It’s not often that you see bridesmaids carrying the same color flowers as their dress. Most brides, probably due to tradition, try to disperse their 2 or 3 wedding colors evenly through all the elements of the wedding. Dress one color- flowers the other color. I came across this photo a little while back and instantly noticed the purple on purple. It’s a somewhat forgotten approach that’s worth considering.

credits: purple (Lemonlime Photography), coral dress (Ivy & Aster),green dress (J Crew), green bouquet (Cybidium Flowers via Dmagazine), yellow dress, flowers (Tracy Turpen Photography), pink dress (Ivy & Aster). bouquet (Karen Tran Florals)

saw this today and fell in love… check out Carl Zoch’s blog for the full wedding…

I think this week I am going to highlight some unique bride and wedding party styles that I’ve come across lately. Yesterday, we saw beautiful Magen, photographed by Mimi & Karl in a short vintage wedding dress. Today is all about the wedding party. Take a look at this wedding by Palos Studio. Not only do the bridesmaids have different dresses and shoes, they each have a unique bouquet. I LOVE IT!

I must say, these girls look fabulous- I love the hair and fresh makeup.

Each groomsmen sported a unique boutonniere too- oh and funky socks!

Just goes to show you don’t have to stick with the norm- let your own style shine through!

You’ve probably seen this flower in bouquets and centerpieces all over the web. It seems to be a beautiful complement to many types of flowers and equally stunning on its own. Ranunculus offer a unique look even when they are not fully opened. Here are some of the color options for the Ranunculus:

Photo credit: Luigi FDV flickr photostream

Check out these bouquets and boutonnieres from the knot:

Ranunculus are a great option for DIY flowers- according to Martha, they last up to a week after being cut. Plus, you can create several types of moods with this flower depending on your taste. The white ranunculus are romantic and soft, while the pink and orange are cheery and fun. How cute and simple is this centerpiece from Martha Stewart Weddings? This has DIY written all over it!

More from Martha Stewart:

(Invitation by Grace Connell Designs)

There’s also a great post on Ranunculus and its origin, etc on the Design Sponge blog, here.

I found a GORGEOUS centerpiece on Martha Stewart Weddings, so I’ll have a new inspiration board soon!

photo credit: Beautiful Blooms

When I saw this bouquet, I had to post it for today. I’m not really a fan of hanging bouquets for the bride, but I LOVE this one. These are phalenopsis orchids that apparently come priced by the bloom, rather than the stem, like roses and other flowers. I think this flower would be beautiful used in a wedding with rich chocolate browns and wood textures. Sigh. This one may not be for the budget bride, but we can be inspired!

To see more from the Beautiful Blooms blog, go here.