Do It Yourself Wedding Flowers

"Do-It-Yourself" Flowers

Though the most important part of the wedding is the loving couple, the flowers can set the mood for the whole ceremony. From bouquets and centerpieces to boutonnieres and altar arrangements, they should all be just as you dreamed, not just as your florist dreamed. Arranging your own flowers can be a great way to ensure that you get exactly what you want, but it's not for everyone. There are a few things you'll want to consider when deciding to do your own flowers.

You'll want to do it yourself if:

• You enjoy arranging flowers.
• You want relatively simple arrangements, or ones you already know how to create.
• You're using only a few kinds of flowers, and they're easy to find.
• You have friends and family who can help arrange the flowers.
• You'll have plenty of time before the ceremony to work with the flowers.
• You want to feel involved with the creation of every aspect of your wedding.
• You're on a budget.

You may want to hire a florist if:

• You want lots and lots of big arrangements.
• You want to use flowers that are hard to find, or out of season.
• You want to use many types of flowers, and just a few of each type.
• You're overwhelmed already, and don't know much about flower arranging.
• You don't have any time, or anyone to help with the flowers.
• You don't care how much it costs; you just want it to be perfect.