Wedding Flower Inspiration

Here’s some wedding flower inspiration. First up, DIY bouquets that you can keep forever.

Fabric and Greenery Boutonniere from Pixel & Hank (via Maida Vale).

Yo-Yo and Felt Flower Bouquet (featured earlier this week, but I love it) from Elizabeth Anne Designs.

Paper Bouquet from Style Me Pretty.

Fabric Boutonnieres from Once Wed.

Antique Brooches Bouquet (I can’t seem to find the original source of this image, but found it here).

Felt Bouquet from Princess Lasertron.

Butterfly Bouquet featured in Martha Stewart (this is a lovely garden-themed handmade wedding).

Anthropologie Drawer Pull Bouquet from Simply Bloom Photography (via Dallas Wedding Planner).

I also like this fabric bouquet cuff from Martha Stewart.

And now, simple floral bouquets:

Simple Pink Peonies from Martha Stewart.

Miniature Daisies from Love Stoned (can’t figure out the original source of this image).

Succulent Bouquet from This Modern Romance (and check out the beautiful dress too).

Sweet Pea Bouquet from The Knot.

Yellow and Blue Wedding from Green Wedding Shoes.

Zinnias from Floret Cadet.

Roses and Ranunculus from Caffeinerd (images from The Knot).

White Peonies and Stephanotis from Once Wed.

Wedding Napkin Flowers Tutorial

Happy Friday! Here’s another wedding-themed guest post from the fabulous, creative and very busy Dana of Made. Her blog is always filled with great DIY projects and beautiful photos with clear instructions. Visit her site for the full instructions and more photos of these pretty napkin flowers.

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Hello friends, I’m Dana from the site MADE, a spot for creative eye candy and DIY inspiration. I’m happy to pop in here today with a simple wedding-inspired idea–Napkin Flowers.

For years I’ve admired paper-made flowers….you know, the Martha Stewart kind that are absolutely amazing, look like they’re real flowers, and make you scratch your head wondering, “who has time to make paper flowers for an entire wedding??!” Seriously. Well, with this simple version you just might keep your sanity (and pennies!…for other important matters, like a tropical honeymoon).


The concept is nothing new. These are the same tissue paper flowers you made in 2nd grade for Cinco De Mayo and Mother’s Day. BUT….when made from party napkins, the flowers take on a life-like form with classy flair. The stiff petals are bendable and easily shaped into gorgeous flowers. Too bad I wasn’t a crafter 8 years ago. My mother would have loved it if our floral budget called for 10 packages of napkins and wooden dowels.

Use the flowers as centerpieces for the tables, cut the napkins into small petals to sprinkle along the wedding walk. Turn them into party favors for the guests, and make sure your man is decked out in napkins as well.

Handmade doesn’t need to look cheap, though it can be cheap! Head over to MADE for the complete Wedding Napkin Flowers Tutorial.

Wedding Printables

Print it for your wedding! Lots of these can be used for other occasions too.

Invitations and Response Cards from Love and Lavender.*

Invitations and More from Download and Print.

Love is in the Air Origami Hearts from Upon a Fold.

Giving Tree Save-the-Date Cards from Merriment Design.

Printables from Creature Comforts.

I Spy Conversation Starter for Kids from Martha Stewart.

Candy Bar Wrappers from Intimate Weddings.

DIY Fan Programs from Aylee Designs.

Paper Bag Favor Labels from Flights of Fancy.*

Candy Wrapper Printables from Funkytime.*

Table Numbers from Ruffled.

More Table Numbers from Project Wedding.

Paper Pennant Garland from Rifle Design for Once Wed.

*pictured above.