Elegant And Inexpensive Do It Yourself Wedding Flowers

June 29, 2009 by Francina · Leave a Comment

There are so many expenses when planning a wedding that any suggestions to save some money are very welcome. One idea is to have do-it-yourself wedding flowers. It can be really inexpensive but yet elegant, beautiful and unique.

But where to begin if you haven’t arranged flowers before? Let alone making boutonnieres and corsages (which by the way are not nearly as difficult as you may think!)

The following points may be a motivation for you to do this:

Save money on your wedding flowers

Have a truly unique bridal bouquet design

Have exactly the color or colors you prefer

babys-breath-bouquet

You will have to learn about:

When different flowers are more
available and therefore less expensive

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Different types of flowers

How to treat flowers to make them
last longer

How to tape flowers

What tools you will need

It is a lot of new information but fortunately there are step-by-step directions available online with clear pictures and directions with every step. So if you are ready for do-it-yourself, inexpensive but elegant wedding flowers, help is at hand. You go girl!

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Inexpensive Wedding Flowers: Do It Yourself Wedding Bouquets

June 27, 2009 by Francina · Leave a Comment

I have never been to a wedding where the bride did not have a bouquet. And although this tradition has been around since ancient times when brides carried bouquets made of herbs to keep away evil spirits, there is no reason why you cannot have inexpensive wedding flowers by having a “do-it-yourself” wedding bouquet.

Designs have become bolder and more unique which is a wonderful thing. More and more interesting materials are being used in bridal bouquets and it gives the designer (you) a lot more to work with besides various flowers.

The bridal bouquet is certainly the “focal point” of all the flowers for the wedding and it can be either something really special and elaborate or very plain but elegant.

Here are some ideas for do-it-yourself wedding bouquets:

There are many ways to personalize your bouquet like adding a monogram to it. You can for instance have the groom’s first letter of his last name (or both the bride and groom’s) printed on the ribbon that will be used for the bouquet. Another way to include monograms is to use piping or wiring shaped in the relevant letter and inserted in the bouquet among the flowers.

The latest trend is to go with really bold colors and to mix it up as well. Orange and hot pink, purple and red or a mix of citrus colors. You don’t have to use pastels or light colors anymore. Or you can have a monochromatic theme and use just one favorite color. This is a fun touch to any wedding and the bouquet really pops against the dress!

A very practical (but beautiful) solution for keeping cost down in these hard economic times is to make use of a “breakaway bouquet”. Although this appears to be one big bouquet, it is actually two or three in one which can be taken apart easily and be used separately for the tossing bouquet and to give to the matron of honor or even as decorations at the reception.

If you really want to go with something different, you must think texture. And not just in the flowers but using different materials to add texture to the bouquet. This adds a three dimensional feel which is very unique. Select flowers that have different textures to use together. Then maybe add some special elements to enhance the dimensional look.

There are many ways to save and have inexpensive wedding flowers and one way is to have a do-it-yourself wedding bouquet. It can still be very elegant but also unique and besides you will have the satisfaction of having done it yourself (not the mention the extra money for something else – like shoes!)

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Making Your Own Elegant Wedding Flowers

May 27, 2009 by Francina · Leave a Comment

You don’t have to like flowers to appreciate them and every wedding needs flowers like flowers need rain. And yes it can be costly but can you imagine how boring a wedding would be without any floral arrangements or decorative accents at all? The good news is that you can save a lot on wedding flower costs by making your own elegant wedding flowers.

Pink roses bouquet

Not sure if this is such a good idea? Trust yourself. Everybody has some creativity in them and you don’t even need that in this instance. Paul Ajao is an expert florist and wrote a book called “Create Your Own Wedding Flowers”.

The book includes step-by-step instructions and pictures for making your own beautiful wedding flowers. Of course you can change the type of flowers used for a completely different look and you will save a lot of money when you buy the wedding flowers yourself.

It is quite easy to do and your mind will start flowing as soon as you get the hang of it. It becomes quite addictive actually and it gets even better when you realize how much you will be saving on wedding flower costs!

Diy bouquet steps

Diy cascading bouquet

Beside the bouquets in the pictures you will learn the following:

How to make boutonnieres for the groom and groomsmen

Six easy but elegant designs for centerpieces

How to create bouquets for bridesmaids

Instructions to create an arm bouquet of calla lilies

The book is very affordable and will save you a lot on wedding flower costs when you buy the wedding flowers yourself. And just think about the satisfaction when you can say that you will be making your own elegant wedding flowers which will make it truly unique. You can do it.

P.S.(You can find more floral design secrets HERE)

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Wedding Flower Ideas

April 6, 2009 by Francina · Leave a Comment

Flowers are such an important part of any function and especially weddings. It is a joyous occasion and should be celebrated in every possible way. Bringing nature into play is always a good idea but making a selection can be quite mind-boggling, therefore we will take a look at some wedding flower ideas.

Since there are so many facets in planning a wedding, it might be a good idea to get some help from professionals. I found a lot of great information in The Ultimate Brides Guide

You will need to determine your colors before you start shopping. You do not want your colors to clash and you can prevent this by choosing flowers that compliment the colors you have chosen.

The next step will be to decide on what type of flower or flowers you want. It doesn’t have to be just one kind anymore either. Using unexpected elements can be very interesting and will certainly be different if that’s what you want.

Using vegetables and natural elements in table arrangements can be stunning and cost effective and you get great candle centerpiece ideas as well.

The season of your wedding is also a factor in flowers. Some flowers may not be in season and this can cost you enormous shipping fees. You can do a quick internet search to find out if flowers are in season or grown in your area.

You should order all of the flowers you need at once. This may help you to obtain a discount on the flowers and shipping and will also ensure that they all arrive at the same time. Make sure that you include flowers for tuxedos and mothers as well.

You want to use the services of a florist who can be trusted and will be on time with all of the things you order. This can really destroy a wedding day if not done right.

Another option is to ask a friend or family member to do all the flowers for the wedding. It will take a lot of stress from you and will save you money as well.

There is a lot more to say about wedding flower ideas, so please check back here for more information as often as possible.

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