Mamma Mia–Inspired DIY Bridal Flower Pins

Hey lovelies and Brides-To-Be! Today, I'm sharing how I quickly made my flower crown veil and separate flower pins inspired by Sophie from Mamma Mia that I wore on my wedding day.

I blended several inspirations to achieve my whimsical bridal look: Christine Daae's corseted style and big hair, Taylor Hill-inspired makeup, and of course, a touch of Sophie with DIY flower pins. Mamma Mia has always been one of my favorite cinematic bridal looks, as seen in the throwback tutorial below!

Let's create a subtly inspired nod to the film with this easy DIY for the #DIYBride.

Materials Needed:

• Sheer ribbon (I used ivory and champagne)
• Burlap and lace ribbon
• Hot glue gun
• Bobby pins
• A veil with comb

Flower Petals - A Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Take your sheer ribbon and fold it over five times.

2. Cut an irregular U shape to create your petals. You should get three layers of petals in just a few seconds! (If you want more volume, add more petals, but I found this amount lets a lot of light shine through beautifully.)

Making The Flower Pins:

3. For the pins, I used burlap and lace ribbon because it grips the bobby pins really well and added a bit of brightness to the center of the flower.

4. Create a small loop with the ribbon and secure it with a hot glue gun.

5. Next, glue the petals onto the loop. Ideally, use six petals, but five works too! (I ran out of ribbon as I filmed only the last flower I made! 🤣)

6. To add a touch of shimmer, I used champagne beads that my mom tied together. They really catch the light and match my champagne-colored dress perfectly.

Attaching To The Veil:

7. For the veil, glue or sew the flowers around the comb without the burlap loops. This softens the look of the comb in your hair and gives you a unique flower crown.

Alternatively, you can attach the flowers with bobby pins through the burlap loops to create a flower crown or accent flowers in your bridesmaids' hair.

Even though we were in Italy, not Greece, these flower pins and veil totally give off Mamma Mia vibes in a subtle way and I loved how they looked, especially backlit as the sun was going down.

Did you like the flower crown or the DIY veil? Let me know in the comments and share your favorite cinematic bridal moment!

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