I want to use dried lavender for my bridesmaids bouquets is this a good idea or not?

Will the flowers be brittle and break and will they add enough color and should I put other flowers with the lavender? If so what kind of flowers work well with dried lavender? Please send pics of any ideas using lavender.

I want to use dried lavender for my bridesmaids bouquets is this a good idea or not?
Yes, when lavender dries it become very brittle and pieces break off with every little jostle and bump. It also loses a lot of it's color depth when it's dried. You could always have other fresh flowers and have the dried lavender used as an accent in the bouquet. Or, if your florist can get her hands on lots of fresh lavender, that would look spectacular all on it's own. Have her tie big bunches of it in tight bundles for your girls to carry.
Reply:fresh lavender smells just as nice as dried. it is sturdier for the bouquets. Cream colored flowers would look nice with it. check the net for pics.
Reply:During the height of the Plague, glove makers at Grasse would scent their leathers with lavender oil, and this was claimed to ward off the Plague. This story could have some validity as the Plague was transmitted by fleas, which lavender is known to repel.

Are you trying to repel something at the wedding??
Reply:I would not recommend dried lavender - it can get very brittle. Also, lavender was used traditionally for embalming purposes. The Romans used it to keep a body "fresh" for burial. It is associated with death, so I wouldn't recommend it.
Reply:Why don't you use fresh lavendar.....lavendar can get really brittle and all the little flowers fall off when its dried.



I think any flower would work with lavendar....just be careful of color. Your florist will be able to give you a lot of great ideas.



Best wishes!!!