We looked to one of our favorite wedding/lifestyle bloggers, Lauren Conrad to help with this blog about how you can make your fall wedding one to remember, without breaking the bank! And that all starts with your beautiful floral arrangement- the most beautiful part of the wedding, next to the bride of course!
While “wedding season” is typically during the spring and summer months, there’s something to be said about romantic fall and winter weddings. No matter the time of year, there are a lot of elements that go into making your day exactly how you envisioned it. If you’re crafty and don’t mind getting your hands a little dirty, choosing to DIY certain aspects of your big day is a no-brainer. It also helps to have an arsenal of creative friends and family to help tie it all together. That way you can delegate tasks and trust that everything will come together seamlessly.
It’s no surprise that our favorite way to brighten up a space is with fresh blooms. If you’re looking to learn how to make your own wedding bouquet or simply in need of some inspiration, the next five tips are for you.
Tip #1:
Don’t overthink it. Lifestyles in general have become less about perfection and more about things feeling organic and natural. Although both of these words seem to be overused, they’re still relevant when creating most things these days—food, décor, and even weddings.
Tip #2:
Brides can recreate bouquets just by simply taking all of the flowers and placing them in small piles across the table. Slowly gather them in your hands by layering all of the different blooms that are present. Start with something more airy like jasmine vine or eucalyptus. Work in a heavier element like a rose, peony, or ranunculus.
Tip #3:
Remember to stop and look at how frequently you’re gathering flowers together. Don’t use too much of one particular flower unless you want that bloom to be what the bouquet is all about. If you want it to be airy, create pockets with a heavy flower and then overlay it with a lighter-feeling flower or vine. Your bouquet should feel as if you walked along the side of a beautiful path, picking what you love and naturally layering it within that moment.
Tip #4:
If you feel a little intimidated by this process, keep your bouquet to only three or four types of flowers. Any good chef will tell you that a good recipe only requires five ingredients total. That’s how I like to look at it.
Tip #5:
Lastly, don’t feel as if you have to create a large bouquet to stand out as the bride. This is why I love fall colors with a white dress! The contrast will make the bouquet special and will let you stand out with beautiful colors. Here are some amazing flower combinations from FTD Design:
This should be a great start in helping you create the wedding of your dreams! If you need any help deciding where to host your amazing wedding, call one of our cruise coordinators today!