By tradition, most special events are decorated with flowers. This is especially true for women's holidays, or celebrations organized in honor of the triumph of love and a happy life. Weddings, of course, are among such holidays. Without a doubt, a wedding should be strewn with flowers - a symbol of beauty, youth, joy and tenderness. And, of course, the bride's bouquet must be special.
No matter how pompous it may sound, it is quite clear that every bride puts a special meaning into her wedding bouquet. And the organizers of the wedding event, when drawing up the bride’s bouquet, must take into account, among other things, such a criterion as the age of the bride.
Taking into account age categories, the bride’s bouquet should be chosen as follows:
- For a mature bride, not only bright colors in a wedding bouquet are acceptable, but also an unusual design. A non-standard form of a bouquet, for example, or an exotic content of a bouquet.
- A young bride will be pleased with a bouquet made up of delicate shades and traditional flower specimens. But this is not the only criterion.
Of course, you should take into account the wishes of the bride and her idea of what the main bouquet in her life should be. Another important point when composing a wedding bouquet is the theme of the wedding plot and the design of the decoration of the premises in which the main celebrations will take place.
It makes sense to consider the time of year in which the wedding is planned. After all, a winter wedding bouquet and a summer wedding bouquet can be played up taking into account the season and thus harmoniously fit it into the image of the newlywed.
It’s ideal when everything is thought out to the smallest detail, and even the bride’s bouquet is in harmony with the surrounding space.
Wedding bouquet shape
1.The leg of the frame must be covered with double-sided tape and decorated with the material that you have chosen for the outer decoration of the leg. This can be either a ribbon or stems of fresh flowers, which imitate them. The stems should additionally be secured with floral wire.
2.Next, it is important to cover the upper part of the base of the bouquet with double-sided tape. This will allow us to decorate this area and prevent moisture from seeping out from the oasis. This part of the frame can be decorated with green flower petals. By the way, they are sold separately in the flower shop. To make the petals look organic, they can be glued in a checkerboard pattern.
3.After pasting the upper part of the frame, you need to wrap the stems around the leg in a second circle to close any possible gaps between the stems. And secure it again with floral wire. This way you will get a more realistic bouquet. To prevent the wire from scratching your hands, its ends must be bent inward.
4.Then, you need to take a decorative ribbon, wrap it around the handle and make a bow. To secure the end of the tape, you can grab it with double-sided tape. Then we proceed to the main element - the bouquet itself.
5.First of all, you need to soak the oasis by immersing it in a container of water. You cannot direct a stream of water at the oasis; it can damage its fragile structure. After saturating the oasis with water, it needs to be installed at the base of the frame.
6.Fix the top cover of the frame additionally using floral wire.
7. Stems with buds need to be cut to a length of 5-6 centimeters. Start setting it in the oasis, forming the head of the bouquet. The flower should be installed in the oasis by simply pressing the stem into it. This process requires care so as not to damage the bud.
Before installing it in the oasis, the base under the buds of large flowers, such as peonies, must be wrapped with wire and its other end secured to the frame of the lid. You don't need to do this for roses.
The formation of the cap begins with the central bud and then in a circle around it, trying to place flower after flower so that the buds are pressed against each other as much as possible and there are no gaps between them.
- sharp scissors,
- double-sided tape or special floral tape,
- decorative tape,
- floral wire,
- needle and beads in the form of pearls,
- bouquet for flowers.
We will choose roses as the main flowers for our bouquet, and gypsophila and asparagus for decoration.
For a wedding bouquet of medium-sized roses, it is enough to take seven large roses (it will turn out very delicate) and one sprig of asparagus and gypsophila.
How to make a beautiful wedding bouquet of roses with your own hands?
The day before the wedding, we buy roses and greenery, clear the stems of thorns, cut them on the bias and place them in cold water.
The container with roses must be additionally placed in the refrigerator. We will also lower the bouquet holder into the water.
Now that we are completely ready, let's start creating a masterpiece.
DIY wedding bouquet: detailed instructions
The bouquet preparation begins 2-3 hours before the wedding.
How to make a simple wedding bouquet with your own hands?
- We insert one rose into the bouquet and cut off the excess part of the stem.
- We insert and trim the remaining flowers one by one.
- We add sprigs of gypsophila and asparagus so that they are distributed around the roses.
- We take the wire and string “pearls” onto it. We twist the wire so that the bead appears to be on a stem.
- We insert the wire with the bead into the bouquet.
- We do the same with the rest of the “pearls”.
- We put a nylon veil cuff on the bouquet, which will decorate the entire composition. The cuff can be made from a wide nylon tape and secured to the bouquet holder using wire or tape.
- Wrap the bouquet holder's leg with a beautiful ribbon and secure it.
A simple DIY wedding bouquet of white roses!
A beautiful wedding bouquet of roses is ready!
If desired, the bouquet can be decorated with lace, bows, ribbons, rhinestones, butterflies and even peacock feathers.
Based on the created bouquet, using your imagination, you can make a very original wedding bouquet with the help of additional decor.
What types of bouquets can you make with your own hands?
Wedding bouquet - DIY glamelia
A very original solution for a wedding bouquet is to create it in the form of a large flower made from many petals or individual small flowers. Such original wedding bouquets - glamelias - are very popular among fashionable brides.
We suggest you make one like this with the help of our detailed master class!
A unique master class from a professional florist!
For themed weddings, it is also possible to create bouquets with your own hands, the main thing is to adhere to the style of the celebration.
DIY vintage wedding bouquets
A bouquet of vintage brooches, pearl beads and lace flowers is complete harmony in the image of the bride if your wedding is in a vintage style.
A vintage bouquet is created from brooches using wire and various vintage jewelry. Vintage wedding bouquets from brooches are very easy to make with your own hands.
You will find detailed photo instructions in our wedding!
You can make a luxurious wedding bouquet from brooches using our detailed photo instructions!
Wedding bouquet - DIY waterfall
A fashionable wedding bouquet in the form of a waterfall looks luxurious, when flowers and stems with leaves descend in a luxurious cascade onto the bride’s dress.
Making such a bouquet is not so difficult. The base remains the same, but the “waterfall” of flowers and leaves is either attached to wire or artificial stems.
Luxurious wedding bouquet – waterfall
DIY small wedding bouquet
A small round bouquet wrapped in tulle or lace will look very elegant. The principle of creation remains the same, it’s just that small, rather than large, flowers are used.
Wedding bouquet - DIY ball
This season's super fashionable wedding bouquet is a ball on a ribbon or string of beads.
On a special wedding day, all the details are important. There should be no trifles in this matter. The main attribute of the bride, in addition to the dress and makeup, is the bouquet. A bouquet of fresh flowers looks better and more solemn. Flowers emphasize the tenderness and innocence of a girl and are a symbol of virtue and happiness. Even if a girl is getting married again, the bride needs a bouquet.
Definitely the bouquet should be in harmony in color and shape with the appearance of the bride, be comfortable and light, add femininity and bring solemnity. You can order a bouquet from florists. Not only to save money, although the services of professionals are not cheap, but you can try to create an original creation for your daughter or granddaughter yourself. If you feel strong enough, then you need to approach the issue of creating a bridal bouquet with your own hands in detail.
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Peculiarities
The bouquet should be fresh, from hardy fresh cut flowers. After all, he will accompany the bride from the registry office to a photo shoot, a ride around the city, to a restaurant. Therefore, you need to approach the choice of colors from a practical point of view. You need reliable, durable, seasonal flowers, ordered in advance from a flower company. There should be no strong aromas, dirty stamens, or bulky stems. It’s also important to try to collect a bouquet in advance and see how it sits for a day or two. This way you will practice and be able to make adjustments to the order in a timely manner.
When creating a bouquet, it is important to consider the style of the wedding.
For a wedding in a rustic style (in the lap of village fields), wild and garden flowers of bright colors will be relevant. A classic wedding is bouquets of roses, tulips, peonies with due modesty in color. A wedding in glamor style involves an abundance of floral arrangements of luxurious rare varieties, cascading bouquets.
In florist shops you can pre-order flowers for a bouquet. The country of delivery and storage conditions are important. The lifespan of flowers can be extended by using the chemical ingredients in watering liquids. It is important to pay attention to the country of delivery (the closer the better), storage conditions (refrigerator at recommended temperature), freshness of leaves and petals.
Form
The shape of the bouquet should be in harmony with the dress and figure of the bride. You can create a bouquet of the following shapes:
- cascading - hanging flower arrangement suits flowing floor-length dresses;
- Biedermeier - the bouquet is assembled, forming lines of flowers of each variety either in a circle or in straight lines;
- hemisphere - an elegant round, light bouquet of a sophisticated shape will suit a dress of any length, should be avoided by plump girls;
- ball - a round ball, usually small, looks with a full skirt;
- the wand - a narrow stem and buds that widen at the top - suits a tall, elegant bride.
Color spectrum
Mono bouquets look beautiful if they have an original color. For example, lilac or purple-orange. Other colors are also used in brides’ bouquets:
- white is a symbol of purity;
- yellow – prosperity;
- blue - family ties;
- blue – great loyalty;
- red – love and passion;
- green – perseverance in life.
In most cases, compositions are made up of shades of two or three colors.
Bouquets are good for snow-white dresses in vanilla pink, blue, and lilac shades. It is allowed to accentuate 2-3 wild colors in one bouquet. Modest pink and white, delicate heavenly, red, orange - the main thing is that it matches the dress, makeup and jewelry of the bridegroom.
Decorations
A bridal bouquet can be decorated with various accessories. Decorations include beads, pearls, seed beads, satin ribbons, lace, decorative stones, and braid. The decor must be thought out in advance; it must be in harmony with the bouquet. Bunches of berries, spikelets, leaves, feathers, rhinestones, brooches, organza help create a more original, exclusive bouquet.
What plants are suitable?
Types of flowers suitable for the bride's bouquet:
- roses - require pruning of thorns;
- peonies - June wedding;
- chrysanthemums - combined with small bright flowers, good in winter;
- hydrangeas - ideal for a spherical bouquet, as well as a winter option, they have bright colors (blue, pink, purple);
- ranunculi (orange, pink, white) - combined with roses, peonies, lilies;
- eustoma - for tulips, roses;
- orchids - for cascading mono-bouquets and in an ensemble with greenery;
- calla lilies - as an addition to bright small flowers;
- lilies - choose a variety without a strong odor;
- carnations - to dilute the snow-white bouquet;
- gerberas - will give unusually bright autumn colors;
- freesia is an aristocratic flower;
- anemones – arrangement option with freesia;
- dahlia - for a bright autumn wedding in country style;
- tulip - bloom quickly;
- wildflowers as an addition - daisies, mallow, jasmine, cornflower, forget-me-not;
- greens: salal, ruscus, eucalyptus, aspidistra leaves, ivy, fern.
White peonies and soft pink roses go well together. A bouquet of blue and purple airy hydrangeas is extremely beautiful. At a spring wedding, tulips in mono-bouquets and lilies of the valley look great; in the fall, a lush range of colors and a riot of bright colors of dahlias and chrysanthemums look great. Roses are good all year round. And for a summer wedding, preference is given to a bouquet of callas, orchids and lilies.
Execution options
The main points of the assembly: large buds are surrounded by small ones, light flowers with dark ones. The stems are trimmed to length using pruning shears or a sharp knife. The stems of roses and dahlias need to be split from the end. This way they will stand up better. You can surround the bouquet with leaves. If the composition is successful, we wrap the ribbon closer to the buds and pull it tightly, but so as not to damage the stem. Lace, satin is wrapped around the formed bouquet stem, beads, a brooch, and whatever else you decide to decorate the bouquet with are attached. Any flowers the bride wishes will do.
On a portaquet
Making a wedding bouquet with your own hands from fresh flowers with a porta bouquet step by step is not at all difficult, if you take into account all our recommendations and a master class from professionals.
A bouquet holder is a convenient device for assembling, fixing and storing a bouquet. Purchased in advance at a florist shop. Contains a foam sponge that, when wet, helps keep flowers fresh longer.
Place the sponge in water and place it in the device. You can line the area with vinyl or paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Assembly begins with the outermost elements - leaves. We secure them with a satin ribbon, continuing to wrap the porta bouquet along the entire height. We decorate the end beautifully. You can place the end of the tape on the glue or secure it with a stapler. Flowers with stems 6-10 cm are inserted from the edge to the middle, starting with large buds and adding smaller flowers. A very dense filling is necessary so that the buds hold each other.
On a wire
The principle of operation is that a special floral thin but strong wire is inserted into each stem and gives the bouquet strength. This is how compositions in the shape of a wand or a bouquet with a high stem are assembled. The stems on the wire will not break, they will become strong, this is an ideal option for a tall, presentable bouquet. By wrapping the leg with ribbons or lace to match the dress or bouquet, you will create a worthy floral arrangement for a wedding. Suitable roses, hydrangeas, dahlias, tulips and other flowers with a stem of 20 cm.
Cascade
The original cascading bouquet is collected in a porta bouquet. Many types of flowers with stems of varying lengths will be required. These can be any beauties with a soft and flexible stem on which the bud will hang. Assembly principle - the longest ones are located at the base of the device along one outer semicircle. Then we fill them sequentially with the rest of the colors, sorting by length. The flowers with the shortest stems will go last. Having filled it tightly, not forgetting to moisten the sponge with water, the cascading airy bouquet is ready.
By carefully preparing for assembling the bouquet, thinking through the details, and conducting a control assembly for training, you can create an exclusive and imaginative luxurious bouquet. And you will see more than one admiring glance of unmarried girls with a dream in their eyes of catching such a bouquet.
As you know, the flowers, which the bride tenderly clutches in her hand throughout the wedding celebration, not only have a decorative function, but also acquire a sacred meaning. There are a huge number of legends, signs and beliefs associated with this bouquet, not to mention the fact that at the end of the significant evening the newlywed will have to part with the flowers - after all, it is quite possible that the bouquet will bring good luck to one of her unmarried friends...
So, if you don’t want to waste time and money on florists, who, moreover, most likely will not understand your plan fully, and, most importantly, if you want your bouquet to be charged with your energy, and not someone else’s Also, we suggest you try to assemble your ideal bouquet yourself.
Choice of colors
Usually, brides prefer roses, this is not surprising: according to tradition, roses in delicate shades are considered an attribute of femininity and girlish beauty. It is not for nothing that according to legend, when Aphrodite emerged from the sea foam onto the shore, wherever she stepped with her feet, these wonderful flowers bloomed. So, roses are the first and most reliable option, firstly, due to their appearance, and secondly, because of their durability. Roses are practically the only flowers that will last all day without any problems without losing their petals. If you prefer to give up roses and pay attention to more original options, then you can safely use lilies. The bride’s bouquet is also often collected from peonies: they symbolize a strong marriage, a happy family, tender love, fun and compassion. The only trouble is that peonies are perhaps the most short-lived of all possible flowers.
Pay attention to the orchids. These beautiful plants are a symbol of freshness, purity and tenderness; they are considered the aristocrats of the flower world. A bouquet made from them will be a wonderful addition to the bride’s delicate image, will emphasize her charm, and such a bouquet can remain fresh for quite a long time. But the most extravagant flowers, which, oddly enough, are also often used to create wedding masterpieces - calla lilies. This plant came into fashion at the beginning of the 20th century - then at the peak of popularity were heavy bouquets with long stems decorated with massive bows. Despite the fact that callas are considered masculine flowers, they are characterized by sophistication and tenderness; a flower arrangement made from them will be an ideal addition to the bride’s image. Such flowers look great in a solo bouquet; they are elegant and chic even without any addition. And their durability allows the happy newlywed not to worry about the preservation of flowers throughout the day.
If you have to move a lot on your wedding day, you may prefer the most reliable and simple option - artificial flowers. Of course, such a bouquet will not exude aroma, but it can be made of any color and shape, complemented with fancy figures, and most importantly, it will definitely be absolutely unique. And this is where you can indulge in pleasure and collect a bouquet, for example, of poppies and other wildflowers, which are not durable, but incredibly sweet and tender.
Beauty is in the little things
The easiest way to assemble a bouquet is also the most popular: this is a miniature round bouquet, the basis for which is a porta bouquet - it will allow you to preserve the freshness and proper appearance of the flowers for a long time, because they will accompany the bride all day and part of the night.
To make such a bouquet you will need:
- porta bouquet holder;
- oasis;
- twisted cord or ribbons;
- double sided tape.
You will also have to take care of a sharp knife, various decorative items - sparkling crystals, pearls, glass beads, in short, everything that in your opinion will match your little masterpiece. You will also need to purchase glue and, most importantly, fresh flowers and decorative greenery.
Let's get started
To begin with, you have to decorate the bouquet holder, because, as you know, a work of art consists of little things, so you shouldn’t lose sight of anything. Fill the handle with pieces of hygroscopic material, in other words, napkins or toilet paper - this will allow the flowers to hold tightly in the bouquet holder and not fall out at the most crucial moment. Most often, the handle is wrapped with tape or twisted cord, using a glue gun to securely fix them. Now wrap the handle with cling film - this is necessary in order not to accidentally stain the finished part of the bouquet when making another.
Preparing the oasis
Oasis - a term used by florists, actually means a sponge, which is used in floristry as a base for creating compositions from freshly cut flowers. As a rule, an oasis is made of a material with capillary properties that absorbs moisture well and retains moisture for a long time. So, while you are decorating the porta bouquet, the oasis needs to be immersed in water so that it gets properly wet. There is no point in trying to speed up the process: if you press on the sponge, it will only deform or fall apart. It’s very easy to check its readiness: it will darken, become heavier and sink to the bottom.
When the sponge has reached the desired condition, you should carefully remove it from the water and move it to the porta bouquet, securing the oasis with wire. The principle is extremely simple: the more tightly you attach one element to another, the longer the bouquet will last you.
Making the base of the bouquet
We need to drape the upper part of the porta bouquet with greenery. For example, the leaves of roses or any other plant that will not dry out before arriving at the registry office are perfect. We recommend gluing the leaves overlapping, using double-sided tape.
The flower stems must be fastened together. If you don’t have confidence in your own abilities, we offer you ready-made pen covers - they are made of fabric or a special spider web thread. But if you are seriously asking yourself how to make a bridal bouquet yourself, you should keep in mind that the cuff and bouquet holder decorated with fresh greenery look much more elegant.
Moment X
And now, finally, the time has come for the most important stage - filling the porta bouquet with flowers! The stems should be trimmed, leaving about 6 cm in length: inserted into the oasis, so they will hold tightly without interfering with each other. Flowers must be inserted in a circle, as close to each other as possible. If you want to “dilute” the flowers with greenery, leave small gaps between the buds. Now. When the main part is ready, you can start decorating. In matters of decoration, the main thing is not to lose your mind - a shiny bouquet, where real flowers are not visible behind the rhinestones, is unlikely to make a positive impression on those around you.
It is also necessary to remember that the first pancake, as everyone knows, is lumpy, so you will have to stock up not only with a large amount of materials “in reserve,” but also practice in advance. If you didn't manage to create the perfect bridal bouquet the first time, don't despair, try again!
A wedding arrangement of flowers made by florists looks attractive and complements the festive look. But a bouquet made independently emphasizes individuality and reflects the character of the bride. Study color combinations and the laws of floristry and create a bouquet for the bride with your own hands - a composition master class will help you understand the intricacies of the process and master the secrets of flower masters.
What types of flowers to include in a bouquet
Before making a bridal bouquet, choose flower varieties depending on the format of the celebration. Roses or asters are definitely not suitable for a Hawaiian-style wedding, and a bouquet of daisies will not be suitable for a wedding in a strict format.
For a rural wedding, collect a selection of wildflowers - buttercups, cornflowers, aconite and delphiniums. For a ceremony inviting high-ranking guests, order a luxurious set of rare plant varieties.
The predominant shades are usually chosen based on their meanings. It is known that black is the color of mourning, white is the color of innocence, red is the color of love and passion, yellow is the color of wealth. Green symbolizes vitality, blue symbolizes family values, and blue symbolizes devotion.
If you don’t believe in omens, choose the colors of your bouquet according to the season to save money. Find out what plants bloom in your region at the time of year when the wedding will take place and create a composition from them - then you will not have to overpay for delivery from Holland.
to contentsHow to combine shades of flowers and greenery correctly
One of the main points in the question of how to make a bouquet for the bride with your own hands is color combinations. Girls usually choose neutral shades - beige, white or milky, not knowing that with the right approach you can combine several colors in one composition.
If you want to put together a bridal bouquet of bright flowers, use the color wheel. On it, select shades located nearby - for example, from pale pink to burgundy. At the wedding, they will be in harmony with each other, as well as with the dress and accessories. The second option is to give preference to contrasting colors located in the circle on opposite sides to make the bouquet bright and attract the attention of guests.
Having decided on the varieties and color schemes, go to a floristry salon and meticulously select the plants from which you plan to make a bridal bouquet with your own hands. There is an opinion that it is better to buy an unripe bud and wait for it to bloom. But this is risky, since unscrupulous sellers take advantage of the gullibility of customers and “refresh” flowers by tearing off the side petals. The middle looks like a bud, but it is no longer able to bloom.
When purchasing, examine the condition of the petals - their edges should be smooth, without breaks. Avoid flowers with limp petals and thin stems.
The hardiest plant varieties are callas, orchids, roses, lilies and freesias. To preserve flowers throughout the day, use a porta bouquet holder. This is a plastic tube with a floral sponge inside to hold water.
How to make a wedding flower arrangement
Methods for assembling a flower arrangement vary depending on whether you plan to create it on stems or in a porta bouquet. Learn a step-by-step guide on how to make your own bridal bouquet using one of two methods.
to contentsNatural bouquet on stems
The composition on the stems looks natural and attracts attention with its unusualness, and its only drawback is its fragility. It’s easy to create - buy flowers and decorative elements and start creating the image.
- purple tulips;
- bush roses of a bright yellow hue;
- yellow peony roses;
- fuchsia matthiola flowers;
- Asian buttercup;
- adhesive tape to secure the stems;
- burlap;
- scissors;
- white lace ribbon.
To create a composition, proceed sequentially:
- Assemble a central part of three plants: tulip, matthiola and peony rose. Wrap the stems with duct tape.
Formation of the central part
- Add flowers to the base according to color and size - dark to light, and large to small.
- As you attach each stem, make one turn of the tape around it.
- When you have formed a bouquet of sufficient splendor, wrap the stems with adhesive tape in several layers and trim the ends with scissors.
- Decorate the leg with burlap and lace ribbon, securing them with a pin, glue gun or double-sided tape.
Making a bridal bouquet on stems yourself is not difficult - all you need is patience and a couple of hours of free time. Flowers and fabrics can be changed depending on the style of the wedding.
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The second way to make a bridal bouquet with your own hands is to use a porta bouquet maker. It corresponds to the European style and is easy to compose. To begin, prepare:
- porta bouquet;
- absorbent sponge;
- satin ribbon;
- twisted cord;
- Double-sided tape;
- glue gun;
- thin wire;
- gardening scissors;
- flowers and greenery.
To assemble a bridal bouquet with your own hands, follow these steps:
- Soak a floral sponge with water and place it in the bouquet holder.
- Fill the stem of the porta bouquet with absorbent paper towels to prevent water from leaking out of the sponge.
- Decorate the stem of the bouquet with aspidistra leaves and a satin ribbon, securing the structure with a glue gun.
- Start making a flower arrangement - cut the stems, leaving 5-6 cm, and place the flowers inside the sponge, starting from the edge and moving towards the center. Fix small flowers last.
- Make sure that the buds fit tightly to each other - strengthen the weak points with wire.
- Do not use a large amount of greenery - it should not interrupt the shades of the petals.
Having completed the work, place the finished bouquet on a stand and take it to a cool room.
to contentsUsing any of the methods, follow these simple tips to create your own bridal bouquet that will delight the ceremony and wedding photographs:
- do not make the composition heavier;
- use a minimum of sparkles and decorations;
- choose flowers without a strong scent;
- combine plants according to color, not shape;
- don’t get hung up on the standard semicircular shape of the bouquet;
- to give the leaves shine, use floral varnish;
- Be sure to practice composing the composition in advance - do not put off an important matter until the night before the wedding.
In pursuit of durability, needlewomen make wedding bouquets from felt, brooches, satin ribbons and other available materials. Homemade artificial compositions look original and stand out among others, but traditional fresh flowers look more delicate and soulful.