18 Wedding Bouquets Full of Fresh and Fragrant Herbs

If you're looking for a fresh take on a traditional wedding bouquet, forgot the florist and swing by the local farmer's market for your big-day blooms. Herb-filled wedding bouquets are stealing our hearts and stimulating all of our senses (they look amazing, smell amazing, and you can probably eat them), from fresh mint to fragrant lavender bundles. We're betting that their natural, organic vibe is enough to convince you to go green for your wedding bouquet!

Before peonies and roses became the bouquet bud of choice, brides went straight to the herb garden for their big day blooms. In fact, in Ancient Greece and Rome, brides-to-be carried aromatic bundles of garlic, herbs, and spices for a number of superstitious and symbolic reasons, like fidelity and good luck, according to Trillium Florals. Garlands and wreaths—consider them the original Coachella flower crown—were crafted out of rosemary (symbolizing remembrance and fidelity), bulbs of garlic (to ward off evil spirits with their pungent aroma), sage (for wisdom), thyme (for courage), and dill (for lust—for only your hubby, of course).

Although things have changed since then—and we absolutely love the look of fresh flowers, too! the haute herbal look is still just as breathtaking. And best of all, it won't break the bank. These botanicals make just as much of a statement as an armful of peonies does, but with a much more budget-friendly price tag. Even if you want to include traditional flowers, herbs can serve as an inexpensive and totally unique accent, giving you that lush look without the need for tons of pricey blooms. And did we mention that they smell ahh-maze-ing? Who wouldn't want to inhale the scent of some calming lavender before they walk down the aisle?

Keep reading to see how to mix in a handful of lavender, a bushel of sage, or some sprigs of rosemary with your favorite flowers for a natural herbal bouquet that looks fresh from the garden.