{"id":117902,"date":"2023-09-13T13:00:48","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T12:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=117902"},"modified":"2023-09-13T13:47:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T12:47:06","slug":"homegrown-wedding-flowers-diy-bridal-bouquet-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/homegrown-wedding-flowers-diy-bridal-bouquet-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make A DIY Wedding Bouquet + Homegrown Flowers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I am here to share just <strong>how to make your own bridal bouquet<\/strong>, step-by-step. You&#8217;ll discover the things you need as well as photos of how to put together your DIY wedding bouquet. Yes!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-117930\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-28.jpg\" alt=\"Homegrown DIY Wedding Bridal Bouquet Tutorial 28\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-28.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-28-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-28-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>DIY Wedding Bouquet &#8211; How To<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So it&#8217;s time for the almost conclusion of my home-grown wedding flowers project. All of the flowers in this bouquet are from my garden.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From all of the seedlings and seeds I sowed the Cow Parsley was the only real major success I have had (so far). An important lesson I learned and therefore a big tip from me would be to have a backup plan if you are growing your own blooms. Luckily I have quite a few established plants in the garden that provide the Sweet Peas, Daisies and Thistles.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A fair bit of effort did go into growing the blooms, but the satisfaction of seeing the end result is just wonderful. If you want to grow your own you could always ask a florist if they would be happy to arrange the flowers for you if you aren&#8217;t too confident.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Anyway here is my attempt at a pretty relaxed hand-tied bridal bouquet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u2192 This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase \u2013 at no additional cost to yourself.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>What You Need<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Flowers &amp; Foliage<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+FgntYB0lcs6_wf9688WBKw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Florist Wire<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+7UEO946MjH3cUMrMy_qRLQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ribbon<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+AoUkMV1pX-P_gF2mlJtBtQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Twine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+FW34ykNjwRhJ4pLBS__ScA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"infoBox infoBox--tick theme--green\"><p class=\"h2\"><\/p><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccc Top Tip - Try to cut and arrange the flowers as close to the wedding as possible. The night before or the morning of the wedding would ensure the blooms stay fresh.<\/p>\n<p><br\/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-117903\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-1.jpg\" alt=\"Homegrown DIY Wedding Bridal Bouquet Tutorial 1\" width=\"600\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-1-150x188.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-1-300x376.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Step 1<\/h3>\n<p>Be sure to prepare your stems. Take off excess leaves, dunk the ends in boiling water and give them a good drink of cool water too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-117904\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-2.jpg\" alt=\"Homegrown DIY Wedding Bridal Bouquet Tutorial 2\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Step 2<\/h3>\n<p>Begin by holding stems in your hand tightly, adding in each stem in turn. Try to work in odds for a natural feel.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-117905\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-3.jpg\" alt=\"Homegrown DIY Wedding Bridal Bouquet Tutorial 3\" width=\"600\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-3-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-3-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-117906\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-4.jpg\" alt=\"Homegrown DIY Wedding Bridal Bouquet Tutorial 4\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-4-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-4-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For this bouquet, I wanted a long informal hand-tied feel rather than a structured shape, so I used the Cow Parsley as a backdrop to the other flowers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-117907\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-5.jpg\" alt=\"Homegrown DIY Wedding Bridal Bouquet Tutorial 5\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-5-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-117908\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-6.jpg\" alt=\"Homegrown DIY Wedding Bridal Bouquet Tutorial 6\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-117909\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-7.jpg\" alt=\"Homegrown DIY Wedding Bridal Bouquet Tutorial 7\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-7.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-7-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-7-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-117911\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-9.jpg\" alt=\"Homegrown DIY Wedding Bridal Bouquet Tutorial 9\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-9.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-9-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-9-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Step 3<\/h3>\n<p>Once you have a shape and arrangement you are happy with, secure it with florist wire before adding your decorative wrap.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-117913\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-11.jpg\" alt=\"Homegrown DIY Wedding Bridal Bouquet Tutorial 11\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-11-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-11-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-117914\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-12.jpg\" alt=\"Homegrown DIY Wedding Bridal Bouquet Tutorial 12\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-12.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-12-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-12-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-117915\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-13.jpg\" alt=\"Homegrown DIY Wedding Bridal Bouquet Tutorial 13\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-13.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-13-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-13-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Step 4<\/h3>\n<p>Neaten up the ends by chopping the bottom of the stems. Or if you want a really wild feel leave them as they are.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-117916\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-14.jpg\" alt=\"Homegrown DIY Wedding Bridal Bouquet Tutorial 14\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-14.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-14-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-14-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And there you have your beautiful bridal bouquet.<\/p>\n<p>Store your homemade bouquet in a cool room, in water and they will be ready and waiting for you on the big day!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-117926\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-24.jpg\" alt=\"Homegrown DIY Wedding Bridal Bouquet Tutorial 24\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-24.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-24-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-24-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-117932\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-30.jpg\" alt=\"Homegrown DIY Wedding Bridal Bouquet Tutorial 30\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-30.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-30-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-30-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-117927\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-25.jpg\" alt=\"Homegrown DIY Wedding Bridal Bouquet Tutorial 25\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-25.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-25-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2014\/07\/Homegrown-DIY-Wedding-Bridal-Bouquet-Tutorial-25-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"infoBox infoBox--tick theme--green\"><p class=\"h2\"><\/p><\/p>\n<p>And there you have it, the full tutorial on <strong>how to make a bridal bouquet<\/strong>. I hope it's useful and your flower arranging is a huge success!<\/p>\n<p><br\/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Further Reading<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"30 Greenery-Heavy Eucalyptus Wedding Bouquet Ideas\" href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/eucalyptus-wedding-bouquet-ideas\/\">Eucalyptus Wedding Bouquet Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"50 Incredible Peony Wedding Bouquets \u2013 Prettiest Ideas\" href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/peony-wedding-bouquets-ideas\/\">Peony Wedding Bouquet Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"11 Ways To Preserve Your Wedding Bouquet + Real Examples\" href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/preserve-wedding-bouquet-flowers-last-keep\/\">11 Ways To Preserve Your Wedding Bouquet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to make your own bridal bouquet, step-by-step. You&#8217;ll discover the things you need as well as photos of how to put together your DIY wedding bouquet. 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