If a real flower bouquet isn’t your thing and you want something different, or you’re not crazy about the idea of paying for flowers that will wilt, then you’ll love these alternative wedding bouquets!

You don’t have to be a bride on a budget or planning a non-traditional wedding to crave the beauty and versatility of alternative wedding bouquets. After all, an alternative bouquet lasts forever, never wilts, and will look beautiful as decor on your desk for years to come.

TIP: Want to add an extra-special touch to your bridal bouquet? Use one of these antique lockets in memory of a loved one. By The Heavenly Hangers.

Another great addition: wrap your bouquet in this gauze ribbon by LinenLark. Bonus: it can be your Something Blue!

We’re sharing forty hand-picked flowers just for you including vibrant full-bloom peonies, vintage brooch bouquets, rich crepe paper flowers (they look so real!), paper flowers made from book pages, and more!

Let the inspiration begin!

1. Book and Shades of Gold Bouquet

I LOVE THIS! By Bookswell.

2. Bright + Colorful Alternative Bouquet

Stunning! I love the colors here… spring can’t come soon enough! By HollysFlowerShoppe.

3. Wild Boho Fall Wedding Bouquet

By MKendraWedding.

4. Succulent Wedding Bouquet

An amazing combination of succulents and lavender! Large and in-charge… and ready-to-shop! By Stella Designs Shop.

5. Felt Wedding Bouquet

This is one of the most unique wedding bouquets in this list: it’s made of felt! By MadyMae. Here’s an option for summer:

And here’s one for fall! See it here.

6. Sola Wedding Bouquet

This is one of my favorite alternative wedding bouquets! It is shown in dusty blue and slate, but can be made in ANY custom colors you love! By Teton Wood Blooms.

7. Silk and Sola Flowers

The perfect balance of greenery, silk flowers, and sola wood flowers! By Curious Floral.

8. Sparkling Brooch Bouquet

This bouquet is made of silver vintage brooches and looks amazing! By Susan Floral.

9. Bridal Flower Hoop

This flower hoop is one of the biggest trends for alternative wedding bouquets this year! I love the idea of carrying this hoop as a creative twist. By Curious Floral.

10. Silk Flower Bouquet with Elegant Ribbon

A gorgeous bouquet! One of my favorite alternative wedding bouquets on this list. By Curious Floral.

11. Cottage Garden Bouquet

A preserved wildflower bouquet dream come true! By Lavender Rose Farms LLC.

12. Tropical Alternative Wedding Bouquets

Perfect for your palm themed wedding. By TwoSistersHomeandBridal.

13. Custom Sola and Wildflower Bouquet

A stunning combination for rustic weddings. By Pine and Petal Weddings.

14. Eucalyptus Greenery Bouquet

This is the perfect greenery bouquet for this year! By InnocentChaosUK.

15. Alternative Paper Bouquet

A wedding bouquet… made from paper! By TheFlowerGirlSouth.

16. Teal Wood Sola Flowers

By The Blooming Corner.

17. Blues Succulent Bouquet

Such a beautiful array of succulents in shades of blue! By SucculentlyUrban.

18. Couture Silk and Pearl Bouquet

A stunning bouquet that is exceptionally handmade with love! By EmiciLivet.

19. Crepe Paper Flower Bouquet

These alternative wedding bouquets are true works of art! By FioriBelle.

20. Crepe Paper Bouquet

Loving this one, too, from the same shop!

21. Amazing Fall Paper Flower Bouquets

A beautiful mix of fall colors and berries for autumn weddings. By PAPERandPEONY.

22. Fabric Wedding Bouquet

By MySecretFace.

23. Burlap Wedding Bouquet

This beautiful bouquet is great for rustic weddings! By Woodlack.

24. Kate Spade Inspired Bouquet

This bouquet is stunning! I’m a fan of all things Kate Spade, so naturally… this is a gem. :) By Paper and Peony.

What do you think of these alternative wedding bouquets? Would you pick an alternative bouquet vs. a fresh flower bouquet? Tell us in the comments area below! I’d also love to hear your favorite if you have one!

Happy Planning!

xo
Emma