diy flowers??

I used fake flowers from Hobby Lobby. In about 4 hours we did: bridal bouquet, 3 bridesmaids bouquets, 2 corsages, and I think 8 bouts. There were three of us working on them - one person was cutting the stems down, another was actually putting them together and the third was just kind of helping as needed. It's really not that hard once you get started. I think I spent about $450 on all of that, plus enough flowers for 20 centerpieces and a large arrangement for the arch.

I am DIYing real flowers in October so I will report back how it goes..haha! I think if you can do silk bouts and bouquets, that will give you lots of time to practice and plenty of time to do it beforehand.

I'm doing my own using a mix of sola wood and paper. Haven't done them yet, so fingers crossed they turn out ok!

It's definitely possible since you have so much time. I am DIYing sola wood flower bouquets. I can share a photo once I have them assembled (this week hopefully!)

I chose to do sola wood flowers (easier for me to transport its a destination wedding) and i bought them from the website in raw and dip dyed them my colors. Then I bought greenery from Michael's and hobby lobby and what not to put it all together. So far I have done my bridal bouquet and a ringer bearer/ junior groomsmen boutonniere). It has been frustrating at times but with plenty of time I think you would be fine. I should note in total on all my flowers and greenery have cost me maybe $150 dollars and that includes paint, flowers, greenery, ribbon, pins and all the minor details. I have enough for my bridal bouquet, 5 bridesmaids bouquets, 2 corsages and 7 boutonnieres