DIY wedding flowers?!?

I love to save money. So, today I took a trip down to the florist to check out prices... I can't believe how much people spend on flowers!  For all the pieces I envisioned for my wedding I was quoted $5800.  Ya, I know... So DIY flower time. Flower ideas so far Roses garden and reg, Bells of Ireland, Green Hanging Amaranthus


I think I can do this!

A few important things about flowers:

2 options for centerpieces low or high ...cus people want to see and talk to each other.

Don't store flowers near fruit. I guess they have a chemical that causes them to ripen and die faster.

Don't pour water on your floral foam. Just drop it in and forget it!

Warm water not cold. Why warm? Flowers take up warm water more readily than cold.

Round bouquet + round body = even more round

Have lots of buckets

Keep your flowers cool and out of the sun

Greenery first.





Resources:

Cheap wholesale flowers with a decent rep :)
http://globalrose.com/

Ooodles of info!
http://www.floraldesigninstitute.com/page004.11.02.904.67.htm

My centerpiece inspiration
http://www.ehow.com/video_2274018_tools-making-tall-wedding-floral.html

How to ez boutonniere
http://www.monkeysee.com/play/1047-how-to-make-a-boutonniere

Flower care when you get it!
http://www.monkeysee.com/play/9515-caring-for-your-flowers-for-your-centerpiece

Foam Foam and more foam!
http://www.monkeysee.com/play/9194-introduction-to-fresh-flower-foam

How to cascade bouquet

http://www.ehow.com/video_5361493_instructions-cascade-bridal-bouquet.html