DIY Wedding Bouquet

DIY Wedding Bouquet

January 12th, 2009 @ 5:23 pm by Mrs. Champagne
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So, my first job as a teenager was as a pizza delivery girl. It was fun, I made great money, and I met some nice people at the pizza shop. My second job was as a flower girl. In the summer, Vail is booming with gorgeous flowerbeds and arrangements along the public walkways and streets, and I worked for a company that was responsible for keeping the town in bloom. It was by far my favorite job, and there are times I wish I would’ve ditched the whole Optometry school thing for a flower shop. Along the way, I got to work with fresh flower arrangements as well, and I loved creating arrangements for people to enjoy in their homes.

A wedding bouquet is really no different, and can definitely be an area to save some money if you’re willing to arrange your own flowers. I found this helpful video in the about.com Style section that does a wonderful job explaining how to make your own bouquet.

Here’s what you’ll need:

- roses or flowers of your choice
- flower cutters
- ribbon
- a few straight sewing pins
- a clean vase
- room temperature water
- floral food antibacterial
- floral tape
- Clear Set, or hairspray if none is available

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO TUTORIAL

Any other helpful hints for brides choosing to save some money with a DIY bouquet?

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17 Responses to “DIY Wedding Bouquet”

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Miss Taffy (message) 3,104 posts, Sugar bee

That does sound like a fun job! Thanks for the tutorial link.

1/12/09 @ 5:35 pm (reply)

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EAQ219 (message) 1,448 posts, Bumble bee

That is a great tutorial! Makes me want to go out, buy some flowers, and do a trial run!

1/12/09 @ 5:45 pm (reply)

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CaitlinRivera (message) 677 posts, Busy bee

Gosh it looks so easy. All of a sudden I can see myself doing all of the bridesmaids bouquets including my own! How long in advance can one make a bouquet? It’d be nice to have the pre-made and ready ahead of time so that the morning of I could just worry about getting ready. Thanks so much!

1/12/09 @ 5:49 pm (reply)

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Miss Champagne (message) 1,334 posts, Bumble bee

I know, doesn’t she make it look sooo easy? When I saw this I immediately regret not doing my bridesmaids. Itcould have saved me a bundle.

1/12/09 @ 5:55 pm (reply)

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Ebonee Monique

I’ve long planned to do my own BP bouquets! My inspiration? Megs bio…she did her entire bridal party’s flowers! Amazing!

http://community.theknot.com/cs/ks/user/page.aspx?username=meghancrosby2&MsdVisit=1

1/12/09 @ 6:49 pm (reply)

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Lizbeth612

Thanks a bunch for posting this I was planning on doing my own bouquet and my bridesmaids but did not have to much idea on how to start. Now I feel totally confident

1/12/09 @ 6:54 pm (reply)

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NixLapi (message) 558 posts, Busy bee

I’m wondering the same as CaitlinRivera above… how far in advance can the bouquets be made up? I really want to do all my own flowers, but know that trying to get that done the day of, plus hair and make-up would be way too much.

Thanks for the tut

1/12/09 @ 7:07 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Green Tea (message) 764 posts, Busy bee

@CaitlinRivera: @NixLapi: i did my own flowers (post to come), and i purchased, prepped, and arranged them all the morning of the wedding. looking back i would probably have been better off not doing so! i have also done wedding flowers for others, and i usually do them one or two days before the wedding and keep them as cool as possible (in coolers or non-food fridges).

1/12/09 @ 7:40 pm (reply)

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eileen

Thank you, Miss Champagne!!! I was planning on making my bridal party bouquets & the tutorial was (and will be!) VERY helpful.

1/12/09 @ 7:50 pm (reply)

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Victory B (message) 37 posts, Newbee

I’m limiting myself to a single DIY project the week of the wedding - and it will be to make my own bouquet. It will be the only flowers for our ceremony/reception, and a HUGE cost savings to cut out that whole florist thing! Thanks for the great tutorial!!

1/12/09 @ 10:06 pm (reply)

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Miss Champagne (message) 1,334 posts, Bumble bee

eek sorry I’m late responding! Yes, Green Tea is right- you can make your bouquets up to a few days before the wedding depending on your flowers! You just have to make sure you keep them at a cool temperature and that usually means finding a rather large fridge. Let me know if you ladies do your bouquets yourselves!

1/13/09 @ 11:53 am (reply)

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1/22/09 @ 10:01 pm (reply)

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Austin eye care

Ah, what a great idea. I’m always looking for ways to save money on wedding-related items. For someone who is new to floral arrangements, how long would it take to make a bouquet like this? Thanks so much for the video tutorial - can’t wait to try it out!

1/18/11 @ 10:32 am (reply)

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[...] I found this wonderful video tutorial from About.com on WeddingBee. It is a very easy to follow video for creating a beautiful and tied bridal bouquet made of roses. The video also includes some very helpful insider’s tips straight from a Florisian. I especially like the tip for using hair spray to keep the flowers looking fresh all day. How interesting. Find the video here. http://www.weddingbee.com/2009/01/12/diy-wedding-bouquet/. [...]

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Ashley

Oh no I just tried to watch the tutorial and its no longer available. How can I find it?

11/8/11 @ 11:40 am (reply)