20 Succulent Wedding Bouquets Perfect for the Boho Bride

By Lauren Pardee
June 20, 2016
Michael Radford

Incorporate this statement plant into your big-day arrangement.

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When brides dream up their big-day bouquets, succulents don't always make it onto the final bloom-type list—but we think they should. Especially since this unique, up-and-coming plant is quickly becoming a favorite option for brides and florists alike. We can see why: They're durable, low maintenance, and bring unexpected color to all arrangements. Ultimately, succulents can make a striking statement in your spray. It doesn't matter if they are the main focus of your clutch or an accenting player—succulents always stand out, regardless of the blooms they're paired with.

Succulents come in an array of colors and shapes, giving you plenty of options to choose from. From dark green types to purple varieties, there is a succulent for every bouquet palette. We suggest making like this couple and combining different succulents together for an arrangement rich in texture and color. A succulent bouquet can also nod to your big-day locale. Since this plant derives from warm-weather climates, you don't have to worry about your succulent- or cacti-centric arrangement wilting—which means it's the perfect nonfloral for a celebration under the sun (their sturdy composition and and water-retaining qualities also ensure that your spray will last all summer-night long). Speaking of sturdy: If you want to toss your bouquet at the end of the evening, but don't want to ruin your florist's hard work, compose your clutch out of succulents. As long as your clutch is made of this plant, it will stay in good condition.

Ahead, we're sharing some of our favorite succulent bouquets from real weddings. Browse through these unexpected mixes to inspire your own colorful, structured arrangements.

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Cool Tones

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Mimic this bride's bouquet of blue succulents, greenery, and white roses if you're looking to enhance your wedding's cool color scheme.

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Round Points

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Add dimension to your round bouquet by filling it with succulents, like Ramo De Flores Ibiza did here. The bud's leaves lend architectural structure to the curved arrangement, giving it a unique appearance.

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Shades of Green

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Make like Flowers by the River and use succulents, thistle, and leafy fillers to showcase multiple shades of green throughout your arrangement.

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Textured Plants

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Contrast fluffy garden roses and irises with pointy succulents for a textured clutch, like Bloom and Blue Print did here.

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Oversized Modern

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22 Modern Wedding Bouquets

Use an oversized succulent to modernize your clutch in a unique way. Decoration Inc. framed the large bloom with pink garden roses and purple fritillaria.

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Ocean Hue

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Add gray-blue succulents to your beachy bouquet to incorporate the ocean's hues into your arrangement. Floral Fantasy created this iteration.

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Springy Selection

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Nod to your spring wedding date with a pastel arrangement. Pink dahlias, purple-and-white roses, and green succulents made up this Wild Bud clutch.

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Durable Anchor

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Sturdy succulents can be used to anchor a cascading bouquet, as evidenced by this spray. This bride finished off the look with garden roses, dahlias, and greenery.

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Desert Locale

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Recreate Butterfly Petals' arrangement by displaying warm-weather greenery, like succulents and cacti, throughout your spray as a nod to your desert locale.

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Pastel Coloways

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Enhance your wedding's pastel color palette with arrangements made from mint succulents and white-and-pink roses. Lux Wedding Florist created these clutches.

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Rustic Flair

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This arrangement by Margaret's Garden is proof that succulents, pinecones, and sunflowers can lend rustic flair to any bouquet.

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Statement Blooms

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Make this Primary Petals bouquet your own by using small, structured succulents to balance out larger, lusher statement blooms like dahlias. This ensures that the warm-weather bud won't get lost alongside bolder flora.

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All Succulents

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Looking for a spray that won't get damaged when you toss it? Opt for a durable all-succulent option, like this Holly Heider Chapple arrangement.

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Traditional Flair

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Complement your classic pink, green, and white color palette with an ivory rose, blush dahlia, and mint succulent display. Michelle Peele Floral also incorporated purple scabiosa to lend a touch of femininity to this classic iteration.

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Long Stem

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Use smaller buds, like succulents, to decorate the base of your long-stemmed bouquet. In addition to tiny echeveria elegans, this Creations by Nupur clutch was made of calla lilies.

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Minimalist

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If you're a self-proclaimed minimalist, copy Bloomers Flowers & Gifts' arrangement, which was comprised of just two thistle plants, wheat stalks, and a single succulent.

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Wintry Touch

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Pair green-and-blue succulents with mint-hued berries to lend wintry flair to your big-day mix. Juliet Le Fleur made this clutch.

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Layered Dimension

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In addition to soft pink ranunculus, Isari Flower Studio used succulents with similar layers to lend cohesive dimension to this clutch.

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Grayish Blue

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Succulents come in many colors; they can either be a bold addition or a muted complement to any floral arrangement. When creating this bouquet, Floradelphia opted for the latter: The pros used gray-blue graptopetalum to allow the brighter peach accents to take center stage.

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