How Do You Make Silk Bridal Bouquets?
You can save a lot of money on flowers for your wedding by making your own silk bridal bouquet. As a do-it-yourself project, silk flowers also have a distinct advantage over fresh in that you don’t have to wait until the last minute to arrange the bouquet. Be sure to choose high quality silk flowers. Good-quality silk flowers closely resemble real flowers. You shouldn’t be able to tell the difference by sight alone. Plan the color scheme and the shape of your bouquet, as well as the flower species you want to use. Your bridal bouquet could be anything from a casual bunch of multi-colored wildflowers to an elegant, tumbling bouquet of white roses. Browse through floral websites like Wedding Flowers Guide for ideas. (See Resources.) Buy the flowers and other materials to make your silk bridal bouquet. Hold the flowers in your hand and make a preliminary arrangement. Generally, the largest and tallest flowers are in the center. Place smaller flowers around the outer edges and pull down on
