Are you looking for an alternative to the traditional floral wedding bouquet?
Take advantage of the holiday season and create your own bouquet with glass holiday bulbs! It’s a great nod to the time of year while making a fun (yet elegant) statement.
With the right colors, your bouquet need not be too Christmas-y. For this bouquet, I opted to use elegant metallics and non-traditional tones of mint, pink and peach in bulbs of various sizes. I also added in some leaf sprigs to create some depth.

You Will Need:
Gold spray paint
Leaf sprigs
Wire in 8? strips
Glass bulbs in various shades and sizes
Scissors
Glue gun
Gold floral tape
Coordinating ribbon

Before you begin: Spray paint the leaf sprigs gold and allow them to dry 24 hours.

Step 1: Bend the edge of your wire strips about a 1/4? down.

Step 2: Hot glue the edge of the bended down wire.

Step 3: Quickly enter the wire into the hole of the bulb and secure with glue on the outside as well on both sides.

Step 4: Repeat this to all the bulbs you want to use for the bouquet.

Step 5: Gather 3-4 bulbs at a time into small groups, and wrap them with the floral tape to secure.

Step 6: Incorporate some of the golden leaf sprigs into a few of the bulb groups and wrap with tape. Wrap floral tape around the small groups so that eventually it becomes one bouquet. Wrap a final piece of floral tape around the entire bouquet so that it’s extra secure.

Step 7: Wrap your coordinating ribbon around the bouquet, starting at the bottom and working your way to the top. Be sure to secure it at the bottom with hot glue.

Optional: Tie a bow at the top. Voila!

One of the best parts about this bouquet is that you can keep it in a vase for the rest of the holiday and bring it out every year as a nice keepsake.
Photography with model by Amanda Thomsen, how-to photography by Brittany Watson Jepsen of The House That Lars Built, dress from Vintage Bride.
164 comments
Zoie from ThatWashiTapeGirl said 7 years ago
So pretty!
MaryEllen House from VintageMaryEllen said 7 years ago
WOW! I just love the soft colors. This is so clever, I might just want to get married again! Thank you kindly for a super brilliant idea.
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 7 years ago
This is so beautiful! What a unique idea for winter weddings!
Fatema from HarmonyBM52 said 7 years ago
so cool to play with beautiful colors and finally end up at superb art piece.
ArleenDesign from ArleenDesign said 7 years ago
Wow so creative!
Phoebe K from BoxSet said 7 years ago
This is stunning. It's a great idea for a slightly untraditional bride with the added bonus that it's very festive.
Janet Law from TheHouseofGarland said 7 years ago
That's so gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
Lisa P from TheGoldGator said 7 years ago
So pretty! Love your color choices!
Viktoria and Elena from LekaArt said 7 years ago
Very great! I love this Christmas bride! ^_^
D George from GeorgieGirlLLC said 7 years ago
The bouquet is beautiful, but the images on the ornaments as it was being pieced together are amazing. The tall buildings all around and the photos so clear. So very lovely, Thanks for sharing.
mazedasastoat from mazedasastoat said 7 years ago
Making & photographing this outside so the light's right... now THAT'S dedication!
Leda Design from LedaDesign said 7 years ago
This is really wonderful! Great idea!
iammie from iammie said 7 years ago
Cute!
Amy Gunderson from amysfunkyfibers said 7 years ago
Wow! Simply gorgeous!
Janelle Haskin from janellehaskin said 7 years ago
What a unique idea! Truly beautiful, I love it!!!
BriAnna Blake from KenLeeAna said 7 years ago
such a festive take on a bouquet!
Amanda Hoffman from AJHStudio said 7 years ago
Beautiful! It's going to make a great keepsake afterwards.
Aga from AgasJourney said 7 years ago
lovely, inspiring and creative. thank you for sharing
Trevor Pratt from FrogInThePlane said 7 years ago
Looks like a fun project!
Heather from CallunaMuse said 7 years ago
Amazing, I love it! I like traditional flowers, but I would love to use this as well. There are so many options, and I love shiny things so the ornaments are such a beautiful touch!
Akovintage from AkoVintage said 7 years ago
Gorgeous bouquet, thanks for sharing!
Adrienne from DabAndDabble said 7 years ago
Elegant and beautiful! What a great keepsake! That would also make a great tree topper for a couples first Christmas : )
kathy johnson from ShoeClipsOnly said 7 years ago
So pretty!! Thanks for sharing, I love wedding ideas!
Kathy Johnson from kathyjohnson3 said 7 years ago
What a gorgeous bouquet! I love it! Thanks for sharing!
Alison Herr Scates and Chuck Scates from ACESFINDSVINTAGE said 7 years ago
Beautiful Tutorial! This is a great idea, and the photos are fabulous! Thanks for sharing.
Jaclyn Doremus from TheLandofCraft said 7 years ago
Gorgeous and a wonderful idea!
Bethany from KnockOutPunches said 7 years ago
Love this idea! Great tutorial! Thanks!
Stacey McCaffrey from vintagejane said 7 years ago
LOVE anything outside the box......great idea!
Adrienne from OldVintageGoodies said 7 years ago
What a gorgeous idea! Beautiful!
Chrysalet from Chrysalet said 7 years ago
That's so pretty, and would probably make an awesome x-mas centrepiece too!
newhopebeading from newhopebeading said 7 years ago
that is so beautiful! Makes me wish I had had a winter wedding lol. I bet this would make a nice holiday center piece even if one is not planning a wedding! you would just put it in a basket or vase Thanks for sharing!
Alisa from AlisaDesign said 7 years ago
Great idea!
EightAcorns from EightAcorns said 7 years ago
Thanks for sharing this. Beautiful idea and beautiful execution.
Matejka Max from NattyMatty said 7 years ago
Nice!
Ildiko from DoubleFoxStudio said 7 years ago
Such a beautiful bouquet ! Love the colors and its romantic air. Thank you for this !
Emily Kircher from ekra said 7 years ago
This is beautiful! This would also make a beautiful centerpiece for a table, or just a vase full of these would be a lovely handmade gift!
Shari Meduna from Ladysfancys said 7 years ago
Ok now this is a wonderful idea! For the diva....add a vintage brooch or two in there for sparkle! I love the idea of making these a centerpiece!!!!!! Thanks for the inspiration.
Theresa Ryales from TheresasGourmet said 7 years ago
Wow so creative... Wonderful idea!
Emma from PeppercornJewellery said 7 years ago
So pretty, I love the pastels and golds!
Natalie from HansHolzkopf said 7 years ago
Love it! Beautiful idea!!
Karen D. from SeaMosaics said 7 years ago
Very beautiful! Thank you. I agree with others, I'd make this just to have a beautiful centerpiece for a table.
Meirah Brezner from Homeforglasslovers said 7 years ago
very nice, and stays fresh for years !
JD Kohler from ParisCabinet said 7 years ago
What a great way to have a wedding bouquet live on for years. Fun to see the reflections of buildings in glass balls. :)
Jessica Passarelli said 7 years ago
Such a creative and different idea. I love it!
pamwares from pamwares said 7 years ago
brilliant and beautiful.
GrowingOldTogether from GrowingOldTogether said 7 years ago
Well done! Great directions to a unique and beautiful holiday wedding idea!
Shawna from CityGirlAntiques said 7 years ago
gorgeous!! great idea!!
Arthur and Michelle Gonzalez from AMGCraftsandPhotos said 7 years ago
Nice twist to traditional. I love that it can be used in other decorating,
Caroline and Brandon Matey from TheMissingTagVintage said 7 years ago
Beautiful! These would be beautiful centerpieces also!
LivingVintage from LivingVintage said 7 years ago
Gorgeous and shiny! Great idea.
Kimberlee from GracefullyGirly said 7 years ago
Such an adorable look for the holidays. It can be customized in the wedding colors too!
Leah Fitts from TheBlackSpruce said 7 years ago
Gorgeous!
Ann Cosgrove from acbcDesign said 7 years ago
I love this! Would make a gorgeous table centerpiece as well!
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 7 years ago
Lovely idea!
Sieglinde Mart from AishaAccessories said 7 years ago
Fabulous!!!
Samantha from DesignerPillowShop said 7 years ago
This would be so cute for a winter wedding :)
Amber from BambuEarth said 7 years ago
Totally would have done this if I'd had a winter wedding... maybe if one day we renew our vows. :) Beautiful. ♥♥♥
Natalia from KMalinkaVintage said 7 years ago
Beautiful wedding dress!
Elisabetta Grando from BonnyBride said 7 years ago
Very beautiful!
Breaking Baddict from BreakingBaddict said 7 years ago
This is completely awesome. I'm going to make on just to use for decorating! Thank you for sharing :)
Kari and Sami from PsychoCreators said 7 years ago
THAT is really unique! Thank you for sharing.
DMarie Trevino from MyVingtique said 7 years ago
This is PERFECT! I look at and think- gee -why didn't I think of that! Thanks for sharing!
Dahlya Katz from DserendipityJ said 7 years ago
Beautiful! Cant wait to try it! Please check out my store!
Rachel from PeppersJewelry said 7 years ago
This is a nice idea.
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 7 years ago
Unique and beautiful ~
Carey Taylor Noble from farmfreshtomarket said 7 years ago
Beautiful and original!
Leanne Stock from ArtePlastique said 7 years ago
Fun idea, I can't wait to try it!
Rosemary Wascher from DarburyCottage said 7 years ago
I think this is just beautiful, I am all way's inspired by the creativity that I find every day on Etsy. It's a feast for my eye's. Thank you.
Chiara Alberetti Milott from chiarabelle said 7 years ago
love this - what a beautiful color palette you chose.
Nerrissa W from RecycledWares said 7 years ago
Beautiful! and I don't even think it looks seasonal. I think I would use this for a wedding any time of year.
Pine from GoodOldVintageOnline said 7 years ago
Totally in love with this idea!!! Can't wait to try it. I want to make a bunch for display in my store window! Thanks for sharing :)
Anemone from AnemoneReadsVintage said 7 years ago
How creative and totally sweet! Love this idea!
lynn zou from HvZjewelry said 7 years ago
so cool!!!
Keith And Olga from FishOutStore said 7 years ago
Splendid idea!
Lorena Balea-Raitz from LorenasInkDesigns said 7 years ago
Gorgeous and so easy to make! Thanks for sharing!
Lonnie from pickleberries said 7 years ago
We have heirloom ornaments that have been passed down in our family, as I'm sure many others do. This would be the perfect way to use them in a holiday wedding and to make the bouquet even more special!
Allison from VintageResearch said 7 years ago
That's actually really beautiful. Classy and sophisticated.
Paula Simmons from SoCalGalMercantile said 7 years ago
What a great idea. Look what I just recently posted. Wouldn't they be fun in a bouquet? https://www.etsy.com/listing/169304569/torpedo-decorative-ornaments-mid-century Wish I was getting married to use them.
Taylor Wiesner from RusticPetal said 7 years ago
Wowww!!! These makes such an awesome bouquet! So original & I love it! :)
Eliana Burroughs from ElianasTreasures said 7 years ago
Fantastic, great idea. Love it.
June from isewcute said 7 years ago
I'm already married, but I'd love to make one of these! Beautiful idea for a winter bride!
Salpie and Karena from HouseOfMark said 7 years ago
We enjoy creating wreaths with ornaments. They look so lovely. Love this bouquet. Very unique.
Anastasia from LAccentNou said 7 years ago
Such a lovely and simple idea! Love it!
i-Am from Oompiang said 7 years ago
So beautiful :-)
Eve from EnglishShop said 7 years ago
I love it so!!! Well done :)
Sarah from Shoofit said 7 years ago
C'est tres chic et tres bien fait ! Very Chic and weel done... Thank you Sarah Shoofit :)
Rich and Dona from TheCottageMouse said 7 years ago
What a beautiful idea. I love Christmas balls and this is just a great post.
Jess Miller from JessCMillerArt said 7 years ago
Wow! Such a gorgeous piece! Love the colours in the example!
AuroraHorton from EstateofAuroraHorton said 7 years ago
So beautiful! I could see this as a centerpiece for Christmas too :)
Fabi C from LovGeo said 7 years ago
Soooo Beautiful!! great idea. Love it.
Ann Mich from AnnMichy said 7 years ago
this is so pretty! How wonderful idea!
Miranda from dessertfirstdesigns said 7 years ago
That came out lovely!
Patrick from EdelweissPost said 7 years ago
I so enjoy that distinctive reflection of light that only comes from Christmas balls. Like a separate, sparkling holiday world exists within each bulb.
Sara from UrbanFarmhouseTampa said 7 years ago
Beautiful idea for a wedding bouquet.
Katrina Balling from ballandchain said 7 years ago
lovely idea!
Heather Hingst Bennett from porchceilingBLUE said 7 years ago
I love this! I'm going to use this idea to make bouquets to decorate the house for the holidays. Thanks for sharing!
Laura L Olinger from Cloud9Productions said 7 years ago
Beautiful idea for a holiday wedding!
Sharmila Dabare from TopponcinonMore said 7 years ago
Neat for holiday weddings and keeping up with themes...
messinabella from BandBEstate said 7 years ago
beautiful idea!
Linda from lovelygifts said 7 years ago
Lovely! What a great idea!
Mind Your Manners Linens from mindyourmannerslinen said 7 years ago
Lovely. A tree topper later...?
ACupOfSparkle from ACupOfSparkle said 7 years ago
Pretty cool idea and sparkly - love it!!!
patty mora from PattyMoraVintage said 7 years ago
Very pretty!
Brad Brosius from GoldenCollectibles said 7 years ago
WOW!! This is Wonderful! Very Creative. Very Beautiful! Very thoughtful of you to share this with everyone.Thank you for your kindness and talent. Sandi
Natalia Lyulka from Lyulka said 7 years ago
great idea for the holiday! bouquet will be stored for a long time.
Zeynep from ZeyJewel said 7 years ago
Love this!! Thank you for sharing.
Jen from TrendCards said 7 years ago
This is such a cute and original idea! My anniversary is 12.12, so that would fit perfect if we ever should remarry.
Amy Barnett from AmysVintageJewels said 7 years ago
What a neat idea for a Holiday Wedding and more! Beautiful!!
glenda puhek from glendalee said 7 years ago
I really love what you are making. I imagine a grandchild finding a trunk in the attic someday…asking, "Grandma, what is this?!! It's so pretty!" I suppose it also makes me think of other objects that would make a nice bouquet…things that relate to the couple. You are very clever.
Pandora from CarmieLand said 7 years ago
what a brilliant idea!
Lorri from RetroRealm said 7 years ago
Incredible article and photos, and it's so easy! Will be making some for Christmas! Thank you Etsy!
Lala Jewelry from Laladesignstudio said 7 years ago
Wonderful post! I love the color scheme!
vinluv said 7 years ago
Brilliant idea!!
Kelly Ellis from UniqueApplique said 7 years ago
Beautiful and creative!
tamara ricci from RedeemedRemnant said 7 years ago
Beautiful, can't wait to get started!!!
Yuri Pysar from Pysar said 7 years ago
that's such a cool idea to play as long as the most unexpected and beautiful design appear! :)
TheWholeArtist from TheWholeArtist said 7 years ago
Beautiful!
BeesQualityGarments from BeesQualityGarments said 7 years ago
Isn't that gorgeous! What a fabulous idea.
invisiblecolor from InvisibleColor said 7 years ago
This would make for some fun centerpieces!
Sharon from FaireCharlotte said 7 years ago
What a gorgeous bouquet and how thoughtful of you to share the instructions with us! A true artist!
Michelle Miller from jeanamichelle said 7 years ago
Your color choices truly make the ordinary extraordinary. Very classy.
junquegypsy from junquegypsy said 7 years ago
What a lovely alternative to the jewelry clusters that have gotten so popular for bridal bouquets! I love the color combination, and so sophisticated with that dress style. Thanks for the inspiration.
CM from SPUNKbyCM said 7 years ago
This is so festive and crafty. I love it! It's definitely a nice twist to the traditional floral bouquets. It would make a lovely centerpiece too! Thanks a bunch for sharing!
Karina Pryor from picklehead said 7 years ago
so lovely! and what amazing pictures! :)
Angel from SymbolicImports said 7 years ago
This is gorgeous!!!
JoAnn Hartwell from rustyhummingbird said 7 years ago
What a pretty way to decorate for the holidays! Would look great on the mantle with some greenery. Thanks for a neat article.
sarantos from SARANTOS said 7 years ago
It's pretty but won't it shatter when you throw it?
MrsKristina from WhimsyAbode said 7 years ago
I love this. It would be beautiful in a giant vase.
May from TimelessManePatterns said 7 years ago
I love the step by step photos, because I love the reflection in the bulbs! This is gorgeous :)
Rosita from pillowlink said 7 years ago
So unique idea. Not only for wedding bouquet, but even for those who celebrates birthday in December or for Christmas table..
Anat Dahari from WalkByAnatDahari said 7 years ago
This is truly unique and something I have never seen. Very beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Brenda Green from MyBabyShowerShop said 7 years ago
I shared it on Pinterest as a Christmas baby shower table decoration. I think it would be an amazing way to incorporate the Christmas theme in an elegant form with the subtle pastel colors.
Talila from TalilaDesign said 7 years ago
That's so gorgeous! Thanks for sharing! :)
Tater Rounds from TaterRoundsBeauty said 7 years ago
Beautiful ,I love it !!!!!
Jessica from JessaMaePhoto said 7 years ago
wow, that is beautiful!
Nicole from CarmenBee said 7 years ago
Very interesting, love the variety. Beautiful!
Gina Brooks from IndigoRain said 7 years ago
SO inspiring and very creative LOVE!
Madison Street Beauty from MadisonStreetBeauty said 7 years ago
What a cute idea, love it
MagicZipZap from MagicZipZap said 7 years ago
Love the idea! Thanks for sharing :-)
Erika Kelly from PortlandApronCompany said 7 years ago
This is beautiful! I absolutely love it! Thank you for sharing.
Billy Bubbles from FireIslandSoap said 7 years ago
NICE!
Faye Champlin from FMCstudio said 7 years ago
I love that winter weddings can incorporate some of the beauty of the holidays. And, with this DIY project, it's becoming one-of-a-kind, because the colors of the bouquet can coordinate with your very own colors. Great idea!
Karen Batt from OurClosetToYours said 7 years ago
How lovely and inspiring for that winter wedding! Can coordinate with dresses colors. How clever! Also a great idea for centerpiece. A great keepsake for those future anniversary celebrations. Thanks for sharing your artistry with all.
Aysha Farooqui from JoulesByTCM said 7 years ago
Very creative and inspiring idea :)
Katrina Dzerkale from Dominna said 7 years ago
I love the reflection caught in those shiny balls :)
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 7 years ago
Awesome idea for winter wedding bouquet. Very creative and inspiring.
Timeless New England from TimelessNewEngland said 7 years ago
So elegant! Thanks for including my vintage glass ornaments.
julesjewellery from JulesJewellery said 7 years ago
When I first read of a bouquet made of baubles, I didn't think it was a good plan, but having seen this example so beautifully made I'm converted..
Kayla from LetterKay said 7 years ago
Such a great idea! That is gorgeous!
Kerry Jones from boogiebabys said 7 years ago
Looks totally stunning and everyone has the odd bauble left over in the christmas box, really stunning, thanks for sharing xx
Michelle from DesignerHeadboards said 7 years ago
Love this so much! It's beautiful :)
aressa from OriginalBridalHanger said 7 years ago
I love these...Thanks for showing how to make them...
Patrick and Terry from VintageDelights4U said 7 years ago
What a fun and easy way to dress up a winter wedding. It's a beautiful idea! :-)
katherine Lenz from 214EVER said 7 years ago
Very special and meaningful. Especially for the new couples, they can make the decoration together to remember this happy moment forever. And to make these decorations, you can ask the online dress seller to send you some extra fabric to make them. They are always very happy to do that. :)
Oksana from ToujourGlamour said 7 years ago
Very beautiful and creative bouquet :))
Alison from MissEmmasCloset said 7 years ago
very cool alternative.
Mary from MarySanzJewelry said 7 years ago
This is really wonderful :)
Maris Aare from Rbears said 7 years ago
Great idea and very-very beautiful!:)
GemdropsoftheFalls from GemdropsoftheFalls said 7 years ago
Gorgeous! Way to celebrate the season!
theopentrunk from theopentrunk said 7 years ago
very unique and beautiful way to incorporate into the Christmas wedding!
Nallely Rodriguez said 6 years ago
:)
Koren Kwan from GarasuWonderland said 6 years ago
unique and lovely~
Dorota Jedrusik from obversDeSIGN said 5 years ago
:)
Griffin Montgomery from GriffinJoyPhoto said 4 years ago
Perfect for a bridal shower or rehearsal dinner too! :D