How to Make Wedding Flowers - Four Easy Steps to Make Flowers For a Wedding

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 like. Make sure to choose flowers that will compliment the general color scheme of the wedding. Consult with a florist to check the availability of the flowers you would like to use.

Step 1 Purchase a bouquet holder. You can usually find these at most craft supply stores and they should only cost a couple of bucks. They usually come with floral foam, but if not this will need to be purchased as well.

Step 2. Soak the bouquet holder and allow the water to absorb into the floral foam. Remove it from the water and dry the exterior.

Step 3 Get out your arrangement ideas and start placing the flowers in the desired arrangement. Place each stem 1-2inches into the foam or until it stands up on its own in the foam. Most bouquets start at the bottom with green leafy filler items that act as a base color for the bouquet. Make sure to hold the stem of the flower up to the holder before cutting it to make sure it’s exactly how you want it. For a cascade effect on the handle, add more green filler plant such as ivy or fern. Trim this as need for the proper shape.

Step 4 Many bouquets have an ornate bow in front or lace, ribbon or plastic pearls. Make sure the colors compliment the overall wedding colors. You want all the colors to blend pleasantly.

You can make your bouquet several days before the big day, or you can even make it sooner and have it stored by a professional florist.

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