Weddingbee Blog

I enjoy flowers, but I don’t think I fall into the “I LOVE flowers” camp—at least not with wedding flowers. The area around our duplex is gorgeously landscaped with flowers and many flowering trees and bushes, and it makes me happy. When Mr. Cannon picks up a bouquet for me, I love it. Daffodils in the spring bring true joy to my heart. So yeah, I like flowers and think they’re pretty. However, in the context of wedding planning, I find them to be pretty boring.

Whenever I read posts from other brides drooling over bouquets and centerpieces, I confess that I just don’t get it. To be honest, I usually skip flower posts because, even though they’re pretty, I just don’t think they’re interesting. There’s nothing wrong with going gaga over flowers, it’s just not my thing. And thrifty me, I just can’t imagine spending crazy money on something I don’t really care about.

Don’t worry, I didn’t write an entire post on this for nothing! I still think bouquets and centerpieces should have a place in our wedding. And I did find some awesome inspiration—paper flowers! I absolutely adore the look. They can be done in so many ways, but my favorite is bright (obviously), modern, and fun. I won’t have to feel sad watching them die a slow death! And they’re so pretty! And cheap! I began to wonder why everyone doesn’t have paper flowers at their wedding. And then I started making them.

My absolute dream—alas, mine are not this good. / Image via Offbeat Bride / Photography by Monkey Tree Photography

Don’t get me wrong—I think they’re turning out awesome, but I didn’t expect them to be half as time consuming as they are. So, if you’re thinking about going the paper route, my advice is to get started as soon as possible. In the next post I’ll let you in on my technique and how I got my decidedly uncrafty fiance to help with them.

So cool! / Image via Offbeat Bride / Bouquet by Etsy seller Bookworm Eats Flower

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