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How to make semi-kanzashi-style fabric flowers (part 1)

I’m looking to make my bouquet for my wedding myself, and so I’ve been brainstorming ideas on how best to put together fabric flowers for this purpose. This tutorial is based on some flowers that I started making a few years ago — the folding technique is Japanese (Tsunami Kanzashi).

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23 alternative boutonnieres for offbeat grooms

For the most part, boutonnieres can be often over-looked and under-whelming. But the same can not be said for the boutonnieres I’ve got rounded up here…

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Posh paper flower bouquets from Robot In Bloom

We love it when Offbeat Brides turn Offbeat Entrepreneurs. I’m sure you guys remember Sandy from her infamous colorful, crafty, hip-but-won’t-scare-grandma wedding. Well, since her wedding she quit her old secretary job… and dove head-first into the world of unique wedding bouquets!

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DIY LEGO boutonnieres for a geeky wedding

Check out Offbeat Bride member SamIAm Lego boutonnieres that she DIY’d for all the groomsman, the groom, and their dads! The idea of incorporating LEGO minifigures into wedding attire offers a playful, creative alternative to traditional floral arrangements. These DIY boutonnieres serve as both a personal statement and a unique keepsake for the wedding party. […]