Project Wedding Blog

By: Chelsea Fuss for Project Wedding

This centerpiece is high impact, but super easy and inexpensive! The table numbers add a fun, modern touch.

You will Need:
one white flower pot (you can spray paint terra cotta pots if you would like to)
a glass
clippers
water
2 grower’s bunches of seasonal flowers (we used daffodils). It’s about 25 stems.
number stickers
card stock
scissors

Directions:
1. Line the pot with a glass.
2. Fill with water.
3. Trim the flowers so they are at a height that you like. A 2/3 to 1/3 ratio is good!
4. Take a number sticker and attach it to cardstock, cut around the sticker and cut it twice as long. Fold it in the center for a table number. Add another sticker to the back if it needs to be two-sided.

Styling Tip: Add colorful napkins or table linens.

Environmental & Budget Tip: Go with whatever flowers are seasonally available! If you have a color in mind, just tell your florist or grower to surprise you with whatever looks the best.

Project and photos by Chelsea Fuss

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Walking down the aisle in the colder months doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice beautiful florals… To prove it, we’ve gathered up a few inspiring bouquets for the winter bride:

Winter Whites and Leafy Greens

Photo by Braedon Photography; Bouquet by Bliss Fine Florals

A Jewel-Toned Bounty

Photo by Love me Sailor; Bouquet by My Secret Garden

Star-Quality Spider Mums

Photo by Clary Pfeiffer; Bouquet by Ashland & Addison

Greenhouse Tulips!

Photo by Fresh in Love

Photo & Bouquet by Chelsea Fuss

(See this Inspiration Piece)

Deep Ruby Reds

Photo by Josh Elliott; Bouquet by Kathe Hayden

Indigo Accents

Photo by Kristopher Orr; Bouquet by DaNeice Eliot

A Mod Take: Spray Roses

Photo by onelove; Bouquet by Floral Design Studio

Oh-so-sweet Lily of the Valley

Photo & Bouquet by Chelsea Fuss

(See this Inspiration Piece)

…and last, but not least…  A Breathtaking Orchid Blend

Photo by Silvana di Franco; Bouquet by The Blue Orchid

Tags: winter bouquets, winter wedding flowers.

By: Chelsea Fuss

Here’s a blast of color to brighten your fall day! Consider making your own bridesmaid bouquets with the help of friends and family! Here’s our floral recipe and DIY instructions, including those to make a clever waterproof travel pack so the bouquets can stay fresh.

Materials:                                                                   Flower Recipe:
scissors                                                                      10 Stems of Variegated Greens like Boxwood or Myrtle
clippers                                                                       5 Stems of lilac or other filler (butterfly bush or privet)
ribbon                                                                         5 Stems of sweet pea
twine                                                                           5 Stems of anemone (roses, daisies or mums work too)
vase                                                                            5 Stems of ranunculus
water
buckets
freezer paper or heavy duty celophane

How to Make a Travel Pack:
1. Cut a square of freezer paper or heavy duty cellophone, about twice as big as your bouquet.
2. We scalloped the edges with a scalloped edge ruler and an X-acto knife but this is optional.
3. Place your bouquet pointed toward a corner of the wrapping.
4. Gather the edges around the center of the bouquet and tie with string. (It may be helpful to have another person here).
5. Hold the wrapped bouquet upright underneath a faucet and let the water run into the bottom of the package.
6. It is helpful to have a bag or box to transport the wrapped bouquet in.

If you’ve found your inner florist, and you’re itching for more, check out these other bouquet tutorials!

Farmer’s Market Bouquet

Fall Wildflower & Herb

Garden Rose

Pretty Lilacs

Tulips

Photos and Project Styling by Chelsea Fuss

Tags: bridesmaid bouquet, bright, chelsea fuss, DIY, lilac, ranunculus, waterproof bouquet travel pack.

By: Chelsea Fuss

Wildflowers aren’t just for spring!  Consider making this gorgeous wildflower and herbal bouquet for your wedding day! Or, bring the photo to your florist for inspiration. This charming bouquet is fragrant, effortless and romantic. Here’s how to get the look. Flower Recipe:

Tips: When arranging, make sure all the stems reach the bottom of the bouquet so they’ll be able to drink the water in the vase.

Tags: chelsea fuss, fall wildflower bouquet DIY, herbal bouquet.

We’re warming up to the idea of fall and thinking about all of the unique floral offerings the season brings…. here are some beautiful bouquets fit for a fall wedding…

Dahlias by {Catherine Leonard}

Succulents by {Q Weddings}

Black Calla Lilies by {Jen Huang}

Spider Mums by {Jose Villa}

Botanical Berry Blend by {Meg Smith}

Happy September, sweet friends!

xo

Tags: calla lilies, dahlias, fall bridal bouquets, pincushion protea, spider mums, succulents.

Looking to DIY your florals?  It can definitely be done, but a solid tutorial can make a big difference in the end product.  Our party planning experts have offered loads of ideas, advices and style tips to help you get your DIY groove on.  Here are a few simple centerpiece projects:

Easy Flower Centerpieces

(These are effortless and dreamy… thought up by the creative Chelsea Fuss)

Painted Glass Vase DIY

(Give thrift store vases a chic design edge with this project by Victoria Hudgins)

Mini Centerpiece Clusters

(This trendy look is easy to accomplish… see the how-to from Mary Swenson)

Expert techniques for picture-perfect DIY flowers

(How to fool-proof your floral design experience - by Mary Swenson)

Flower Pot Centerpieces & Favors

(Getting creative with flower pots is a cinch)!

I hope that leaves you inspired and excited to tackle your DIY floral feat.

Happy arranging!

xo

Tags: DIY centerpieces.

Clean, eye-catching and playful. I was so excited to open up this batch of images from Chelsea Fuss, who created ther perfect, modern floral centerpiece for us. ♥♥♥

Loving her addition of the cloth and white horse:

Get the step-by-step from Chelsea!

Tags: Centerpieces, modern.

They would say, “Look at me! I am so pretty!” Just got this innovative project from the super crafty Victoria Hudgins and thought I would inspire you on this Friday. What do you do with a huge blank canvas of a wall at your wedding? This is a spectacular idea:

Images for Victoria Hudgins by Carly Taylor

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As I peer out the window at the approaching storm, I am dreaming of springtime. I can’t wait for sunny days and warm nights. This daffodil diy from our good friend Chelsea Fuss gets me in the mood for the upcoming season. It’s also a fantastic idea for a bridal bouquet.

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I got this project from the amazing Mary Swenson and was soooo excited! I kind of love these easy and budget-friendly centerpieces more than one big, elaborate (expensive) one.

Take a peek at her creations:

Get all of the details for how these came together here. Happy weekend all!

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