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.

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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

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    You will have to learn about:

  • When different flowers are more
    available     and therefore less expensive
  • 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.
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    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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