If you would like an alternative to the classic wedding bouquets, whether for yourself as a bride or for your bridesmaids, here is an idea that I think is not only practical but quite unique and attractive: purse bouquets!

This is a great way to carry your flowers because you’ll get two uses all wrapped up in one; a purse to carry your essentials that will also look fabulous in the wedding pictures.

I much prefer this look on the bridesmaids only, with the bride carrying a beautiful bouquet of her own, arranged with real seasonal flowers, but a purse bouquet can be used for anyone, even the flower girls, mothers, grandmothers, or anyone else that is part of the bridal party.

The first thing you’ll need is a purse or clutch, preferably one that matches your bridesmaid dresses or goes along with the rest of your wedding theme. I’ve a found a cute, versatile clutch available in ten different colors that has a removable and interchangeable bow. You can find it here at www.dessy.com/accessories.

After you’ve got your purses, this is all that you’ll need:

A hot glue gun and glue sticks

A needle and thread

Scissors

Silk flowers (available at stores like Michael’s or Hobby Lobby)

Brooch Pins (also found at craft stores)