Tools for Making a Tall Wedding Floral Arrangement

Series Summary

Flower arrangements are an important mood setting element to any event, especially a wedding. Heavily relying on seasonal availability, choosing the flowers for your wedding is an important step in planning the wedding. Popular floral choices for weddings include roses, baby’s breath, lilies, tulips, calla lilies, daisies and hydrangeas. Flowers are needed for bouquets, corsages, nosegays, flower-girl baskets, headpieces, boutonnieres, centerpieces and décor within the ceremony. Typically, a florist will be hired to provide the flowers for the event, but you can learn how to make these money-saving flower arrangements.

In this free video series, learn how to make a beautiful wedding arrangement for your table. This arrangement dazzles! Our expert, Greg Harem, shows you everything you need to know to make breathtaking arrangements for your wedding day. Learn how to select flowers based on texture. Also, learn how to prepare flowers, floral foam, and greenery for your arrangement. If you are looking to spice up your arrangement, learn how to use wire to attach floating flowers in your vase. With these simple tips, you can save money and make a lasting memory. So, what are you waiting for? Watch and learn how to make tall wedding floral arrangements today!

Video Transcript

"Welcome back. Now we will be discussing the tools and supplies you will need to make your arrangement. Such as your container, and the flower dip. You dip your flowers into the flower dip after you cut them, before you insert them. This helps them drink up the water and stay fresher. You'll also need a long knife (any kitchen knife will do), a pencil or a pen, depending on what you'd like to use. It doesn't really matter. You'll also need clippers or a knife, depending on what you are most comfortable with. Also, a weight for your cymbidiums. I like to use glass; something clear. You'll also need wire to string your cymbidiums on. It could be any color, any size. You'll need rose strippers to clean all the foliage off your stems. You'll need your oasis. It can either be the brick or it can be a cup. You'll also need a water bowl to soak your oasis in, which we'll be discussing later on. Next we'll be discussing picking out your container."