If you're getting married in the winter, you can generally expect to receive big discounts from most of your vendors during this less-popular season. The exception — your florist. While you can save big by choosing in-season blooms, you still may not find as many budget-friendly options as spring or summer brides. Lately, we've seen many winter brides eschewing flowers altogether and choosing keepsake bouquets instead. Here, some of our favorite ideas.
Pinecones
Using pinecones is a wonderful way to reflect the season. Add some pine branches, wheat, or flowers carved from birch to fill out the bouquet.
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Brooches
Vintage brooches look so lovely when gathered into a bouquet.
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Beads
Get the look of a brooch bouquet for less by using beads instead.
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Crystals
Strands of crystal resembling icicles are a perfect fit a winter wonderland wedding. 
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Pearls
String together pretty pearls in a single hue.
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Buttons
Mix buttons with fabric flowers, pearls, and brooches for a more sophisticated take on a button bouquet.
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Ornaments
Perfect for a holiday wedding, this ornament bouquet is a cinch to make.
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Book Pages
Create paper flowers from your favorite love story for a special keepsake.
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Feathers
Feathers give off a wonderfully retro vibe.
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Fabric
Dreaming of a peony bouquet? We love this vintage-inspired fabric version.
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Tell us: Would you consider a non-floral bouquet?
—Kristen O'Gorman Klein
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