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Some brides like to keep their big day as traditional as possible, and that includes carrying the standard bouquet of flowers down the aisle. Others, when wedding planning, would like to hear some other ideas for items that could have landed down the aisle in place of flowers. There are many options, and some of those are discussed below.

Bible

Some brides choose to carry a family Bible down the aisle. One bride was given a Bible covered in Mother of Pearl for an engagement gift and she traded that down the aisle. Other options include a Bible that belongs to your grandparents or that holds some other sentimental meaning.

Other books are also an option. One bride carried the scrapbook that her mother made for her starting from when she was a little girl.

Pets

More couples than ever are looking for fun ways to include their pets in their big day. If you have a small pet, you could put him or her in a pretty basket and carry it down the aisle in place of a bouquet.

Just be sure to have a plan for what happens once you reach the altar. Most brides do not want to hold their pet through the entire wedding ceremony, so make plans to hand the pet off to someone once you reach your groom.

This unique idea is not only a great way to include your four-legged family members in your wedding, but is sure to be quite memorable for the guests!

Photograph

Carrying a photograph down the aisle is a good choice for a bride who is unable to be accompanied down the aisle by her father. Whether he is deceased or could not attend, carrying a photograph of him down the aisle is a meaningful and thoughtful choice.

Place the selected photograph in a frame and then, if you wish, adorn the frame with small flowers or ribbons. Carry the photograph facing out so that your wedding guests can see it as you walk down the aisle.

Bouquets with a Twist

Some brides do not mind so much the idea of ​​a bouquet as they do a traditional bouquet. For those brides, there are plenty of alternatives. You could choose a bouquet created with balloons, cookies or candy. One Web site suggests creating a bouquet using vintage buttons and brooches.

There are also non-traditional bouquets, such as those made of crystals or feathers available on retail wedding Web sites.

The possibilities for bouquets with a twist are endless and limited only by your imagination.

As you can see, there is no reason to carry a traditional floral bouquet if that idea does not appeal to you. There are many fun alternatives, some of which can be created by you and many that will add another layer of sentimentality to the wedding ceremony.

Be creative, and do not be afraid to think outside of the box. Doing so will allow you to decide on the bouquet alternative that is perfect for your big day!

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Source by Juliet Du Preez