How to Make a Mother of the Bride Wrist Corsage

Many brides save money on their wedding budget by making certain items themselves. The flower arrangements are one of those things. This includes flowers for the wedding chapel, bridal bouquets and family wrist corsages. One of the corsages you can make yourself is the mother of the bride corsage.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Boutonniere flower clusters
• Filler flowers
• Scissors
• Floral tape
• Glue gun
• Wristlet

1. Take a look at the boutonniere that was made for the father. The mother's corsage should match the father's boutonniere. This is not necessary, but it is recommended.

2. Use three boutonniere clusters that are similar, if not identical, to the father's boutonniere. Group them together and begin trimming them to get them into a design you are happy with. Use your scissors for this.

3. Add any greenery or any fillers such as baby's breath to fill out the corsage and make it slightly different from the father's boutonniere.

4. Use green floral tape to tape all of the stems together. If the stems are too long, you are going to have to trim them down with scissors.

5. Use some ribbon to make a small bow. This bow will have to be glued on with a glue gun. Glue the ribbon toward the bottom of one side of the corsage. Make sure the glue is completely dry before you move on.

6. Attach a wristlet.

7. Place in a plastic breathable container and insert into a slightly refrigerated area until ready to use.

Tips & Warnings

• Get your friends together the afternoon the day before the wedding and have a flower arrangement party. You could easily get all of the floral arrangements finished and it is a great bonding time, as well.
• Don't make tghe corsage more than one day before the wedding or the flowers will begin to die.