One of the newest trends today in the budget wedding world is DIY wedding flowers. Most brides choose the DIY route for 2 reasons:
1. They want to take an active, creative role in planning the wedding of their dreams and
2. Money, money, and more money.
I have been to a wedding where the flowers actually cost more than the entire reception. And honestly, they weren’t anything close to grand or spectacular and certainly nothing to write home about. There was no genius floral design behind the bouquets and arrangements, and red roses (the only flower used) aren’t a particularly rare or expensive bloom. So needless to say I almost fell on the floor when I heard how much they cost. I couldn’t believe it, and my exact thoughts were, “I could have done this – and better!!” And so can you!
Even if you are not DIY inclined, there are many books, online guides, tutorials, videos (including the ones on this site) to help you create a fantastic floral display for your wedding.
Although very budget friendly, DIY wedding projects tend to be very time-consuming. Make sure you have enough time to devote to this (or any) wedding DIY project before you decide to take it on. If you don’t think you have ample time to devote to this project, consider having a florist do a few – or the bulk – of your items, and you create the rest. Above all else, have fun with it.
If you still aren’t sure if DIYing your wedding flowers is for you, ask yourself these questions and be very honest with your answers.
1. Am I motivated enough?
2. Will I have enough time to arrange bouquets/centerpieces before the ceremony?
3. How much money will I save vs. how much work is involved?
Your answers and initial reaction to these questions will tell you whether or not DIY wedding flowers is for you.
Before you dive in head first, there are a few “rules” you should follow in order to ensure your DIY wedding flower success.
Let Your Creative Juices Flow
Start scouring the web along with bridal books and mags for inspiration. You might stumble across a flower you really love that you never knew existed, or you might find an arrangement style that you think would go perfectly in your country chic wedding. The more ideas you have, the more you will have to incorporate into your own floral creations. Keep in mind that you will need to have your color scheme chosen for your wedding so that you don’t choose blooms that will clash with your colors. And don’t forget to order wedding flowers in season!
