How to DIY Your Wedding Flowers: Every Tutorial You Need
You don't need a floral design degree to do your own wedding flowers. You need good information, a little practice time, and stems you can actually trust.
That's what this page is for — it's home base for everything we've taught, organized by what you're making. Whether you're starting with a bouquet or diving straight into ceremony arches, you'll find step-by-step tutorials for all of it right here.
Every tutorial category below has its own page with videos and written guides. Flower care — conditioning, hydrating, storing — lives on its own page too, because getting that right is the foundation for everything else.
Start Here: Flower Care
Before any arranging happens, your flowers need to be properly conditioned. This is the step that determines how your flowers look on the wedding day, and it's the one most people skip or rush. Don't skip it.
The Flower Care 101 page covers everything — how to unbox your flowers when they arrive, how to make a fresh cut, how to get them into water correctly, how to store them at the right temperature, and what to do if something looks off. We also have a Quick Start Guide you can download and print if you want something physical to reference while you're working.
Tutorial Categories
Each category below has its own landing page with video tutorials and written step-by-step guides. Click through to find individual tutorials for specific styles, skill levels, and flower types.
Bouquets
Bridal bouquets, bridesmaid bouquets, cascades, hand-tied styles, different shapes and sizes
Boutonnieres and Corsages
Classic, dried, pin-on or wrist — everything your groom, groomsmen, and mothers need
Centerpieces
Low arrangements, tall arrangements, bud vases, compotes, and mixed tablescape styles
Ceremony Arrangements
Altar pieces, arch arrangements, aisle markers, shepherd's hooks, ceremony backdrops
More Tutorials
Flower crowns, cake flowers, and other arrangements that don't fit a single category
How to Use These Tutorials
Watch first, then read
Our tutorials live on YouTube and are embedded on each category page. The written guides on each individual blog post cover the same content in text form — supplies lists, step-by-step instructions, tips, and common mistakes. Use whichever format works best for how you learn. Most people find it helpful to watch the video once, then follow along with the written guide while they practice.
Practice before the wedding
We cannot stress this enough: practice at least once before your wedding week. Buy a small bunch of flowers from a grocery store, follow the tutorial, and make something. It doesn't have to be perfect — it just has to be a real run-through. You'll figure out what questions you have, what supplies you're missing, and how long things actually take. That practice session is worth more than any amount of watching.
Order the right flowers for your project
Each tutorial category page notes which flower types work best for that style of arrangement. If you're not sure how much to order, our Budget Calculator gives you a personalized estimate based on your wedding size and flower selection. And if you want us to help you put together exactly the right flowers for your vision, our custom design service is there for that too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any experience to DIY my wedding flowers?
Nope! Most of our customers have never made a bouquet before and they pull it off beautifully. Our tutorials are built for beginners. Review the flower care page so your stems arrive in great shape. Pick the tutorial category for whatever you're making and follow along. If you get stuck, we're here.
Where do I start if I've never done this before?
Start with deciding how much DIY you want to do. Our packages are a great starting point. We also offer customization through our Build Your Own Box options, as well as Custom Floral Design services. If you're unsure which option is best for you, reach out to us! We are happy to guide you towards the best option for your situation!
After you've chosen your flowers, browse through our tutorials. Start with the Flower Care 101 page which is the foundation of great flowers.
Once you know how to condition and store your flowers, move to the tutorial category for the arrangement you're most nervous about and practice building it before your wedding week. One practice run makes a bigger difference than anything else.
How long before my wedding should I start practicing?
Ideally, do at least one practice run a few weeks before the wedding. That gives you time to practice and feel confident going into wedding week. Don't leave your first attempt for the week of. That's too much pressure.
What's the difference between the video tutorials and the written guides?
Same content, different format. The videos are great for seeing techniques like how to hold stems, how to add flowers to a design, how to finish a bouquet. The written guides are easier to follow while your hands are busy, and they include supplies lists and step-by-step instructions you can reference without scrubbing through a video. Use both.
Can I make all my own wedding flowers, or should I DIY only some of them?
Either works! Most brides do everything themselves — bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, ceremony arrangements, all of it. Others DIY the personal flowers and hire out the large ceremony pieces. There's no rule. It depends on your time, budget, and how much you enjoy the process. Our tutorials cover everything so you can pick and choose.
What supplies do I need to get started?
It depends on what you're making, but the basics for most arrangements include floral snips or sharp scissors, floral tape, a clean bucket of water for hydration, and whatever mechanics your arrangement needs (floral wire, water tubes, etc.). Each tutorial page lists the specific supplies for that style. You can also shop our supply kits at flowermoxie.com/collections/build-your-own-supply-kits — we put together kits so you don't have to hunt down individual items.
How do I know how many flowers to order?
Use our free Budget Calculator at flowermoxie.com/pages/budget-calculator-quiz — it gives you a personalized estimate based on your wedding specifics. You can also visit the How Much Should I Buy page for general guidance by arrangement type. If you want someone else to handle all of the quantities and recipe building, our professional florists would love to help through a custom design! You can learn more about a custom floral design here.
What if something goes wrong during the arranging process?
First, don't panic — most things are fixable. Check the special care notes on the relevant product page first, or review the personalized flower guide you were sent via email. If you're really stuck, reach out to us directly. We have solid customer support and our team genuinely loves helping people through this.
