Wedding Reception Flower Arrangements

Wedding reception flower arrangements from a florist can be extremely expensive. They can cost hundreds of dollars a piece according to articles in different wedding magazines.

To me, this kind of expense is crazy!

So, if you are like me, you can either do without flowers at your reception or you can make your own. Here is a simple idea for you.

You will need two or three varieties of long-stemmed flowers in similar colors, tall non-see-through vases, several yards of white tulle, and ribbon.

Choose silk flowers with long stems. Some will have to be shorter than others in the display. If not, you will need to trim them so you will need strong scissors or small floral wire cutters as well.

You can buy nice looking silk flowers at Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Michael's, and Garden Ridge. I am sure there are other good craft stores but these are the stores in my city where I have purchased good quality silk flowers.

Purchase a tall vase that you cannot see through. It can be dark glass or metal. Place the tallest stems in the back of the vase. Place another variety of flowers with the stems about two inches shorter in front of the first row. You will want to make three or four rows of flowers, each row one to two inches shorter.

Clip the stems of the third row of flowers to get them shorter and place in the vase. If you have a fourth row of flowers, clip them one to one and a half inches shorter than the third row.

If you are happy with the balance of the flowers, drape them and the vase with a length of tulle. Tie a length of ribbon around the vase to secure the tulle. Pull the tulle out over the ribbon. The tulle gives your wedding reception flower arrangements a soft, romantic look. It also hides the fact that the flowers are silk and conceals display imperfections.

These large displays should be placed in corners and on gift and cake tables.

Smaller versions of this arrangement can be placed as centerpieces on the bride and groom's table.

Get creative. Don't be afraid to experiment with silk flowers. Try to create arrangements that you see in wedding magazines. It takes practice but if you start out months ahead of time, you can put an arrangement together that will be perfect for your wedding day!

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