'F' Wedding 2009

Another area florist was due to have her baby around the time of the wedding, and graciously entrusted me with ordering and constructing 'A's' wedding flowers - Thank you 'L'! In her folder of photos and stem counts, 'L' had a photo of the requested bridesmaid bouquet. Were those lily petals? Are they in foam? Did they use the lily foliage on the back? How will it last without water in the summer heat?

After my many trial runs (lots of adhesive and little ventilation!), I discovered the secret! With help from a dear friend on the morning of the wedding, the bouquets were assembled and turned out perfectly. Thank you, 'A' and 'L', for taking a chance on this "Basement Betty"! Your wedding will always have a special place in my heart!

'W' Wedding 2010

Now all rested, it's time to share the photos of 'W's' wedding flowers. Thank you 'W' for taking a chance on a "Basement Betty" - it was an honor to create your wedding arrangements!

Bride's Bouquet

Groom's Boutonniere

Bridesmaid Bouquet

Breakaway Toss Bouquet

Cake Topper

Thank you again, Rachel & Ben! May God bless you as you continually seek him in your marriage!

Toss Bouquet - Breakaway

This style of toss bouquet is chalk-full of advantages: easy and quick to put together, so adorable, and could be shared by six ladies instead of just one (unless you were at my wedding, at which you would be the lone single lady - sad, isn't it?!).

The rules are simple with this one:
1. Process your flowers (remove leaves and thorns, and cut to length)
2. Find your favorite ribbon(s) and plug in that glue gun
3. Work those tiny little fingers to get the ribbon tightly around the stem
4. Glue! (neatly, please!)
5. Use smaller ribbon(s) to thread the charm, and tie that baby in place
6. Wrap all stems together with large ribbon for the bride to untie just before tossing