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non-floral bouquet

You may have seen our bouquet alternatives archive, but let’s say you’re still looking at something that resembles a bouquet a bit more closely. You just aren’t sure if you’re completely into honest-to-goodness FLOWERS. We’ve rounded up a bunch of posts with nonfloral bouquets just for you!

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Helen Isabella & Jonathan’s Victorian high tea wedding

There wasn’t really a theme, just a major mash-up of what they love: steampunk, Victorian fashion, Alice in Wonderland, and high tea! They also found a venue that allowed them to bring in a jukebox, homemade beer, and a fish and chip cart! And you will go nuts over the bride’s custom-made purple gown.

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Paisley & Dougie’s crafty picnic nerdstravaganza wedding

Dungeons & Dragons, sci-fi vows, games, the Time Warp… it’s a geek’s paradise! After finding the venue by putting a note on the door, these two planned a local garden wedding to whet every gamer’s appetite. And don’t think this bride isn’t up for the challenge when she forgets her vows at home!

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Erin & Matt’s crafty music-inspired quirky wedding

There is some serious music loving going on here and it shows in all of the awesome song choices and self-DJing. This pair also loves DIY and specifically knitting, which led them to craft tons of knitted details including their cake topper, bouquets, and hair flowers. And you just might love the bride’s gorgeous green gown!

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Melaina & Nick’s colorful playful and kid-friendly wedding

After hiring him to color her comics, he colored her world. D’aw! And a theme was born: color! That, along with everything playful and awesome, makes this artsy and geeky wedding a feast for the eyes and fun for all ages. Though a few mishaps were born of Hurricane Irene, somehow it all came together in the end.