10 Ways to Use Babys Breath in Your Wedding, Baby Shower, Events, and more!
We heard people predicting that baby’s breath (gypsophila) arrangements were going to get old fast. While some of you may agree, we certainly do not! There is a rustic wedding stigma that is put on the baby’s breath. But this budget-friendly filler is a wedding rock star and one of our all-time faves! We’re sure you’ve come across a baby’s breath bouquet, boutonniere, or flower crown somewhere in your Pinterest journeys. So it’s time for you to see how our money-saving friend can be transformed into all different kinds of floral masterpieces. Check out some of these fun ways to use baby’s breath below!
1. Baby’s breath garland
How pretty are these? We would put garlands around everything if we could. Put garland on or around anything, and your decorations will be taken to the next level. The baby’s breath garland can add that romantic touch to a welcome board (like below), or the back of some chairs, around a table, etc.
Photos by Larissa Cleveland Photography seen on Style Me Pretty
2. Baby’s breath pomander
Pomanders are always a fun way to add some shape to any decor. And baby’s breath pomanders always add a great blend of shape and texture. They are perfect for hanging, or you can put them on candlestick holders, and they add a special cuteness to the already adorable flower girl.
Photo (left) by Pat Furey Photography seen on Wedding Chicks, photo (right) by Melissa Schollaert seen on Southern Weddings
3. Baby’s breath for your hair
Can you see how the tiniest pieces of baby’s breath can add that rustic or elegant touch you need? These little sprigs, in a braid or an up-do, are easier and more subtle alternatives for a flower crown.
Photo (left) by Parker Young seen on Ruffled, photo (right) by Tamika Lee Photography seen on Style Me Pretty
4. Baby’s breath monogram
Monograms are perfect decorations for all occasions- birthdays, baby showers, graduations, weddings; you name it! Put them on the back of a chair, hang them on the door, stand them on a table, you really can never go wrong with a monogram.
Tutorial from Hey Look featured on Ruffled
5. Baby’s breath wreath
These beauties can hang on your door all year. A baby’s breath wreath can be made festive for every holiday or event, add ribbon!
Photo (left) by Meg Perotti seen on Style Me Pretty and tutorial (right) from Two Delighted
6. Baby’s breath on a cake
Sometimes it’s hard to understand why you would decorate a cake with something you can’t eat. But these cakes might help us understand. Their little springs and large rings of baby’s breath are a delicate addition to a delicious dessert.
Photo (left) by Chudleigh Weddings on Brides, photo (right) by Braedon Flynn on Ruffled
7. Mugs of baby’s breath
You have now been introduced to the easiest, cheapest, and cutest little floral arrangement accents. And it’s a total win-win because you can keep the pretty mugs and use them after the event! Or put something similar on a mantle at home and leave it up all year.
Photo by Bethany Small Photography on Wedding Chicks
8. Boxes of baby’s breath
The contrast of the white baby’s breath on wood is such a beautiful pair. Boxes, big or small, of baby’s breath, can be used for holding name cards, table numbers, aligning an aisle, or just sitting around and looking pretty.
Photo (left) by Kelsey Kradel Photography on Style Me Pretty, photo (right) by Style.Art.Life on Style Me Pretty
9. Buckets of baby’s breath
Aluminum or tin buckets filled with baby’s breath are great for rustic or farm weddings, especially when they are outside. But they also look beautiful lining an aisle indoors.
Photo (left) by Kelsey DeWitt Photography on Style Me Pretty, photo (right) by Jake & Necia Photography on Style Me Pretty
10. Barrels of baby’s breath
Yup, barrels too. The barrel baby’s breath arrangement is a larger combination of the bucket and the box. They make a beautiful start to any aisle, as seen below.
Photo by Shannon Brooks Photography
Boxes and buckets and barrels, oh my! Talk about versatile. There are so many ways to use baby’s breath. This filler can be put just about anywhere at any time. In case you wanted a better idea of how much baby’s breath comes in a bunch, here is some more information to help you out. Questions about how to make some of these arrangements? Let us know!
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Alana loves to create helpful flower tutorials for DIY brides because she is one herself!
Interesting information. Of course, adjusted to theme you want taken out of the marriage. it concerns the will of memory and bonding that will occur after the wedding ceremony. And the use of a certain kind of flowers for a wedding is a personal choice that is adjusted to existing conditions. nice article.
Hi! I have just finished reading your “help for how much baby’s breath would be needed. I calculated perhaps only 4 stems (wanting to fill 55 large Mason jars) as you recommended 1/2 bunch per jar) and suggested 7-10 bunches per stem.
Then in your pricing, you say per bunch ! ?? Very confusing. Do you mean “per stem” which I would probably get 7-10 bunches from ??
Hi Patty! Sorry for the confusion! To fill 55 mason jars, I would recommend to use about 1/2 a bunch to fill each jar. That should be roughly around 4-6 stems per jar give or take. A bunch of baby’s breath will come with 8-13 stems. In total, you would probably need around 25-27 bunches of baby’s breath in total. I hope this helps!
How much baby’s breath would I need to have full round ‘clouds’ atop an Eiffel Tower case for a wedding reception? I will have 22 tables.
Hi Norrie! You will need about 1 full bunch per table depending how large the Eiffel Tower vases are. Let us know if you have any other questions!
How many bunches of baby’s breath would I need for the bride’s bouquet? She wants only baby’s breath, nothing else added to it. She is petite and about 5’4″
Hi Ria! You can use 1 full bunch of baby’s breath for a bridal bouquet. You can make a really full looking bouquet with 1 bunch. If you wish to make it smaller, 3/4 of a bunch would make a medium sized bouquet. Hope this helps!
Hi! I have 5 inch galvanized buckets to fill with baby breaths. How many stems would I need to fill them nicely?
Hi Elizabeth, Depending on how full you want it to be, we recommend 7-10 stems per bucket.
My daughter wants to use baby’s breath for the following:
8 aisles-just the end of one side of the aisle
18 centerpieces for tables
2 flower girl baskets
7 bridesmaids bouquets.
How much do I need to buy? I am confused on what consists of a bunch! Every site is different.
Thanks.
Hello Martha! Our bunches of baby’s breath are sold with 8-13 stems. For the aisle arrangements, you can use about 1/4 of a bunch per container. For the centerpieces, depending upon the size you are looking to make, you can use roughly one full bunch per arrangement. For the flower girl baskets you can use about 3/4 of a bunch per basket. Finally for the bridesmaid’s bouquets, you can use anywhere from 3/4 to 1 full bunch depending upon how large and full you want these bouquets to be. I hope this helps you!!
Hi! So I’m getting married September 8th this year and I’d like for my bridesmaids bouquet and the boutonnieres to be all baby’s breath. I also plan to incorporate a little bit into my hair. I have 8 bouquets and I’ll need 11 boutonnieres. How many bunches would you recommend and when would you recommend I order them?
Hi Samantha! For each bouquet, you’d want about 1/2 a bunch and for each boutonniere, you will only need a small sprig for each. In all, I would recommend that you will need a total of 5 bunches to create all of these arrangements. I hope this helps!
I too get confused with the terms. If I buy one bunch of baby’s breath, I just separate it and put in two mason quart jars? No cutting apart except for cutting 1-2 inches from the bottom when they arrive?
Is it helpful to use a wire frog in the lid to separate the pieces?
We are making 12 quart jar center pieces for a bridal shower luncheon. For the quart jars, I would need to order 6 (or 8 to make really full) and just separate into equal portions and stick in the jar? I am trying to see how much flower arranging talent that I need. Thank you.
Hi Suzanne! It is helpful to break apart the stems in case you want to achieve a very full look! A wire frog for flowers would be very helpful, as it will help to keep the stems in place. Floral foam also works if your container is not clear glass. Yes, 6-8 bunches would be plenty for 12 of your quart mason jars! These arrangements are very simple! You will do great!
How long can baby’s breath be without water. Using them for part of table decoration and would like to get them done on Wednesday for a Saturday wedding . Water would not be possible but they could be in the refrigerator. Will this help?
Hello Diana! If you get the baby’s breath delivered to you two days prior to the event, keep them in water until you are ready to use them. I would recommend to keep them in water until the day of. Then on Saturday morning, you can arrange them on the table. They may begin to dry out if out of water for a couple of hours. They should remain in great condition for the longevity of the event however!
I’m wanting to make a 12 foot table runner. How much would I need for it
Hello, Depending on how full you’d like the table runner to be, I would suggest 1 bunch per foot to give you moderate coverage!
Could you tell me where there are instructions to make the pails with baby breath? Thanks!
Hi Naomi, We are happy to help you recreate a certain look. If you have a photo of what you’d like to make you can email it to service@bloomsbythebox.com and we can help you!
how many bunches do you think i will need to fill up an 6 foot rectangular arch?
Hi Marlene, We are happy to help with a quote! You can email service@bloomsbythebox.com with any photos and we can certainly help you figure out how much to order.
In our neck of the woods, we are little more redneck. We are using whisky bottles of all sorts and plan to use baby’s breath. Whisky bottles have a very narrow opening, 50 bottles approximately, how many bunches? I’m guessing 1 possibly 2 stems per bottle. Thoughts?
Hi Suz, I love using whiskey bottles! I would plan to use 1-2 stems per bottle. You will cut them into sprigs depending on the length. Baby’s breath is sold in the h, 8-13 stems as it is packed by weight. Two bunches should be perfect for 50 bottles.