Not wanting a Bride Bouquet

I don't think it's a big deal to skip. I think your reasons sound a little funny but if you are really against it, don't do it. It's not a breach in etiquette or anything.

I'm not holding anything. I don't think anyone's going to notice.

I'm akward with my hands so I wouldn't know what to do with mine walking down the aisle. That reason alone is worth getting a bouquet to me. I usually have a clutch or bag with me so my hands are occupied when I walk. So just a personal preference here to have something to hold rather than walk down empty handed. I don't think it's a etiquette breech.

You don't have to have a bouquet. Just figure out what you're going to do with your hands.

I didn't want one either. I told my mom I'd rather toss Kit Kats down the aisle (didn't go over so well). Plus my dad is escorting me and he will be in military dress blues and I thought it would clash, and I'd rather just hold his arm with both hands. But I found cheaper flowers through a chain grocer that does amazing work so I'm not too bent out of shape about it. We will then use my bouquet for a centerpiece on our sweetheart table.

I went to a wedding last month and the bride and BMs actually carried really nice clutches. It was very different but fit the theme and I didn't even notice they didn't have flowers until later.

I'm on the same page as Bee up there, i don't know what else I would do with my hands while I'm walking down the aisle lol

This is definitely something where you can do you. I agree I'd feel awkward/not know what to do with my hands, but if you don't have that worry, go for no bouquet!

You do you! I've seen people carry lanterns or puppies even. Go for whatever you want

Do what feels best for you. Hi date twin@Alison G

Depending on the theme of your wedding you can probably have some major fun with this. If you go to http://www.offbeatbrides.com and type in "alternative flowers" you can see some really neat stuff like balloons, lanterns, candles, and ornaments.

I don't think it's a big deal to not have a bouquet.

Totally fine to not have one.

side note: update your avatar

Puppies?

I should've carried a puppy.

I plan to repurpose my bouquet & my bridesmaids bouquets for my sweetheart table, that's a way to make them useful! But it's your day.. you don't have to have a bouquet

This is truly one of those "it's your day you can do what you want" instances. If it's not comfortable, find something else. Or don't carry anything.

Let vendors comment on your posts. They can't advertise and usually have the best advice!

You could do a flower ceremony - where you hand out flowers from your bouquet before/during the ceremony to the important women like Mom, MIL, grandmas. Now you no longer have to hold any flowers.

It is definitely fine not to have a bouquet! I didn't have one and it was definitely the right choice (between DH and the dog leash, I didnt have any hands left and it just would have been awkward to carry a bouquet).