Supplies You’ll Need: Ruler Baby’s Breath (about 2 bunches) Green Floral Tape Scissors Pearlized Ball Head Straight Pins Ribbon (we used 1 yard each of three kinds – ours is from M&J trimmings) NOTE: because the bouquet flowers cost less than $10 total, we decided to “splurge” on really pretty ribbon. We bought
Flowers and decor are one of the easiest ways to make a statement but can be done on a very small budget, it’s all about creativity. Flowers were a tough decision for me, seeing as my mother is our florist. She has so many ideas and can pretty much do anything, which
PLEASE check out how cute these paper flower poofs are! The best part is that they’re suuuuuuper easy to make! Ready? You’re going to need (1) napkins in whatever color, (2) pipe cleaners, and (3) scissors: I would recommend using 3-ply napkins because they’re a bit sturdier and you can actually pull
Good morning, everyone! So you might recall I had my first centerpiece trial a few weeks ago. The end result looked like this: The problem is, I used fake flowers! I really want to use real flowers for my reception because (a) they’re actually more cost-effective than using the silk ones I
This post is sponsored by Blooms by the Box! Thanks for supporting the sponsors who make this site possible. How to choose Wedding Flowers, keeping the color wheel in mind! Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think one of the first things that brides-to-be do early in the wedding planning process is pick
I love flowers. They’re beautiful and they smell great, and always make me happy. That said, I don’t care about flowers at all. I’ve never had any interest in paying thousands of dollars for designer bouquets from a florist. In my mind, it’s hard to mess up flowers. Designer bouquets look about
As I mentioned in Arranging Flowers Part 1, I plan on doing my own flowers for my wedding and recruited the help of some friends and family. This is something that I want to do because I love flowers, and just so happens to be budget savvy. Â I decided to use a
In an effort to make six brooch bouquets quickly, I had a pseudo-birthday party: Brunch with my bridesmaids and a small get together at my house with hot glue guns and costume jewelry. I wanted all my bridesmaids to carry a small brooch bouquet so I enlisted their help to get them
I love DIY weddings where the brides and families labor over making some memorable details with their unique talents. I, however, am not much of a crafter or a DIY-er. Since I’ve started this wedding planning, I’ve joked that I want a “DIY wedding without the DIY.” I love the look of
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I LOVE the ‘green’ aspect of using veggies in your wedding day dĂ©cor as flower alternatives! Not only can they look beautiful, but you can also eat them later! *Be sure to wash first!* You know how growing up they told you to eat a colorful plate? Well veggies come in a
This post is part of our wedding flower alternatives series. Baby’s breath is one of the *best* options for using fresh florals while also keeping wedding costs down. When it comes to spending money on your wedding, most couples are looking for ways to cut costs where possible. We always advise cutting
I’m really loving all these fabric flowers I’ve collected from the web. So many unique and beautiful options. If you’re not the DIY type, you could order from one of these talented Etsy sellers! image from here. Bouquet by MilkPodStudio on Etsy Bouquets and bouttonieres by MilkpodStudio on Esty I love these
Wheat can be great flower alternatives if you’re having a rustic, fall wedding. It’s amazing how dreamy this grain can make your event. Check out these pictures as proof! Bouquet via Wedding By Color Bouquet from The Knot Boutonniere from InStyle Weddings centerpiece idea from The Knot Small wheat stalk arrangements as table
This post is part of our wedding flower alternatives series. We all know that fresh florals are absolutely beautiful, but unfortunately, they can also be fairly expensive! If you still want the look of fresh flowers without the price tag, you can always go with silk or faux flowers. Using fake flowers
On to the next part of our flower alternative series- FELT flowers! Felt is pretty cheap to buy and comes in a variety of colors. Although time consuming, you can create some pretty cool things with it! Check out these awesome felt flower bouquets by some various Etsy sellers! from idotakeu on etsy
