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Bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres  roses calla lilies peonies  you don’t have to be a professional to get a handle on special-event flowers.Its not as hard as you might think,” said Steve Smith, owner of The Flowerman. Because of the way the economy has been, there is almost a barn-raising mentality. People are helping each other save money and they are actually hav ing fun doing it.

At The Flowermans Centerville shop, customers can create their own bridal and bridesmaids’ bouquets and the grooms boutonniere. There is plenty of help available, as brides are offered a free class, and all eager rookie floral designers have help from a professional designer.Smith estimates a savings of 50 percent or more by doing it yourself. That’s no small savings as Real Simple magazines bridal price guide lists bride bouquet costs alone average Prom-bound girls can also have fun crafting their dates boutonniere and save money. A group of friends could go together or make it a mother-daughter activity.And many years from now they can look at their pictures and say Hey I made that myself,’ ” Smith said.

If bouquets and corsages are a bit intimidating, then boutonnieres are relatively easy, even for a novice.How easy is it The theknot.com has an illustrated easy-to-follow do-it-yourself boutonniere tutorial. They suggest using a hardy flower with a big head such as a rose or a miniature calla lily. You may want to buy a couple extra flowers for practice purposes,

Beyond the flowers and greenery you select, boutonnieres require few supplies. You will need a stem cutter or knife, wire cutters, floral wire and green floral tape, a pearl-tipped corsage pin and a resealable plastic sandwich bag. You can add other accents or complementary colored ribbon if you so choose.When you do it yourself, you are making memories and saving money,” Smith said.Woodstock wake held for The Bands Levon Helm