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But I’m not a fan of their prices. Ouch! Carnations, on the other hand, look similar to peonies when bunched together and are great on the wallet. I’m really loving the look of carnations.
Mrs. Lime’s beautiful centerpieces
I’ve also thought of doing something less ordinary, like paper flowers.
I actually bought this Martha Stewart crepe paper rose kit; I’ll make sure to post results once I’ve actually made them.
How about origami flowers!
Looking for something less traditional? Check these out!
Bouquet of Ribbon
Did you DIY your bouquet or use something other than fresh flowers?
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hey! i recognize that top right pic 
Why not just carry a single flower like a cala lily? If you are doing the leis you may not need more than that.
oooh i like that hypericum berries bouquet. i never thought of using them by themselves. they look so cool!
Oh wow, I love the button bouquet! At first I thought they were candles.
The button bouquet link is broken - but you can find them at princesslasertron’s store on Etsy (what I’m assuming the link directs you to)
OR
read her blog that makes me want to be her bff.
http://www.princesslasertron.blogspot.com
How about some flowers made of wood? http://www.smithandhawken.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=prod800016p&categoryId=cat30003p
Check these out: http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/origami-roses-for-my-11152008-wedding-4
And maybe maybe she would be be willing to sell it off to a bee.
I did my own bouquet (using carnations) for my after wedding day shoot. Here is the link:
http://www.weddingbee.com/2008/07/28/photo-shoot-diy-bouquet/
I’m loving the orgami flowers!
You could always just get a bunch of fresh tropicals or some stems of orchids from a farmer’s market. We live on Maui, and are getting literally a truckload of tropicals and a ton of orchid heads for our wedding for $300. There’s also an awesome small shop in Manoa that sells individual flowers for super reasonable prices. It’s not hard to get awesome looking flowers in Hawaii for cheap! I can send you some info about Oahu farmers markets if you need.
I’m using clay flowers, ala Mrs. Pineapple, from Diane at DK Designs http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5620819 . Not cheaper, but really really awesome. It also allowed me to get exactly what I wanted, even flowers or shades that don’t actually exist in nature.
From the above, I love the ribbon bouquets and the berry ones!
Love the berry boquet.
I DIYed my boquet of peonies. I don’t hink I spent over $40 on it.
I am in love with the carnations. Our wedding colors are white, black, and red.
Mrs. Sushi
Mrs. Sushi, Hershey/Hawaii
Age and Occupation: 27, Graphic Designer/Photographer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Laborer/Aspiring Hip Hop Producer
Engagement Date: December 25, 2007
Wedding Date: March 2009
Blogging Since: October 9, 2006
Venue: Byodo-In Temple, Luau Reception
About Me: I’m a notorious people-watcher who loves all things paper, food, traveling, grubbin’ on food, gossip magazines, food, sock monkeys…did I mention food?! Mr. Sushi and I are both haolepinos (half Filipino, half Caucasian) and hope to be able to somehow incorporate our cultures at our destination wedding in Hawaii. All while planning from the sweetest place in earth, Hershey!
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