Real Wedding: Vintage Michigan Wedding
We are thrilled to announce our latest real wedding feature! Jillian and Zachary's vintage-themed wedding in Michigan was absolutely beautiful. The ceremony included a stunning unity tree, which was very fitting since Zack is a plant seller by profession. To add to...
Creating DIY Flower Bars & Favors
Using Blooms By The Box flowers to create DIY Flower Bars for Favors is a budget-friendly way to express your appreciation to your guests. Adding a flower bar to your shower or wedding will add a lovely and interactive element. Along with creating floral arrangements,...
How To Reflex Roses
This step-by-step guide will show you how to reflex roses. Reflexing involves gently pulling back the outer petals of a rose to create a more open and elegant bloom. It is important to handle the petals carefully and patiently in order to prevent damage. It is also...
How to Make a Eucalyptus Hypericum Garland
In the world of weddings and events, the allure of fresh greens is undeniable. One enchanting choice is the eucalyptus hypericum garland, a versatile and visually striking addition to your decor. Whether planning a wedding, a special celebration, or any noteworthy...
Trending: Western Goth Wedding Theme
Western Goth is an emerging trend in home decor and weddings. It is a fascinating mix of the Wild West's rustic, rugged elements and Gothic edgier vibes. Think dark wood furniture mixed with ornate, dramatic decor - perhaps cowhide rugs and black velvet curtains with...
2024 Wedding Flower Trends
We have rounded up our top four 2024 wedding flower trends and how you can incorporate them into your wedding. While some trends are short lived, other linger for years to come. We think these are all sustainable trends that we will see not only in 2024 but for years...
Pantone Peach Fuzz Flower Pack
We are thrilled to announce the new Pantone Peach Fuzz Flower Pack, exclusively created for you! Peach is an inviting color that complements most color palettes. It is a timeless color that symbolizes purity, innocence, gratitude, and harmony, which makes it perfect...
Money Saving Tips for DIY Wedding Flowers
Here are my favorite money-saving tips for DIY wedding flowers to help you throw a floral-filled party without breaking the bank. Love Baby's Breath, by in bulk! Decide what flowers are a must-have and create a list of them. Next, research the cost of each flower...
Let’s Discuss Wedding Trends in 2024!
Let's discuss wedding trends for 2024. It's almost a new year, and couples are looking to incorporate elements that reflect their personalities and interests. They will focus on making their wedding day even more unique and memorable. An experience that truly reflects...
Which flowers are Men’s Favorites?
It's important to celebrate everyone for who they are, no matter what their gender is. Traditionally, men gave flowers to women. We have evolved into complex human beings, and the traditional man is no more as we grow as individuals. Men are emotional and want their...
Wedding Flowers: Be a Stress-Free Bride
Planning and organizing your flower strategy is important for a stress-free bride when doing your wedding flowers. Determine what types of floral arrangements and bouquets you want to create, your budget, and what flowers are best for your wedding flowers. When...
Chrysanthemums: Why we love them
Nothing says autumn like a chrysanthemum! These hardy blooms are perfect any time of year but really shine in the fall months. The colors chrysanthemums come in are another reason to love them. There is also a variety in sizes, textures, and styles of chrysanthemums....
Top DIY Wedding Bouquet Combinations
DIY Wedding bouquets are among the most memorable aspects of your dream wedding. Making your wedding bouquets with inexpensive flower combinations can maintain the look of your wedding without bursting your bank account. Below are a few easy-to-assemble flower combos...
Top 4 Mistakes Made by DIY Brides
Brides make these top 4 DIY mistakes because they get overwhelmed when planning wedding flowers. All of these can lead to stress and frustration for DIY brides. Here are five tips for reducing stress and avoiding mistakes. The Power of Instagram & Pinterest Flower...
What Supplies Do I Really Need?
One of our most asked questions is what supplies do I need to care for and arrange my flowers? The answer of course varies dependent on a few factors. We are going to break it down and let you know the basics as well as what you might need for a few common DIY flower...
Easy Steps to DIY Boutonnieres and Corsages
It's so much fun to make your DIY boutonnieres and corsages - trust me, it's easy! As a general rule, use three floral elements: a backing, a texture, and a focal flower. We used Bonsai eucalyptus leaves as the backing with seeded eucalyptus seeds and hypericum...
How to Make a Spring Centerpiece
Creating a spring wedding centerpiece is one of the most exciting parts of the whole process! Getting married in the summer and fall has its perks, but Spring weddings offer a wide range of in-season florals and a variety of color palettes to choose from that can be a...
Stunning Pink Garden Roses
There's a stunning pink garden rose for every wedding style, whether rustic, vintage, or modern! Pink garden roses come in many varieties, representing romance, love and beauty. To help you choose the pink garden rose that's right for you, here are some of my favorite...
Where to Find Wedding Flower Inspiration
The first step in DIYing your flowers is finding the perfect DIY wedding flower inspiration photos! We are breaking down our favorite sources for wedding flower inspiration right here! Once you have the photos, just send them to us and we will work out the...
Neutral to Peach Garden Roses
Garden roses are always a great choice when it comes to choosing neutral or peach-hued colors for your arrangements. If you are planning to have a classic romantic wedding, then this is the perfect color palette for you. In the event that peonies aren't available on...
Best Flowers for Outdoor Weddings
Do you need help choosing the best outdoor wedding flowers? Here are some of my favorite fuss-free, durable wedding flowers! The most popular choices are roses, daisies, and lilies. They can add a romantic touch to an outdoor wedding and enhance the natural beauty of...
Spray Roses: Why We Love Them
Another flower spotlight and this time its spray roses time to shine. Spray roses are an often-overlooked flower. Its cooler, older sister the standard rose tends to steal the show and don’t even get me started on the coolest cousin, the garden rose. However, all...
DIY Wedding Ceremony Chair Flowers
Make your ceremony chairs look beautiful by decorating them with flowers. A beautiful DIY bouquet on the aisle chairs will embellish the wedding ceremony and look magical - making it an ideal choice for indoor and outdoor ceremonies. There is no doubt that your...
White Bouquet Roundup
By far one of the most popular color palettes for weddings is of course, white. It’s absolutely classic and in our opinion, you can’t go wrong. We love to see a wedding with all white flowers, pairing white blooms is easy and foolproof for the DIYers out there looking...
How to Make a Baby’s Breath Garland
Whether it is a wedding, baby or bridal shower, or a christening celebration, a baby's breath garland is timeless. Baby's breath is versatile and can be used for table garlands, arches, mantles, ceremony chairs, and wreaths! This step-by-step guide will help you make...
How Many Flowers Do I Need?
"How many flowers do I need for my arrangement?" is the most common question we hear from our customers! The number of stems you need depends on your budget, the types, size, and number of arrangements you're making, and the varieties of the blooms and greens you...
How to Make a Spray Rose Flower Crown
It's easy to make a DIY spray rose and wax flower crown, and it is perfect for flower girls, wedding parties, and festivals. You can make flower crowns to wear with this step-by-step guide. Here's what you'll need for this DIY flower crown. Try out different...
Gerbera Daisies: Why we love them
With spring approaching, our featured bloom is an often overlooked but nonetheless special flower, the gerbera daisy. We absolutely love these perfect, perky flowers and think they make a wonderful addition to a variety of styled arrangements. From their diverse color...
How to Decorate a Cake with Fresh Flowers
When you plan an event, it only makes sense to finish the evening with an equally impressive cake. Are you ready to design your cake with fresh-cut flowers and greenery? This tutorial will teach you how to safely create a cake topped with fresh flowers and greenery...
DIY Floral Hoop Centerpiece
Get creative and make your floral hoop centerpiece! The instructions for making this floral hoop centerpiece will guide you step-by-step, no matter how intimidating it may seem. Our passion is floral arrangements for special events, so we love sharing helpful...
Blooms Flower Packs: Why Use Them?
Here at Blooms by the box, we understand just how much goes into planning a wedding. That is why we created blooms flower packs. We have created these wedding packs to make your life easier! We have the most fun coming up with new color palettes and pairing blooms...
Save, Don’t Splurge! DIY’ing Wedding Flowers
It's time to start planning your wedding bouquet! Save, don't splurge by DIY'ing your wedding flowers and make a beautiful bouquet of peonies, roses, and hypericum berries. Wedding flowers can be expensive and important to your big day. The first step in planning your...
DIY Ombre Wedding Bouquet
Are you ready to create your DIY ombre wedding bouquet? Making your wedding bouquet may sound intimidating, but it is certainly possible, and you can do it! You can purchase the flowers in individual bunches or order our premade Pantone Viva Magenta Flower Pack....
Color Palettes for your 2023 Wedding
Looking for inspiration? Not sure which colors you like for your 2023 wedding? We have got you covered! We have rounded up some of our favorite fresh and new color palettes for your 2023 wedding. With so many new ideas to choose from, it can be overwhelming but at the...
DIY Ombre Centerpiece
This bright ombre centerpiece with roses, ranunculus, carnations, and chrysanthemums will bring a burst of color to your wedding, especially in February for Valentine’s Day. Create a professional-looking ombre centerpiece with a few simple steps! Ombre Flowers &...
Rose Faith: Why We Love It
Rose Faith is among our favorites here at Blooms by the Box. We love it for several reasons. Its stunning color, its soft, garden rose like petals, and its ability to pair beautifully with so many other blooms. We will break down color, shape, and how to use rose...
Why Have a Winter Wedding?
Having a winter wedding has many exciting benefits. Not only is it less expensive, but it is also a beautiful time of year. The light is subtle and golden, with the winter sun low. The upper tree branches are illuminated, giving them a romantic glow. With this said,...
Pantone Color 2023: Viva Magenta
We are very excited about the new Pantone 2023 color of the year. Viva Magenta, which is bold and considered "brave and fearless." The magenta-red and pink hues are a mix of warm and cool tones. It is a perfect color for the floral industry as many flowers in various...
Wedding Trends 2023
Turn your ideas into action with these simple wedding trends popping up in 2023. Staying up to date on the latest wedding dress trends is important to many brides when planning a wedding. After all, styles can change quickly and sometimes drastically. Just look at...
The Perfect Flowers for Your Winter Wedding
Winter weddings are perfect for creating a romantic and magical winter wonderland. Invite your friends and family to celebrate a cozy and elegant setting decorated with spectacular winter decor and accented with that extraordinary hint of romance from the holiday...
Rustic and Boho Wedding Vibes
This beautiful wedding has the best of both worlds, combining rustic and boho vibes and blending with mother nature’s natural surroundings. I am excited to share this unique outdoorsy wedding with the free-spirited vibe, including- a flower crown booth, ribbon flags,...
Yellow Flower Wedding Inspiration
When it comes to yellow wedding flowers, be sure to add shades of yellow in deep and lighter colors to create a picture-perfect flower arrangement. Yellow hues range from a darker golden mustard shade to a bright, butter yellow, which has been popping up for fall...
Orange DIY Bridal Bouquet
Dreaming of DIY’ing your wedding orange bouquet but not sure where to start? Learn the basics on how to create a DIY bridal bouquet. With just a few fall-colored focal flowers and fillers, beautiful greenery, and inspiration, you can easily create your fall bridal...
Fall Flowers and Bud Vases
Decorate an entire table with bud vases filled with your favorite fall flowers. It is super easy to create and can fit within any budget; here are some suggestions to get started. Pick 5 to 8 different types of flowers/greenery in different shapes and sizes. I...
Black & White Wedding
Are you thinking of incorporating black and white into your wedding and unsure if it is right for you? Read below for some inspiring ideas. The possibilities are endless with choosing a black and white wedding theme. The wedding of Julie and Will was a classic and...
Picking Boutonniere Flowers
Boutonniere Flowers Picking boutonniere flowers is a must for celebrations! Add personality and color to weddings, proms/dances, anniversaries, and other special occasions. You’ll want to make sure you pick the right flower, color, and style. Here are some tips on...
Wedding Hairstyles with Flowers
Adding natural, fresh flowers to your hair will create a beautiful romantic wedding hairstyle. If you have a tropical or beach wedding and are not a fan of a flower crown, use a single large bloom or add a cluster of tropical flowers. Larger blooms are the best choice...
Dahlias the Darling Flower
Dahlias are one of those unique, darling flowers that work well with any style. A lover's flower due to its large blooms, intricate petals, and beautiful colors. The dahlia family includes many species, with each showcasing darling shapes. Use these lovely flowers in...
Cake Flowers: The Perfect Bloom
There are many options for cake flowers and picking the perfect blooms. There is an upcoming trend of DIY bakers; not everyone relies on bakeries. It is overwhelming with so many ideas floating around on Instagram and Pinterest. There are many choices- cake sizes,...
How to Care for Ranunculus
It is important to know how to care for ranunculus flowers as these flowers are known for being a bit more delicate than most. This flower, by far, is a favorite flower among brides-to-be. The size of the bloom will vary from 1 inch to 2 inches in diameter. Many...
Why DIY?
So, you want to know why you should DIY your flowers? We'll give you 3 good reasons! Save Money The biggest reason to DIY your flowers is saving a ton of money. This is always the number one reason you want to DIY pretty much anything! Flowers, while beautiful and add...
Glass Bottles and Bud Vases
Glass bottles and bud vases is increasingly trending due to their simplicity and elegance. Since wine and liquor bottles have many unique shapes and colors, why not recycle them and use them as vases. These are ideal for filling with fresh or dried flowers for...
DIY | Lavender Centerpiece
Are you a little nervous about making this DIY lavender centerpiece for your event? It's simple to do! Follow these steps. Here is a recipe to help you create this beautiful centerpiece for your wedding, shower, or birthday. We have plenty of tutorials for making the...
DIY Loose Rose Bouquet
What's better than a classic white rose bridal bouquet? A trendy white rose bridal bouquet! The loose bridal bouquet trend is absolutely stunning and totally DIYable! The loose, organic bouquet trend is actually very easy to achieve. The other trendy aspect to this...
Birthday Flowers by Month
Did you know there are birthday flowers by the month? Birthdays should be celebrated and held in high regard, as they commemorate the day you were born. By sending flowers to loved ones, you can express a message without saying a word. Read more on some fun facts...
Flower Petal 101
Here at Blooms By The Box, we exclusively carry freeze-dried flower petals. What is a freeze-dried petal you ask? It’s a flower petal where all of the moisture has been removed. Our growers use a special process that keeps the petal in tact with all of it’s bright...
DIY Dried Flower Arrangements
We offer beautiful pre-bundled dried flowers that mix beautifully with fresh-cut flowers. Using dried flowers to decorate your wedding, shower, special event, or home is trending! Here are a few tips on incorporating dried flowers into your floral arrangements. Dried...
Best Mother’s Day Flowers
After a tough few years, Mother's Day flowers are more important than ever this year. Let your mom, grandma, aunts, spouse, and friends know how much they mean to you. You can let someone know how much you miss and love her/him by sending flowers. By sending flowers,...
The Top Spring Wedding Flowers
Top Spring Wedding Flowers The weather may be chilly in early spring, but these top spring wedding flowers are in bloom and will be available for your floral arrangements. You can have the best of both worlds when planning a spring wedding. As spring begins to bloom,...
Wedding Flower Timeline
When do I order my flowers? When should I have them delivered? These are the most common questions we get about DIY flowers. It can be hard to figure out if you’ve never arranged flowers for an event before. We are here to help! Here is a wedding flower timeline to...
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