so has anyone not used wedding bouqet in the buttercream recipe? What do you use instead?

Any flavoring can be used...

My personal fave is creme bouquet.

is creme bouquet also a special order item? What about just vanilla/almond extract?

Creme bouquet was carried by my local cake decorating store (before they closed down).

Sure, vanilla and/or almond would be fine.

HTH

it does! thanks for your help

My pleasure.