Easier Weddings: Do-It-Yourself Bridal Bouquets

If you're thinking of great wedding inspiration for the coming spring season, look no further than 100 Layer Cake - one of our favorite wedding blogs. They cover a variety of weddings and feature top wedding vendors, from the best photographers to the best florists. And we also love their do-it-yourself projects. This one is all about how to create your own bridal bouquet. Here are some basics to help you get your DIY floral act in gear! Thanks for this DIY bouquet go to by Alison of Unruly Things.

Materials

Flowers, ribbon of your choice, flower shears

Project Cost

$30 for one bouquet

Step 1

I started off at a local flower shop. I didn’t really have a good idea in mind and didn’t know how many flowers I needed to get. I just knew a general idea of color and kind of went from there. I picked out one central large flower to be my focus flower and color, a few accent flowers, and some greenery.

Step 2

Once I got home, I trimmed off the excess leaves and stems that I didn’t want on my bouquet and quickly saw

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Couture Wedding Jewelry Sparks Bridal Fantasy

 

The creative force behind Mandelina Jewelry in Portland, OR grew up in Alaska. Her mother was a portrait painter, and their small community had a high concentration of artists; she took the art plunge at age 14, painting miniature totem poles as souvenirs. Flash forward to the present, where she pursues her one-of-a-kind bespoke jewelry business, with a heavy emphasis on bridal couture pieces. Some of her work is featured in this video from Black Label Films, a Portland boutique cinematographer specializing in wedding films. I love the video's portrayal of a bridal forest fantasy, reminding us of Twilight and Lord of the Rings themes.

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