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By Louise Baltruschat Hollis
Photos by Michelle Huggleston Photography
When it comes to flowers, if you’re having bridesmaids the bouquets are high on the agenda. You may have the dream bridal bouquet nailed, but just how do you choose flowers for your maids?
There are so many options, alternative flowers, small budget-friendly posies and wildflowers galore. Well I am here to share real bridesmaid bouquet photos to help you find the perfect inspiration for the floral look on your day.
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Artificial flowers can look strikingly real and can be kept as a wedding keepsake. Win-win.
Photo: Whoisbenjamin via Cheddon Fitzpaine Wedding Artificial Flowers: IKEA & The Range
How about ditching flowers and using a musical instrument? What an aisle walk it will be.
Photo: Sian Richardson via Forest Lodge Wedding
Use hoops as the basis for arranging flowers. Metal, plastic, willow or moss circles can all work and are ideal for DIY bouquets too.
Photo: Dhw Photography via Rustic Christmas Wedding Ideas Florist: Twigs & Twine Floral Design
This bride made her own brooch bouquets, here’s how;
We didn’t have flower bouquets, instead, I spent my Sunday with my Mum going to car boot sales looking for vintage jewellery. I then made our bouquets from our finds. I really enjoyed putting them all together and found out Andy had a talent for it also. So we spent a couple of weekends sat in the garden together wiring them all up ready to put them into a bouquet.
Photo: Lydia Stamps Photography via Informal Hand Made Beach Wedding
How about mixing silk and dried flowers for the best of both worlds? For your reception, pop the bouquets in vases for a cute budget-friendly centrepiece idea.
Photo: Charly Richards Photography via Vintage Glamour Wedding DIY Flowers: Florist Wedding and Craft Supplies
Bridesmaids can ditch bouquets and opt for a simple easy-to-wear corsage instead. This will help to reduce your flower costs too.
Photo: Allison Dewey Photography via Alternative Home Made Colourful Wedding Flowers: Felicity Boyce
Get your craft on and make bridesmaids bouquets from paper flowers. Here’s how this bride achieved these lovely rainbow bouquets;
We decided to make my bouquet and the bridesmaids’ bouquets out of paper. I found the paper, design and instructions online and we spent many evenings and weekends snuggled up in the study of our house making petals and eventually the flowers themselves. We bought gems to place in the middle of the flowers to add an extra element to them. I think they looked really nice and we got lots of compliments on them on the day.
Photo: Stevie Jay Photography via Cute Rainbow Wedding
You can even make bouquets from buttons, as this bride did. Here’s what she said about the craft project;
I love buttons! I’ve always loved collecting them and crafting with them. I made my bridesmaids button bouquets as well as my own. I hadn’t realized when I started that this would be no small feat!
Photo: Alex Bee Photo via Theatre Wedding Tennessee
Gypsophila (or Baby’s Breath) is a great cheap flower option that is ever so romantic. It’s a great idea to opt for Gyp for your maids, while you have more expensive blooms in your own arrangement.
Photo: Amy Lou Photography via Wylam Brewery Wedding Florist: Muscari Events
Choose a single stem for your bouquets to create a big impact. Hydrangeas are a great option, they can be huge and are easy to grow if you’re looking for a DIY bridesmaid bouquet.
Photo: Benjamin Mathers Photography via Bright Beautiful Multicolour Wedding Flowers: Beccles Flower Shed
Is there anything sweeter than a miniature posy of blooms?
Photo: Laura Calderwood via Non-Traditional Country Party Barn Wedding Florist: Manor Garden
Wildflowers are popular for couples that want a ‘just scooped out of the meadow’ look. Go for small, mismatched flowers for a dainty wild effect.
Photo: Robin Goodlad via Wilkswood Farm Wedding Flowers: Floral Expression
Sunflowers are the king of Autumn blooms and this happy flower will look stunning.
Photo: Paul Joseph Photography via Crafty Book Art Gallery Wedding
Greenery can be foraged for free, easily grown or cheaper to buy than more expensive flowers. What’s more, foliage can look very stylish and is a great neutral tone for any wedding colour scheme.
Photo: Pocket Square Photography via Windmill Barn Wedding Flowers: Narcissus Wedding Flowers By Susan
Consider going for a few tall stems, which look pretty and really unique too.
Photo: Charlie and Em Photography via Staffordshire Garden Wedding Flowers: Sass Wedding and Event Stylists
Isn’t this mix of foliage gorgeous for a really textural bouquet style?
Photo: Katherine Ashdown via Elms Barn Wedding Flowers: Elms Barn
What a classic! Ivory roses and eucalyptus are so chic and timeless.
Photo: Monisa J. Photography via Arkansas Wedding
Anemone, Astilbe, Rose and Ecualtputs, tied with silk ribbon, how divine do they look together?
Photo: Danielle Smith Photography via Dove Grey Wedding Florist: Hannah Louise Flowers
I love how incorporating ferns instantly adds a woodland feel to florals.
Photo: Katherine Ashdown Photography via Chaucer Barn Wedding Florist: Bracken and Twine
The pampas grass and Peonies really create a soft and pretty style, don’t they?
Photo: Gina Fernandes Photography via Leicestershire Tipi Wedding Florist: Jessica Mary Flowers
Choosing a variety of smaller flowers looks really intricate and pretty.
Photo: Chloë Caldwell Photography via Lainston House Wedding Florist: Laurel Design Studio
The classic rose is simple, elegant and oh-so beautiful.
Photo: Katherine Ashdown Photography via Holkham Hall Wedding Day Florist: Victoria Arrowsmith Floral Design
Matching your bridal bouquet to your maids looks really cohesive.
Photo: Charlotte Mail Photography via Walled Garden Yurt Wedding Florist: The Vintage House That Could
Make your bouquet the star of the show, with a memory locket and additional flowers. Meanwhile, your maids carry a smaller, simpler version.
Photo: Gemma Giorgio via Helmingham Hall Wedding Florist: The Flower Shop
How about a bright coral-coloured rose for your bouquets?
Photo: Terri & Lori Photo and Film via Boho Rustic Barn Wedding Florist: Little Flower Stall
For total harmony with your wedding party, go for matching dried bouquets.
Photo: Laura May Photography via Shropshire Farm Wedding Florist: The Shropshire Land Girls
You can always mix dried flowers with preserved flowers for a pop of colour.
Photo: Kerry Ann Duffy Photography via High House Wedding Florist: f.o.l.k.y.d.o.k.e.y
It’s not just dried flowers you can use, dried foliage can be incorporated as well.
Photo: Grace Elizabeth via Weekend Glamping Wedding
Pampas grass has been a huge trend in the wedding world. Add dried palms and seed heads to grasses for a modern twist.
Photo: Eastlyn & Joshua via Tennessee Lake Wedding
Or, how about foraged feathers that have naturally fallen to the ground?
Photo: Jeannine Bonadio Photography via Art Nouveau Autumn Wedding
Take flowers in pink hues and add pops of yellow and blue for a pastel vibe.
Photo: Two Pair Photography via Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Wedding Floral Designer: Persephone
How gorgeous are these blush blooms accentuated with lovely burgundy stems?
Photo: Holly Rose Weddings via Magenta Pink Wedding Florist: Enchanted Floristry
Take multiple pink flowers and go for a tonal feel to the flowers.
Photo: James and Kerrie Photography via Crowcombe Court Wedding Florist: Eden Florist
Pink and orange contrast beautifully for a vibrant look.
Photo: AW Wedding Photography via Tiki Wedding Florist: Brompton Buds
Red and pink used as a colour clash creates a really modern bouquet style.
Photo: Steph Kiely Photography via Contemporary Countryside Wedding Florist: Tangle & Thyme
Bright coral flowers mixed with blue are sure to make bouquets stand out. They look stunning against navy bridesmaid dresses too.
Photo: Charlotte Razzell Photography via Colourful Relaxed Tipi Wedding Flowers: Wild Thyme Flowers
Baby blue flowers teamed with peachy peonies and greenery make for the perfect pastel bouquet.
Photo: Iain Irwin Photography via Millbrook Lodge Hotel Wedding Florist: Zoë Conville Design House
Do bouquets get any more beautiful? Bright tones of purple, yellow and pink work wonderfully together.
Photo: Maddie Farris Photography via Yorkshire Village Hall Wedding Florist: The Petal Studio
Would you look at these sumptuous seasonal autumn bridesmaid bouquets? Oh my.
Photo: Olegs & Rita Photography via Old Kent Barn Wedding Florist: Chic Weddings & Events
Yellow and lilac may be an unconventional colour scheme, but boy oh boy are the results amazing.
Photo: Aurora Grey Photography via Norfolk Barn Wedding Florist: WildFolk
Soft lilac blooms with peach and pink flowers are just the loveliest arrangements. Right?
Photo: Katherine Ashdown Photography via Barnston Lodge Wedding Florist: Daisy May’s Florist
These round, structured bouquets look really elegant and of course, colourful.
Photo: Michelle Huggleston Photography via Oxwich Bay Hotel Wedding Florist: The Dancing Daffodil
Not sure which colour to use for your bridesmaid bouquets? Pick all of them.
Photo: Rachel Kenyon via Bashall Barn Wedding Florist: The Flower Shop Garstang
And that's a wrap! All the stunning bridesmaid bouquet ideas you need to help you achieve your own dream arrangements. Yay!
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