Planning a wedding can be stressful, but DIY-ing your wedding flowers doesn't have to be! We've gathered some real advice from past Moxie couples who have been in your shoes. These brides and grooms took the plunge and created their own beautiful wedding flowers. Now, they're sharing their tips to help you succeed.
Practice Makes Perfect
Photo: Loose Tie Photography
"Definitely practice a couple of arrangements beforehand. It helped us build confidence as well as get excited for the real thing."
- Ana & Taylor
One of the most common pieces of advice is to practice. Before your big day, try making a few flower arrangements. It doesn’t have to be fancy—just grab some flowers from your local store and start arranging. Practicing will help you get a feel for the process, and you might even discover new ideas for your wedding.
More Buckets, Less Stress
"Get more buckets than you think you need!!!! I had to run back out to get more [hydration] buckets and it just made me stress more than I should have." - Sadie & Trey
When it comes to storing your flowers, you can never have too many buckets. The last thing you want is to run out of space and have to scramble for more on your wedding day. So, stock up on buckets ahead of time. It’s one less thing to worry about.
Photo: Give Photography
Organize Like a Pro
"Laundry baskets were great for transportation. Especially with our large order, taking the time to organize all of the recipes before your helpers get there helped things go so much more smoothly." - Ana & Taylor
Being organized can make a huge difference. Whether it's using laundry baskets to transport flowers or organizing your arrangements by recipe, staying organized will save you time and stress. Before your helpers arrive, have everything laid out and labeled so they know exactly what to do!
Tip: Save the boxes your flowers arrive in for easy transport!
Photographer:@macramosphotography
"STAY ORGANIZED. Make checklists, spreadsheets, whatever you can to make sure you’re not forgetting anything. An assortment of rainbow-colored masking tape can be your best friend." - Kevin and Alex
Staying organized is key when you’re doing your own wedding flowers. Use checklists and spreadsheets to keep track of everything. Color-coded masking tape is also a great tool—assign a color to each area of your wedding (ceremony, reception, etc.) and label everything accordingly. This will make setup a breeze.
"Watch lots of videos and follow lots of florists on Instagram. It helped me get a sense of color, scale, and what I liked."
Watching videos and following florists online can give you inspiration and help you develop your style. Take the time to learn from others, and don't be afraid to try new things. Practice with grocery store flowers to build your confidence before you dive into the real thing.
Check out Flower Moxie's YouTube channel which is PACKED with helpful videos!
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"PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!"
It can’t be said enough—practice is your best friend when it comes to DIY wedding flowers. The more you practice, the more confident you’ll feel on your wedding day. Plus, it’s a great way to get excited about your upcoming celebration.
Tip: Flower Moxie now offers sample flowers for nearly all of our DIY flower packages! Even if you don't want to buy one of the packages, find the color palette closest to yours and snag those sample flowers. It will be an easy and fun way to practice in the months leading up to your wedding!
Take the DIY Academy
When you want to learn ALL the things and you want it put together in a done-for-you format (as opposed to finding what you need and cobbling it together), take Flower Moxie's DIY Academy!
It's everything you'll want and need, all in one spot. All of the info is broken up into easy-to-digest bits, in a course that lets you go at your own pace. The BEST part? It's deeply (like deeply) discounted for Flower Moxie's customers!
Creating your own DIY wedding flowers can be a rewarding experience. With a little practice, organization, and some great tips from past Moxie Brides, you’ll be well on your way to making beautiful arrangements for your special day. Remember, it’s okay to ask for help and to enjoy the process!
Ready to get started? Shop Flower Moxie’s selection of DIY flower packages, easy premade wedding flowers, mixed boxes, and bulk wedding flowers. Make your dream wedding flowers a reality!
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About the Author
Tiffany Thomas is the true-crime-loving, logistic + artistic powerhouse behind Flower Moxie. When she's not ogling photos of protea, she can be found running her own online store, Good Wknd.