Origami Paper Flower Wedding Bouquet

I knew from the moment I saw this photo and this bouquet, that I wanted this in my wedding.

(Photo credit: Capital Romance )

Dave and I decided when we sent our Save the Date cards, we would put 5 pieces of origami paper with a note and everyone should write words of encouragement on the papers. Then we got them back and folded them into little flowers. 

Yes, each flower is 5 pieces of origami squares.

Folded.

By us.

Within the last month or so before our wedding.

My fingers still hurt just thinking about it however, the finished bouquet was.... perfect.

If you are looking for the directions: I will leave it to the professionals and send you here to Capital Romance that walked me through it every step of the way.

Tips:

* I got tiny clothespins to hold the papers together while they were drying.

* Instead of wooden dowels, I used cake pop holders and cut them in half. (Like these)

* I got little pearl like half beads to glue in the middle of the flower to hide the cake pop holder.

* The size of the origami paper can vary, but I used these from Origami Paper shop

This was a perfect, original bouquet that is now on the side table in our master bedroom, it's perfect and one of my most favorite things from our special day.

What did you do with your bouquet after your wedding?

Tie the Knot Thursday - 9/15

Once in a blue moon, that is such a true statement when it comes to mine and Dave’s relationship and marriage. We were perfectly happy just meeting someone to date on our nights without our children and then leaving the “serious” stuff up to other couples. Then we met face to face, it was one of those times that you just read about, I know... it sounds corny but it’s true. We were brought together for a reason that neither of us understood, so when we realized that Sept. 1, 2012 was going to be a full moon AND a blue moon none the less, we chose that date by the stars and the moon to get married under.

Here’s some “moon” inspired Etsy treats for Tie the Knot Thursday.

Moon, silver and trees? What a perfect necklace for a Colorado night wedding!

By: Luxe Adornments 

What a stunning scarf for a cool Colorado night and a lovely dress. Perfect right?

By:  For you Design

I love this necklace, it’s a bit darker than what I’d like for the wedding, but as a reminder of our night, underneath the full moon, this necklace is stunning!

by: Captured Starlight  

In the guest rooms at the house we are renting I’d like to have these in the baskets as a “welcome to Colorado” piece. So perfect for the weekend!

By: StoryBook Soaps