With the average cost of bridal bouquets being $160, brides all over the world are seeking out ways to cut the cost by making their own. Making your own bridal bouquet is a great way to showcase your creativity, while also bringing down the cost. Another way to bring down the cost of your bridal bouquet is to use artificial flowers. In this tutorial, I will show you how to make a beautiful rose bridal bouquet using artificial flowers.
The ivory color artificial roses used are my very own which are handmade and have a very realistic look and feel. These ivory roses are absolutely gorgeous and come in a box of 50 – that is more than enough to make 1 bridal bouquet and a few bridesmaid’s bouquets.
I love to teach others how to save money when doing their wedding projects, and this ladies will save you a little over $100 – money you can use for other related wedding expenses. If you need an idea for a wedding centerpiece and want to use the same roses used to make this bridal bouquet, I highly recommend this centerpiece here. This centerpiece was made using Dollar Tree floral bowls, which is also a great way to save money for your wedding!
Alrighty, let’s get started!
SUPPLIES:
- Miss PlanIt Ivory Roses
- 7.5 Inch Straight Handle Bouquet Holder
- 6 Inch Foam Half Ball
- 10 Inch White Tulle Bouquet Collar
- Round Gem Rhinestone Scatter
- 18 Gauge White Floral Stem Wire
How To Make a Rose Bridal Bouquet With Artificial Flowers
INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1-Firstly, cut out a hole in the 1/2 ball foam to attach the straight handle bouquet holder with hot glue.
Attach the Bouquet Collar to the Bouquet Holder
STEP2- Hot glue the 10 inch white tulle bouquet collar to the bouquet holder.
STEP3-Cut rose stems and baby’s breath stems to 2inches long.
Add Your Roses
STEP 4- Attach 20 ivory roses starting in the center of the half foam ball in splitting the foam into four sections. Fill in each section with additional Roses.
STEP 5- Attach 8-10 baby’s breath stems.
The Final Step In Making Your Rose Bridal Bouquet With Artificial Flowers!
Lastly, cut the floral wire into 6 inch lengths. Bend one end and hot glue one rounded rhinestone gem to it. Attach 10 gem embellishments to the foam base.
Wow, this bridal bouquet was made for less than $50, which is a complete bargain compared to the average cost of bridal bouquets!
The final outcome of this bridal bouquet is absolutely stunning. Adding in the rhinestone gems gives your bouquet just enough sparkle and shine. The gorgeous real touch and real looking artificial roses used in this tutorial can be found here. Making your own rose bridal bouquet with real flowers will give you so much satisfaction. Knowing not only did you save yourself some money, but you also were able to show off your DIY skills!