Wedding inspiration....bridal bouquet.

Why not think outside the box for your wedding day inspiration. A bridal bouquet need not always be made of fresh flowers. I fashioned these delicate bouquets using dried paper flowers and sweet butterflies with products all bought at my local craft store.

The first bouquet is made of paper and dried flowers, which are all mounted on wire stems to are easy to assemble and shape. Tied with a generous satin ribbon, it makes a sweet posy for bride or bridesmaid.
    

The blue bouquet below is made using a bunch of store bought netting butterflies, mixed with some pressed velvet leaves, then tied with baby blue tulle and a lush satin ribbon. Not only do they look pretty, they last forever.

Styling by Melinda Hartwright. Photos by Chris L. Jones for Better Homes & Gardens.