DIY Bride Inspiration

Not all DIY decorations are as simple as one, two, three. As
you may know from attempting something you pinned on Pinterest or shared on
Facebook, your projects don’t usually turn out like that perfect image you were
expecting. The most common decorations brides like to create on their own are
centerpieces. If you’re looking for an inexpensive, yet elegant, look try
submerging flowers in a vase. This sounds simple right? Don’t be fooled, some
brides fail to realize the detailed direction that goes into pulling this off. Here
are some tips to help you create your own submerged flower centerpieces.

Your first step is to go to a dollar store and purchase tall
cylinder vases. Then find marbles or glass beads that can sit at the bottom of
the vase creating a more elegant look. You may want to consider what flowers to
use before purchasing a vase so you can find vases with a decent height. Great
flowers for submerging in water are Roses, Orchids, Spider Mums, and Gerbera
Daisies. You may have to trim the stem an inch or two so it is completely
submerged.

The hardest part is getting the flower to stay in the vase
after pouring water into it. If it isn’t sturdy the flower will quickly float
to the top. A trick to getting the flower to stay in place is to use a fish
weight (sinker). You can find sinkers almost anywhere from $2-$10 a bag
depending on the quantity.