Wedding Bouquet — Intro (Q5)
A concise, practical introduction to building a balanced wedding bouquet suitable for ceremonies across Canada. Focus: structure, flower selection, and finishing touches for beginners.
- Duration: 90–120 minutes (intro)
- Level: Beginner / foundation Q5
- Format: Studio & online-friendly
Why a hand-tied bouquet?
Hand-tied arrangements offer natural movement, comfortable handling, and versatility for modern wedding styles. In Q5 we prioritize skeleton construction, spiral wiring, and securing techniques so blooms stay fresh through the ceremony.
- Balance & proportion basics
- Choosing focal vs supporting blooms
- Stability: stems, tape, and ribbon finishes
Materials & tools
Essentials
- Florist shears & secateurs
- Floral tape, wire (18–24 gauge)
- Greening pins, stem protectors
- Ribbon & finishing tape
Flower selection (examples)
- Focal: garden roses, peonies
- Secondary: spray roses, ranunculus
- Filler: waxflower, astilbe
- Foliage: eucalyptus, ruscus
Step-by-step (Q5) — Core technique
- Prepare stems: remove excess foliage and keep uniform stem lengths.
- Form a structural core: select 3–5 strong stems as anchors (skeleton).
- Build in a spiral: add flowers on a slight angle, rotating the bouquet as you add elements.
- Secure: use floral tape around stems, add cross-binding with thin wire if needed.
- Finishing: trim stems evenly, wrap with ribbon, and secure with pins.
This session emphasises repeatable gestures—practice the spiral and taping until consistent.
Instructor: Amelie Tran
Lead floral designer — Trendharbor
Workshop formats & pricing
Intro session
90–120 min. Hands-on, single bouquet. Materials included.
Price: CAD 75 per person
Private tutorial
1:1 session for bespoke techniques and consult.
Price: CAD 140 per hour
Group booking
Corporate or bridal parties — custom quote available.
From: CAD 65 pp (min 6)
Gallery & FAQ
We supply flowers and basic materials for standard sessions. Bring personal snips if you prefer and any inspirational images.
Yes — Q5 is designed for beginners and covers the essential hand-tied technique and finishing. We progress at a steady pace with demos and hands-on coaching.
Yes — we run live virtual sessions. A materials list is provided in advance; substitutions are suggested for local availability across Canada.
Quick tips
Hydration
Condition stems in lukewarm water for at least 1 hour before arranging.
Stem length
Keep stems longer than final length while building; trim at the end for symmetry.
Transport
Wrap bouquet in tissue and keep upright in a box with cool water for transit to venue.