DIY Floral Hoops
Little did I realise as a little girl with my hula hoop that one day I would find another, very different, use for it. But, behold, that day has come and in the form of hot wedding trend; Floral Hoops!
Now naturally when Laura and I first bought the hula hoop for this DIY, I had to try it out for old times’ sake (Laura was more sophisticated and refrained from my childish antics)…turns out I have lost all skill I spent so long curating as a child, picture a flailing fish on dry land. Apparently all my years of Salsa training since has disappointingly not maintained that essential hip motion, such a waste! I would like to blame the small size of the hoop, but that was likely only 10% of my problem. Sad times.
Moving on for the purpose of this blog, know that I am still deeply disappointed in myself behind the scenes … let’s transform this hula hoop into something much more befitting of my current age (that said, I’m betting there is a hula-hooping workout craze taking the country by storm)!
We think floral hoops are a really beautiful wedding trend that’s super versatile. Use different sized hoops, hang alone or make a combo, move them between your venues, make them with faux, dried or fresh flowers (FYI, ours are fresh flowers) or simply just foliage, decorate a section or the whole hoop…we love the idea of having them featured at the head of your aisle to frame your “I-do’s” and then hanging them at your reception for guests to have their photos, you could even put a couple of props nearby for added fun.
WARNING: If you’re going fresh, although it’s my preferred option, remember to consider how much time you / your #teambride actually have to make them the night before / morning of your wedding. ‘Stress’ is not the key emotion you want to be feeling on the morning of your wedding!
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—Bride Society
