Make a Small-but-Mighty DIY Succulent Wedding Bouquet
Succulents are just one of those things that never fail to make us smile. Peonies too! So when thinking about which bouquet design to make next with silk flowers from Afloral, we decided to use all our summertime favorites. Ranunculus, roses, gypsophila to name a few more. Whether you’re a summer bride or simply like the idea of flower arrangements to brighten up your home, this is the perfect bouquet recipe to whip up in a flash.
We’ll spare you the succulent puns – except to say these faux plants had us at aloe. C’mon, we had to! There’s beauty in the simplicity of the design (and even more relief!) because it means you don’t have to come from a design background to get this arrangement out the door.
Plus, this bouquet has a more polished look for those who aren’t sold on the unruly bouquets.
What You’ll Need:
- Mini Succulent Agave Cactus in Flocked Green
- Artificial Hen and Chick Succulent Bouquet Pick – 2.5″ Wide
- Artificial Small Echeveria Bouquet Pick in Green
- Artificial Succulent Pick in Variegated Green and White
- Silk Peony and Rose Spray in Coral Pink
- Silk Ranunculus Spray in Pink
- Plastic Gypsophila Spray in Cream
- Silk Peony and Rose Spray in Coral Pink
- Pastel Blush Pink Artificial Ranunculus Flower
The secret sauce is in the stems. Begin with a couple of your biggest blooms to act as your anchor in the center, then fill with the others throughout, moving in a circular pattern. Snip some of the stems down to add varying height, and thus, dimension. You can tie a couple stems together with floral tape as you go to eliminate bulkiness in the finished project.
As you place each bloom in your hand one at a time, pay attention to the way the bouquet is filling out and tweak as necessary. We suggest going at an angle so the blooms face out rather than up! Once you’re pleased with your final design, tape it all together (you can even use clear shipping tape) and wrap with a complementary ribbon.
So if you’re looking to step up your succulent game, this is a good place to start. No hassle, no fuss and no time. Heck, you could even finish this project between waking up + weekend brunch! Check out our past bouquet projects with Afloral if you loved this one. We’ve created everything from an ultra violet gem to a natural, foraged arrangement!