A flower bouquet can make an excellent gift. Such bouquets are often used to show respect during social or personal events such as birthdays, holidays, weddings and funerals. They may also be used as accent pieces for home decor, such as on a dining room tabletop. Rather than purchasing bouquets from a commercial florist, learn how to make your own fresh flower bouquet. Creating your own arrangement can be a great way to save money while expressing your own creativity.
Things You'll Need
Fresh flowers
Twine, wire, ribbon or plastic sheeting
Spray bottle of water (optional)
Instructions
1. Select the bouquet theme or style. Often, bouquets follow a specific theme (e.g., wildflowers) or color style (e.g., cool colors, pastel colors or a specific hue such as red).
2. Pick the types of flowers you want to use in the bouquet according to the color or theme you chose in Step 1. For example, you may choose roses and chrysanthemums if you are going for a red-hued style. Your options will be limited to the flowers available from your local florist or nursery. Refrain from adding more than three or four different types of flowers to allow each bud to stand out rather than being lost in a bouquet that's too busy or crowded.
3. Select the actual flowers. Choose stalks with closed buds or buds that are only slightly opened to extend the bouquet's life. Also check the leaves on the stalk, as they can indicate the overall health of the flower. Full, green and crisp leaves are preferable to wilted or limp leaves.
4. Arrange the flowers. The tallest flower stalks should be in the center of the bouquet, with the height decreasing as the flowers approach the edges of the bouquet. Ensure variety by trimming flower stalks so you can mix up the flower types within the bouquet.
5. Secure the bouquet. Methods of securing vary depending on the overall look you are going for. An elegant option is to use ribbon that complements or matches your bouquet's color hues. A cheaper alternative is a plastic sheet or a simple wire.
