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Everything You Need to Know About DIY Wedding Bouquets
DIYing my wedding flowers was hands-down one of the best decisions I made throughout the entire planning process. It saved us money, gave me complete creative control, and ended up being one of the most fun, memorable parts of my wedding weekend. I actually took a two-part approach: I used artificial flowers to design our wedding arch and centerpieces months ahead of time, and sourced fresh flowers for the bridal and bridesmaid bouquets (and a few extra arrangements) just days before the wedding. It took me months to research everything from floral arrangement styles to bulk flower sourcing—and now I’m here to pass along what I learned. If you’re considering…
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Why I DIYed My Wedding Bouquets (And How You Can Too)
I agonized over my wedding flowers for months. There were a few reasons why: 1. The Cost If you’ve ever received a floral quote—especially for a wedding—you know how pricey it can get. Even without Pinterest-worthy floral arches or hanging installations, bouquets and centerpieces alone can easily run into the thousands.No shade to florists (they create beautiful work and sourcing flowers isn’t cheap!), but I couldn’t justify spending that much on something that would end up in the trash the next day. 2. I’m Picky There were parts of my wedding I was super relaxed about—as long as it got done, I didn’t stress. Flowers were not one of those…
