Let's suppose you aren't a huge fan of flowers, since they will end up dead and withered away within a few days...aaaaand spending a couple thousand dollars on said flowers is totally NOT in your budget.
I now propose an eco-and-pocketbook-friendly alternative, and if you're a true DIY'er you won't mind the time involved in creating this wondrous project...PAPER BOUQUETS! (OR BROOCH BOUQUETS, whichever you prefer). I will be posting a tutorial on creating the latter within the next few days so stay tuned folks.
(Brooch bouquet)
Now, you have to admit that paper flowers are darn cute. This is also not to mention the fantastic effect they will have on your pocketbook. Most paper bouquets are constructed from pages out of old books, newspaper, magazine clippings, or you can find some fancy stock/scrapbooking paper from your local craft store. Use any pattern you want to create a nice addition to your wedding decor. Bold contrasts are my personal favorite.
And honestly, they don't lack any bit of "elegance" or "fancy" or whatever you want to call it. It's a handmade project, which in my opinion, will not only last longer, but create better memories during the creation process as well. And the absolute best part is, you're not limited to one type of flower.
For the Kusudama tutorial, click
here.
For the Ocasiocasa tutorial, click
here.
For the Dahlia tutorial, click
here.
There's also a bazillion different varieties of roses and other florals that you can make as well.
Round roses,
spray garden roses, etc.
Have fun with this project, and happy flower making!
XOXO-Christina
