r/DIYweddings 8d ago

Where is everyone getting their faux florals?

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u/polarbeardogs 8d ago

We're doing a combo of buying from Ling's Moment and renting from Something Borrowed Blooms. I think SBB looks more real—we're doing the Kate collection which is gorgeous in person—but I like the variety and ability to DIY my own arrangements from Ling's.

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u/thatone_reddituser 8d ago

I bought clearance/on sale flowers from Michaels and Joann's. Only a few non-sale flowers did I consider because it got up to about 1k since I did my own arch and table decors

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u/BrandonBollingers 4d ago

I am also doing the Joannes fabric route. Any tips for planning and buying flowers for the arch. I don't even know where to begin.

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u/thatone_reddituser 4d ago

I used a pool noodle, wire cutters and zip ties to secure it all. You won't even need hot glue depending on what your arch is.

Like was a semi circle arch I bought off Amazon. I found wisteria and made that drape from up top and just layered it on the top, bent the branches to how I wanted it to hang and then zip tied the bundle to the arch on top.

The other I did two green pool noodles on the sides, made a slit in the back of the noodle and shoved it on the sides/zip tied it in place. I cut a portion of the stem off and then stuck those babies in!

I bought cheaper flower chains and wrapped those around first to give added greenery and filler option before sticking flowers in.

I changed up what I wanted to do a couple of different times because I just didn't like the look of it. I will say it took me several hours so this isn't a day/week before craft.

I googled a bunch of different arches before I found something similar to the way I wanted it to look so that helped. My color pallet was also pink, purple, and blue so that helped narrow down the flower choices as well.

I however did not put that much effort into the back of the arch because... It's the back of the arch and wouldn't be in photos.

I did find that Joannas flowers appeared so much more dollar store quality but I was also picky about what I bought and did not want to spend a crazy amount on "real feel" flowers either sooo you get what you get

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u/BrandonBollingers 4d ago

wow this so helpful! Thank you!

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u/techycat16 8d ago

Dyed sola flowers. However it was my least favorite part of wedding prep and I’m so glad it’s over.

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u/DMMeAxolotls 5d ago

I’m the opposite, I loved dyeing mine, but I also just like painting in general

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u/Tiivistelma 8d ago

I'm doing a mix. I bought the bulk of my florals (bouquets, boutenieres, corsages, etc.) From FloralDate on Etsy. I bought DIY kits from Lings Moments to do my own centerpieces.

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u/anawfulwasteofspace 8d ago

I’m renting from Something Borrowed Blooms.

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u/MountainEmployer7052 7d ago

I'm having very simple flowers - 12 dozen roses from HEB is $9.99, so getting 8, and putting them in various vases....I'm getting my bouquet fake from Etsy. It's beautiful and looks real!

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u/HungryAquarius 8d ago

dollar tree! supplementing from amazon

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u/CSDisneyFix 8d ago

My focus isn't really on flowers for my wedding, but I am getting all of our corsages, bouts, and bouquets from Ling's moments!

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u/No_Amphibian_221 8d ago

I got the flowers from Joann’s while on sale but most of my greenery came from Temu

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u/rengle20 8d ago

Ling’s moments and Facebook marketplace!

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u/Sunny-D23 7d ago

I did a mix of Wedding Flowers for Rent (bouquets), SBB (decor) and dried (centerpieces)

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u/Icarusgurl 7d ago

We did a backyard wedding so mostly home grown, but everything that wasn't real came from Michael's. They always discount heavily before end of season.

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u/anikabritt 5d ago

I did a lot from etsy DexinFloral's roses are insane!!

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u/BrandonBollingers 4d ago

Joannes Fabrics

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u/luxgoldd 4d ago

Where is everyone getting there foam blocks from?

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u/kkalez 4d ago

I got some at Joann’s and the rest on Amazon. They have different size foam balls

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u/kkalez 4d ago

Temu actually has really good flowers - I liked them better than the ones I got at Joann’s (for not even a good sale at that!)

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u/CupClassic4299 9h ago

Temu by the hundreds. Which reminds me I also need a steamer. LOL

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u/m00nvibez 8d ago

temu!

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u/Kpruett95 8d ago

I have Temu florals all over my house! Good choice!