| But with the current condition of the economy, | | | | stems with tape in two places close to the top |
| people will perform almost anything to help save | | | | and bottom. Leave to rest in water for a few |
| their hard-earned money. One excellent cash | | | | minutes. Cut the blooms to the necessary length. |
| saver is to make things yourself. Making your | | | | Take a bit of ribbon or raffia which is three times |
| own bridal bouquet isn't an easy undertaking. | | | | the size of the stem. Wrap the flowers carefully |
| Working with fresh flowers requires a particular | | | | from the top of the bouquet. Go round and round |
| degree of knowledge and good preparation to | | | | until you get to the bottom. Do the procedure |
| make sure flowers are in complete bloom at the | | | | back up the stem. Secure the ribbon underneath |
| right time and that they're handled properly just | | | | the flower heads with a pin. Spray the flowers |
| before use. Before choosing DIY wedding flowers, | | | | using a finishing product and place in water. |
| it is recommended to get the aid of any friends | | | | Remember to dry the bouquet off just before |
| or relatives with experience of cut flowers. | | | | leaving the house. |
| Otherwise, secure assistance from a qualified | | | | One more approach to saving on money for your |
| florist. They should be able to advice on the finest | | | | wedding is by using silk bridal bouquets. These can |
| flowers to work with for homemade | | | | easily be bought on the market nowadays. Aside |
| arrangements and recommend bouquet designs | | | | from being very reasonable, they're also quite |
| which are easy to undertake in your own home. | | | | simple to maintain. The simplest way to |
| For making the bouquet, first determine the | | | | completely clean silk and dried flowers is to apply |
| shape. A dome pattern for numerous flowers is a | | | | an aerosol spray specially designed for this |
| great choice because it is easier to tie. | | | | function. Silk flowers can also be cleaned lightly |
| Alternatively opt for 3 or 4 stems only. Small | | | | using a moist rag or washed in the bathtub with |
| bouquets ideal for the more petite bride will need | | | | warm soapy water. When the silk flowers get |
| approximately 25-30 stems. Just increase the | | | | squashed, they might effortlessly be brought back |
| amount for the taller bride. Eliminate unwanted | | | | to life by positioning them over a container of |
| leaves and prickly thorns. Hold the stems under | | | | boiling water for a few seconds. Smooth out the |
| water for better upkeep. Chop the stalks at an | | | | leaves and petals and they may swiftly go back |
| angle somewhat longer than required for the final | | | | to their original form. Save money on wedding |
| bouquet. Start to arrange flowers jointly. Use the | | | | flowers by choosing silk bridal bouquets. They are |
| weaker hand to support the bunch and the other | | | | available throughout the year and can be re-used |
| to position the following stem alongside. Overlap | | | | after the wedding ceremony for permanent |
| each stem at an angle. | | | | memories. |
| As soon as all blossoms are in place, tie up the | | | | |