For very opulent weddings, the bridesmaids should look truly fabulous. Imagine the bridal party dressed to the nines in silk bridesmaid dresses in a rich jewel tone with sparkling crystal bridesmaid jewelry.
Instead of floral bouquets, they are carrying bouquets created from colorful and dramatic peacock feathers. The colors of the feathers will tie in beautifully with jewel tones in the bridesmaid dresses and crystal jewelry. Pomanders are round balls of greenery suspended from pretty ribbons. Once you begin to think about it, there are a myriad of creative alternatives to the typical bridesmaid bouquets.
A traditional bridesmaid bouquet is usually a smaller version of the bride’s bouquet, in a holder or tied with ribbon. This opens up all sorts of possibilities for a bridesmaid bouquet. What about bouquets in baskets, in small pails (for an outdoor wedding), or in small purses? All are popular options for an alternative bridesmaid bouquet. One old-fashioned idea for a bridesmaid bouquet is the pomander. Non-perishable flowers are also popular for a bridesmaid bouquet. Beaded flower bouquets are also popular, and the colors can be coordinated to the attendant’s dresses or suits.
The bridesmaid bouquet can also coordinate with the theme or location of the wedding. A fall wedding might feature bouquets made from colorful autumn leaves. A Christmas bridesmaid bouquet could include holly with red berries and ivy, reminiscent of the carol “The Holly and the Ivy.”