Tips for DIY Wedding Flowers

Weddings mark an important event in a couple’s life. That said, the elements involved in this special day should be as important as the words you speak in front of the altar. From the food and the guest list to the tux and the gown, these small yet significant components add up to what makes a wedding an unforgettable affair.

However, there’s one simple detail that often gets overlooked — the flowers. In most cases, flowers can be pre-ordered allowing your trusted florist shop to make an arrangement for you. On some special occasions, brides (who want their flowers to be a little more personal) choose to DIY their bouquets. If you find yourself belonging to the latter, then this article is for you. Today, we’ll be talking about some of the most common tips for DIY wedding flowers.

So, let’s begin.

Be flexible 

If you’ve taken to doing things yourself, you should be prepared to be flexible. Unlike a professional florist who might have established connections in the industry through years of doing business, you’d have to make do with what’s available. Unless you have contacts who can ship rare flowers in your location, your best bet is to make the most of what’s in bloom.

Find out what flower is in season and check out similar flower arrangements on Pinterest. You may have had a certain flower arrangement imagined since high school but exploring other options and checking out potential inspirations won’t harm you. If anything else, you might find wedding bouquets you never knew you wanted. 

Have options

The thing about DIY projects is that you can always make slight changes to what’s on the drawing board. That said it’s important to have many options drawn out so you can choose the best one for you.

Having options can let you have the freedom of having a smaller and lighter bouquet (trust me, it’s best to have a small arrangement in a long event) or one that complements the venue, your gown, or your groom’s suit.

Talk to your bridesmaids and ask them for their opinions. This way you’ll have more options in discovering what could make your wedding more beautiful. The good thing about it is that if none of these options might pique your interest, you can always revert back to plan A.

Add a personal touch

Adding something personal (like your favourite stone or your favourite flower) to your bouquet can make the arrangement more meaningful. Since you’re already doing the bouquet yourself, it’ll be easier to add some personal details that can make your nosegay more meaningful — just make sure not to add small family heirlooms to your wedding bouquet because you’ll be throwing it over to the bridesmaids later.

Having small laces added into the arrangement can also add some symbolic meaning to your flowers as you hold them while walking down the aisle. 

Here’s an example. Most girls keep flowers pressed in a book. If you happened to have kept the flowers your husband gave you, you can add them to the bouquet arrangement. If you and your partner are advocating an eco-friendly lifestyle, you can use environmental products like recycled laces or twines to tie the flowers together.

Keep them hydrated 

Let’s say you now have your DIY bouquet. The next thing to do is to make sure you preserve them. Some tricks include putting them in a cool place and preferably in a watered vase. Others even recommend having a humidifier in the room to keep the flowers looking — and possibly smelling — fresh.

Refresh the flowers often. Delegate someone to keep an eye on the flowers because you won’t have time to do it when the ceremony begins. A small spray bottle can help prolong the lifespan of the flowers, especially in hot and humid weather.

Final thoughts

So here we have it. Some of the most common yet effective tips for when you plan to take the DIY route for your wedding flowers. Remember that weddings are stressful enough and that making your wedding bouquet should at least be fun.

You can do it on your own or make it a fun activity with your girlfriends and bridesmaids before the wedding.

Should you decide to have a professional take your worries from you and make the arrangement, you can always contact florist shops that are local to you. They will create beautiful and elegant bouquets for almost all occasions — weddings included.