How can I make my own wedding bouquet is a question that I hear often here at Joey-Lynn's Flowers from our brides and bride's maids. It's a question that is often wondered as a means to cut cost during the budget configuration process. It is one that I highly don't recommend as a florist, however if you are not using a florist for the entire ceremony and venue process than maybe this piece of advice can help you.
If you are looking to save money and have an eye for design maybe you can pull this off and have it come out looking stunning; however it is more professional and special if you can have your florist design your bridal bouquet and try to save the cost elsewhere. This is one flower design that should be left up to the professionals since it enhances the emphasis on the bride and her gown. Okay with that being said, let's dive right into this then and let me explain as simply as I can on how to put together your own bridal bouquet for your special day.
When considering your bouquet you must first know what shape of bouquet you want. It can be either a hand held type of bouquet or a cascade style. Both are beautiful and widely used. For the purpose of this blog I will be explaining how to create a hand held style. The next question to ask yourself is what color flowers will you want to showcase in your bouquet. And the third question to ask yourself is what types of blossoms will you want to see in your bouquet. Once you have photos of your dream bouquet you can try to use this formula to help you create the design.
Lay out your flowers which have been stripped of their foliage, cut and conditioned in water solution to begin. Next I like to start by holding one two or three main large blossoms with my one hand that I will be adding stems to. After the three blooms are held up I then like to add about six more stems of flowers that are not as large as the first three to the bouquet on a angle so that each one is slightly on a slant making a row around the first three big blooms. The stems will be crossing over each other. After those six blossoms I like to keep adding additional flowers that which I can use to round out the sides. You have to play with it by turning your hand around to get it to flow in a circular shape. It takes a while to get the hang of it but by continuing to add more and more flowers around in a circular shape, the form will develop and you will start to see if you like the composition. Keep adding your blossoms until you have a full round shape bouquet. Once you are finished you should stand in front of a mirror; a trick us florist use to see the arrangement as others will see it and check for open spaces in the design that might need additional stems added. Next tie it tight with a zip tie around the middle of the stems and then cut off the excess tie with scissors. Zip ties are my favorite as they are strong. After you observe the design and decide that you like it you can then add you ribbon of choice. Simply tie a long piece of ribbon around the stems and make a bow. Cut off the excess ribbon after you leave it long enough to flow. And there you have it; your home made wedding bouquet. If your event is the next day you are going to want to store your bouquet in a refrigerator over night to keep it cool until you are ready to use it at your event.
I hope this helps. Good luck and congratulations.
