comment-49059 I am planning a very OBB wedding in Northern Portugal. I have designed my dress to be in shades of blue, cream, butter yellow, and periwinkle (this will match the blue and white tiles and the gold leaf on just about every surface of the church). The dress will have a corset (removable), and for modesty, a medieval style hooded cape with late medieval/early renaissance sleeves that would be awkward with a bouquet. Because I'm doing the medieval/renaissance look to go with the church (circa 1400s) I'm doing a faux flower head wreath for myself as well as my attendants. I made them, they're easy to carry, affordable...and when done can be hung on a wall or reused (either in the home or to wear)....so they will double as a 'thank you' gift for the bridesmaids (my sister and nieces.) The other challenge, and reason for not carrying a bouquet, is that I am doing a bilingual ceremony and will have to carry a 'cheat sheet' of vows etc. in Portuguese (which I will disguise in some kind of nice leather-bound journal or prayer book thingy. I am planning a very OBB wedding in Northern Portugal. I have designed my dress to be in shades of blue, cream, butter yellow, and periwinkle (this will match the blue and white tiles and the gold leaf on just about every surface of the church). The dress will have a corset (removable), and for modesty, a medieval style hooded cape with late medieval/early renaissance sleeves that would be awkward with a bouquet. Because I'm doing the medieval/renaissance look to go with the church (circa 1400s) I'm doing a faux flower head wreath for myself as well as my attendants. I made them, they're easy to carry, affordable…and when done can be hung on a wall or reused (either in the home or to wear)….so they will double as a 'thank you' gift for the bridesmaids (my sister and nieces.) The other challenge, and reason for not carrying a bouquet, is that I am doing a bilingual ceremony and will have to carry a 'cheat sheet' of vows etc. in Portuguese (which I will disguise in some kind of nice leather-bound journal or prayer book thingy.

]]> By: mayweddi http://offbeatbride.com/2009/03/wedding-bouquets/comment-page-2#comment-48947 mayweddi Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:14:08 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/?p=1805#comment-48947 A simple and elegant wedding bouquet is the perfect accessory to compliment your gorgeous gown and smiling face... Thanks for sharing! A simple and elegant wedding bouquet is the perfect accessory to compliment your gorgeous gown and smiling face… Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Victoria http://offbeatbride.com/2009/03/wedding-bouquets/comment-page-2#comment-48185 Victoria Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:55:28 +0000 http://offbeatbride.com/?p=1805#comment-48185 I love the feather and crystal bouquets. Fabric or ribbon bouquets can also be a good alternative. I love the feather and crystal bouquets. Fabric or ribbon bouquets can also be a good alternative.

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