By Russ Phillip Jr.

It is quite simple to preserve fresh cut flowers, capturing their natural and vivid colors with very little time, effort or materials. To find out more about how to preserve wedding flowers then keep reading for simple tricks and tactics.

The first thing to do is to make a preserving powder. This is made from four parts Borax to one part silica gel. Preserving powder can also be purchased pre-made. While these ingredients sound foreign to most of us, your local crafts store or florist will supply both of these and can even … read more

By Russ Phillip Jr.

Today even a conservative wedding can run well over $10,000.00. Many thrifty couples are looking for ways to save money on their momentous day. Making your won wedding bouquet can save you hundreds of dollars. There’s nothing as memorable as the new bride walking down the aisle with a bouquet of beautiful flowers. With a few quick steps and a little creativity you can make a perfect bouquet at home.

First off, do a little research. Look for ideas in wedding books, magazines and the Internet to find the flowers and arrangement that you … read more

By Russ Phillip Jr.

Silk flowers are a wonderful medium to work with for homemade craft projects. Once you have mastered the basics of silk flower arrangement, you can use them in a variety of different projects, including table arrangements and centerpieces. The tips below will help in making silk flower arrangements.

Proper care for silk flowers

There are a few rules when it comes to silk flowers. One positive is that they do not require a lot on maintenance. It’s important to dust the flowers frequently. The easiest way to do this is using a feather duster … read more

If you and your soon to be spouse have decided that winter is the time of year that you would like to get married then you may be concerned as to how much your winter wedding flowers will end up costing you. By getting married during the colder months of the year you may indeed have fewer options then if you were to be getting married in the summertime but you will see that you do have options available by speaking with your local florist.

If you are getting married soon, you will have already realised how expensive the whole process is. However, there is one thing you can try and save money on – your bridal bouquet.

Learning how to make your own bridal bouquet is easy and as long as you can be a little creative while using your imagination, you will have no problems.

Bridal bouquet ideas are vital in this task and the best way to get your hands on plenty of ideas is to look through some of the plethora of bridal magazines that are available. You can get bridal bouquet ideas … read more