FB Pink Bridal Bouquet

I created this beautiful bouquet as a sample to show prospective clients, and I think it came out beautifully. I've been studying Western floral arranging and bridal bouquet designs for a while. I really wanted to create a french beaded bouquet that looked like it was made out of real flowers, not beads.

To do this, I designed some beautiful large roses and created them with transparent rainbow red beads, which have a deep pink look. Then I created lots of little flowers to fill in the spaces and create texture using different shades of pink. I also added some small leaves (all greenery is made with transparent rainbow green beads) and 5 large scallop-edged leaves to drape on the bottom of the bouquet. All the beads here are size 11. To finish the look, I wrapped each stem with embroidery floss and wrapped the whole thing with some beautiful pink ribbon, burgundy velvet ribbon, and 9 tiny clear swarovski rhinestones. There are clear swarovski crystal bicones in the center of each of the small flowers as well.

A LOT of time and love went into this bouquet. I estimate that I spent 100+ hours on it.

Please check out the full view and these other pictures of it:
Upright View (in vase): [link]
View of the top: [link]
Size Reference View: [link]

If you are interested in commissioning me for your heirloom-quality custom bridal bouquet, you may send me a note or email me at agaspard83@gmail.com .