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2010-05-07 16:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Floral Expert Advice: DIY Rose Pomander
Getting the perfect wedding flowers often feels like a daunting task. We all eat cake and buy dresses, but few people work with flowers often enough to possess the necessary skills to create that flawless magazine look.
By learning a few easy tips and tricks you can put a personal touch on beautiful blooms for your big day.
Image Courtesy of FLUR.
2010-05-14 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Floral Expert Advice: A Fashion Forward Floral Jewelry & Body Flower DIY For The Modern Bride
At one time, the corsage and boutonniere reigned supreme. Any self respecting lady would never attend holiday church service without a proper carnation corsage and likewise, a true gentleman would adorn himself with a buttonhole gilded in babies breath.
Image Courtesy of FLUR.
Why did the traditional corsage fall out of fashion? The answer to this is that trends have changed and today's bride-to-be is accustomed to personalizing every aspect of her perfect day. She would never ask a florist to wrap a big red rose in babies breath and ferns to create a gaudy corsage that would be strapped to the wrists of unsuspecting wedding goers.
2010-05-21 15:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
3 Easy Steps to Create Your Own Bridal Bouquet: Step 3 - Go For It!
STEP 3: Go For It!
Wired Bridal Bouquet Image Courtesy of FLUR.
How To Make Your Own Beautiful Bouquet:
Begin by choosing in-season flowers. Generally one or two types of mass flowers (round) will create the base of the whole bouquet. Then add one or two form flowers for interest. You can add filler or accent flowers if you'd like to create something more interesting.
2010-05-21 15:02:00 by SMARTBRIDE
3 Easy Steps to Create Your Own Bridal Bouquet: Step 2 - Choose Your Florals
STEP 2: Choose Your Florals
Wired Bridal Bouquet Image Courtesy of FLUR.
Flower Guide:
- Mass Flowers. Any flower that has an overall rounded head shape and a concentric petal structure, including: roses, chrysanthemums, dahlias, ranunculus and carnations. If you’re creating a round bridal bouquet, it makes sense to use round flowers. Build outward in a circle.
- Form Flowers. Any flower where the form (outline of the petals) is emphasized, including: lilies (oriental, Asiatic and calla), anemone, hydrangea, anthurium, some orchids (cymbidium and phaleanopsis) and any flower with an interesting head shape. These work well in round bridal bouquets because they look great with mass flowers and are easy to use.
2010-05-21 15:03:00 by SMARTBRIDE
3 Easy Steps to Create Your Own Bridal Bouquet: Step 1 - To DIY or Not To DIY?
STEP 1: To DIY or Not To DIY?
The most important floral element in any wedding is the bridal bouquet. It will be with you throughout the day and will be captured in almost every photo. Your bouquet should look stunning, but more importantly, should make you look stunning too!
Your bouquet should accessorize your dress and pull other elements of your wedding together seamlessly. That's a tall order if you're planning on creating it yourself!
Bridal Bouquet Image Courtesy of FLUR.
