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My Weekend Bridal Flowers

August 27, 2013 By Meegan 21 Comments

My Weekend Bridal FlowersI really haven’t been doing bridal flowers for very long.  My first interest and duty was to decorate for weddings and/or receptions.   Through watching and learning from my sweet friend, Wendy (she was my maid of honor when we got married), I moved on to doing the bridal flowers and bouquets.

My Weekend Bridal FlowersI became interested because I was paying almost $20 for a boutonniere that I knew I could make myself.  So, I was eager and anxious to learn.  Since then, I made all of the boutonnieres and corsages for our kids’  and their dates.  It was a fun thing for the kids because it was personalized and exactly what they wanted. (This picture was taken in our bathroom aka the floral cooler.  I kept the flowers in ice water for 2 days before the wedding)

My Weekend Bridal FlowersI learned to work with several types of flowers,  Each is unique in their care prior to the placement in the bouquet. For more tips on floral care on my blog visit here.

My Weekend Bridal FlowersIt takes practice and lots of broken stems before you get it right.  I loved these colors to work with.  (This is one of the 4 bridesmaids bouquets. There were tiny hints of mint green throughout the wedding party, so it was fun to add the small peeks of green.)

My Weekend Bridal FlowersStyles change, and each bride has their own vision of what their bouquet should look like.  Sometimes it’s a challenge. But, my goal is to make that happen.

My Weekend Bridal FlowersI would have to say my most recent love to work with would be succulents.  They are hearty, but very delicate.  Their root is so strong, but the petals could end up falling apart in your hands while you are working.

My Weekend Bridal FlowersPeople ask me all the time if it takes a long time to make bridal bouquets.  My answer is: Yes, it does.  You wire the flowers, place them where you want them,  and wrap them with floral tape for security.  If it isn’t what you want or picture, you unwrap them and start again. Sometimes again and again.

My weekend bridal flowersYou do this several times until it’s what you want.  I LOVED the burlap, ribbon and vintage lace for this particular bouquet. For the bride’s “something old”, I added my great-grandma’s lace.  I knew it would make the bride and my great-grandma smile.  Also, see the brown edges on the roses?  Those petals are left on until just before I hand them to the bride-so they appear at their peek of freshness.)

My Weekend Bridal FlowersI love, love, love the variety of flowers for this bouquet.  It was vintage and trendy at the same time.

I hope you have enjoyed my weekend bridal flowers today.  It was a beautiful wedding with many other flowers that I will share with you later in the week.

Thanks for stopping by today and joining me on my blog.  It is always a pleasure to have you here!

Make it a terrific Tuesday!

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Comments

  1. Carolyn Smith says

    August 27, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Back in the day everyone had roses in their wedding bouquet! What you have done is so beautiful and unique. I love it! Great post!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      August 28, 2013 at 12:54 AM

      I know what you mean Carolyn, it’s fun to see the variety that bride’s choose now, isn’t it? Thanks so much for your sweet compliments!

      Reply
  2. Jeanette says

    August 27, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    I feel like I can smell them through the computer! Beautiful.

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      August 28, 2013 at 12:53 AM

      Aw, thanks @Jeanette! My house smelled just amazing while working on them!! Thanks so much for visiting :) xoxox

      Reply
  3. Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    August 27, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    These are beautiful, Meegan! I had a very small wedding ~ 7 people including my husband and I ~ so for our 10th anniversary next year I’m hoping to have a bigger shindig…and hopefully some flowers as lovely as this. Pinning.

    Hugs,
    Mary Beth

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      August 28, 2013 at 12:51 AM

      How fun Mary Beth!! I wish I was closer to help you. 10 years-that is awesome!! Thanks for the pin :)

      Reply
  4. Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says

    August 27, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    These are GORGEOUS!!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      August 28, 2013 at 12:50 AM

      Oh Meredith, thank you sweet mom! I am really glad you like them! Have a great day! xoxo

      Reply
  5. Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles says

    August 27, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Wow! These bouquets are beautiful, you are so talented!

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    • Meegan says

      August 28, 2013 at 12:47 AM

      Thank you, Laura. You are so nice! xoxo

      Reply
  6. Julie {Lilacs & Longhorns} says

    August 27, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Meegan, these are GORGEOUS! Absolutely lovely. Makes me want to get married all over again! lol

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      August 28, 2013 at 12:45 AM

      Haha Julie! It would be fun, wouldn’t it?? Thanks for visiting today! xoxoxo

      Reply
  7. Heidi @ Happiness is Homemade says

    August 27, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    These are gorgeous, Meegan! You may not have been doing it for long, but you certainly have the eye for it (and the talent too!).

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      August 28, 2013 at 12:43 AM

      Thanks Heidi. I REALLY appreciate your compliments! You are so nice. I love when you visit my blog :)

      Reply
  8. Serretta says

    August 29, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Absolutely stunning! Love these flowers! Amazing job!

    Reply
  9. Petra says

    September 2, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Oh just gorgeous – and “vintage” is the word I was looking for to describe the bouquet! How talented are you!!

    Reply
  10. Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    September 2, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    Hi Meegan ~ just wanted to thank you for sharing at last week’s Project Inspire{d} ~ featuring your project at this week’s party.

    Hugs,

    Mary Beth

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      September 3, 2013 at 12:03 AM

      Oh wow! I am so excited! Thanks so much! I am honored!
      Make it a great weekend.

      Reply
  11. Jennelise says

    September 4, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the shades of white and green – so elegant!
    Jennelise

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      September 5, 2013 at 4:17 PM

      Why, thanks so much Jennelise. I loved working with these soft colors. Thanks for your sweet comments. See you again, real soon…

      Reply

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