How to DIY Your Wedding Flowers Like a Pro

From bridesmaids bouquets to centerpieces, boutonnieres, and petals for your trip down the aisle, a wedding requires a fair amount of flowers. And why shouldn't it? Whether you're planning a traditional wedding at a fancy hotel or a casual backyard celebration, flowers add to the natural beauty of your decor, showcase color (if you want it), and bring extra life to your special day.

Unfortunately, working with a florist can be expensive and time-consuming. Instead, turn to Sam's Club, whose Member's Mark collection offers everything you need for your wedding and beyond. Below we'll dive into how you can DIY your wedding florals, saving you on time, money, and stress — allowing you to focus on fun.

While you may be laser-focused on the flowers themselves, don't forget about greens. Garlands, for example, pull their weight in elegance and function. Use them as table runners zig-zagging around candles, drape them from the top of your tents for an all-green canopy, or use them to create your own little aisle. You also can't go wrong with a eucalyptus garland, which not only looks beautiful, but smells good, too.

For a rustic-style or boho wedding, dropping greenery bunches into clear vases or wicker baskets creates a lovely natural vibe. And don't forget about bringing some life into the bathrooms. A vase of silver dollar eucalyptus can really dress up an otherwise plain space.

Here's the thing: You don't need to have epic floor-to-ceiling centerpieces for guests to say, "wow those flowers are lovely." In fact, a few stems of your favorite flowers in bud vases around the room can be just as beautiful and eye-catching. For some height, you can always choose sunflowers or trumpet lilies. For a springy vibe, opt for tulips in your shade of choice. With 75 stems of hydrangeas or 60 stems of premium velvet roses, you can create a variety of mini bouquets throughout your venue (at a far better price than what a florist can do).

So maybe you do want a mixed bouquet, but the idea of putting them together yourself is too stressful. Outsource the work! At Sam's Club, you can find an assortment of mixed bouquets, whether you want classic white roses with baby's breath, a mixed farm bunch, colorful arrangements in rustic wooden boxes, and even an earth-toned centerpiece. Once you've chosen your color-scheme, you can even pick up ready-made corsages and boutonnieres. When we said one-stop-shop, we meant it.

It's a sad reality that eventually the flowers you buy for your wedding will wilt. (Maybe you can dry and press a few for an album!) Instead of having to toss all the flowers a few days after your big day, pick up plants and flowers that will last. Think: potted orchids in a ceramic pot to liven up your bedroom or a faux ficus to spruce up your entryway. If you're hosting a backyard ceremony, why not plant a few hydrangea or lilac bushes? They'll provide you with wedding day beauty — and the same stunning blooms year after year.