Why has everyone suddenly got ‘beef’ with florals for their wedding? Have they not heard of Alternative Wedding Flowers?

Stefanie
Aug 7
1 min read

In our recent wedding design brainstorming sessions, we’ve come across loads of couples telling us they’re skipping florals altogether — or just doing the bare minimum: a bouquet, a couple of buttonholes, and maybe a few stems for their bridesmaids or wedding party.

To us? That’s completely bizarre.

Sure, if you’re only seeing white roses, baby’s breath, and a shit ton of eucalyptus — we get it. Traditional wedding flowers can feel stale, uninspired, and honestly, a bit dead inside — but that’s not what alternative wedding flowers are about.

Wedding flowers don’t have to be boring! Or wasteful.

At Un-Traditional, we LOVE florals. They’re fucking SEXY. We’re here for alternative wedding flowers that feel modern, rebellious, sculptural as hell and sometimes their not fresh!

Why We’re Obsessed With Alternative Wedding Flowers

Florists now are not just florists — they’re artists. They’re turning bold wedding florals into installations. We’re talking statement wedding flowers, vibrant colour palettes, unexpected textures, and arrangements that are way more “WTF amazing” than “cute stems in a vase.”

This is why we work with florists, as they are masters at their craft.

So, if you’ve been thinking wedding flowers are “not for you” — maybe it’s just those wedding flowers that aren’t.

Scroll on to see some of our absolute favourite non-traditional wedding florals, the floral artists behind them, and a serious dose of creative wedding flower inspiration for your day.

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