Modernizing Mums

A contemporary wreathstyle bridal bouquet is the perfect canvas showcasing today’s popular chrysanthemums—and your design creativity, as well.

Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD
Sponsored by Ball SB

Chrysanthemums—like carnations, houseplants and dried botanicals—are becoming chic again. (Everything old is new again—thanks to a new generation!)

With this distinctive bridal bouquet, I want to share my inspiration for utilizing chrysanthemums in a contemporary way. This versatile bouquet style can be carried by brides, bridesmaids or flower girls, and it can be designed in any color palette and for any season and style of ceremony. It is fun, modern and full of texture, and, best of all, it provides an opportunity for you to showcase your creativity to your bridal clients—and all of their guests.

MATERIALS

BOTANICALS
• Chrysanthemum x morifolium ‘Ruso Piglet’ (daisy spray mum) from Ball SB
• Chrysanthemum x morifolium ‘Sirio’ (cushion spray mum) from Ball SB
• Dianthus barbatus ‘Green Trick’ (hybrid nonflowering sweet William)
• Rosa spp. (spray rose)
• Schefflera arboricola leaves (dwarf umbrella plant, Hawaiian umbrella plant)
• Tillandsia usneoides (Spanish moss, graybeard)

HARD GOODS
• 8” wire wreath form
• OASIS™ Bind Wire (Natural)
• OASIS™ Bullion Wire (Silver)
• OASIS® UGLU™ Adhesive Dashes
• OASIS® Floral Adhesive
• Ring from the center of a roll of stem wrap (a great way to recycle!)