January 15, 2010 | 5K Weddings DIY, Author: Leslie, Bouquets, Low Cost Ideas
We featured a post with an instructional video about DIY wedding bouquets last month.
Here’s another one I felt I just had to share as I browsed other blogs. This elegant wedding bouquet cost only $14 all in all, and you can find everything you’ll need as well as images to guide you in every step by clicking this link.
January 2, 2010 | Author: Leslie, Bouquets
If your intention is to save as much as possible for your wedding day, have you considered using artificial flowers instead? This does pose several advantages compared to using fresh flowers, like the fact that they do not wilt or get stained. Another advantage is that artificial flowers are much lighter and the petals do not drop or get loose. Artificial flowers are also hypoallergenic and do not attract insects towards you. 
Of course, the final decision is still up to you. Or better yet, you can substitute artificial flowers in some decorations and use fresh ones for your corsage.
December 6, 2009 | 5K Weddings DIY, Author: Leslie, Bouquets
Making your own hand tied wedding bouquet can save you hundreds of dollars, not to mention the fact that you can control which flowers go into your bouquet as well as the colors.
July 14, 2009 | 5K Weddings DIY, Author: Sonja, Bouquets, Centerpieces
Once considered just an accent flower, baby’s breath or gypsophila is a real gem on its own. It grows on the side of the road, parks, your backyard, and is abundant at the grocery store alongside floral arrangements.  Worried about zones? Worry no longer since this flower is everywhere! Whether you get it for free or you buy it forming a masterpiece from it is as easy as 1-2-3! Take a fresh bunch or two and create one of kind centerpieces by simply filling your favorite container with it. If your bunch isn’t fresh it will shed everytime you move it.
From the days of being labeled “old fashioned” baby’s breath is definitely anything but. With its earthy, clean and crisp appeal and countless variations it is timeless. It dries so beautifully that you can have your bridal bouquet for years to come!
Another way to use it is to create a bouquet; white, tinted with or without another flower to compliment. This inexpensive way of creating bouquets for the bride and/or bridesmaid, a boutonniere, or centerpiece is not often thought of. Imagine that you spend $40 per bouquet and for centerpieces from $60 and up; using baby’s breath you have just saved from $35 and up!
With so many alternatives such as color variations to create your own masterpieces, stop and grab a bunch and try at home before deciding!
Stay tuned for our 5K Weddings DIY videos coming August!
Tags: baby's breath, babys breath bouquet, DIY, DIY Centerpieces
July 12, 2009 | 5K Weddings, 5K Weddings DIY, Bouquets, Resources, Uncategorized
Some brides choose to make their own wedding bouquet and it’s a pretty good idea and is a great cost saver. But where should one buy flowers? Here are some places you should go to when buying wedding flowers:
Farmer’s Markets
Don’t think that farmers just grow fruits and vegetables. Some farmers grow flowers and it would be a good idea to have a chat or two with a local farmer and tell them what you need and find out what they have.
Store Florists
A flower shop is easily the best place to look for wedding flowers. Some florists will be happy to arrange the flowers for you and may charge a fee, so do some shopping first and see what offers and deals you can get.
Grocery Stores
If you’re planning a small wedding, a trip to the local grocery store and their flower section may be just what you need. You may also be able to tell the grocery merchant what other flowers are available and if you can make reservations for them ahead of time.
Mail/Online Order
Well, when in a rush, you can always have some flowers shipped to your home. Some companies ship loose flowers which you will have to arrange yourself, and it would be a good idea to try and order some first just to check the condition in which the flowers arrive before ordering the real thing.
So there, hope these tips help! Always remember to keep your options open and never settle for less when it comes to your big day!
Tags: saving money on flowers, wedding bouqet, wedding flowers
