Making my own bouquets

FH Grandma is helping me put my flowers together. I got my flowers from Hobby Lobby and GardenRidge.

Linda R is fantastic at making bouquets with Real Touch flowers... perhaps search for her using the search bar on the right (under the topics) so you can PM her or see some of her work. It's really good!

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Hobby Lobby has flowers called Real Touch and they look and FEEL real. I also bought boutonniere holders at Michaels. I wrapped the flower and the ivory stuff behind it with floral tape then hot glued it to the holder. And it makes it easier to pin on the lapel.

You still have plently of time to buy in batches so keep an eye out for sales and don't ever go to Michaels or Hobby Lobby without your coupons.

Hi Brittanica! I can help you. Do you have a Hobby Lobby or Michaels near you? If so, watch for when they put their silk stems on sale. With Hobby Lobby it is just about every other week. You can also get real touch roses there; they look real and have a great feel to them.

Do you want a hand-tied bouquet (easiest to do) or a bouquet in a bouquet holder? Have you decided on what flowers you want?

I am attaching a couple of pics here to give you an idea of what real touch roses look like and I also made the bouitineers for my wedding party so am attaching a pic of that too.

PM me with any questions you have and I will be glad to help!

And thanks @Reenski!

This is so helpful thanks for the post! I have wondered the same thing about flowers and I wanted to DIY the bridemaids and the bouitineers.

@Linda R. those flowers are beautiful!

Hello Brittanica. I also made my own bouquet, but used latex flowers. Have to say the real touch is lovely also. Success to you with whichever you use. It's exciting when you finish and just can't stop looking at it. Enjoy the process.

Michaels is were we got about 75% of my fake flowers. look in the sunday newspaper for coupons. they normally will have one for 40% off of total. thats the best time to buy stuff!!

Linda...will you make mine????? lol Please! No, seriously, please!

Totally agree with Kasey! You are soooo talented Linda! I am going to make calla lily bouquets for my girls, and I only hope they will come out looking half that good!

Does Michaels sell real touch flowers? I am in Minnesota, and sadly, there are no hobby lobbies, and can't find them anywhere except online.

Linda you are a liffesaver and so are the rest of you ladies I am in love with both of your bouquets their beautiful. I will begin looking into the michaela coupons and at this time in not sure as to what flowers just pinks cause that's my favorite colors. Lol although the wedding is apple and black pink is my thing. I will look you up for any needed further assistance. Again thanks ladies.

Hobby Lobby has a 40% off coupon on their website that you can print off.