How To Make a DIY Organic Bridal Bouquet

[@shayleetomes9271]

The text in the corner makes this awfully entertaining and kept me from skipping ahead!!! Talented and hilarious :)

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you, Shaylee! The only thing worse than doing a flower video is watching one....so we like to spice it up!

[@aubreyrobertson2265]

This is one of the best tutorials, on any topic, on the internet to date.

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you, Aubrey, so glad it helped you on your floral journey! XOXOX

[@mpoimokhafola333]

Thanks for sharing this video now I know how to start till the end God bless you

[@FlowerMoxie]

Glad it helped!!!! XOXOXO We have a few more, and I think the spiral method is really easy, too!

[@sarahcunningham7417]

You guys need your own reality TV show. Hysterical 😂

[@FlowerMoxie]

I'm so glad you enjoyed my nonsense! XO

[@deborahharvey3603]

Great tutorial. Thank you

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you!

[@LynnBFoster]

Stunning. I think I could make it too.

[@FlowerMoxie]

You DEFINITELY can!!

[@kellycomins6335]

Hi I'm loving ur very helpful videos. In this one u used a dasky pink flower you call 'estranger' or something. Do u have a full name for this flower please? I tried looking on ur website but maybe u don't use it anymore or something as I couldn't find it. Thanks for ur help

[@FlowerMoxie]

Ah, it's Astrantia. We sold it in the past, but then I pulled it because it's pretty sensitive and dies easily in transit. Even when I get it direct from wholesale it's hit and miss and tends to have a short vase life. So glad you found us!

[@Copppertone]

You are such a great teacher! Thanks for sharing a beautiful organic bridal look - it's one of my favourite styles!

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you so much for the encouragement! XOXOX

[@lisablinn3264]

Beautiful combinations of colour and texture. When I got married the style was round but I love the organic look currently popular.

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you! Styles changes but flowers are always beautiful!

[@danacassidy7151]

love your videos, the typed comments are the ones I say in my head while I do flowers (or out loud when working with my partner in flower crime)

[@FlowerMoxie]

HA! I love that so much, and yes, building flowers with someone makes it so much more fun!!!

[@gavinsflowers7663]

My constantly digressing brain was giggling at the screen texts lol..love your work and your humor!

[@FlowerMoxie]

Ha, I'm glad you enjoyed! XO

[@Sunshine0022]

The shampoo Litteraly had me cacklin I gave you a sub then on 😊😂

[@FlowerMoxie]

Ha! I'm so glad to have you, Witchy! I knew we could be real friends when I saw your handle. XOXO, Amy

[@brendaeves3236]

Great tutorial, clear, concise and entertaining to watch...perfect!

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad it helped! XO, Amy

[@valerielyda6414]

Fascinating watching you create and modify. Your production is a lovely representation of free nature "organic blossoms". Funny text bits!

[@Lovegardening333]

You have a great style and wonderful delivery of your knowledge base. You are refreshing to watch deliver behind the scenes intel with great content and quality design. Great Job! I was a floral designer for years in Orange County CA that designed for large hotels and clients. It's nice to see that you are not reinventing the wheel but giving it a fresh new vibe for today's market. Keep up the great work.

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you for your kind comments, that means so much coming from a fellow floral artist! The world (and the internet) needs more souls like you! XOXOXOX

[@1999MRC]

Gosh that’s so pretty. I wish I knew garden bouquets were a thing when I got married

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you for leaving such a kind message! The world needs more folks like you! XO

[@shannahulet4103]

Nice job!!! thank you!!!!

[@FlowerMoxie]

Glad it helped!!!

[@CynthiaLimberger]

Love it!

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you! We appreciate it!

[@simeretm3665]

Beautiful and thank you for sharing!!!

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you for your kind comment!

[@joyford9576]

2nd video of yours i've watched and you've made a beautiful bouquet. You give lots of great tips and loving the air quotes... Will be watching more of your videos xx

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you for such kind, positive comments! The world needs more people like you!

[@bonnizajac8916]

Oh what a magnificent bouquet 💐

[@laaradean5239]

Your text comments are hilarious! Love it - this is the exact shape and texture and in similar colours to what I want

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you, we hope to make people giggle as the subject matter isn't flashy! I really loved the colors, too....the video had a filter on it which made the burgs appear more red, but you can see a photographed example on our site: flowermoxie.com/pages/marsala-and-rose-moodboard Scroll down and click on 'A La Cart'.

[@gwenmcintyre4917]

Props to the copywriter who made this video so entertaining. Also very informative!

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you, I will let Morgan know! We feel the humor and self-deprecation make tutorials more bearable to watch.

[@cindyseeley2]

Absolutely beautiful, thank you 😊

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you! XOXOX

[@evo3711]

I'm trying to DIY my wedding bouquet! Any recommendations for greenery options that look pretty but aren't eucalyptus? I have a severe allergy to eucalyptus and I break out in hives :( Thank you!

[@FlowerMoxie]

Absolutely! If you're looking for another silvery/sage green color try Olive branch. It works really great in bouquets and it's foliage is gorgeous! We also love Italian and Israeli ruscus because they are super hardy and have a lovely dark green foliage!

[@marikabergeron5616]

Really liked your video. Thank you so much.

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you so much!!!

[@greendreamartanddecor]

wow beautiful work supeb

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you so much 😊

[@emaflorist7294]

Love it. Amazing work🥰

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you for your kind words! XO

[@katharinenielsen6579]

Thank you so much for this!

[@cressidaotabor7156]

Very pretty 😍

[@oceanair9257]

Lovely!

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you for your kind comment and encouragement!

[@aliciahauki]

Ok I’ve watched this 282837 times but for the life of me I can’t get my bouquets to be so short and wide like this… mine end up tall and looking like a big fan or a shovel. Any idea what I’m doing wrong?

[@FlowerMoxie]

You probably just need to make a few tweaks. Why don't you try building in a small chicken wire egg? This will hold space between the stems and allow more control. It might just be the method I'm teaching here isn't a good fit for you RIGHT NOW, but try using a chicken wire or bouquet egg, or try building in the spiral method! XOXOX, Ames

[@Hehehe0686]

Beautiful!

[@remij9592]

So I’m dropping the bouquet off at my friends getting ready site before the ceremony so she can do first looks and photos. How do most brides get the bouquet back in water and head to the ceremony? Do they just carry it dry the whole way until reception? I don’t necessarily want her to have to man a vase of water and flowers…do florists usually stick around to keep an eye on flowers the entire time??

[@FlowerMoxie]

Nope, just provide a vase for hydration and reminder her to pop it back in the vase when she's not using it so it will look its best throughout the entire event!

[@yvetterivera5142]

Beautiful!!! How do you fit this type of bouquet in a vase?

[@FlowerMoxie]

If you're repurposing a bouquet as a centerpiece, simply make sure that the stems are cut short enough that the bouquet sits inside the vase. If you're looking to create an arrangement that like this in a shallow vase, use chicken wire or floral foam to hold your stems in place!

[@nancywirth2901]

Beautiful arrangement - love your easy to follow teaching style. Do you also have tutorials on vase arrangements?

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you for your kind words, we have tons! flowermoxie.com/pages/centerpiece-tutorial

[@ayeshapatel7556]

Loved the on screen commentary 😂

[@popsmasehd28479]

Love that style they're beautiful. How do you keep them in water until the next day? And do you dry them before they can be used?

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you so much! After making the bouquet I like to take a small cylinder vase and have just enough water in it that when I place the bouquet inside the vase the bottom of the stems are slightly submerged. When handing it to the bride the day of the wedding I'll usually dry off the bottom of the stems before handing it off- to make sure nothing gets on the brides gown!

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Beautiful! Great tips!

[@tracycampbell8653]

Great video. How do you finish with the ribbon? Do you let the stems still splay out or gather them together? If you gather them together, will the bouquet not splay out the same?

[@FlowerMoxie]

Great question, Tracy! I just tie the ribbon around the point of intersection because if you wrap it the entire way down it could break the stems and would definitely shift your flowers. That's another reason why I like to cut my stems short is I don't want them seen, and a bouquet looks the best when it's tilted forwards....short stems make this easier for the bride! XO, Amy

[@katherineglassey5]

can you use burgundy mini callas ?

[@FlowerMoxie]

Of course!

[@stacydoak5082]

when do you cut the stems shorter?

[@FlowerMoxie]

You'll want to cut the stems shorter on the day of the wedding right before you tie on your ribbon!

[@cassieleonard1433]

Do you have a video that shows the cutting process?

[@FlowerMoxie]

Like prepping the flowers? Yes, we have a few of those! We also have a few more bouquet videos.

[@aprilsnow2296]

That was very beautiful. Where did you get the flowers?

[@FlowerMoxie]

We sell them! Visit our site: flowermoxie.com/

[@aprilsnow2296]

@@FlowerMoxie Thank you, so much. I never knew how or where to buy flowers and how to create a bouquet.

[@almajaramillo3674]

So beautiful!! ❤️

[@cassidychambers1128]

Hello - me again! Can you do a video that focuses on wrapping up the stems, by chance? I'm planning on buying florals from you for my DIY bouquets, but i'm wanting to add long torn chiffon to all our bouquets and i'm not sure how to tackle that. Thank you!

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you for the request! Would you mind giving me a link to show me what you're talking about so I know for sure what you need??? Thank you!

[@cassidychambers1128]

@@FlowerMoxie For sure! Here's an example I found on Pinterest bellameribbonco.com/bouquet-bundles/bouquet-bundle

[@paraquedarbiencommx5346]

So amazing! I stay really in love with this design, congrats.

[@Tess-gr9mk]

I've seen it done where instead of holding your hand loosely around the center, you put a ponytail holder there as your guide so your hand doesn't get tired! Then when you're done, just remove the hair band tape like normal!

[@FlowerMoxie]

Interesting technique! Thank you for sharing!

[@kimdrobatz6074]

I’m going to Dyi my daughters bouquet. I will have to make it 2 days prior...so can I just put it in a vase. Then cut & wrap the stems the day of the wedding.

[@AK-rt2cn]

This video is so helpful! I will diy my own bouquet, any tips on how to best keep it fresh if I do it the day before the wedding? Is it true that the fridge is the best place to store flowers? Or is a bucket with fresh water and a relatively cool place sufficient?

[@FlowerMoxie]

That can get dicey because I've seen faulty fridges get too cold and freeze some blooms. I've done it in a pinch because it was hot as balls outside, but it's best to just keep it in a cool room away from sunlight. I talk more about this on our site and have a video about it. =)

[@Diazargeliaa]

A K You can pre-cut everything and prepare it 2 days before so the flowers that need to bloom do so. Make it the day before, wrap it with floral tape and put it back in the fresh water and in a fresh/no heat area. The day of, keep it in water until you need it and then wrap it with ribbon.

[@realtorevy2799]

Great video... Would the stems stain the dress or do you cover them?

[@FlowerMoxie]

No, I don't find cut stems to leak or stain.....except possibly artificially dyed flowers (which are not super common in the wedding floral world). Personally, I like to cut my stems pretty short so the bouquet is lighter and easier to handle.

[@patriciaraymond7306]

Beautiful! How do you finish off the stems?

[@FlowerMoxie]

Hello Patricia, thank you! At around 16:05 I talked about how I prefer to cut the stems pretty dang short so brides can easily handle the bouquet, but because I was going to use the flowers in another tutorial I didn't cut them. =) I find when doing organic bouquets I can't wrap the stems all the way down because they are so flared out, so I cut'em short.

[@jihanbradford8726]

I love y’all! Yes, for the “thick thighs of the world!” Perfect analogy!

[@equilibriochannel2022]

Perfect!

[@eliseflanagan]

I literally laugh out loud at the commentary. I love it!

[@justinkellyterracio3576]

Thank you for this! It’s my favorite tutorial yet! One question. After you cut the stems, do you keep them in water overnight or just the refrigerator?

[@FlowerMoxie]

Thank you for your kind comment, I'm glad it helped! So the fridge....I have mixed feelings because I've seen some fridges on the fritz freeze blooms because they were faulty. For the most part, popping bouquets in a cooler is unnecessary unless it's hot as balls outside and you're working with a bunch of delicates. In Oklahoma, the temps can soar above 100' in July and August, and even inside in the a/c, I feel my more delicate flowers don't last as long. So during hot months, I keep them in the fridge so they last longer. Any other time I wouldn't worry about it, they'll hold up fine. You can always get Crowning Glory Spray to keep'em fresher longer.

[@rebeccahogan7831]

I’m nervous about making my BF’s bouquet! I’ve practiced the actually bouquet many times & they’re stunning, but I’m concerned about keeping it & boutonniere fresh since I’ll be making them the day before...any trade tips? Sugar h2o? Etc...TY

[@FlowerMoxie]

Don't fret, I always make my bouquets the day before, cut them, and place them in fresh clean water. No weird additives. For bouts, I pop them in a tubberware with a damp paper towel on the bottom and keep them in the fridge until it's go-time. Watch our Hydration 101 video.

[@emilysouther4614]

I love the little side notes....loose like spring break hahaha

[@hopeinchrist3515]

Is Tues too soon to get roses for a Saturday wedding?

[@FlowerMoxie]

We recommend getting your flowers at least 3 days before the wedding, so for a Saturday wedding you would want to get your flowers on Wednesday. This is enough time for you to process your flowers and then start designing to have everything done before the wedding day. Roses tend to be hardier than some other stems, so if for scheduling and logistical reasons, you needed to get them on Tuesday it would be possible. You would need to make sure to continue to give them fresh water and keep then in a cool area away from bright direct sun to make sure they don't open or fade too quickly.

[@hopeinchrist3515]

Makes sense, thank you!

[@amandaandnickkalandia808]

How long are the ties you use ?

[@FlowerMoxie]

I like to use clear 11'' zip ties!

[@LourdesRivera-m9r]

I was looking for the bouquet recipe and I could not find it. Could you please help?

[@FlowerMoxie]

Absolutely! We used sprigs of Leather leaf fern, seeded and baby eucalyptus and sprigs of nagi and Israeli ruscus, 5-6 Quicksand roses, 4-6 burgundy carnations, 4-6 burgundy scabiosa and 3-4 dusty pink astrantia!

[@LourdesRivera-m9r]

Thank you so much

[@mariajaramillo1667]

What is an organic bouquet?

[@FlowerMoxie]

A bouquet that has a more organic shape rather than a tight, rounded structured one.

[@mariajaramillo1667]

@@FlowerMoxie thank you

[@briboss9265]

these dry jokes up top are funny af

[@advocacialuzmarinaluz9281]

♥️

[@nicholehelmueller2130]

This answer may be buried in these comments and questions, But how many of each stem would you say is in this bouquet? Greenery, Filler, Accents?

[@FlowerMoxie]

No worries, we got you! This is a good rule of thumb to keep in mind when creating a recipe for a bridal bouquet like this one: 10-15 stems filler/volume flowers 7-10 stems accent flowers 1/3-1/2 bunch texture flowers 1/2 bunch greenery total This will ensure that you have enough flowers to create a stunning bouquet!

[@paigehackett2376]

You always have anemone and never use them! I love them and my brides love them. They’re so hard to work with and keep fresh!

[@FlowerMoxie]

Ha, I didn't realize that, but you're right! Honestly, I hate shipping them because they are so sensitive they give my customers grief. So I probably avoid them in videos to avoid promoting their fussy arse. 🤣

[@adriannewright2873]

It’s the written commentary for me 😭

[@martapieta4077]

it's not spiral .... this is wrong

[@FlowerMoxie]

Hi Marta, the good news is there are many techniques and ways to build a bouquet. Also good news, you can pick the technique that works best for you!