Bride’s last-minute bouquet idea could save hundreds

Weddings are special occasions, but that doesn’t mean couples have to opt for an expensive approach. From DIY tricks to supermarket deals, there are lots of ways to save money if you don’t want to splurge on the details.

For instance, couples are often keen to save on the flower budget, as floral decorations can seriously deplete the event’s finances.

Bridebook estimates the average cost of wedding flowers in the UK is around £1,130, with a bouquet typically priced around £120. You can expect to pay even more if you opt for a luxury display, with prices reaching upwards of £1,500.

Alternatively, couples could opt for DIY flowers sourced from a supermarket for bouquets and decorations, potentially saving hundreds of pounds.

One bride who wanted to know if she could save on flowers with the clever trick learned just how successful the results can be when she turned to Facebook for advice.

Her post was flooded with advice from newlyweds who’d loved their results after trying the method, and many shared tips along with their success stories.

In the post on Wedding DIY UK, the anonymous bride said: “I’m getting married TOMORROW! I haven’t sorted flowers. Just need a bouquet for myself. Can I just pick up a bunch from Tesco and tie it up haphazardly with string and hope for the best?!” In response, commenters were quick to reassure the bride she could still get a beautiful bouquet.

Someone replied: “Absolutely! If you go down the party aisle you can get satin string or even streamer material works too. Just make sure you cut the flowers on a diagonal angle.”

A commenter shared: “I did mine the night before with M&S flowers.” A different response read: “Yes you can. I made button holes and bouquets with gardeners twine and M&S flowers.”

A second said: “Mine were from Aldi, done the night before.” A third wrote: “Mine were from Morrisons I bought three bunches £15 per bunch and made two bouquets.”

Another shared: “I bought mine the day before and my mum made it for me the day of. I went to quite a few shops, got the gypsophila from a florists £7 and the roses from Waitrose £9.”

A different response read: “I used florist tape and ribbon to cover and glued with glue gun all from the range.”

Meanwhile, a bride-to-be commented: “I’m getting mine from Tesco for my flowers and growing the bridesmaids and flowers for the tables on the allotment.”

Another viewer added: “Make sure you let the ends dry out a bit before you walk down with them or you’ll have a stained dress.” Someone else suggested: “Get a few bunches of peonies/roses with some gypsophila for some added texture – job done!! (Also tip, spin the stem of the flowers in the palms of your hands as they will become fuller)

Meanwhile, a florist also shared advice, writing: “As a florist – absolutely! Trim any browning petals away and put the most beautiful/biggest in the middle. Put all your stems laid out so you’ve got them in front of you and work from the middle out.

“Use one hand to hold the flowers you want to start with and the other to add to the bunch twisting as you go! Layer with foliage and flowers and you’re good to go! Make sure you have a hair band to tie with when you’re done and just add some ribbon to cover! Good luck!”