I’m really loving all these fabric flower examples I’ve collected from the web. So many unique and beautiful options. If you’re not the DIY type, you could order from one of these talented Etsy sellers!

image from here.

Bouquet by MilkPodStudio on Etsy

Bouquets and bouttonieres by MilkpodStudio on Esty

I love these sweet stems by JujaCrafts on Etsy

Love this gorgeous bouquet by mammamiaeme on Etsy

Hair flowers by TheaStarr on Etsy

Loving this necklace by LaViejaTunTun on Etsy

this lovely flower by TheaStarr on Etsy

another great fabric bouquet by Megan Hamilton on Etsy

this one is from hairbowswonderworld on Etsy

from HannahRoses on Etsy

Charissa’s bouquet from last week’s BSWOW was a beautiful, handmade fabric bouquet! photo by Cari Wible Photography & Laura Ashley Photography

from MilkpodStudio on Esty

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Past Posts in the Flower Alternatives Series:

Part 1: Paper |     Part 2: Feathers |     Part 3: Buttons

Part 4: Vintage Brooches |    Part 5: Felt |    Part 6: Silk |     Part 7: Wheat

On to the next part of our flower alternative series- FELT! Felt is pretty cheap to buy and comes in a variety of colors. Although time consuming, you can create some pretty cool things with it! Check out these awesome bouquets by some various Etsy sellers!

from idotakeu on etsy

from idotakeu on etsy

from idotakeu on etsy

from nestings on etsy

I’m sure you’ll recognize these fabulous ring pillows by Llubav Choy Duerr

So perfect!

Felt flowers would make lovely centerpieces as well:

from creative jewish mom

You might also remember this tutorial for sweet felt boutonnieres from Nonpareil Magazine’s premiere issue:

from Nonpareil Magazine

Isn’t felt sweet? Have you tried making anything out of felt?

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Past Posts in Flower Alternative Series:

Part 1: Paper

Part 2: Feathers

Part 3: Buttons

Part 4: Vintage Brooches

This is one of my favorite alternatives to bridal flowers- the vintage brooch bouquet! This particular category could lend itself to being a time-intensive project- searching for pieces you like and want to include, not to mention possibly spending quite a bit of money trying to find enough pieces to make up your bouquet. And if you want to make them for your bridesmaids, too… now we’re talking a LOT of work and maybe a lot of money. But look at the result! So unique and beautiful- something you could treasure as a keepsake for years to come! I could see this in a vase in my house, a quirky little centerpiece.

Check out these gorgeous pieces:

These bouquets were made by Fantasy Floral Designs and photographed by Alice Hu.

Nashville bride, Krista, has been sharing her search for all the right pieces to make her bouquet. Image from Becoming Mrs. Dial

Krista was lucky enough to get these beautiful pieces from her grandmother! Jackpot! I would definitely suggest checking with family members and friends- having pieces of them in your wedding day bouquet would be oh-so-special! I can’t wait to see how Krista’s bouquet turns out.

image from here.

This one is a ‘mixed media’ bouquet with brooches, buttons, felt and beads! Very unique!

image from HairbowsWonderworld on Etsy

From VeryTresChic on Etsy

from GloriaSlaughter on Etsy

I really really love the ones with the large brightly colored enamel pieces- they really stand out! What do you think of this idea?

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Past Posts in Flower Alternative Series:

Part 1: Paper

Part 2: Feathers

Part 3: Buttons

One of the most expensive aspects of a wedding can be the flowers. Especially if you swoon over blooms that are out of season during the month of your wedding. Although the effect of beautiful fresh flowers is breathtaking, there are fabulous and budget-savvy alternatives to help you save some of your valuable budget bucks.

This will be an ongoing series on Tuesdays for the next few weeks. I hope you enjoy this look at alternatives to the typical flowers used in bouquets and decor. Perhaps it will inspire you to add your own personal touch to your big day as well.

This weeks’ special guest, Paper flowers! The great thing about paper flowers is that you can use them for your bridal flowers or for decor! Centerpieces, garlands… they can bring a really lovely handmade aspect to your special day.

paper anemone bouquet by St Judes Creations

I just love the look of this- who would ever know it wasn’t real? GORGEOUS!

This adorable DIY wedding shot by the fabulous Tara of Dixie Pixel featured TONS of paper flowers, all the bouquets and decor were made from paper! Beautiful!

Perhaps you remember the tissue paper pomanders my mom, her friends, and I slaved over for my own wedding? At only $5 per ball total, these balls of fluffy paper make quite a statement!

This paper garland tutorial is really simple with the help of a few paper punches and some glue! I just love paper garlands- you can really make some interesting decorations with paper that don’t cost alot of money!

What do you think? Would you attempt paper flowers for decor or your bouquets?

Stay tuned for upcoming posts in the Flower Alternatives series, including posts about button, fabric, feathers, felt, vintage brooches and more!