Bridal Bouquets

Paper Flower – How to Make a Bridal Bouquet

In this article we will take a look at a paper flower – how to make a bridal bouquet. You will need a book on making crepe paper flowers with step-by- step instructions and the patterns for the flowers you want in the bridal bouquet. I will provide you with some helpful tips and hints on how to make a bouquet that is perfect for you!

Let’s start with paper flowers – how to make a bridal bouquet tips. First you will want to make your bouquet out of crepe paper. Crepe paper is one of the best papers available on the market for flowers. It is durable and flexible at the same time. If you use certain types of crepe paper the colors will not run so there will be no worries if you spill a drop of water on the paper, it will dry and your crepe paper will be the same exact color it was before the spill.

Now that you know what type of paper to use, you will need a book, the best type of book will provide you with not only step by step instructions to make each flower but tips on how to make your flowers shiny and more fresh looking as well as a book that provides a lot of patterns (flowers) to choose from. Last but certainly not least the book should have a picture of the completed flower and if you can find one a book with a finished bridal bouquet or a few of them this is the best book for you.

The next thing you have to do is decide on what type of bridal bouquet you want. There are several to choose from one of the most popular is; the Cascade bouquet, this bouquet has a lot of greenery and a longer tail than most of the other bouquets. You can make it in a round or oval shape and in any size you want. If you would prefer a simpler bridal bouquet you have the traditional bouquet; which is round with a short tail or no tail at all. It’s a very beautiful crepe paper flower bridal bouquet.

Once you choose the type bouquet you want you need to select the type(s) of flowers you want in the bouquet and of course the color(s) many brides opt for the all white or off white color and just as many prefer to include some of the wedding color theme into their bouquet.

A few hints about making your bridal bouquet. It is your bouquet regardless of what type you choose the flowers or colors that are in the bouquet it is yours! Don’t let your maid of honor or bridesmaid try to talk you into a bouquet that does not suit your style. You may not believe it but this happens a lot. Stand your ground; it’s your wedding and your bouquet!

Now enlist all the help you can from the female bridal party, family members, and friends to bounce ideas off of about the crepe paper flowers you’re going to make. While this article provided you with a few tips and hints you can still benefit from a little help from your friends when it comes to paper flower – how to make a bridal bouquet. If they are willing let them help and you may find making crepe paper flowers an enjoyable experience and decide to make all your Wedding Flowers!

About the Author

Jane Morris
For the most and best descriptive books on How to Make Paper flowers and flowers for your wedding since the 1920’s go to: http://www.ourpaperflowers.com
My goal is to teach all who would like to learn this craft the best and easiest way possible with pictures, patterns and detailed instructions.

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