Times are hard for everyone right now... but life goes one and our dream day and saying "I do" is still happening amongst the best of us... here is an idea (for those of you artistically inclined) for you to make your own bridal bouquet and at least save some $ on one expensive item... Look at the bright side of the recession: it may be out of need that you are making your own bouquet but it It may turn out to be quite meaningful and special to walk down the aisle with something crafted by you.
Below is a simple bouquet recipe and one that you can easily adapt and substitute to suit your wedding colors and style.
Enjoy it!
Sophistication in Green & White
Ingredients:
2 jumbo white hydrangeas
3 green hydrangeas
10 white peonies
Off white satin ribbon (1-2 inches wide)
Method:
1) Put the 2 white hydrangeas together, holding them on one hand forming a dome shape.
2) in between the hydrangeas, and around the hydrangeas, wherever you see a "hole" in your perfect dome that you could fill with a flower, insert a peony.
3) You should be left with a perfect white round dome.
4) Add a touch of green by interspersing the three green hydrangeas in between the white.
5) The secret to making your bouquet a success is to hold onto the bouquet as you add more flowers to it firmly. It should be firm enough that once the flowers are placed they do not move. And should not be too firm that you cannot fit the flower inside.
6) It is not a difficult technique... it just requires practice so it may be worth it to practice once before before you walk down the aisle with it in hand.
7) Once you are happy with your creation ask someone to help you tie the satin ribbon to the stems. As you do this keep your hand firm so the stems don't move.
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