Crazy for Cotton

The use of raw cotton in lieu of traditional flowers, or in combination with traditional flowers, is becoming quite the trend in floral design, and it’s easy to see why. Adaptable to any season (mixed with cool blues and wheats, it has an earthy, wintry feel, while paired with baby pinks and pastel stripes, it radiates a light, summery air), cotton is versatile and can pull off a wide range of looks, from rustic and natural to whimsically elegant. Plus, it’s wooly, cloud-like fluffiness is just plain pretty. Take a look all the ways in which you make use of this fabulous fiber!

{1} Cotton boutonniere photographed by Souder Photography via Style Me Pretty {2} Cotton boll curtain designed by Lauryl Lane and photographed by Jasmine Star {3} Cotton-filled apothecary jars styled by Jen of Green Wedding Shoes via Forget Me Knot Weddings {4} Tablescape styled by Lauryl Lane and photographed by Jasmine Star {5} Cotton bouquet resting on a Good Year tire photographed by Meg Baisden Photography via Pretty Little Weddings {6} Colorful cotton bouquet on distressed red chair photographed by Melissa Munding Photography via Style Me Pretty {7} Rustic cotton place setting styled by Nathalie Bowen Designs and photographed by Anna Kuperberg via Style Me Pretty {8} Elegant cotton place setting photographed by Christina Carroll via Style Me Pretty {9} Cotton wreath photographed by Christina Carroll via Style Me Pretty {10} Outdoor tablescape designed and styled by MMD Events and photographed by Justin DeMutiis Photography via La Belle Bride {11} Centerpieces designed by Lauryl Lane and photographed by Jasmine Star via Forget Me Knot Weddings  {12} Cotton-topped cake styled by Lauryl Lane and photographed by Jasmine Star {13} Bridesmaids’ bouquets designed by Lauryl Lane and photographed by Jasmine Star {14} Cotton and wheat bouquet, $65, from Tall Cotton and Wheat {15} Cotton centerpiece with dripping crystals via Coco + Kelley {16} Bride in cotton field photographed by Meg Baisden Photography via Pretty Little Weddings