Rustic Cottage Garden Wedding Bouquet
Whimsical Romance: Creating a Rustic Cottage Garden Wedding Bouquet
Time: 12 minutes and 19 seconds | Season: Spring/Summer
Welcome to this month’s floral design lesson! In today’s video, we’re diving into the charming world of rustic cottage garden bouquets — full of texture, colour, and a touch of wild beauty. If you’re dreaming of a natural, hand-picked look for a wedding or special occasion, this arrangement is the perfect blend of romance and rustic charm.
We’ll be working with a delightful mix of seasonal blooms including tanacetum (feverfew), Matthiola (stocks), peonies, and striking iris in both yellow and blue. This combination gives a soft, nostalgic feel that’s ideal for a relaxed countryside celebration or anyone looking to bring a little whimsy into their floral work.
Grab your ribbon and snips, and follow along as we create a bridal bouquet that feels like it’s been freshly gathered from a summer garden.
Tips and Techniques
- Start with a loose spiral: Build your bouquet using the spiral hand-tie technique to create structure while keeping a soft, flowing shape.
- Balance colour and form: Use the peonies as focal points, then weave in smaller blooms like tanacetum and iris to add movement and texture.
- Mind the fragrance: Stocks and peonies offer a beautiful scent, but make sure your bouquet isn’t overpowering by spacing strong-scented flowers evenly.
If you would like to recreate this design, you will need the following flowers and tools:
| Quantity | Plant materials / Equipment |
|---|---|
| 1 pair | Scissors and/or florist knife |
| 1 roll | Twine |
| 1 roll | Anchor Tape 12mm |
| 3 stems | Peony Pink |
| 4 stems | Stocks |
| 5 stems | Iris Blue |
| 5 stems | Iris Yellow |
| 5 stems | Tanacetum Daisies |
| 10 stems | Orlaya or Ammi Majus |
| 1 roll | Ribbon of choice |
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We hope you feel inspired to create your own rustic wedding bouquet. Whether you’re designing for a special day or just want to practice working with seasonal garden blooms, this lesson offers a chance to play with texture, form, and natural beauty.
Thank you for joining us for this month’s floral adventure — we can’t wait to see what you create! Share your bouquet with us, and stay tuned for next month’s lesson. Bye for now and happy arranging!