A rose may be just a rose to some... but as some genius once said, "It's all in the details." Here are a few suggestions to make your bouquet unique to you:
1. Splurge on an antique embroidered ribbon or sew one yourself in a color that contrasts with your bouquet. Beautiful and old material is available at your local antique show, flea market or fabric stores.
2. On a budget? A piece of fabric left over from your wedding gown alterations can be sewn into a sash to tie your bouquet.
3. We know your mother would have loved for you to have worn her dress... it's hung in her closet for years. Guilt aside, it was either too big, too small or too... too. Surprise her by taking a piece of fabric from the hem of her dress and have it sewn into a special ribbon. Just make sure you show it to your mom before she puts on her mascara.
4. Need something old? Wrap or tuck an embroidered or lace handkerchief around the stems of your bouquet. Need something blue? Add a dash of delphinium to your bridal bouquet or tie the stems together with an icy blue satin ribbon.
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If you're getting married during the winter holidays, try to incorporate elements such as candy canes, Christmas ornaments or harvest pumpkins to make your wedding bright and festive. |
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| 5. If you have a favorite flower, incorporate the bloom into your bouquet. You know the one. Whether it's the flower from the first bouquet he ever sent you, or your in-law's state flower...create a mood out of petals and love.
6. Tuck a folded love letter from your groom into your bouquet. It will double as a cheat sheet for your personalized vows.
7. Missing one of your parents on your special day? Fold a picture of them into your bouquet so both parents can, in spirit, walk you down the aisle.
8. If you're looking for a special way to honor your mother and mother-in-law, try a separated bouquet -- three bouquets arranged as one that are fastened with a loose ribbon around the stems. As you get to the end of the aisle, you can delight everyone by breaking your bouquet in three parts and presenting your mother and new mother-in-law with a bouquet of their own.
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