Bouquet Trial #1: Hydrangea

Posted by Aylee

September 2, 2009

To save money, we’re planning to DIY bouquets… kinda like “create your own bouquet” thing . I think my bridesmaids are willing to do their own . I don’t know exactly what flowers I like to use, but I’m definitely using white ones.

First up is hydrangea. I got the hydrangeas from the NYC flower district for $10/6 bunches. I only used 5 which was about a foot in diameter altogether, 6 bunches were too big for me. Of course I had to use the knot on the handle too!

I love the fullness of the hydrangeas. But since a bunch is too big, the stem is too thin. I like my bouquet to have a thicker handle. Maybe I could just wrap it more with the knot to thicken it. However, I’m still not sure what style I like to use for the ribbons/knots for the handle.

It cost me just a little less than $11 including tax to create this bouquet:

Hydrangeas (5 bunches) = $10 / 6 bunches
1 1/2″ Satin ribbon (1 yard) = $15.99 / 50 yards – you can get this cheaper at PaperMart.com
Knot (2 yards) = $5.50 / 10 yards

Next up, I’ll be trying on carnations. They’re inexpensive and when bunched together, they somehow create the same effect and fullness.

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14 Comments

Gorgeous! I wish we had a place where I could buy cheap flowers.

Comment by Ashley on September 2, 2009 @ 6:05 pm

Love this! Beautifully inexpensive!

Comment by Nicole-Lynn on September 3, 2009 @ 10:29 am

When will you do your bouquets, the night before? Also, do you think they will wilt throughout the day? I would like to do my own flowers as well and this is beautiful!

Comment by Kristin on September 4, 2009 @ 11:31 pm

@ Ashley and Nicole-Lynn: Thank you

@ Kristin: I am planning to do it the day before. The hydrangeas lasted about 2-3 days after I bought it. I only placed the bouquet in water – no fridge or cold room.

I will be doing carnations hopefully this weekend. I think they’re pretty when bunched together and they last a long time.

Comment by Aylee on September 6, 2009 @ 12:13 am

Aylee, you did a fabulous job! I cannot wait to see the fruits of your labor when your wedding is said and done. I also adore the nautical knot that you’ve tied into it, as well.

Comment by Ati of Gekd Boutique on September 6, 2009 @ 12:22 am

Your bouquet looks gorgeous! I really like the knot detail!

Comment by westsidewedding on October 3, 2009 @ 11:24 am

Hi! I love the bouquet. I really want to do my own flowers for my wedding. Where did you get your flowers in the flower district? Thanks!

Comment by wanda on October 11, 2009 @ 11:00 am

Thank you everyone

Wanda… I’m not exactly sure of the name of the store. But it’s on 28th St, between 6th and 7th Ave, on the south side of the street. I usually browse through all the stores in that block

Comment by Aylee on October 11, 2009 @ 8:51 pm

I really love the look of both bouquets. Have you considered using a bunch of mini callas in white? I don’t know if you’d be able to creat as much fullness, but the stems are a good bit thicker.

Comment by Jessica on November 3, 2009 @ 1:46 pm

Just a suggestion to get the stems thicker – you can use cut stems from other flowers – my florist suggested this to me and I think it may work for you too!

Comment by Kristin on November 13, 2009 @ 1:09 pm