Here’s the long and short of it. I do not have a large floral budget for my wedding. It is what it is. However I have an awesome support team (Thanks again, Nicole!) and I’ll be tapping into as many online frugal resources to execute my ideas as possible. There will be quite a bit of DIY going on. One idea I’m considering incorporating into my big day: Baby’s Breath!
Of course we’ve all received or given flowers with baby’s breath. It is usually simply a filler. But thanks to a newly married friend who was also on a strict budget, I have been made aware of the other creative uses of baby’s breath. Whether it is for a brides bouquet, bouquets for bridesmaids like above, centerpieces, ceremony decor or reception centerpieces like the example below, baby’s breath is a rustic yet surprisingly classy alternative to the pricier wedding go-to flowers like roses, orchids and peonies.
I found a plethora of awesome uses for baby’s breath on this Pinterest Board (be sure to follow Triple B on Pinterest as well)! I’ll be doing some floral DIY trials with my super-creative friend Nicole over the next few weeks so I’ll let you all know how they work out. In the meantime, leave me a comment with your thoughts on nixing traditional wedding flowers for more affordable ideas and share your own frugal finds with the class, too.
*For more images from Clare’s gorgeous southern nuptials, click here. Thanks to The Bride’s Cafe for the image!
I love the baby’s breath bouquets. I wish I had known about that for my wedding last year. I did hydrangeas, another inexpensive floral option.
@Tyler: This was admittedly new to me as well. I’m actually shocked none of Triple B’s brides or bridesmaids have had baby breath bouquets. I think they’re lovely and unexpected. The fact that they’re also affordable (for most) is a plus!
Baby’s breath is a good choice for summer weddings.
It’s also an easy bouquet to make.
Floral stem wire to bind the cluster of baby’s breath (usually 10-30 stems).
Floral tape to secure the cluster.
Satin ribbon and jewels to add the finishing touches.
Nice…hadn’t thought of this…
@Stephanie – Thx much for the quick tutorial!
@Jackie – ;-)
Can you say frugal genius?! I have always loved baby’s breath but had no idea how beautiful it was as a bouquet. If one is crafty, she can do it herself, too. Or have bridesmaids customize the ribbon/embellishments as part of the pre-wedding festivities.
@Ronda – Heart your idea of bridesmaids customizing ribbon/embellishments as part of pre-wedding festivities!
I love this idea. I also have a small floral budget and was looking for alternative centerpiece and bouquet ideas (for bridesmaids). This is a great suggestion! I love the centerpiece. The baby’s breath adds the perfect amount of sophistication… it brings the otherwise ho-hum candles to LIFE.
By the way, I really enjoy the site. I will be following to get ideas for my wedding next August.
This is just what my bridesmaids will have!!!!