Hello lovely ladies,

I have been going around a few local florists over this weekend getting quotes for my bridal flowers. I don't want anything too overly fussy but the prices are absolutely extortionate, it seems as soon as you mention the word 'wedding' they can triple or quadruple the costs.
So as I only want something simplistic and in addition to that I am only needing one bridal bouquet, a minature version for a bridesmaid, and three button holes do I attempt to make up my own?

My thinking behind it is that any normal bouquet/bunch of flowers you can buy from a florist nowadays are normally dressed nicely anyway and they are usually fastened by the stem by an elastic band once arranged. Do you think if I get some florist tape to bind the stems more tightly together and maybe and some ribbons and sparkles I could get away with it, I could really use your honest opinion, just let me add that I am quite artistic so I personally don't think I could mash it up too much.

Any other advice, tips and ideas will be greatly recieved.
Thanks in advance
Claire xx

Definitely try it yourself, have a couple of practise runs to see if you can do it, and make sure you take lots of pics throughout. If it doesn't work, you know to get a florist to do it.

I went to a wedding fayre today and the florists there had beautiful flowers but they were so expensive - £40 for a small bouquet just of Gypsopila!

Hi, I am planing on doing my own flowers too, my mum who is sadly no longer around was a florist and she alway told me it was really easy to do hand tied bouquets, I only need my bouquet and 3 small posies and a few button holes, I have searched YouTube for tutorials and have found a local flower wholesaler who is happy to do a one off order for me, they even have a florist onsite that gives advice, try a google search for local wholesalers and have a look on YouTube
I will also be doing a few test runs too just to be sure I get it right!!

Another option is dont tell them the flowers are for a wedding, theyre usually much cheaper.
but i think what you are describing sounds lovely, and I dont see any reason why you shouldnt go for it

Thanks for your replies ladies, I will definately be doing a test run like you advise. I have been trailing through florist websites tonight and if you are buying just everyday floral arrangements they are from anything between £19 - £70 and look very pretty. Littlemissbossy - I am liking your idea of using something alternative, especially for the button holes.
Claire xx

Think i'm going to go and buy myself a big bunch of flowers later when I do my big food shop and have a bit of a practice. Thanks for the tip about youtube videos too will take a look at those.
Claire xx