DIY: Create a bohemian bridal crown with gypsophila

Gypsophila, with its delightful small white flowers, sometimes pink-tinged, is ideal not only for composing very chic, romantic bouquets alongside roses or peonies, but it also allows you to create a splendid bridal crown. Its lightness and bohemian habit make it perfect for enhancing the bride’s hairstyle, adding a natural, delicate touch. In this tutorial, we guide you step by step to create a beautiful gypsophila crown!

For everything about growing gypsophila, please consult our complete fact sheet: "Gypsophila: planting and care"

When and how to harvest gypsophila?

The best time to harvest gypsophila is when it is in full flowering, generally between June and August. Choose a sunny, dry day and harvest the flowers preferably in the morning while still fresh. Cut stems at base of plant using a clean, sharp pruning shear, leaving enough foliage so plant can continue to grow.

Once harvested, gather stems into small bunches and place them in a bucket of cold water. Let them rest for a few hours so they can fully rehydrate. Store gypsophila stems in a cool, dark place until ready to make your crown.

If you don't have gypsophila in your garden, you can buy it from a florist or online.

How to make a bridal crown?

Take a length of wire, long enough to make the crown circumference. This will form the frame.
Wrap a green florist's tape around the wire stem, pulling tightly to hold it in place.
Using pliers, bend back the end of the wire to form a loop.
Attach a length of thin, flexible wire to the end of the stem.

Cut small sprays of gypsophila from tips of inflorescences.
Place one of these small sprays against the tape on the wire stem.
Secure the spray in place by wrapping with the thin wire.
Repeat these steps, adding small sprays of gypsophila all around the stem, pressing them closely together to obtain a dense crown.
Ensure gypsophila is evenly distributed along entire length of crown.

Once crown is finished, trim excess wire.
Make a loop at end of stem, then join both ends of crown together.
Optionally attach a satin or tulle ribbon to back of crown to add a decorative finishing touch.
If you want to keep crown a little longer, mist it with a flower fixative.

Tips:

You can add other flowers or foliage to personalise the crown.
Instead of wire, you can use a metal headband as base for the crown.
It is important to work with fresh gypsophila so it retains its beauty on the wedding day.
You can make the crown the day before the wedding and store it in the fridge inside a plastic bag.