20 Beautiful Dried Flower Bouquet Ideas for Your Wedding

Embrace this natural look on your big day.

bride wearing white blazer holding colorful dried flower bouquet at an outdoor wedding.

photo by katie grant photography

Choosing a bridal bouquet made of fresh flowers will always be a stunning, traditional option. But that doesn’t mean it’s the only choice for your wedding! If you’re looking for an alternative, a dried flower bouquet may be the perfect fit.

Dried flower bouquets are made up of blooms, grasses, greenery, and other elements that have been intentionally dried for preservation. These arrangements can incorporate dried elements only, or you can include a few fresh blooms or sprigs of greenery if that matches your aesthetic. Not only will these elements add lovely texture to a wedding day bouquet, but they’re also already preserved, making it easier to keep your bouquet for years to come!

Love the idea of using dried flowers at your wedding? Below, find 20 of our favorite ideas so you can begin planning.

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Play With Multiple Textures

dried flower bouquet with white flowers and greenery sitting on a wooden board

photo by laurken kendall

Dried flower bouquets are all about texture, texture, and more texture! Playing with a variety of elements adds something unexpected, which we love. This lovely bouquet combined fresh white blooms with dried flowers and sprigs of grass for a stunning look.

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Opt for All-White

bride in a white dress holding an all-white dried flower bouquet at her wedding

photo by radostina boseva; floral design by Bough + Twig

Embrace dried elements and monochrome together! This dried bouquet included strawflowers, bunny tails, and other elements for tons of texture.

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Utilize Grasses

dried flower bouquet with white and pale pink garden roses and dried natural-colored grass

photo by laurken kendall

This bouquet started with a base of beautiful garden roses, but it was enhanced that much further with the addition of dried grasses. Consider this option for a neutral color palette, or go for roses in a bolder hue for a pop of color.

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Look to Lavender

two brides at an outdoor wedding ceremony holding dried lavender wedding bouquets wrapped with white ribbon

photo by mackenzie neville

Lavender is an unexpected choice for a wedding bouquet, but it can be used fresh or dried in beautiful ways! Consider carrying a bundle of dried lavender for a summer wedding to make a statement—plus, it smells divine!

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Choose King Protea

bride looking out a window holding a dried flower bouquet with king protea and dried greenery

photo by Hellen Oliveira Photography

King protea is a large flowering plant with major tropical vibes. It's highlighted here in a stunning way, with other dried grasses and greenery to complete the design.

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Play With Pink

bride in wedding gown and white shawl, holding a pink dried flower bouquet at an outdoor wedding ceremony

photo by Jenna Brisson Photography

Dried flowers, of course, come in a variety of colors. It's not just about the neutral palettes! We love the way this dried bouquet incorporated a pop of pink.

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Celebrate Summer Hues

bride in white dress holding colorful summer wedding bouquet made with fresh and dried flowers

photo by Anna wright Photography

Celebrate a summer color palette with plenty of vibrant blooms, but incorporate dried elements for that extra texture. White ferns, large leaves, and white bunny tails were added to this lovely bouquet.

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Showcase Sunflowers

bride in white dress holding a dried flower bouquet with dried sunflowers, eucalyptus, hydrangea, and more.

photo by Fern & Fountain Wedding Photography; floral design by central market flowers

While this bouquet was made up of plenty of other dried elements, the sunflowers stole the show. These big, bold flowers retain their color once dried, making a stunning addition to a summer or fall wedding.

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Incorporate a Fresh Rose

dried bridal bouquet with purple roses, fresh eucalyptus, and other small tried flowers.

photo by Hellen Oliveira Photography

Think you can't stick with traditional roses in a dried flower bouquet? Think again. This unique bouquet incorporated eucalyptus and a fresh purple rose for an unexpected pop of color in an otherwise dried bundle.

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Go Bold

Bride in a white dress holds a colorful dried flower bouquet featuring pops of yellow, orange, and blue.

photo by East River Photographer

Not all dried flower bouquets are neutral! This bold look commanded attention with a vibrant color palette and a variety of textures.

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Look to Lunaria

bride in long-sleeve white wedding dress holding a dried flower bouquet with lunaria

photo by hannah costello

Lunaria, also known as silver dollar, is a plant that starts out green but later dries to a stunning shiny, off-white color. This bouquet incorporated this beautiful dried element, along with a few fresh blooms.

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Go Neutral

dried flower bouquet with hydrangeas and a neutral color palette

photo by henry + mac

Whether planning a fall boho wedding or a summertime beach wedding, dried flowers in a neutral palette are a gorgeous fit. This bouquet utilized fresh and dried roses, hydrangea, Lunaria, and other natural-colored elements for the complete look.

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Fall for Maroon

Bride smiling and holding a maroon and white dried flower bouquet at her wedding.

photo by kurt boomer

Dried flower bouquets are perfect for late summer and fall weddings, and this bouquet proves it. Dried flowers were paired with golden ferns and fresh maroon blooms for the ultimate autumnal color palette.

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Pair Roses With Dried Elements

Bride and groom kiss in a field as bride holds a large dried flower bouquet.

photo by laurken kendall

Not all dried flower bouquets are simple and dainty. This stunning bouquet featured roses, leaves, ferns, and more for a full-bodied option that made a statement.

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Skip Flowers Altogether

Bride holding a dried bridal bouquet featuring dried grasses, wheat, and ivy.

photo by Matoli Keely Photography; floral design by siren floral co.

Want a flower alternative with plenty of texture? Skip the blooms altogether and carry a bouquet of dried grasses, wheat, ivy, or dainty twigs.

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Incorporate Baby's Breath

dried floral bouquet with baby's breath and lush greenery sitting on a table at a wedding

photo by Moni & Adri Photography

Baby's breath is so charming, whether fresh or dried. Pair it with greenery and other dried elements for a lovely, delicate bouquet.

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Feature Feathers

bride holding dried flower bouquet with lots of dried grasses, baby's breath, and feathers

photo by Shannon Cronin; floral design by cassia foret

This neutral-toned bouquet was made up of a variety of dried flowers and grasses. To finish the look? A few feathers were the ideal element.

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Carry Long Stems

a dried flower bouquet with long stems, white plants, and pops of blue and red

photo by Sharyn Hodges Photography

Want to bring the drama? A dried flower bouquet will immediately add plenty of texture, but choosing a long-stem bouquet will make an even bigger statement.

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Create Contrast

dried flower bouquet with poppies, grasses, and a mix of fresh and dried flowers.

photo by SoCal Standard

Play with contrast for a summer boho wedding. We love this beautiful bouquet including bright poppies and dried grasses.

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Add Berries

dried flower bouquet with eucalyptus, dried berries, and pops of red at a fall wedding

photo by Hellen Oliveira Photography

Planning a fall wedding? A red-hued color palette is the perfect fit, with a bouquet made up of dried florals and berries to complete the look!

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