DIY Autumn Bouquets
Whether you are making an autumn bouquet for an October wedding or for the center of your Thanksgiving table, there are a variety of themes and colors to select. Oranges, browns and deep reds are the signature colors for autumn. White and yellow flowers will add some bright colors to the mix without detracting from the fall theme. Dried flowers, seed pods and slender branches add texture to the bouquet. Lastly, the ribbon color will draw all of these color elements together.
Things You'll Need
- Chrysanthemums
- Marigolds
- Tiger lilies
- Daisies
- Gardenia
- Branches
- Seed pods
- Pussy-willows
- Baby's breath
- Ribbon
- Vase
- Pumpkin
- Gourd
Instructions
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Select the flowers. The flowers in your bouquet are the focal items. While you want to include a variety of orange, brown and red colors, it's important to include some brighter colors as well. Include a few purple, yellow and white flowers to offset the darker fall colors. Chrysanthemums, marigolds and tiger lilies are a few flowers with Autumn colors. Daisies and gardenia are some additional flowers that will add color variety.
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Select the bouquet accessories. For a centerpiece, long, slender branches extending from the bouquet will be very eye-catching. Seed pods, pussy-willows and baby's breath add texture to the soft lines of the flowers.
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Select the ribbon. Use ribbon if the bouquet is going to be held. Select a ribbon that will reflect the colors of the flowers and accessories, but avoid any ribbon that is so ornate it will pull focus from the flowers.
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Use a vase if the bouquet is going to sit on display. Select a dark, colored vase to ensure the focus remains on the arrangement. Try putting the vase inside a gourd or pumpkin for an creative addition to the entire arrangement.
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Assemble the bouquet so there are varying heights. Group the flowers and accessories together to avoid making the arrangement too monotone.
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References
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