Friday, November 18, 2011

AUSTRALIANS ONLY - Bridal table?

Does anyone have any good ideas for a bridal table centrepeice?





My bridal table will be 4 metres long and have 8 people sitting at it.





My guest tables will have a tall vase with black fish swimming inside it.





My theme is black and white.





I dont want to use flowers because everyone has flowers - I want something different.





I looked at getting an ice sculpture done - but it was way too expensive for me.





Any ideas would be wonderful.





Thanks in advance.

AUSTRALIANS ONLY - Bridal table?
Wow very similar to ours! Our theme is black %26amp; white also %26amp; we are having fighting fish in seperate vases along the table. Instead of an ice sculpture, we are using a chocolate fondu fountain with fruit around the bottom of it ;o)
Reply:I have a great idea, but since I am a AMERICAN, I won't bother to nswer to your question.
Reply:I like the euchalup leaves idea
Reply:I love the idea of using the fish as table decorations, how original :) I know your said you wern't keen on flowers but what about leaves or some other sort of greenery, Ivy perhaps or even Eucalyptus leaves.
Reply:Maybe try a large black or white candleabra with black and/or white candles? The candleabra could have some pretty jewels or something on it too. I know it's not very original, but could turn out nice. Or maybe a glass bowl/vase and fill up with black and white sand or pebbles etc. I really like the black fish idea, you can always just have a bigger or different shaped vase with a ribbon or something around it for the bridal table.
Reply:How about fancy figurines in tuxes and white wedding dress or candles in long skinny vases with small black pebbles in the vase so the white candle and black pebbles offset each other!
Reply:you can do simple black and white candles in a fancy arrangment with greenery around it.
Reply:How about using USA!
Reply:collingwood jumper lol


um... this is pretty vague but what about a nice statue, obviously something that appeals to you and have it painted in the colour if your theme. You could get a statue from a garden shop, nursery or something.


I'll keep thinking lol


The theme is black, white and I need to choose between red, gold, pastel green and bridemaids dresses, flowers

There are black chair covers should the bow be gold, red or pastel green. If I choose red what colour should the bridemaids dresses be should they be red. What colour should the bridemaids because the theme should match flowers and bridemaids dresses.


Trying decide on bridal bouquet 1. White with green 2. White, red with green.

The theme is black, white and I need to choose between red, gold, pastel green and bridemaids dresses, flowers
if you do white, red, and green you are going to look like christmas. i think if the theme is black and white - put your bridesmaids in black. then accent with only ONE color so you don't get to tacky. i like red. put red bows and the chairs, red center peices on the tables and have everyone's flowers be red and white with black accents (bows and ribbons). you could have the groomsmen in black tuxes with a red vest to accent them.
Reply:I am having an ALL black and white wedding. my bridesmaids are wearing black tea length dresses and of course my dress is white.. everything is pretty opposite.. like the groom is in black and the groomsmen are in white tuxes. It looks pretty cool. I chose all white flowers with black accents.. like some black beading on my bouquet, and black ribbon on it. Our reception.. everyother table is black and the others white. all chairs are white w/ black ribbons... i have never been a fan of adding colors.. I like gold.. but i like it better with browns.. but idk if you'll like this idea.. but the girls can wear a gun powder metal (like a silver/black) and it looks AWESOME! and with any color you choose white always goes well wih flowers because if you chose red BM's dresses and you held red flowers the red may not match.. anyways good luck and happy planning= )
Reply:I personally think that if you mix the red with the green it is going to look to much like Christmas.


If I were you I would do the black chair covers with the pastel green bows. Then you could have your bridesmaids wear the pastel green with a black sash.


For the bridal bouquet go with white and green - I personally wouldn't add the red.


Or, this is pretty cool as well - it has the green, but with some gold accents..


http://linenlenders.com/db5/00412/linenl...


I think as long as you don't combine the red and the green then it will look nice.


Good luck!!! ♥
Reply:I love black %26amp; white with red accents.





http://www.mustloveweddings.com/forums/s...


You might try checking out this thread for some inspiration pics of black %26amp; white weddings with different accents.
Reply:Have the chair covers, flowers, and dresses all be in the same color

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I need help chosing my flowers for my wedding and I'm getting discouraged?

My wedding dress is Champ/latte and the girls are Latte/Champ and the florist suggested burgundy cala lilies for me and mango cala lilies for the girls and I just don't know how I feel about the color combos. Please help me! I am getting married on 9/27/08 outside ceremony and inside a carriage house for a reception in the White Mountains in NH and I am lost!!!!!!





My dress:


http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns...





My flower:


http://www.flowers.pacificcallas.com/red...





Girls Dresses:


http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_...





Girls Flowers:


http://www.flowers.pacificcallas.com/ora...

I need help chosing my flowers for my wedding and I'm getting discouraged?
Burgundy %26amp; orange or sort of fall colors %26amp; would look good but more for like a October or November wedding. I think burgundy %26amp; white calla lillies would look much better, or white calla lillies with red roses
Reply:I agree with most everyone, I like the burgandy for you, but the color combination just doesnt work.





How about the orange/rust for yourself


http://www.flowers.pacificcallas.com/ora...





I like the peach/apricot range for the bridesmaids


http://www.flowers.pacificcallas.com/pea...
Reply:No, that orange is all wrong for you champ/latte color scheme. How about beautiful cream flowers?
Reply:I like the burgndy lillies, but you could do the burgndy lillies and a regular white lilly , or another latte/Champ colored flower...I personally don't like the orange I think that is too much ( too many colors) going on...good luck to you
Reply:If you don't like it, say no.
Reply:I have a couple of problems with the whole floral colour scheme. A bouquet of totally burgundy for you is going to be very severe looking against your latte gown. If they combined the buttercream with the burgundy it would soften the look a lot.


http://www.flowers.pacificcallas.com/cre...





For the maids, while I like what she is attempting to achieve, I think the orange is going to be too bright. Ask to change it to the peach callas with a couple of the burgundy that you are carrying for continuity. The peach and burgundy will play well against the latte of the dresses. http://www.flowers.pacificcallas.com/pea...





If you are also having any arrangements made have them done in all 3 colors - buttercream, burgundy and the peach. What you will end up with is going to be an almost 'fire or flame' look with the peach and burgundy and the softness of the buttercream to break it up.
Reply:I really like the color of the flowers in your bouquet, I think that it complements your dress. As for the bridesmaids, I wouldn't go with the orange. Maybe a cream cala lilly? I personally think that the orange clashes with the latte. Good luck!
Reply:Not digging the orange and burgundy...you already have 2 colors in the dress...accent with ribbons and a more mellow colored flower...orange is very over powering. Do you want them to see you and the beautiful dress or be staring at the orange/burgundy flowers?





I'd regroup and check back with the florist...tell her you don't like it and see what else she comes up with! Those are not your only choices...





Good luck
Reply:Love the dresses, just beautiful! The burgundy would be a good contrast for your dress, but not the mango or orange for the girl's dresses! I would try again. Maybe you could get a swatch of fabric or material to take with you and see what you like or what is the best coordinating shade! Good luck!
Reply:I think that color combo sounds sharp, but if you don't like it get something else. Start with what colors you like and go from there. Your dresses are neutral so really they will match with anything.
Reply:I don't like the orange flowers at all. If you have a favorite flower go with that. You could go buy a few different colors of the flower you like and then compare them with the dress to see which you like best.
Reply:I love your dress, the bridesmaids dress, and your flowers. Like most everyone else said, I am not wild about the orange mango color. I would go with a cream to match with the bridesmaids dresses or you could even go with a pale pink. You want the guests to be paying attention to you and I think the orange shouts out "look at me"! I am sure you can get the calla lillies in a different shade. Just tell your florist you aren't liking the orange and you need something that is going to blend better. Good luck and best wishes!
Reply:The dresses are beautiful and the burgundy lilies are pretty, but the mango is overpowering...really overpowering considering the elegance of the dresses. Why not call your contact at the carriage house and ask her/him what has worked for other September brides in the past? Mums are fall flowers and hold up well even in temperature extremes. Also, they come in a wide variety of colors, are less expensive, and would go well with the burgundy lilies.





Don't get discouraged! Get creative!


Poems for Bridal Shower?

Ok, for the favors for my sister's bridal shower I am handing out little grow your own flower kits. On the kit I would like to put a short poem... This is all I came up with, but I don't think it is good enough... Can you give me some more ideas?





Please except this flower


As a thanks to coming to the Bridal Shower


It represents a love that blooms


So thank you from the bride and groom

Poems for Bridal Shower?
Sounds nice, but make sure you proof it well. Make sure to change "except" to "accept," and "thanks to" to "thanks for."
Reply:I like what you have written, I am sure your sister will love it cause it was from you but if you are looking for something different what about something like this poems my auntie used a few years ago





Like a garden in the spring


Life is full of wonderful things.


Their eyes met and from the start


Love was planted in their hearts


Plant this tiny seed and watch it bloom


with love and think you form the bride and groom





Hope it helps


Is there a web site where I can build my own bridal bouquet?

My m.o.h. said she came across a site that you could drag and click different types of flowers to make a virtual bouquet, but she doesn't remember the site, and a search didn't give me any results, at least not meaningful ones. Any help would be appreciated!

Is there a web site where I can build my own bridal bouquet?
Ahh!!! Ok, so I read your question a couple days ago and I was searching the web, randomly and came across this site....YOU CAN BUILD your virtual bouquet!!! Hope it helps! LoL, does this mean I am on here too much that I thought of your question as soon as I saw this?
Reply:Go to an actual florist to physically look at the flowers and pick what you want because it's a waste of time doing it online when it only takes an hour out of your day to go check out flowers and get an actual written price check and/or ordering flowers. Plus you can guarantee a delivery because florists are held to those standards whereas online you will get a run around.


Bridal Shower Ettiquette?

I am the sister of the GROOM. My daughter is a flower girl. My mother and I were invited to attend a bridal shower meeting at the Mother of the bride's home, along with the bridesmaids, bride's grandmother, and bride's aunt (who also has a daughter as a flower girl and son as ring bearer).





We soon found out we were invited not only to be "included" in the planning, but to be included in paying for the shower! My mother is a (widow) single parent and paying for the rehearsal dinner in which nobody was asked to help pay for. And I am the sister of the bride with a young flower girl who obviously is too young to pay? I felt very awkward and a bit mislead by this at the meeting and never said a word and I think they got the hint that I didn't plan on paying for anything. Was I wrong? I didn't think the sis of the groom, nor a young flower girl, should be expected to pitch in for a shower. Help, we have another meeting to finalize ideas and I'm thinking I should not attend this.

Bridal Shower Ettiquette?
I HAVE BEEN IN 10 WEDDINGS AND ATTENDED ROUGHLY 150 SHOWERSS. THIS IS THE WAY IT WORKS.





THE BRIDAL PARTY (ADULTS) SPLIT THE COST OF THE SHOWER BETWEEN THEM.


YOUR DAUGHTER AND ANY OTHER FLOWER GIRLS SHOULD CHIP IN FOR THE GIFT ONLY OR PURCHASE ON YOUR OWN.


YOU SHOULD PURCHASE YOUR OWN GIFT ( YOU ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PART OF THE BRIDAL SHOWER $$$ WISE)


THE MOTHERS PURCHASE GIFTS AND ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY $$$ OF THE SHOWER UNLESS THEY CHOOSE TO BE GENEROUS.


SPEAK UP!! YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE MEETING AND BRING A COPY OF MY REPLY INSTEAD OF SAYING IT!!!


GOOD LUCK!!
Reply:well first you said you were the sister of the groom and then you said you were the sister of the bride. Proper etiquette is that the maid of honor, bridesmaids, family of bride, pay for the bridal shower. You should have no obligations (financial and non financial), but to your brother and daughter...if you are the sis of the groom.
Reply:It sounds like they just assumed you'd want in on the planning since they invited you to the planning meeting! If you gave them no previous indication that you would be helping throw the shower, then you really dont have to. However, since you attended the "meeting" they may have taken that as you wanted to help. I think its weird to have a meeting with all these people anyway! They need to read up on wedding ettiquette. First of all the mother of the bride shouldnt be throwing a shower anyway. Its up to the maid of honor and the bridesmaids, who can assign or ask for help as needed. If I were you I'd let them know youre helping with the rehersal dinner and then do just that! What can they say if you do that. Its a win-win. Good luck!

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A tiny wax like flower called stephinotas?

I cannot remember how to spell this flower, but it looks like it's not real. Like wax. It's white %26amp; small %26amp; used in many bridal bouquets.

A tiny wax like flower called stephinotas?
This is very similar to mexican orange blossom and smells divine,
Reply:It's " stephanotis" .... here's a few pics too: http://images.google.com/images?hl=en%26amp;q=...