Bouquet Of Dried Flowers For Festive Occasions

No party can go without floral decoration. Whether at a wedding, or for a baptism, or on an anniversary, the balm of the flowers enhances the mood of the guests. Surely, an artistic alternative to the traditional bouquet is the bouquet of dried flowers which symbolizes eternity and loyalty. Unique and durable, this centerpiece at a country wedding will have a stunning impact on the ambiance.

A bouquet of dried flowers: why include it in the decoration?

Obviously, the first and most important reason to include a bouquet of dried flowers in the arrangement of a party or a house is its durability. Imagine a wedding with withered flowers, tilted sideways in the vases, due to the heat. How awful !

Their color palette is the second reason to prefer dried flowers to live flowers. If you are in love with the pastel hues and subtle nuances of a bouquet of dried flowers, invite the eye into your hallway, living room or office, in any season and with no expiration date.

No expiration date

Every year around the end of summer and mid-fall, you regret the abundance of color in your garden. In order to save it in winter and longer indoors, all you have to do is dry the flowers.

Don't regret the abundance of colors in your garden

Whatever they are, living flowers cannot live without water and humidity and for this reason you should arrange them in a vase or pitcher. On the other hand, the bouquet of dried flowers can take pride of place in a basket on a table or in an original cone on the wall or quite simply as a wreath, tied with a pretty ribbon.

Finally, a personalized candle with dried flowers can be a universal gift for every party.

What flowers are likely to make a bouquet wonder?

Indeed, the most difficult is not to create your bouquet, but to find the appropriate flowers. Mainly, almost any flower is worthy of participating in your creation, but, you should choose flowers whose stems are not soft and brittle. The most susceptible are: hydrangeas, lavender, roses, peonies, eucalyptus, baby's breath, wheat sprigs, cotton flower branches, blue thistle, dahlias, grasses (grass of the Pampas).

So, easy to maintain and bringing a bohemian touch to the interior, a bouquet of dried flowers can go with any style. It is the nature of the flowers that counts.

Aside from nature's bounty regarding flowers, you can use long grasses, branches, leaves, berries, corn cobs, cones, wheat ears and fruit to enhance the combination.

Tips for drying flowers

In general, drying is more successful if the flowers dry in a sheltered place, in the shade and in aeration. Beforehand, you must remove the excess leaves and thorns, if they are roses.

Complete with ears of wheat

Either you collect all the stems in a bundle by binding them with a string, without tightening too much, or you hang them upside down, using clothespins on a rope. The drying period lasts about three weeks. When you're sure the process is complete, spray each flower with hairspray to solidify it and prevent dust build-up.

Start the arrangement of a bouquet of dried flowers

First, we must start with the largest flower or pod which will be the central part in the whole. Then you can alternate large and small elements, pod and grass, by combining colors. Work around the center, clockwise and adding more and more. Continue to rotate the bouquet while it's in your hands, working your way down. This way you will make the center of the bouquet the highest point.

After shaping the bouquet, remove some of the small flowers and herbs to give it a more vibrant silhouette. Wrap the stems with a rubber band and cut the ends with a flower cutter.

Nice color combination

Every time you want to add a new flower, you need to wrap the whole bouquet with wire. By checking if the bouquet has a nice rounded shape, you are ready to finish the realization.

When to cut flowers to dry?

Namely, not all plants are susceptible to drying. The best part of the day for cutting the stems is between 11 am and 3 pm because in the morning the buds are closed and in the afternoon they are wide open. So, we have to fall at the right time.

What is the easiest way to dry?

The easiest way to preserve is to air dry. It removes moisture from the cells and prevents them from withering. Above all, do not cut the flowers too short if you want to make a bouquet later. If the flowers are already too short, you can use a wire as an extension of the peduncle. You can also use it to place the flowers in a dark, dry, warm and well ventilated room. This ensures that the flowers do not turn white and retain their shape. Hang them upside down.

Occasionally, tighten the thread, as the peduncles get smaller and smaller from the withdrawal of fluid. The flowers are dry after 2-8 weeks. Touch the flowers carefully and if they rustle, gently cover with hairspray. Finally, you can start to arrange the bouquet.

Arranging for a country wedding

With white strands

A beautiful addition for the bride