Cool alternative to flowers (for bridesmaid)?

HI!


I'm having a very cas but stylish wedding in aug (Aust's winter time) I'm having it on a tropical island (in the whithsundays). I just got a quote for flowers for the bridesmaid and feel that it's too pricey for what it is. I was seeing if anyone out there has any ideas on something different for the bridesmaid to walk down the isle with?

Cool alternative to flowers (for bridesmaid)?
oooo whitsundays, nice,


mine are carrying just a single rose tied in a ribbon, could add a light feather to it to, (hard to explain) not a normal feather the ones like some brides have in their hair.


what about a fan with a little flower maybe orchid at the bottom of it, or a wrist corsage is what my friend is having for us at her wedding,


congrate on your wedding, mine is in august too near yey not long now
Reply:Candles (if inside)or single silk flowers with lots of long flowing ribbon. You could make the silk ones yourself. Go to your local craft store and buy long, individuals (like calla lilies). Then, wrap with lots of beautiful ribbon that will trail with the island breeze. Pack them up and take them with you. Simple, but elegant and gorgeous.
Reply:When I got married, it was a candle lit ceremony. I bought large cognac glasses for my bridesmaids, and had their names etched on them. We placed a small candle in them with a very small amount of water. I had them decorated by my cousin with tastefull silk flowers and greens. They also made a nice keepsake for my girls.
Reply:I once attended a wedding where the bridesmaids carried a lantern with a candle in it. They then placed them on Shepherd's Hooks around the area where the bride and groom were. If your ceremony is around dusk it might be really lovely!





Congratulations and best of luck!
Reply:Since you are doing a tropical theme you could have the bridesmaids hold just one flower. Alot of the Hawaiian flowers are large, ex: Birds of paradise. You can have all kinds of flowers shipped from hawaii online and they do stay fresh!
Reply:these are stunning


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WEDDING-small-hand...





someone on here posted earlier this week how they had made their own for approx $20


i will try and find the link


i love these
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http://weddings.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Alte...
Reply:single flower, crystal bpuquest, you can go to a craft store and make them youself, little purses
Reply:Small matching purses, stuffed with greens (such as fern leafs or baby breathe) and satin ribbons or lace look pretty.
Reply:They can carry a candle, Or those arm muffs that go over the hands. What are your colors I can give you more ideas Once I know that... :)
Reply:I had a beach wedding and the bridesmaids had tulips. They were cheap and lasted all day.
Reply:A single white lily