I was thinking about bouquets because it’s becoming more of a trend for asian brides, especially in the UK, to carry them, and match them to their wedding outfits.
Personally I don’t see myself as a flower-y type person, but how many of you would have one? If not then what would you carry? (purse, pouch, nothing??)
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Yea, it's en vogue hear in the US too...I personally don't like it. Most of our desi Shaadi joras are so laden with kaam and multi colored anyway, I think a bridal bouquet just ends up looking too busy/fussy....
A pouch/clutch is enough, IMO..
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ewww. no
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I dont like them at all!! I don't plan on carrying anything, I'd rather just hold my parents hands when I walk in.
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@khattichic I agree, bouquets tend to clash a bit with traditional outfits with all that kaam and the style. I guess it's more for those brides who go for a westernised dress rather than the Pakistani styles.
having said that, it's a bit awkward holding a pouch or a clutch as well. I really can't think of many alternatives though.
@kurripunjaban I dont think I want to hold my dad's hand when I walk in...he's a bit too scary for that kinda thing. Maybe my brother. Or maybe not :(
Maybe a cute little toddler chucking petals in front of me...before they trip over my dress? No? Didn't think so
I think it looks tacky tbh
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I don’t plan on having anything on my hands…no bouquet and no purse/clutch. I’ll be holding my husband’s hand when we walk into the hall. 
Anytime I see a desi bride, wearing a desi outfit and carrying a bouquet…it gives me the impression that she’s trying to hard to be “western”. Traditional desi bridals are usually full of kaam and carrying simple flowers (no matter how pretty) clashes with the blingy bridal look.
Personally I don’t get the point of carrying a clutch either. What could be so important that it must be carried in the clutch during the wedding? Mom, sister, or best friend can carry lipstick or other little MU items for touch ups.
Why the need to hold something at all? Isn’t the hubby’s hand enough? 
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i like bouquets! i carried one and it was seriously completely gorgeous. i loved it. however, i also wore champagne and my kaam wasn't too fussy so the green orchids and ivory roses really stood out. my sil wore tan and turquoise and we asked for her bouquet to be all white orchids. that was also very pretty and worked very well because again, there was no clash. you could appreciate the outfit and the bouquet. what i REALLY don't like is seeing desi brides in red joras, with red kaam and red rose bouquets with those godawful crystal tipped bits so you can see the crystal dots amongst the red roses. so tacky! you gotta either work the flowers into your whole look or don't bother.
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Tho I didn't do a bouquet, I don't see how it clashes with desi clothes. But I do feel the crystal dots and such are tacky. Keep the natural beauty of the flowers.
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I like bouquets as well... i think it could be a nice western element in a dominant eastern look... if done correctly of course!
I actually find matching clutches kind of tacky, and I'd feel awkward walking in with nothing in my hands.
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what i REALLY don't like is seeing desi brides in red joras, with red kaam and red rose bouquets with those godawful crystal tipped bits so you can see the crystal dots amongst the red roses. so tacky! you gotta either work the flowers into your whole look or don't bother.
Haha, there's only one bride I've seen carrying a bouquet on her wedding day, and she did EXACTLY that ^^^^ oh the irony!
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Maddy, how about carrying a single long stemmed flower/rose?
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Im not a fan - I think they work well with creams/ivory/ whites but not with other colours - too much going on - however I had one at my nikkah and my mehndi simply because i didn't know what else i would do with my hands when i made my entrance!!
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so what do u do with it when u reach the stage/alter? just sit there with the flowers in your hands the whole time?
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I put mine down - someone just takes them for you - at the nikkah it was nice to have something to throw too.
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I love them but personally i won't be carrying one. I dont think the look suits asian bridal outfits. If the bride has a prity cluth in one hand and a bouquet in another it looks too much
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what i REALLY don't like is seeing desi brides in red joras, with red kaam and **red rose bouquets with those godawful crystal tipped bits **so you can see the crystal dots amongst the red roses. so tacky! you gotta either work the flowers into your whole look or don't bother.
Ahahahaha my SIL had one of these, we couldn't believe she would pay so much for something like this!
I can understand not carrying anything, but when you walk in on the wedding day esp, not everyone wants to hold someone's hand (I wouldn't tbh), and it's nice to have something in your hands rather than them feeling empty? Thats why a lot of people go for clutches, but it's getting a bit boring.
ALSO what do you girls think of bouquets made of buttons/brooches/paper flowers/crystals/etc??
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^ I wouldn't do those with desi clothes, because I think the bling would look over the top.
But my (non-desi) friend did a bouquet of seashells, broches, and gems for her beach wedding, and it was stunning.
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SGC - I haven't seen your wedding pictures, just mehendi. You seem to take care of every little detail, would love to see your pictures as well ....
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I think bridal bouquets look beautiful. However, with desi bridal outfits...they can look a little OTT. That being said, a white bouquet with a red outfit would look pretty nice
Then again, it depends on the whole decor and feel that you are going for....like SGC said, you either gotta work the flowers into your whole decor, or don't bother!
I had a yellow bouquet (billy balls) for my wedding - but that's because I wore a very simple gown (& it was ivory) I LOVED my bouquet, the yellow popped out with the white & black decor.
After I sat down, I put mine in a vase on the side table beside me. It went well with the decor