Lanterns instead of bouquets

We've featured tons of non-floral bouquet alternatives, but here's one alternative I think we'll be seeing more of in the future: Rachael's bridesmaids carried red glass lanterns instead bouquets ... and the result was stunning...

Photo by Tinywater

Rachel had a TON of a great details at her red & black wedding. Check out all the photos here, and be expecting a full profile in the near future! Oh, and if you're inspired by the lantern idea, you can find a few here.

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Author of Offbeat Bride: Creative Alternatives for Independent Brides, Ariel acts as the publisher of all the Offbeat Empire websites. She lives, loves, and dorks out hard in Seattle, WA.

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On March 1st, 2010 at 8:49 PM
Jill said

Such a beautiful idea! I'm obsessed with those lanterns and have been dying to create a boudoir area filled with about 20 of them…

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- On March 1st, 2010 at 9:20 PM
  Rachel said
  
  I picked these ones up at Cost Plus World Market right around Xmas. They have other colors, sizes and shapes too.
  
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On March 1st, 2010 at 9:34 PM
Dirgesinger said

I can only say – WOW? WOW, WOW. Absolutely great. I also had a black wedding, but this is stunning.

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On March 3rd, 2010 at 4:07 PM
Evita said

Rachel, these are brilliant as much of your wedding was.

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On March 3rd, 2010 at 9:43 PM
Fate said

I am doing this too, but my lantern is more plain. Am trying to work out how to get a really bright light in there instead of a candle.. any ideas?

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- On March 3rd, 2010 at 10:52 PM
  OffbeatAriel said
  
  LED candle: VN:F [1.9.13_1145]
  
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On March 4th, 2010 at 12:33 AM
Shawn said

Also, a quick google search will reveal a few different brands of electric candles.. my favourites being remote control electric candles. I don't have the link now, but found an LED candle, remote controlled, that is made from real wax, so the light effect is much the same as a real candle. Great in lanterns, or on their own.

I was very happy to see this article as my bride to be and I are planning using lanterns, fairy lights, and branches instead of flowers, throughout the wedding.

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On March 4th, 2010 at 12:44 AM
Shawn said

http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/lifestyle-home/ele…

Great in lanterns or on their own.

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On March 4th, 2010 at 1:57 AM
Skippy said

So when you toss your "bouquet" you kill a guest?

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On March 4th, 2010 at 5:24 PM
Rachel said

LOL. I didn't actually carry a lantern, but instead walked my dog and I doubt she wanted to be thrown. Plus she's about 60lbs and I probably couldn't throw her that far.

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