Winter Wedding Bouquet Ideas

Even though we're smack dab in the middle of summer... let's take a look at some ideas for a winter wedding bouquet.

Via Austin Wedding blog... I first set eyes upon these fabulous feather bouquets from Emplume.  I was instantly wide-eyed... these bouquets are so pretty and creative and such a wonderful alternative to a traditional bouquet!

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Emplume also custom-makes boutonnieres, garters, corsages and ring pillows... fun!

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What do you think of these... Marabou {stork} feathers surrounding little pine cones and evergreen sprigs?

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or how about a juniper and arborvitae bough like the one shown below... interesting.  Worth the consideration?

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or perhaps... you could embellish a  muff with pearls, crystals, flowers...

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What do you think of these alternative bouquets?  yay or nay?