Creating A Beach Wedding Crown: A Guide

Flower crowns are a whimsical and romantic accessory that has become increasingly popular for beach weddings. They are a simple DIY project and can be made with fresh or artificial flowers, greenery, floral tape, wire, scissors, and a mirror. The type of flowers and greenery used will depend on the desired look, whether it be boho, rustic, or whimsical. For a beach wedding, flowers such as lilacs, daisies, and succulents can add a soft and feminine touch, while tropical flowers like mini calla lilies, lisianthus, and freesia can bring a bright pop of color. The process of making a flower crown involves cutting flower stems to 2-3 inches, creating a wire frame, adding greenery and flowers, and securing them with floral tape. The result is a unique and beautiful accessory that complements any bridal style.

Choosing flowers and greenery

For a beach wedding, you might want to choose flowers in colours that complement the setting, such as whites, yellows, oranges, and greens. You could also incorporate beachy elements like baby's breath, Italian ruscus, or even silk butterflies.

• Rosemary
• Lavender
• Berries
• Spray roses
• Small poms
• Strawflowers
• Wax flowers
• Eucalyptus
• Chrysanthemum blooms
• Craspedia (billy balls)
• Ranunculus
• Japanese ranunculus
• Garden roses
• Peonies
• Poppies
• Dahlias
• Gerbera daisies
• White roses
• Ranunculus
• Seeded eucalyptus
• Calla lilies
• Lisianthus
• Freesia
• Gardenias
• Passion vines
• Icelandic poppies
• Sweet peas
• Rice flowers
• Sun-kissed blonde waves
• Ferns
• Viburnum berry
• Tuberose
• Figs
• Variegated tree ivy
• Blushing bride
• Cotton flowers
• Garden roses
• Cotton blooms
• Amaranth
• Jasmine
• Gardenias
• Grevillia
• Scabiosa
• Jasmine
• Echinacea pods
• Hot cocoa garden roses
• Grevillea
• Scabiosa
• Jasmine
• Rice flower
• Succulents

You can also add in some greenery to provide a base and structure for your crown. Some options include:

• Silver dollar eucalyptus
• Italian ruscus
• Baby's breath
• Skimmia leaves
• Wax flowers
• Astrantia
• Balsa wood flowers
• Acacia
• Leucadendron
• Seeded eucalyptus
• Viburnum
• Queen Anne's lace
• Ivy

Constructing the frame

Step 1: Gather Your Materials

First, you will need to assemble the necessary supplies. For this step, you will need craft wire, also known as grapevine wire, vine wire, or pliable twine, and floral tape. The wire will serve as the base of your crown, so ensure you have enough to comfortably wrap around your head. It is better to have excess wire than too little. Green floral tape is ideal, as it will blend seamlessly into your design.

Step 2: Measure and Cut the Wire

Take the craft wire and wrap it around your head, measuring the circumference of where you want the crown to sit. Ensure that it is not too tight and leave some room for comfort. Cut off any excess wire and form the remaining piece into a circular shape. You can use wire cutters or pliers to bend and twist the wire into shape. Secure the circle by wrapping floral tape around the joined ends several times to ensure it holds together.

Step 3: Prepare Your Flowers and Greenery

Select an assortment of fresh flowers and greenery to adorn your crown. Choose flowers with larger blooms to make a statement, or opt for smaller, delicate flowers for a subtle look. Consider the colour palette and theme of your beach wedding and select flowers that complement your style and the overall aesthetic. Cut the stems of your flowers and greenery to a length of about 2 to 3 inches. This will make it easier to attach them to the wire frame. Remove any excess leaves on the stems to create a neater appearance.

Step 4: Create the Base

Now, you will begin to add the greenery and flowers to your crown. Start by wrapping a length of greenery around the wire base, using floral tape to secure it in place. Ensure you wrap the tape around the greenery several times and in multiple places to ensure it is securely attached. If you are not using greenery, you can skip this step and move directly to adding the flowers.

Step 5: Add the Flowers

Bundle a few flowers together to create a small bunch. Using the floral tape, wrap the tape around the stems of your flower bunch, creating a secure attachment. Use a mirror to experiment with the placement of your flower bunches. Play around with different arrangements until you find what works best. You can create a focal point or a mini bouquet by grouping flowers together, drawing attention and creating a unique design.

Step 6: Finalize Your Crown

Once you are happy with the placement of your flowers and greenery, continue to fill in any gaps in your crown. Add flowers or extra bits of greenery using floral tape to secure them in place. Be mindful of the balance and distribution of your floral elements, ensuring they are evenly spaced and attached securely.

Your beach wedding crown's frame is now complete! You can customize it further by adding shells, starfish, or other beach-themed decorations. Remember to store your crown in a cool, dry place or even a refrigerator to keep it fresh until your wedding day. Enjoy crafting and creating your unique headpiece!

Cutting the stems

Before you start constructing your flower crown, you'll need to prepare your flowers and greenery. Cut each stem to a length of about 2 to 3 inches. This will make it easier to attach them to the wire crown frame. You can use scissors or garden shears for this step. Try to cut them all to a similar length, as this will make for a neater-looking crown.

After cutting the stems, you should also remove any green leaves that are on them. This step is important for achieving a neat and tidy final result. Once you have your pile of sprigs, you can start weaving them into your flower crown.

If you're using a variety of flowers and greenery, feel free to get creative with your combinations. You can bundle a few flowers together to create a small bunch that will be easier to attach to the crown. Play around with the placement of your flower bunches to find the most aesthetically pleasing arrangement.

Remember, you can always adjust and trim the stems as you go along. It's a good idea to leave some extra tape at the end of each stem to help secure additional sprigs and to create an even look on both ends of the crown.

Adding greenery

Firstly, gather a variety of greenery—you can select from silver dollar eucalyptus, baby roses, Italian ruscus, skimmia leaves, wax flowers, rosemary, and baby's breath. These options will add texture and a pop of colour to your crown.

Next, wrap a length of your chosen greenery around the wire frame you've created, securing it with floral tape. Ensure you wrap the tape around the greenery several times and at different points so that it stays attached.

If you want to add more greenery, repeat the process, wrapping and taping the additional greenery to the base. You can also add flowers at this stage, creating a small bunch of flowers and greenery that's easier to attach. Using your floral tape, wrap it around the stems of your bunches.

Play around with the placement of your greenery and flowers using a mirror. You can create a focal point by using mini bunches of flowers and adding extra bits of greenery with floral tape.

Once you're happy with the arrangement, attach the bunches to the base of your crown by wrapping them with floral tape several times.

Your beach wedding crown is now ready to be shown off!

Adding flowers

Now that you have your base, it's time to add the flowers. If you're using real flowers, make sure you've picked ones that are sturdy and will last in a flower crown. Flowers like rosemary, lavender, berries, spray roses, small poms, strawflowers, and wax flowers are all great options. You can also add some greenery to your crown, such as silver dollar eucalyptus or baby's breath.

Start by cutting the stems of your flowers and greenery to about 2-3 inches in length. You want to make sure they're long enough to attach to the wire frame securely. If you're using fresh flowers, cut them at a diagonal angle and place them in water immediately before you start arranging them on your crown.

When you're ready to start adding the flowers and greenery, use floral tape to attach them to the base. Begin with the greenery as the base of your crown, wrapping it around the wire and securing it with floral tape. Then, add your statement flowers. You can bundle a few flowers together to create a small bunch that's easier to attach. Use a mirror to play around with the placement of your flowers and greenery to see what looks best.

As you work, remember to stagger the flowers to cover the mechanics of the crown. Alternate placing blooms on top of the wire, on the side, and on the bottom. Continue working your way around the crown, using the mantra "bloom over stem" to ensure that the second bloom covers the stem of the first.

Once you've added all your flowers and greenery, clip the remaining stems to make them even and disguise any ending mechanics. If you feel that there are any empty spots, use floral glue to add in additional flowers or greenery.

And that's it! You now have a beautiful beach wedding flower crown.

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