If you love to make your own bouquets for your home, you can easily make one for your own wedding, or for that of a friend or family member. Not only will you help to save money, you'll also create a unique, personalized bouquet that will help to make the day more special. Remember to try to go with simple, fresh flowers that are grown locally — if you can buy from a flower grower or farm and cut the flowers yourself the day before the wedding, you're guaranteed to have gorgeous, fresh blooms.

What You'll Need

• Floral Wire
• Stem Wrap Tape
• Hot Glue
• Long Stemmed Fresh Flowers
• Preservative Solution
• Small Bucket
• Fabric or Ribbon that matches or contrasts well with bridesmaids' dresses
• Knife

To find out how to "build" your bouquet, read more.

• To maximize your flowers' freshness, soak flowers in a preservative solution in the small bucket overnight.
• Gather the flowers together, and wrap (not too tightly) the wire around the stems, until the stems are covered.
• Trim the stems, using the knife.
• Wrap floral tape around the wires.
• Spread the stems until the flowers are arranged as you would like.
• Wrap the ribbon or fabric around the base and stems of the flowers. You can use hot glue to secure it, or you can simply wrap it tightly.
• Enjoy the gorgeous bridal bouquet!