Create a silk floral bouquet for your wedding.
Wedding flowers are more than just ribbons, petals and stems. In fact, an expensive bridal bouquet includes the cost of flowers and the florist's knowledge, skill and creativity. That's why creating your own silk bouquet is a great idea because it combines the beauty of fresh flowers with the low-cost creativity of a do-it-yourself floral arrangement. You can create a simple and elegant silk bouquet that is a precious wedding keepsake, is easy to make and will last a lifetime.
Instructions
1. Select flowers of three different colors for your silk bouquet. Choose contrasting textures and colors to add depth to your bouquet. For example, if your bridal colors are baby blue and silver, create a silk bouquet with chambray blue lisianthus and navy and baby blue hydrangeas.
2. Strip or cut each individual flower away from the bunch. Wrap each stem with the floral tape. Arrange the flowers into a tight bunch of flowers with all of the buds grouped close together. Starting 2 to 3 inches below the floral grouping, bind the stems together with a strip of floral tape.
3. Form a collar with the leaves. Arrange the leaves around the flower buds in a circle at the base of the flower buds. Wrap the stems of the leaves with floral tape to the flower stems to create one long stem.
4. Leave 2 feet of ribbon hanging on the left to create a bow, then begin to wrap the ribbon around the stem starting 1 to 2 inches below the leaves. Hold the edge of the ribbon with one hand at the top of the stem while wrapping the ribbon tightly around the stem. Overlap each round of the ribbon neatly, ensuring that each piece stays flat, until you get to the bottom of the stem.
5. Fold the ribbon over the bottom of the stem, and begin to wrap the ribbon back up the stem toward the base of the floral bouquet. Once you reach the top of the ribbon wrap, fasten the ribbon with the 2-inch pins. Using the remaining ends of the ribbon, tie a large bow. Trim the ends of the bow to desired length.
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