Looking for an alternative to the traditional bridal bouquet? Here’s how to make a green-themed pomander in 3 easy steps.

Thinking of making your own bridal bouquet? This green-themed pomander is a beautiful design for casual or formal events. Bells of Ireland blossoms, removed from their stems in groups, are arranged on a floral foam sphere to create a captivating pomander bouquet. The unusual chartreuse color will accent gowns — brides’, bridesmaids’, or flower girls’ — in many summer hues. Here’s how to make it happen.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Bells of Ireland blooms

Boutonniere pins

Corded tassel

Floral tape

Oasis floral foam ball

Oasis floral adhesive

Wired picksKnot Note: A decorative corded tassel, which has been separated into two elements, serves as the looped handle and the accenting tassel. Both items — the ends of which mu t be taped to avoid unraveling and water wicking — add a little glamour to the pomander.

STEP 1: Preparing the Pomander

Clip Bells of Ireland florets from their stems in groups, leaving the longest stems possible.

Insert the groups into a saturated Oasis foam ball; if necessary, secure the placements with boutonniere pins.

STEP 2: Attach the Cord

Attach the cording loop to a wired pick.

Dip the pick’s unwired end into floral adhesive, and press the pick into the floral foam ball.STEP 3: Threading the Cord

Attach the tassel to a wired pick.

Dip the pick’s unwired end into floral adhesive, and press the pick into the base of the floral foam ball.It’s as simple as that — a 3-step process, and you have your bridal or bridesmaid bouquets. Handle with care.

Excerpted from Florists’ Review: 101 Wedding Bouquets. To order a copy of the book, call (800) 367-4708.

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2 Responses to “DIY Bouquets: Bells of Ireland Pomander”

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Miss Russell

Hello can you explain this for me as I would like to make my own.
Can you explain as to what the pick is that you pierce through the oasis and if this is suitable for fresh flowers.

With Thanks

rossanddena@aol.com

8/26/06 @ 5:10 pm (reply)

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abbie plunkett

I would love to know how soon I could make these before a wedding, what ea. piece looks like. ie: the tassle, the roping, etc. Please advise.
Thank you,
Abbie

1/23/08 @ 3:48 pm (reply)