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* DIY Wednesday: All-White Bouquet
Posted on April 17th, 2013 by Kate. Filed under DIY Wednesday, Do It Yourself, Flowers.
By Brittni Mehlhoff
Accent colorful bridesmaid dresses with all-white bouquets, for a high-contrast statement that really pops. Using just two types of flowers and one filler, you can create a gorgeous monochromatic bouquet that any bridesmaid, or bride for that matter, will love.
You will Need: anemones • ranunculus • veronica white flowers (filler) • 2 feet of ribbon • floral wire • scissors


Step One. Start by removing excess leaves from all the stems. Then, choose a couple of larger flowers and criss cross the stems underneath the blooms. A couple of anemones and one ranunculu is a good start. Keep in mind that the first few flowers you start with will be in the center of your finished bouquet. So choose good ones because they will be the focal point.
Step Two. Add a few veronica white flowers next, balanced on opposite sides of the bouquet. Make them slightly higher than the height of the rest of the bouquet, so they can peek out the top.
Step Three. Once you have that first little bundle of flowers in hand, begin surrounding it with additional ranunculus and anemones. Work all the way around the bouquet to create a balanced look.
Step Four. Finish things off with a few flowers that have a natural curve in the stem to fill in any holes and complete the rounded shape.
Step Five. Next, holding the stems with both hands, one hand at the top close to the flowers and the other toward the bottom of the stems, have a friend wrap floral wire around the stems several times as close to the top as possible. Holding the bouquet with both hands will help ensure that the flowers don’t move around while the wire is being wrapped around the stems.
Step Six. Lastly, cut a piece of ribbon approximately two feet long and wrap it around the stems a few inches below the floral wire to keep the stems in place and add a decorative element. Then, cut stems at the bottom of the bouquet so they are all the same length. Place in a few inches of water until heading out to the ceremony.
* DIY Wednesday: A Cutting Garden Bouquet
Posted on August 8th, 2012 by Kate. Filed under DIY Wednesday, Flowers.
By: Chelsea Fuss
Did you know that there are ‘cutting’ gardens and flower farms across the U.S. that allow you to come and cut your own flowers for a small fee? If you’re hoping to save some money, go local, and you’re not set on a fixed palette, it’s a fun activity to do with your bridesmaids the day before the wedding! Below is a bouquet recipe that uses flowers commonly grown in cutting gardens. Catch more tips on taking this route over here.

Flower recipe:
1 large multi petaled aster, 5 small zinnias, 4 stems of mini marigolds “orange jem”, 3 stems of coreopsis, 2 stems of rudebeckia, 3 stems of dill, 2 stems of sweet pea, 3 stems of button asters, 2 stems of white cosmos
Step One: Remove leaves from the bottom half of the stems.
Step Two: Start with a few of the coreopsis stems and let their natural arch help create the shape of your bouquet. Keep the heavier flowers like the large aster, at the bottom of the bouquet. Turn the bouquet to the right each time you add a flower and keep the bouquet secure in one hand as you arrange it.
Step Three: Secure the bouquet with twine, check for anything you’d like to change or add, and then secure it again. Tie off with a bright ribbon!
So pretty, bright and simple!
Photos and Floral Styling by Chelsea Fuss
* DIY Wednesday: Peaches ‘n Cream Floral Centerpiece
Posted on July 11th, 2012 by Kate. Filed under DIY Wednesday, Do It Yourself, Flowers.
By: Chelsea Fuss
This sweet floral centerpiece is a great way to incorporate seasonal produce into your wedding!
Flower Recipe + Supplies:
2 Peaches
2 Large Bearded Irises
3 Stems of Chervil or Queen Anne’s Lace
1 Stem of Phlox
2 Stems of Dusty Miller
3 Peonies (2 budded and one in bloom)
3 Stems of Alchemilla
White Ceramic Bowl
If you want to adjust the recipe for other flowers: use one large focal flower, 7 stems of filler flowers, 2 pieces of fruit, 2 secondary flowers and 3 stems of greenery.
Directions:
Step One. Remove leaves from the lower half of the stems. Trim the stems short and set the excess aside.
Step Two. Take two extra stems that you have from trimming the flowers short. Poke them into the peaches and place them aside.
Step Three. Fill your bowl with water and add the two irises and some alchemilla, phlox, and dusty miller. Arrange them together in your hand so they are all the same height, trimming if necessary. Place them in one side the bowl, bunched together, making sure the blossoms rest on the edge of the bowl.
Step Four. Add the large peony and the peaches.
Step Five. Fill in with the chervil, greens, and filler flowers.
Step Six. Keep in a cool place until ready for use. Check the water periodically.

Enjoy!
Photos and Floral Styling by Chelsea Fuss
* DIY Wednesday: Gathered Wildflower Bouquet
Posted on July 4th, 2012 by Kate. Filed under DIY Wednesday, Do It Yourself, Flowers.
By: Chelsea Fuss
This sweet, organic bouquet is filled with late spring and early summer wildflowers. It would look great with a flowing chiffon dress or a short little number and it’s easy to make yourself. Total cost was around $50!
Flower recipe: Supplies:
5 stems Alchemilla (also called Lady’s Mantle) Clippers
3 stems of Lupine Scissors
2 stems White Allium Twine
3 stems of Chervil (you can also use Queen Anne’s Lace) Bucket with Water
3 stems of blooming White Spirea
2 Ferns
1 stem of Viburnum
Directions:
Step One. Start by trimming up all your flowers. Remove most of the leaves and extra branches from the stems.
Step Two. Begin your bouquet by starting with 1 Lupine flower and adding the Alchemilla with it.
Step Three. Add the Viburnum to the back of the bouquet to support the arrangement.
Step Four. Try to create a triangular shape bouquet.
Step Five. Add the Chervil or Queen Anne’s Lace last, as they are fragile.
Step Six. Secure with twine.
Step Seven. Check the shape of the bouquet to make sure you like it. If you need to add or move things, do that and then secure again with twine.
Step Eight. Keep in a bucket of water in a cool place until ready for use.
Natural gorgeousness!
Photos and Floral Styling by Chelsea Fuss
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