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Who knew a insect-themed wedding could be one of the most beautiful & avant garde EVER

Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO

It’s way too easy to think, “It’s just flowers. I can do thaaaat!” as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you’re ready for all that’s involved when you DIY your wedding flowers.

big crepe paper flower tutorial

Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial

We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop.

The best part? You can totally make these yourself.

DIY floral hoop backdrop

Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop

I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I’ve created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder.

With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It’s the beauty of realistic artificial flowers!

Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time…

This butterfly bouquet is the nature-inspired bouquet you can totally DIY

This butterfly bouquet is the nature-inspired bouquet you can totally DIY

I was recently reminded of a very fun non-floral bouquet that was a big bunch of silk butterflies from Karly & Jack’s Texas wedding.

Whether you’re channeling Effie Trinket or just want to become one with the Monarchs… you can make this bouquet on the cheap…