Participating in the age-old tradition of carrying a bouquet doesn’t mean you can’t put your own personal spin on it. Anything from selecting sentimental blooms to adding unexpected elements (like feathers, succulents or fabric flowers) can modernize your arrangement and turn it into something truly special and one of a kind.
Pull inspiration from your wedding theme, venue or color palette to bring your bouquet to life. Here are our favorite, totally unique wedding bouquet ideas to get you started:
Vintage Feathers
Dideo Films PhotographyIncorporating a few non-floral elements like ostrich feathers can give a bouquet a whole new shape and lend a chic Great Gatsby style to your blooms.
From: An Art-Deco-Inspired Wedding at Ca’ d’Zan Mansion in Sarasota, Florida
Paper Pinwheels
Elevate PhotographyFor a playful twist on a classic bouquet, accent a small bouquet with colorful pinwheels.
From: A Colorful DIY Wedding at Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur, Colorado
Natural Texture and Succulents
TréCreative Film + PhotoA wild-looking bouquet filled with different textures means there are endless details to catch your guests’ eyes as you walk down the aisle. (This one has dahlias, spray roses, succulents, blue eryngium, freesias, seeded lemon leaves, mums and seeded eucalyptus sprayed gold.)
From: A Glamorous Backyard Wedding at a Private Residence in Chico, California
Fabric Rosettes
Landon Hendrick PhotographyIf your bouquets are handmade that means it’s the only one of it’s kind, like these champagne and white bouquets of ribbon roses.
From: A Neutral, Art Deco-Inspired Wedding at the Crystal Ballroom on the Lake in Altamonte Springs, Florida
Dried Lavender
Maren Cotton PhotographyA bouquet of dried flowers like lavender, small daisies and grasses give a charming finish to a rustic arrangement.
From: An Outdoorsy Lakefront Wedding at Grand Ely Lodge in Ely, Minnesota
Greenery and Wildflowers
Heirloom CollectiveIf blooms aren’t your thing, opt for an arrangement of greenery instead.
From: A Natural, DIY Wedding at Pat’s Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Ribbon Roses With Brooches
Landon Hendrick PhotographyA bridal bouquet made from ribbon and brooches means it’ll last forever without any preservation.
From: A Neutral, Art Deco-Inspired Wedding at the Crystal Ballroom on the Lake in Altamonte Springs, Florida
Rustic Details
Salt and Pine PhotographyDried vines, branches or seed pods can lend a unique, rustic vibe to a romantic flower arrangement.
From: A Glamorous Outdoor Wedding at the San Sophia Overlook in Telluride, Colorado
Colorful Ribbon Wrap
Lauren Schwarz PhotographyA bouquet made with a single stem can still made a statement, especially with a fun ribbon wrap.
From: A DIY Vintage Wedding at The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences in Loveladies, New Jersey
Pink and White Fabric
Michele Graves PhotographyA faux-flower bouquet made with different types of fabrics add depth and different textures to the arrangement, making it look more similar to a real flower bouquet.
From: An Ultra-Vintage Wedding at a Private Residence in Vendor, Arkansas
Sheet Music
Emma Warley PhotographyIf you’re leaning toward the paper rose route, consider making them out of sheet music for a sentimental tune, like your first dance song.
From: A Casual and Colorful Wedding at Stepney Hill Farm in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
Statement Airplant
Carla Ten Eyck PhotographyGive your bouquet a stand-out detail like a huge air plant—it looks modern and whimsical at the same time.
From: A Whimsical Modern Wedding at Artists For Humanity in Boston, Massachusetts
Burlap Blooms
Meagan White PhotoThrowing a rustic-themed celebration? Burlap is the perfect fabric to use for a faux flower arrangement.
From: A Simple Wedding at Private Residence in Rising Sun, Indiana
Greenery and Ferns
Chelsea Brown PhotographyEqual parts greenery to blooms are a great way to save on flower costs (less stems!) and ferns add a lovely, organic shape to a bouquet.
From: A DIY Barn Wedding at Misty Farm in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Unique Wrap
Willow Noavi PhotographyA small monochromatic bouquet with different textures make the perfect backdrop for a colorful handkerchief wrap.
From: A Modern, Colorful Backyard Wedding in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Sea Shell Bouquet
Alixandra Gould PhotographyGetting married on the beach? A bundle of sea shells instead of fresh blooms means they won’t wilt in the hot sun.
From: A Beach-Inspired Destination Wedding at Grand Palladium Resort & Spa in Lucea, Jamaica
Calla Lily Pagent Bouquet
Leah Barry PhotographyDepending on which blooms you choose for your bouquet, a tall pageant bouquet shape might be more fitting than a classic round nosegay.
From: A Vintage-Inspired Classic Wedding at Ivy Hills Country Club in Newtown, Ohio
Paper Roses
Heather Erson PhotographyPaper roses, feathers and an antler as a stem? That’s complete personalization.
From: A Rustic DIY Mountain Wedding at The Hatchet Resort in Moran, Wyoming
Comic Book Flowers
Randy + AshleyAnother cool paper flower idea? Comic books pages—they’re full of bright, fun colors.
From: A DIY Comic Book Wedding at a Private Residence in Beaumont, California
Crystal Brooch Bouquet
Keepsake Memories PhotographyBrooch bouquets are a popular way to include “something old” into your bridal style.
From: A Traditional, Glamorous Wedding at All Saints Chapel in Raleigh, North Carolina
