January 24, 2008
Bridesmaid Bouquets
My wedding colors are tangerine and magenta. That being said, my flowers need to be a very brilliant color—over-the-top. (Well, maybe not over-the-top, but I just prefer things over-the-top.) All of the pictures my coordinator emailed me were of peach and reddish-pink flowers—which are not the colors I want (and they are WAY too expensive!) I can't bring any flowers or food into the country because of customs, so I am using silk flowers to make my own bouquets. Here is a picture of the end result:
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Materials:
Silk Flowers
Wire Cutters
1.5-inch–2-inch satin ribbon with wire edges
Plastic Bouquet Holder
Wire
Sheer Ribbon
Scissors
Directions:
1. Choose your flowers from any craft store, or dollar store (you would be surprised what they have at the dollar store!)
2. Once you have chosen your flowers, gather them tightly, and put the stems through the bouquet holder. (Bend or cut any stems that are too long—just know bending stems will make your bouquet handle wider.)
3. Bind the stems together tightly with wire.
4. Place the bottom of the stems on the ribbon, and wrap around once so the base of the stems are covered.
5. Begin to angle the ribbon upward and wrap tightly until you reach the base of the bouquet holder.
6. Tuck the remaining piece of ribbon into the stems.
7. Tie a coordinating piece of sheer ribbon into a bow around the middle of the stems.
Posted by DIYnista at 10:35 a.m.
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