DIY Bridal Bouquet Workshop: Create Your Dream Bouquet

 

Planning your wedding and want to add a personal touch to your special day? Our DIY Bridal Bouquet Workshop teaches brides-to-be how to craft floral arrangements that match your wedding vision. You’ll learn flower selection techniques and arrangement basics. This hands-on experience covers essential workshop supplies and step-by-step guidance in a supportive environment where creativity blooms.

Essential Workshop Components for DIY Bridal Bouquet Success

Professional floral instruction from experienced designers

Picture this: you’re standing next to a floral designer who’s created hundreds of stunning bridal bouquets. We show you exactly how to hold the stems, which flowers pair beautifully together, and other floral hacks. This is what makes our workshop special.

We aren’t just flower enthusiasts – we’re seasoned professionals who know every trick in the book. We’ll guide you through common mistakes (like cramming too many flowers together) and show you professional techniques that make your bouquet look polished, not DIY.

And don’t worry about feeling lost. We will break everything down into simple steps that anyone can follow, regardless of your crafting experience.

Complete design kit and necessary supplies included

Gone are the days of running to five different stores gathering supplies. We’ve thought of everything:

  • Professional-grade floral shears
  • Floral tape and pins
  • Premium ribbon selection

The best part? You get to keep all these tools for future floral projects. No hidden costs or surprise “you should have brought this” moments.

Fresh florals and greenery selection process

Let’s talk about the stars of the show – the flowers themselves. You’ll learn how to:

  • Identify flowers that last longest after cutting
  • Select blooms at the perfect opening stage

We source directly from local growers, ensuring your flowers are fresh, sustainable, and in peak condition.

Step-by-step bouquet creation techniques

Creating your bouquet isn’t just randomly sticking flowers together. Our workshop teaches you:

  • The spiral technique professional florists use
  • Proper stem cutting for optimal bouquet shape
  • Ribbon wrapping methods that won’t unravel
  • Transportation and day-of care instructions

Whether you’re joining us for the hands-on experience, comprehensive materials, or expert guidance, your DIY bridal bouquet journey will be memorable. Take this opportunity to express your unique style and create a wedding keepsake that truly reflects your personality. Book your workshop spot today and turn your floral dreams into a stunning reality you’ll cherish forever.

Monday, August 25
5:30pm-8pm
SPARKLE bridal couture
3200 Folsom Blvd. Ste B
Sacramento, CA
*Your ticket includes:*
Personal floral instruction by Lead Floral Designer Gina Lett-Shrewsberry
Florals and greenery by Flora Fresh
Design kit and supplies
Coffee, wine & bubbly by Tandem Coffee and Wine
An array of savory bites
Meet other brides & floral enthusiasts
A stunning bouquet!
$65 for General Public

To register for this amazing workshop click on the link below for more information!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blooms-to-bride-a-diy-bridal-bouquet-workshop-tickets-1554340417029?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Repurpose Recyle Reuse

In our off time, the team at Inspirations by Gina love to go to eclectic consignment stores and thrift shops to see what we can find for our clients. One of our favorite places to go is Urban Ore in Berkeley, CA. You never know what you might find there. Since repurposing and recycling is so cool and hip and at the same time helps out our beautiful planet and the fragile eco system, we thought you might like how various wagons are used.

Green Weddings

It might be the fall in many parts of the country, but here in Northern California, we are having our usual Indian summer and the garden is still producing a bumper crop. Do you know that 90% of wedding favors are thrown out after the wedding? Why not be “green” and have favors for your guests that they can reuse? We love the idea of using herbs or succulents as favors. It adds a touch of greenery to the guest tables, make a great conversation piece and guests can take them home and plant them.

 Place Cards on Grass

Courtesy of Hot Ref Blog

Courtesy of Hot Ref Blog

 Centerpieces and Table Numbers

Courtesy of  Pinterest

Courtesy of Pinterest

 Herbs in a Pot as Favors

Courtesy of Brides.com

Courtesy of Brides.com

Flower Power Continues

Inspirations by Gina is loving flowers and that flowers are a intricate part of tablescaping. We love the fact that elegance and glam is back!

Courtesy of www.specialevents.com

Courtesy of www.specialevents.com

Succulents aren’t just for the backyard

The weather is stormy outside and we love staying indoors this time of year and looking at cute DIY ideas for our clients. Why not give your guests plantable succulents! Succulents are easy plants to grow because they are drought resistant and can withstand colder climates better than some other plants. We like these easy DIY succulent wedding favors which can double as place cards too. The succulents were placed in tea cups that can be gathered from thrift stores, flea markets, garage and estate sales. The more you mismatch them, the better!

Courtesy of www.sandiegoabc.com

Here is another example of what you can do with succulents. They are great for decorating and the possibilites are endless. Check out these succulents in cigar boxes. What is there not to love about these?

Courtesy of Grey Likes Weddings

A New Spin on The Old Boutonniere

Looking for unusual and unique boutonnieres for your groom and his groomsmen?  Want to think out the box and give your groom and his groomsmen a chance to really reflect who they are as individuals?  Check out this boutonniere from SF Bay Area floral designer Erin Rosenow.

Courtesy of Erin Rosenow

Inspiration by Gina