Do you want to DIY your own cascading bridal bouquet on a budget? Have you ever wondered how to create those one of a kind looks for less! Well that’s exactly what I did this week for! I made a gorgeous peacock inspired cascading bridal bouquet for $65. This is a huge savings as a bridal bouquet like this can cost $165 or more. Just think you can save $100 and use that towards other expenses for your wedding. I can’t wait to show you what you can do with Floral Wire and a Styrofoam Ball. You won’t believe how easy it is to create this Glamorous Peacock Inspired Cascading Bridal Bouquet. So, let’s get started!
SUPPLIES:
Styrofoam Ball – 5”
Floral Garden 5-Stem Purple Hydrangea Bushes
Purple Carolina True Touch Rose Bouquet
Periwinkle True Touch Rose Bouquet
White Tulle Bouquet Collar – 8 1/4”
Straight Handle Bouquet Holder
Green Annealed Floral Wire – 20 Gauge
Floral Garden 5-Stem Blue Hydrangea Bushes
Floral Garden 5-Stem Queen Anne’s Lace Bushes
*Cost of Featured Project $65.09 (Some supplies cover more than 1 centerpiece) * Prices fluctuate depending on coupon discount amount. *Price based on current sale cost. (taxes not included)
How To Make a Peacock Inspired Cascading Bridal Bouquet
Directions:
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STEP 1 : As always it’s important to have a strong base. For this project, we will be using a 5 inch styrofoam ball cut in half, a straight handle bouquet holder and a white tulle bouquet collar. Cut a hole in the styrofoam in order to attach the handle with hot glue. Attach bouquet collar also with hot glue.
Cut Floral Wire
STEP 2: Next cut 20 gauge green annealed floral wire into to 4-8 inch attach to end of 4-6 purple carolina true touch roses and periwinkle true touch roses. Attach to the bottom of styrofoam half ball.
Layer Your Bouquet With Flowers
STEP 3: The key to making artificial bouquets look as realistic as possible is layering. So, let’s get started! Attach 4-6 Blue hydrangeas, 4-6 Purple hydrangeas, 4-6 periwinkle roses and 6-8 purple roses.
Final Step! Complete the layering by attaching queen Anne lace bush stems.
This cascading bridal bouquet would be the perfect complement to any brides walk down the aisle. If you are up for DIY projects and like to save money you’re in the right place! Here at MissPlanIt, you know what our motto is. When every penny counts, count on MissPlanIt. See you next week!