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Your wedding day
will last forever in photographs as well as in
the memories of those who attend. You can make
it even more memorable by doing some or all of
the floral design yourself. Designing your own
wedding flowers is a great way to infuse your
wedding day with personal style. And you'll save
money, too!
While creating your own wedding flowers can be
extremely satisfying, you'll need careful
planning and a few extra resources to perfect
your floral plans. Here are some simple things
to keep in mind when tackling your DIY wedding
flower project.
1) What is your time budget?
From the moment you got engaged, you've probably
been thinking of your wedding budget. Chances
are you've had to cut a couple of corners or add
a few dollars to it as the big day grows near.
But when it comes to do-it-yourself projects,
like your wedding flowers, you'll need to be
mindful of more than money. Time is a precious
resource for a busy bride-to-be.
Know in advance which projects will take the
longest. For example, making a simple
boutonniere will take less time than
constructing a large floral centerpiece. Choose
DIY floral projects that fit your time budget,
do as much as you can ahead of time, and make a
floral design timeline to follow in those hectic
days right before the event.
2) How much can you really take on?
Creating your gorgeous bridal bouquet with your
own two hands may be your dream come true, but
realistically it takes patience and know-how to
get the job done. Think about your experience
with flowers or other crafts. Can you apply that
knowledge to your wedding flower plans? Do you
know where to get supplies and how to care for
fresh cut flowers?
If you are unsure about your ability, consider
taking a floral design class or use a good
online resource like Wedding Flowers DIY. A
little research will keep you from getting in
over your head and make your wedding day even
more special.
3) Practice makes perfect
No matter how simple your DIY flower projects
are or how skilled you are in floral design,
practice your arrangements before the big day.
During your practice run, note how long it takes
you to finish each sample, then multiply by how
many you need to make. This will help you create
your time budget for the real wedding flowers.
A practice run also lets you evaluate supplies
and designs ahead of time. Better to find out
now that you'll need more ribbon, or that you
don't like a certain flower combination, than
the day before your wedding.
4) Don't go it alone!
Just because you've decided to do-it-yourself
doesn't mean you have to do it alone! Enlist the
help of friends and family. Have a bridal party
luncheon the week of the wedding and have your
bridesmaids help you make bows or even their own
bouquets.
With time, planning and the right attitude, you
can have gorgeous floral arrangements at your
wedding, along with the pride that they came
from your hands and the hands of those you love.
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