When I was a florist I met with so many brides who loved antique garden roses but were sad that the roses didn't fit into their budget. Often I would recommend inexpensive spray roses in full bloom as a substitute or to use as a mixer with the garden roses to keep the price down. Click here to see a bouquet I made for a bride years ago and I still love it. It's a mix of garden roses and spray roses.
A garden rose bouquet will usually run you upwards of $150. This spray rose bouquet cost $12! There's a way to sort of deconstruct the spray roses to make them look like they were just gathered from the garden (instead of the grocery store!). See full article and instructions on Project Wedding.
Photos by me for Project Wedding.
AMAZING! I can't believe the price difference.
Posted by: Jane Flanagan | February 26, 2010 at 03:45 PM
Beautiful, Chelsea.
Posted by: Martha B. | February 26, 2010 at 03:47 PM
So pretty. Makes me want to get married again! :)
Posted by: Jamie Werner | February 26, 2010 at 03:53 PM
sooo beautiful! makes me see roses in a whole new light!
Posted by: Truly Smitten | February 26, 2010 at 03:56 PM
love the simplicity!
Posted by: Confectionate | February 26, 2010 at 04:30 PM
Simple pink roses, garden, spring, whatever the case, are always pretty! Lovely! Marija
Posted by: Marija | February 26, 2010 at 06:55 PM
fabulous... and so pretty. happy to have found your blog ... have a great weekend xx pam
Posted by: pam robinson | February 26, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Perfect! I love roses
Posted by: Denise | February 27, 2010 at 07:39 AM
that is gorgeous, chelsea! what a great idea! i have always loved old fashioned roses much more than the new variety.
Posted by: Anna Allen | February 27, 2010 at 08:17 AM
Wow, I can't believe the price difference! These are just stunning. I don't know why, but I'm always a fan of monochromatic groupings of flowers. Just looks so good to me :)
Posted by: Piper | February 27, 2010 at 02:01 PM
Brilliant! This is what my mother does for centerpieces, and they really are gorgeous when you let them open up all the way.
Posted by: Kathryn | February 27, 2010 at 03:06 PM
gorgeous! i had a huge issue with my roses bouquet that i tried to make this weekend...it didn't work out at all...that's a story i'm a little embarassed by...
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Posted by: christa elyce | February 27, 2010 at 06:03 PM
I can't believe that bouquet is only $12 worth of flowers! Just beautiful.
Posted by: Meghan | February 28, 2010 at 10:54 AM
So beautiful!
Posted by: Lucie x | February 28, 2010 at 12:20 PM
So beautiful, love the colour of these roses.
Have a wonderful week!
Posted by: Carla | February 28, 2010 at 01:47 PM
the spring issue of martha stewart weddings is all about pink and your gorgeous bouquet should be in it! i love sweetheart roses, especially in such a soft color. great tutorial!
Posted by: cindy | March 01, 2010 at 05:24 AM
love how you managed to make roses look unfussy — something that I thought was impossible to do. magical!
Posted by: Jen Jafarzadeh | March 01, 2010 at 06:33 AM
Wow, that is a beautiful bouquet!
Posted by: Chloe | March 01, 2010 at 11:38 AM
ahhh beautiful, i do love roses. those are sucha bargain, i can't believe a garden rose one would cost $150 though! eep!
Posted by: Helen | March 02, 2010 at 02:59 AM
Wow, so beautiful at such a great price!
Posted by: Kenziepoo | March 02, 2010 at 01:44 PM
What a lovely bouquet! Such a great alternative to garden roses. I can't believe the difference in price! xo
Posted by: Dandelion & Grey | March 03, 2010 at 08:59 PM
Lovely bouquet!
Posted by: Michael and Anna Costa | March 04, 2010 at 02:38 PM
Chelsea! So pretty! I am craving beautiful flowers and this just made my day! Oh my way home from work I will have to pick up something beautiful. stunning!
Posted by: joanna | March 05, 2010 at 02:40 AM