Memorial Day Flowers: How to Make a Patriotic Bouquet

Whether you're planning to host a barbecue or want to decorate your home because you have family and friends coming into town for the Memorial Day weekend, adding a red, white and blue-themed floral bouquet could be just the right touch for your event.

To help you find the perfect Memorial Day floral setting or centerpiece, Patch reached out to Burke florist shop Flowers 'N' Ferns and asked owner Karen Lynn Fountain to demonstrate how to create a floral arrangement using every day items and a handful of affordable flowers you can find in their store or elsewhere.

If you're looking for more ways to save or cut down on costs this Memorial Day, here are eight money-saving suggestions including recipes and more to help you stay within a budget.

Have you created your own floral arrangement or centerpiece before for a holiday setting? What do you look for? Tell us all about it in the comments.