I have two flamenco guitarists/ singer for my wedding ceremony and reception. Any suggestions of what great, lovely, beautiful songs could be used for the ceremony, walking down the aisle songs? (I only have in my bridal party, the flower girl, ring boy, matron of honor and best man).
Please help and in advance thank you all for the suggestions!
Any great Flamenco music by Guitar for wedding ceremony?
Flamenco music is very very difficult to play. Since you already have 2 guitarists, why don't you meet with them and talk to them about what they play? Ask them to recommend something slow that you could walk down the aisle too. They know what they play especially well and may know some more obscure stuff/write some of their own stuff. Definitely they could use a tune that is beautiful even if the lyrics are a lil daring, and just play the instrumental.
Flamenco music is sooo gorgeous! And very non-traditional. Though I know I would have a difficult time walking to it as its not a real clear cadence. It's so fast paced and continues to get faster as the song goes on. Perhaps something more in a Spanish ballad to walk down the aisle to would be easier.
Though I'd hate to recommend something that the guitarist does not know. You want him to play something he knows he plays beautifully.
Reply:Anything by Ottmar Liebert - lovely and appropriate!
Reply:OMGOSH! I LOOOVE the idea of flamenco music at your wedding! How romantic!
Gipsy Kings, and Rodrigo and Gabriela are both great artists! Maybe they could play some of their music.
GOOD LUCk! Sounds like a blast!
Monday, November 16, 2009
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Is is having 22 people in my bridal party is this unusal?
I am walking down tthe aisle to "This very Moment" by K-Ci %26amp; JoJo. This is the order of how everyone will be walking down the aisle:Grandmother %26amp; Uncle: Althea Floyd %26amp; Arnold Patten
Mother of the Bride: Crystal Norton %26amp; Alton Hill
Mother of the Groom: Betsy Smith %26amp; Sherman Scott
Flower Girls: Eri'Yonna-Symone Haughton, Layonna Fedd, Zhyasia Brown, %26amp; Makendra Moser
Ring Bearer: Ramar
Jr. Bridesmaids: Alaysia Abrams, KhyAsia Floyd
Bridesmaids: Jaykara Floyd, Lyvesha Floyd, Alexis Scott, Erin Cook, Suzy Smith, %26amp; Suzzette Smith
Groomsmen: Roland Floyd, Jeffrey Robinson, Rakeem Hill, Neko Shaw, Desmond Shaw, Junior
Maid of Honor: Michelle Floyd
Bride: Tasheema Floyd
Walking the bride down: TaQuan Johnson %26amp; Taron Johnson is this to much because this is how i want it I only have one sister so this is why she is the (moh) and i have 5 brothers Rolan Jeffrey, Rakeem, TaQuan, %26amp; Taron so i had to put them in as well. TaQuan %26amp; Taron are my fathers children so they walk me in his place
Is is having 22 people in my bridal party is this unusal?
Okay it's a little larger than most parties but if that's what you want by all means have it. I would suggest finding an instrumental version of the song just so that the bridal party can get down with that on loop and the guests don't go good lord is that song starting again. They played the same song four times at my stepsister's wedding and it literally was starting to make folks grind their teeth. Play the lyrics when it gets closer to you walking down the aisle. You can test the timing about a week or two before the wedding to get the number of plays right. Good luck and congrats.
Reply:It should not matter if it is unusual or not my dear, because this is a day that you and your groom to be will remember forever and it should be just the way you picture it to be. This is a special day and no one else's opinion should matter! Trust me I am getting married in September and throughout this planning process I have learned that these memories will be yours alone and no one else's so you should make it as memorable as you can! Best of luck!
Reply:Go for it.
Reply:Not if youre rich!
Reply:...It's your day....make it as special as you like...one of my co-workers attended a relatives wedding that had 40 people in her party...True, true true....I saw the invite....Good luck!
Reply:If it's the way you want it, go for it.
Um, not a good idea to put everyone's first and last names on here-psycho freaks, y know? Best wishes on your special day!
Reply:You really should not put your full names on the Internet like this, but...I've never heard of the cooks walking down the aisle....but this is your wedding, and I think your family will feel really special all walking down the aisle in front of you. The other person really does have a point--if there is too much going on, your moment won't be quite as special becasue there are so many distractions from you.
Reply:It is sort of unusual but can be done with a very good coordinator guiding everyone. I do agree with others that it will be very busy and hopefully the church/venue isn’t small. If you are uncomfortable with so many people, some of the men can be ushers who will lead guests to theirs seats, pass out programs etc. At a family members wedding she had teenage girls light the candles and pull out the aisle runner. Maybe someone can be the reception mc also. In the end it is what you want, I have a big family also so I understand wanting to include everyone.
Oh also, as said earlier you may not want to include full names on here.
Reply:It will be a HUGE undertaking to coordinate together with all these people. How many will be in the audience? Personally, I think having this many people will take attention away from you and your groom. There will be too much to focus on instead of you (the bride) being the center of attention. Having this many people in the wedding party will also drastically increase the cost.
If you feel you would like to downsize here are some ideas. Are the groomsmen also doubling as ushers? If not, you may could use some as ushers and delete some of the bridesmaids if possible. Also, the more children you have in a wedding party, the more chaotic it will probably be and you currently have 7.
It is a lot to digest. Think about it and your budget. Do what makes you happy. When it is all over you will say why did I stress over this so much. You are marrying the love of your life and that is all that matters. Good Luck and Congratulations!
Reply:Its your wedding !!!
and if your husband to be does not mind go for it and enjoy yourself and have lots of fun!!!!!!!!!!!!
best wishes on your upcoming wedding!!!!!
Reply:You can have as many people walk you down the isle as you want. I'm assuming you will have the bridesmaids partner up with the groomsmen to walk in and maybe have the jr bridesmaids walk in together as well. I dont know if there is no best man or you just forgot to include him. I really like the fact that your father's sons are walking you down the isle in his place, that's really nice.
Reply:Good luck with coordinating! This is a massive undertaking! But it is ok to do this. Just keep in mind that the size of your wedding party is one factor to indicate how formal your wedding will be. So in this case, you should have a very formal, proper wedding. From the comments about showing off wealth, you are probably doing this anyway.
Reply:It's your day, I don't think it matters who walks down the aisle in front of you, is the song long enough for everyone to make it down front before the song is over. I just know generally the only people who walk in with the music is the bridal party everyone else is already seated, but like I said it's your day it shouldn't matter what others think.
Reply:Well now that certainly is a crowd.... I think it might be better if the groomsmen took their places at the front of the church with the groom instead of stomping down the aisle.. that's usually reserved for the bride and her attendants :)
And the mother of the bride is usually the last guest seated.. other than that.. go for the gusto... if all these people are important to you they should be there.. but in all this crowd.. where is the GROOM? Poor guy got forgotten!
Reply:Unusual, but not unheard of. Enjoy your day!
Mother of the Bride: Crystal Norton %26amp; Alton Hill
Mother of the Groom: Betsy Smith %26amp; Sherman Scott
Flower Girls: Eri'Yonna-Symone Haughton, Layonna Fedd, Zhyasia Brown, %26amp; Makendra Moser
Ring Bearer: Ramar
Jr. Bridesmaids: Alaysia Abrams, KhyAsia Floyd
Bridesmaids: Jaykara Floyd, Lyvesha Floyd, Alexis Scott, Erin Cook, Suzy Smith, %26amp; Suzzette Smith
Groomsmen: Roland Floyd, Jeffrey Robinson, Rakeem Hill, Neko Shaw, Desmond Shaw, Junior
Maid of Honor: Michelle Floyd
Bride: Tasheema Floyd
Walking the bride down: TaQuan Johnson %26amp; Taron Johnson is this to much because this is how i want it I only have one sister so this is why she is the (moh) and i have 5 brothers Rolan Jeffrey, Rakeem, TaQuan, %26amp; Taron so i had to put them in as well. TaQuan %26amp; Taron are my fathers children so they walk me in his place
Is is having 22 people in my bridal party is this unusal?
Okay it's a little larger than most parties but if that's what you want by all means have it. I would suggest finding an instrumental version of the song just so that the bridal party can get down with that on loop and the guests don't go good lord is that song starting again. They played the same song four times at my stepsister's wedding and it literally was starting to make folks grind their teeth. Play the lyrics when it gets closer to you walking down the aisle. You can test the timing about a week or two before the wedding to get the number of plays right. Good luck and congrats.
Reply:It should not matter if it is unusual or not my dear, because this is a day that you and your groom to be will remember forever and it should be just the way you picture it to be. This is a special day and no one else's opinion should matter! Trust me I am getting married in September and throughout this planning process I have learned that these memories will be yours alone and no one else's so you should make it as memorable as you can! Best of luck!
Reply:Go for it.
Reply:Not if youre rich!
Reply:...It's your day....make it as special as you like...one of my co-workers attended a relatives wedding that had 40 people in her party...True, true true....I saw the invite....Good luck!
Reply:If it's the way you want it, go for it.
Um, not a good idea to put everyone's first and last names on here-psycho freaks, y know? Best wishes on your special day!
Reply:You really should not put your full names on the Internet like this, but...I've never heard of the cooks walking down the aisle....but this is your wedding, and I think your family will feel really special all walking down the aisle in front of you. The other person really does have a point--if there is too much going on, your moment won't be quite as special becasue there are so many distractions from you.
Reply:It is sort of unusual but can be done with a very good coordinator guiding everyone. I do agree with others that it will be very busy and hopefully the church/venue isn’t small. If you are uncomfortable with so many people, some of the men can be ushers who will lead guests to theirs seats, pass out programs etc. At a family members wedding she had teenage girls light the candles and pull out the aisle runner. Maybe someone can be the reception mc also. In the end it is what you want, I have a big family also so I understand wanting to include everyone.
Oh also, as said earlier you may not want to include full names on here.
Reply:It will be a HUGE undertaking to coordinate together with all these people. How many will be in the audience? Personally, I think having this many people will take attention away from you and your groom. There will be too much to focus on instead of you (the bride) being the center of attention. Having this many people in the wedding party will also drastically increase the cost.
If you feel you would like to downsize here are some ideas. Are the groomsmen also doubling as ushers? If not, you may could use some as ushers and delete some of the bridesmaids if possible. Also, the more children you have in a wedding party, the more chaotic it will probably be and you currently have 7.
It is a lot to digest. Think about it and your budget. Do what makes you happy. When it is all over you will say why did I stress over this so much. You are marrying the love of your life and that is all that matters. Good Luck and Congratulations!
Reply:Its your wedding !!!
and if your husband to be does not mind go for it and enjoy yourself and have lots of fun!!!!!!!!!!!!
best wishes on your upcoming wedding!!!!!
Reply:You can have as many people walk you down the isle as you want. I'm assuming you will have the bridesmaids partner up with the groomsmen to walk in and maybe have the jr bridesmaids walk in together as well. I dont know if there is no best man or you just forgot to include him. I really like the fact that your father's sons are walking you down the isle in his place, that's really nice.
Reply:Good luck with coordinating! This is a massive undertaking! But it is ok to do this. Just keep in mind that the size of your wedding party is one factor to indicate how formal your wedding will be. So in this case, you should have a very formal, proper wedding. From the comments about showing off wealth, you are probably doing this anyway.
Reply:It's your day, I don't think it matters who walks down the aisle in front of you, is the song long enough for everyone to make it down front before the song is over. I just know generally the only people who walk in with the music is the bridal party everyone else is already seated, but like I said it's your day it shouldn't matter what others think.
Reply:Well now that certainly is a crowd.... I think it might be better if the groomsmen took their places at the front of the church with the groom instead of stomping down the aisle.. that's usually reserved for the bride and her attendants :)
And the mother of the bride is usually the last guest seated.. other than that.. go for the gusto... if all these people are important to you they should be there.. but in all this crowd.. where is the GROOM? Poor guy got forgotten!
Reply:Unusual, but not unheard of. Enjoy your day!
Do I bring a gift for my bridal shower hostess?
My future aunts are throwing me a shower. Do I bring them something? Flowers, etc?
Do I bring a gift for my bridal shower hostess?
I would just give them all a big hug and tell them thank you, then after the shower, make sure you send them all handwritten thank you notes to express your thanks once more and that should be sufficient. Shower givers do so because they want to, not to get something, or feel they have to.
You just go and have fun and give those hugs and thank yous!
Reply:A small hostess gift would be nice.
Reply:yes! a special something (simple, but nice) a photo in a nice frame of the 2 of you, a gift cert for the 2 of you to have a manicure ,photo album .
then after the shower send her a plant or flowers with a thank you. best wishes to you..and yours...
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Do I bring a gift for my bridal shower hostess?
I would just give them all a big hug and tell them thank you, then after the shower, make sure you send them all handwritten thank you notes to express your thanks once more and that should be sufficient. Shower givers do so because they want to, not to get something, or feel they have to.
You just go and have fun and give those hugs and thank yous!
Reply:A small hostess gift would be nice.
Reply:yes! a special something (simple, but nice) a photo in a nice frame of the 2 of you, a gift cert for the 2 of you to have a manicure ,photo album .
then after the shower send her a plant or flowers with a thank you. best wishes to you..and yours...
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How many wedding flowers should I order? Are the flowers from Sam's Club any good?
i have to make my bridal bouquet, my bouquet for tossing, 7 bridesmaids bouquets, 12 boutineers, 5 pin on corsages,cake decorations, 20 larger centerpieces( large fish bowl jar), 40 smaller centerpieces(smaller fish bowl jar), and 2 large topiaries for outside of the tent. I do not want to use anything but pink roses for the wedding party but I plan on using pink roses and green hydrangea for my centerpieces. So tell me what you guys think.
How many wedding flowers should I order? Are the flowers from Sam's Club any good?
Sam's Club usually has nice flowers and affordable. The color combination sounds really nice.
2 dozen roses for your bouquets
4 dozen for bridesmaids
2 dozen for corsages/boutineers
10 dozen for large center pieces (for 6 roses)
4 dozen for small
4 dozen for topiaries
2 dozen for cake
So, get 30 dozen roses just to be safe.
I can't predict on the hydrangeas because I'm not certain of the size. Get more than you think you'll need, they're gorgeous filler.
I also made everything for my wedding...to save money. However, I was up until 3am the night before the wedding finishing. Be sure to get some help!
Congratulations and best wishes!
Reply:Yes they are and also visit pro flowers.com.Their prices are really good.I really am not sure how many to tell you to buy. I think you may get your best deal with them on pink roses.Congratulations.
Reply:Yes. They are beautiful! I got them for my shower for centerpieces, and the planner at the place I had the wedding put them in bowls for me. I got married in Sept. and had fall flowers like sunflowers, mums and some roses. Good luck!!
How many wedding flowers should I order? Are the flowers from Sam's Club any good?
Sam's Club usually has nice flowers and affordable. The color combination sounds really nice.
2 dozen roses for your bouquets
4 dozen for bridesmaids
2 dozen for corsages/boutineers
10 dozen for large center pieces (for 6 roses)
4 dozen for small
4 dozen for topiaries
2 dozen for cake
So, get 30 dozen roses just to be safe.
I can't predict on the hydrangeas because I'm not certain of the size. Get more than you think you'll need, they're gorgeous filler.
I also made everything for my wedding...to save money. However, I was up until 3am the night before the wedding finishing. Be sure to get some help!
Congratulations and best wishes!
Reply:Yes they are and also visit pro flowers.com.Their prices are really good.I really am not sure how many to tell you to buy. I think you may get your best deal with them on pink roses.Congratulations.
Reply:Yes. They are beautiful! I got them for my shower for centerpieces, and the planner at the place I had the wedding put them in bowls for me. I got married in Sept. and had fall flowers like sunflowers, mums and some roses. Good luck!!
I am using these colors from David's Bridal. Any decorating ideas? Need some feedback also, please!?
The colors are terra cotta, apple, and champagne. The link to see these colors is:
http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_...
I am using gerber daisies for my flowers with some champagne accent flowers. My dress is white and my bridesmaids will be in terra cotta along with the vests and ties of the groomsmen. My two children (ages 8 %26amp; 9) will be in the apple color. My daughter (age 9) is wearing a white dress with apple trim and my son is wearing a tux with the apple vest and tie. Our mothers will also be in apple.
I am using these colors from David's Bridal. Any decorating ideas? Need some feedback also, please!?
Great combination. I wish I had all of my colors figured out by now.
I think that as far as decorations go, choose flowers that are in season that match your colors. They will be cheaper and also match everything you have. For centerpieces, try to create them yourself and maybe use some decorations to match the overall theme. Send out invitations in your colors too to set the mood.
Reply:Cute...
http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_...
I am using gerber daisies for my flowers with some champagne accent flowers. My dress is white and my bridesmaids will be in terra cotta along with the vests and ties of the groomsmen. My two children (ages 8 %26amp; 9) will be in the apple color. My daughter (age 9) is wearing a white dress with apple trim and my son is wearing a tux with the apple vest and tie. Our mothers will also be in apple.
I am using these colors from David's Bridal. Any decorating ideas? Need some feedback also, please!?
Great combination. I wish I had all of my colors figured out by now.
I think that as far as decorations go, choose flowers that are in season that match your colors. They will be cheaper and also match everything you have. For centerpieces, try to create them yourself and maybe use some decorations to match the overall theme. Send out invitations in your colors too to set the mood.
Reply:Cute...
What do you think of everything?
This is my dress
http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns...
This is My bridesmaids dresses
http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_...
This is my tiara
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bridal-Flower-Purple...
What do you think
My colors are black and purple...My flowergirl (also my daughter) will have a purple flower headpiece
Thank
What do you think of everything?
your gown is simply beautiful and i love the style of your tiara!you have captured the simple and elegant look of a beautiful and confident bride! congrats on your upcoming wedding!
wishing you the best of everything!
Reply:they are all very nice, i love the bridesmaids dresses!
Reply:They are all Beautiful!!
Reply:I love your dress and tiara, but im not feeling the bridesmaid dresses....they dont seem like they flow with the style of your gown.,
Reply:I love everything! Although, I'm assume the bridesmaid dresses are going to be some shade of purple? All are gorgeous! And, I disagree with everyone who says the styles of dresses don't go well together. They're all delusional. It's perfect.
Reply:OMG - I absolutely love the wedding gown. It is very beautiful. The tiara and bridesmaids dresses are very nice. I'm not really sure about your colors. I like black and white weddings with a touch of red. What color purple are you going with - dark purple or a pale purple? Best of luck to you!
Reply:I love your dress, colors and tiara. Although your bridesmaid dresses are beautiful, they do not match the more structured look of your gown. I would look for something with a corset top and a-line or trumpet skirt for them.
Reply:I LOVE YOUR DRESS!!!!!!!!!
Reply:.Elegant beauty in simplicity.
Reply:Beautiful! Absolutely love your dress!!!
Reply:I like your dress.
But to be honest I am not so keen on the bridesmaid dresses. Or purple and black, it just seems dark for a wedding to me.
But as long as you love them you will have a great wedding. Good luck! I am sure it will be lovely!
EDIT:
Jani I think you should get a life. Or if you choose to stay on here actually answer peoples questions instead of being a judgmental individual.
Reply:All are very pretty-I like the bridesmaids dresses-they go well with the style of your dress.
Best wishes!!!
Reply:Oh wow, it all looks beautiful! I love both dresses :)
Reply:I really love your dress. The details on the skirt are really beautiful. The bridesmaid dresses and your tiara are beautiful as well.
I think it is going to be a beautiful wedding. I really like the colors as well...good choice :)
Reply:I dont like the bodice of the dress, I dont like the panels it. The bridesmaids dresses nice though but I dont like the headband, Its not tiara iys a headband and I dont like the lavender on it, I dont think it will look good with the peach/orange bridesmaid dresses.
Reply:I like your dress, but the top looks uncomfortable with all that boning in the bodice. I like the maids dresses too.
Reply:your dress is beautiful!
Reply:I think you should save the money you would spend on all that crap, go to the courthouse, get married and use the money for a downpayment on a house.
http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns...
This is My bridesmaids dresses
http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_...
This is my tiara
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bridal-Flower-Purple...
What do you think
My colors are black and purple...My flowergirl (also my daughter) will have a purple flower headpiece
Thank
What do you think of everything?
your gown is simply beautiful and i love the style of your tiara!you have captured the simple and elegant look of a beautiful and confident bride! congrats on your upcoming wedding!
wishing you the best of everything!
Reply:they are all very nice, i love the bridesmaids dresses!
Reply:They are all Beautiful!!
Reply:I love your dress and tiara, but im not feeling the bridesmaid dresses....they dont seem like they flow with the style of your gown.,
Reply:I love everything! Although, I'm assume the bridesmaid dresses are going to be some shade of purple? All are gorgeous! And, I disagree with everyone who says the styles of dresses don't go well together. They're all delusional. It's perfect.
Reply:OMG - I absolutely love the wedding gown. It is very beautiful. The tiara and bridesmaids dresses are very nice. I'm not really sure about your colors. I like black and white weddings with a touch of red. What color purple are you going with - dark purple or a pale purple? Best of luck to you!
Reply:I love your dress, colors and tiara. Although your bridesmaid dresses are beautiful, they do not match the more structured look of your gown. I would look for something with a corset top and a-line or trumpet skirt for them.
Reply:I LOVE YOUR DRESS!!!!!!!!!
Reply:.Elegant beauty in simplicity.
Reply:Beautiful! Absolutely love your dress!!!
Reply:I like your dress.
But to be honest I am not so keen on the bridesmaid dresses. Or purple and black, it just seems dark for a wedding to me.
But as long as you love them you will have a great wedding. Good luck! I am sure it will be lovely!
EDIT:
Jani I think you should get a life. Or if you choose to stay on here actually answer peoples questions instead of being a judgmental individual.
Reply:All are very pretty-I like the bridesmaids dresses-they go well with the style of your dress.
Best wishes!!!
Reply:Oh wow, it all looks beautiful! I love both dresses :)
Reply:I really love your dress. The details on the skirt are really beautiful. The bridesmaid dresses and your tiara are beautiful as well.
I think it is going to be a beautiful wedding. I really like the colors as well...good choice :)
Reply:I dont like the bodice of the dress, I dont like the panels it. The bridesmaids dresses nice though but I dont like the headband, Its not tiara iys a headband and I dont like the lavender on it, I dont think it will look good with the peach/orange bridesmaid dresses.
Reply:I like your dress, but the top looks uncomfortable with all that boning in the bodice. I like the maids dresses too.
Reply:your dress is beautiful!
Reply:I think you should save the money you would spend on all that crap, go to the courthouse, get married and use the money for a downpayment on a house.
Question for a bridal florist?
I want to use pampas grass plumes in bouqets have you ever seen this done? If so do you have any pictures? I am looking for a soft very beach natural feel and I am not crazy on Flowers except for that blue/purple orchid that no one knows the name to. I need to know if this idea has been used is there something we should be aware of like wrapping techniques or information on which size to use in bouqets verses table center pieces and decorations since they aren't really expensive in Florida. Also is there any prep we should think about like not cutting them until the day of or tre3ating them with something so they stay soft and flowing? I have a few years before my "renual wedding" and I am wondering which I need to be prepared for. Thank You for taking your time to help me :)
Question for a bridal florist?
I think pampas would look great, but don't have a picture. smaller sizes would be better and easier to work with in a bridal bouquet. Pampas hold up very well so can be cut anytime - just keep in water til being used. No special treatment nessecary
Blue orchids
Dendrobiums died blue are very popular and readily avaiable (with 2 weeks notice to your florist)
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
These are a true blue orchid, but they are not readily available on the cut flower market
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
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Question for a bridal florist?
I think pampas would look great, but don't have a picture. smaller sizes would be better and easier to work with in a bridal bouquet. Pampas hold up very well so can be cut anytime - just keep in water til being used. No special treatment nessecary
Blue orchids
Dendrobiums died blue are very popular and readily avaiable (with 2 weeks notice to your florist)
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
These are a true blue orchid, but they are not readily available on the cut flower market
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
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call us!
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Wedding/Bridal shower help...... please Is this a cheesy idea?
I have the decorations (which include fake rose petals, heart candles, heart candy dishes, heart balloons, etc.). It seemed this was the time to year to find stuff like that kinda cheap. I will also be having several dozen roses there for decoration. I am thinking the whole theme could be flowers and hearts, but I wanna know what other people think. I wanted to go with something similar to the wedding, which is being done in polka dots and hearts.
Do you think this is okay???
Wedding/Bridal shower help...... please Is this a cheesy idea?
Sounds like a great idea! Go for it %26amp; have the best time not only being there but in the preperations too!
I think the fact that you are sort of sticking with the wedding theme with the colours %26amp; the hearts but leaving the polka dots for the wedding is a great way to seperate the two events...like thats hard to do, but Im sure you know what I mean!
Congrats %26amp; best wishes :o)
Reply:It's your wedding, make it whatever theme you want. Are you going with specific color scheme? Don't pick too many colors. try sticking with a few...like red, pink and white.
But like I said, ultimately this is your wedding. You'll only have one, do it how you want. good luck!
Reply:Sure! Flowers and hearts are gorgeous!!!!!!!
Sounds lovely to me!
Congrats :o)
Reply:Those things are perfect for a shower! You can give me thumbs down, but I am not a fan of balloons or fake rose petals though. I like the heart candles and heart candies in dishes, those would be cute on the tables. Dont knock yourself out with a bunch of stuff... a few strategically placed decorations should be all you need to create a warm atmosphere.
Reply:Flowers and hearts are lovely! And you need to remember what the day is really about. Friends, family, and the union that is going to be made. Though the decorations are nice, the real meaning of the day should shine through all the decorations. I am sure it will be a beautiful day!
Do you think this is okay???
Wedding/Bridal shower help...... please Is this a cheesy idea?
Sounds like a great idea! Go for it %26amp; have the best time not only being there but in the preperations too!
I think the fact that you are sort of sticking with the wedding theme with the colours %26amp; the hearts but leaving the polka dots for the wedding is a great way to seperate the two events...like thats hard to do, but Im sure you know what I mean!
Congrats %26amp; best wishes :o)
Reply:It's your wedding, make it whatever theme you want. Are you going with specific color scheme? Don't pick too many colors. try sticking with a few...like red, pink and white.
But like I said, ultimately this is your wedding. You'll only have one, do it how you want. good luck!
Reply:Sure! Flowers and hearts are gorgeous!!!!!!!
Sounds lovely to me!
Congrats :o)
Reply:Those things are perfect for a shower! You can give me thumbs down, but I am not a fan of balloons or fake rose petals though. I like the heart candles and heart candies in dishes, those would be cute on the tables. Dont knock yourself out with a bunch of stuff... a few strategically placed decorations should be all you need to create a warm atmosphere.
Reply:Flowers and hearts are lovely! And you need to remember what the day is really about. Friends, family, and the union that is going to be made. Though the decorations are nice, the real meaning of the day should shine through all the decorations. I am sure it will be a beautiful day!
2nd bridal shower next weekend!?
I had my first shower this past weekend. My friends and family that attended were VERY disappointed that I didn't bring my fiance with me!
My fiance wanted to stay home and clean... I also think he didn't want to get up as early as I had to , to leave. It was a 2 hour trip and it started at 11 and the roads were not great as it had been snowing thursday and friday.
I mentioned that he would not be coming to the shower next weekend either (in the town i live in), as his mom and aunt wanted it as just a girl thing. Everyone was appalled. My 80 yr old grandmother proceeded to tell me "Time's have changed, this is for BOTH OF YOU, not just for you, I feel he needs to be there" as well as the women told me the same thing. I felt kind of bad. I was talking to my fiance about it and he said "I'm going to come in later as a 'surprise' and bring you flowers"
lol i told him he didn't have to do that but now he wants to.
Should i let him?
Some of my family will be there next weekend.
2nd bridal shower next weekend!?
I think it's nice when a couple plans to have just the bride at the shower, but the groom shows up toward the end - meets the family and friends, the guests see the two of you interacting and making googley-eyes at each other, etc. - and then he can clean up the eats and help pack up the gifts.
But, ARGH, why did he tell you about the flowers - silly man, he should have kept it a surprise.
Reply:I think it is a fantastic idea and he is very rimantic to bring you flowers. Tell Grandma HOO RAH for her for keeping up with the times.
Reply:now and days Jack and Jill showers are very common therefor yes some may expect to see your future husband. However if the invites are only for females there should not be any surprises.
Why not have him be there to great your quest as they arrive then he can leave while you girls do your own thing, and come back at the end to help you transport gifts and say his thank you's.
I think the idea of him "surprising" everyone is nice and bringing flowers for you is the icing on the cake. If thats what he wants then let him. But do not have him stay the entire time.
Reply:let him that is so sweet. i am having to showers as well because both of our family's are in to states... but his mom doesnt know i know that she is also having one for me.. its supposed to be a surprize. (she sent the invite to my moms house adressed to " G family" so i opened it) my fiance isnt going to either thought.. he feels it more of a women thing..
Reply:My dear future Mrs. H. Your bf is a perfect gentleman. You know (as grandma can verify this) it is tradition that the bf shows up during the shower. This is so that the women can do all their girltalk, not in front of the man. You don't want to embarrass him talking about all those feminine things. But, he is absolutely right to show up a little bit after the party is half over. He should have done that last week too, but maybe the roads were too slippery.
Reply:if everyone insists he be there and your hostess has no objections then why not? i think its cute that he wants to attend the next one!
he says he is going to show up a bit late as a surprise and bring you flowers, if i could make a suggestion, he should bring a flower for every lady there! it can just be a simple carnation, nothing exotic, but you will see every heart melt as he approaches each lady and gives her a flower, and if she is someone special, a quick kiss! he will be a hit! and you will be the envy of every woman there!
have a wonderful shower sweetie, and come back and let us know how it goes! have fun!
Reply:My husband wanted to go to ours. He said that he would have felt bad not being able to say thank you in person to all the people giving us gifts. I thought that was very sweet but the women throwing the shower didn't EXPECT him too.
I think that you should do whatever you think is best and just make sure to tell your family that he is not trying to be rude. He is trying to follow tradition.
I am always shocked by the things that people get upset about. Sometimes you just cannot make everyone happy.
Reply:First of all CONGRATS on your upcomming wedding, this is such an exciting time.
Second, regardless of what time it is you should NEVER feel bad about not having your fiance come to a bridal shower. it's about YOU, the bride.
With that said, if you fiance wants to show up and "suprise" you with flowers...girlfriend, let him!!!!
Infact ANY time he wants to bring you flowers you just smile and say thank you. I think it is a very romantic gesture that he wants to support you. And I am proud(even though I don'y know him) that he is willing to take that step for such an obviously great gal.
You guys seem like an awsome couple.
Ok i have rambled long enough, let him bring the flowers, don't feel bad he is not at all the girl stuff. and as a totally non related tip(im an event planner i can't help it) make sure to bring extra bobbypins, and a tide bleach pin on your wedding day. i have never not needed either at the events i have attened.
hope this helps.
My fiance wanted to stay home and clean... I also think he didn't want to get up as early as I had to , to leave. It was a 2 hour trip and it started at 11 and the roads were not great as it had been snowing thursday and friday.
I mentioned that he would not be coming to the shower next weekend either (in the town i live in), as his mom and aunt wanted it as just a girl thing. Everyone was appalled. My 80 yr old grandmother proceeded to tell me "Time's have changed, this is for BOTH OF YOU, not just for you, I feel he needs to be there" as well as the women told me the same thing. I felt kind of bad. I was talking to my fiance about it and he said "I'm going to come in later as a 'surprise' and bring you flowers"
lol i told him he didn't have to do that but now he wants to.
Should i let him?
Some of my family will be there next weekend.
2nd bridal shower next weekend!?
I think it's nice when a couple plans to have just the bride at the shower, but the groom shows up toward the end - meets the family and friends, the guests see the two of you interacting and making googley-eyes at each other, etc. - and then he can clean up the eats and help pack up the gifts.
But, ARGH, why did he tell you about the flowers - silly man, he should have kept it a surprise.
Reply:I think it is a fantastic idea and he is very rimantic to bring you flowers. Tell Grandma HOO RAH for her for keeping up with the times.
Reply:now and days Jack and Jill showers are very common therefor yes some may expect to see your future husband. However if the invites are only for females there should not be any surprises.
Why not have him be there to great your quest as they arrive then he can leave while you girls do your own thing, and come back at the end to help you transport gifts and say his thank you's.
I think the idea of him "surprising" everyone is nice and bringing flowers for you is the icing on the cake. If thats what he wants then let him. But do not have him stay the entire time.
Reply:let him that is so sweet. i am having to showers as well because both of our family's are in to states... but his mom doesnt know i know that she is also having one for me.. its supposed to be a surprize. (she sent the invite to my moms house adressed to " G family" so i opened it) my fiance isnt going to either thought.. he feels it more of a women thing..
Reply:My dear future Mrs. H. Your bf is a perfect gentleman. You know (as grandma can verify this) it is tradition that the bf shows up during the shower. This is so that the women can do all their girltalk, not in front of the man. You don't want to embarrass him talking about all those feminine things. But, he is absolutely right to show up a little bit after the party is half over. He should have done that last week too, but maybe the roads were too slippery.
Reply:if everyone insists he be there and your hostess has no objections then why not? i think its cute that he wants to attend the next one!
he says he is going to show up a bit late as a surprise and bring you flowers, if i could make a suggestion, he should bring a flower for every lady there! it can just be a simple carnation, nothing exotic, but you will see every heart melt as he approaches each lady and gives her a flower, and if she is someone special, a quick kiss! he will be a hit! and you will be the envy of every woman there!
have a wonderful shower sweetie, and come back and let us know how it goes! have fun!
Reply:My husband wanted to go to ours. He said that he would have felt bad not being able to say thank you in person to all the people giving us gifts. I thought that was very sweet but the women throwing the shower didn't EXPECT him too.
I think that you should do whatever you think is best and just make sure to tell your family that he is not trying to be rude. He is trying to follow tradition.
I am always shocked by the things that people get upset about. Sometimes you just cannot make everyone happy.
Reply:First of all CONGRATS on your upcomming wedding, this is such an exciting time.
Second, regardless of what time it is you should NEVER feel bad about not having your fiance come to a bridal shower. it's about YOU, the bride.
With that said, if you fiance wants to show up and "suprise" you with flowers...girlfriend, let him!!!!
Infact ANY time he wants to bring you flowers you just smile and say thank you. I think it is a very romantic gesture that he wants to support you. And I am proud(even though I don'y know him) that he is willing to take that step for such an obviously great gal.
You guys seem like an awsome couple.
Ok i have rambled long enough, let him bring the flowers, don't feel bad he is not at all the girl stuff. and as a totally non related tip(im an event planner i can't help it) make sure to bring extra bobbypins, and a tide bleach pin on your wedding day. i have never not needed either at the events i have attened.
hope this helps.
Bridal Shower ????
B/T/W this is a SUPER SIMPLE wedding....they don't want to be married at the JP or Courthouse. this is what they WANT %26amp; have asked me as the MOH for.....I can't tell her no?????
PRIOR ? -I will be hosting a wedding shower for my brother n law and his financee - there first wedding and her family isn't contributing to the wedding at all (mind you her mother has passed)...we are now at the crunch time b/c the wedding is 6.21.08 - in planning the shower she has asked for us to have a "Money Tree" or something like that as they need to pay for ALL of the wedding - the $$ that they receive will be 100% put towards the purchase of dinner, decorations, and flowers. I understand the situation and have agreed... but have NO idea how to proceed with the whole idea...any suggestions...and NOT NEGATIVE ones are appreciated. I have already been thru the whole its tacky thing...and would like any help that I can get! thank you!!
Bridal Shower ????
If they can't afford the wedding, they need to make cutbacks or wait until they can afford it. They can't expect their guests to pay for it.
However - some people will undoubtedly give cash. You can discreetly spread the word that they'd rather have cash as well - when people ask what they want, simply say, "well, they're trying to save up, so I'm probably just going to give money."
Good luck to you and them ;)
Reply:Go to the bingo hall and put the gify money down-
Reply:I agree you can't really come out and ask for cash, people who want to buy gifts will buy them no matter what. I got a lot of gifts for my shower, but I also ended up with about $1000 in cash too...some people will give cash some wont. We didn't request cash and we still got some cash...but there must be some things they need for their home too so I would say make a small registry and maybe people will see they dont need much and give them money
Reply:Seriously, you can't do it. There is just no way to get cash from people for a bridal shower. The guests will not show up if they figure out what is happening.
You can have an inexpensive church wedding very easily, so I don't understand why you feel the need to repost this item. Use the church social hall for the reception and provide cake and punch. The whole thing can be done very modestly and it will be lovely.
Best wishes!!!!!!!!!
PRIOR ? -I will be hosting a wedding shower for my brother n law and his financee - there first wedding and her family isn't contributing to the wedding at all (mind you her mother has passed)...we are now at the crunch time b/c the wedding is 6.21.08 - in planning the shower she has asked for us to have a "Money Tree" or something like that as they need to pay for ALL of the wedding - the $$ that they receive will be 100% put towards the purchase of dinner, decorations, and flowers. I understand the situation and have agreed... but have NO idea how to proceed with the whole idea...any suggestions...and NOT NEGATIVE ones are appreciated. I have already been thru the whole its tacky thing...and would like any help that I can get! thank you!!
Bridal Shower ????
If they can't afford the wedding, they need to make cutbacks or wait until they can afford it. They can't expect their guests to pay for it.
However - some people will undoubtedly give cash. You can discreetly spread the word that they'd rather have cash as well - when people ask what they want, simply say, "well, they're trying to save up, so I'm probably just going to give money."
Good luck to you and them ;)
Reply:Go to the bingo hall and put the gify money down-
Reply:I agree you can't really come out and ask for cash, people who want to buy gifts will buy them no matter what. I got a lot of gifts for my shower, but I also ended up with about $1000 in cash too...some people will give cash some wont. We didn't request cash and we still got some cash...but there must be some things they need for their home too so I would say make a small registry and maybe people will see they dont need much and give them money
Reply:Seriously, you can't do it. There is just no way to get cash from people for a bridal shower. The guests will not show up if they figure out what is happening.
You can have an inexpensive church wedding very easily, so I don't understand why you feel the need to repost this item. Use the church social hall for the reception and provide cake and punch. The whole thing can be done very modestly and it will be lovely.
Best wishes!!!!!!!!!
Bridal bouquet?
What do you guys think of a bouquet of white cala lillies, red ginger flowers (they are a dark pink, like watermelon), yellow roses and coral roses? I cannot find any pics of anything like this, so if you can, lemme know...please! I have to include yellow roses in the bouquet and the sash on my dress will be coral colored.
Bridal bouquet?
I think it will be very pretty! I used roses and calla lillies and they were very pretty! I think the colors should match well! I've seen something like it and it was very vibrant and pretty!
Reply:Love the idea of a calla lily and rose mix. Its what I had at my wedding!!! Sounds beautiful.
Reply:http://www.weddingbycolor.com/marta12
Try that link it is a beautiful bouquet similar to what you are saying
Reply:You typoed your link and it's not working hun.
I've seen the rose/calla mix though and it can look absolutely lovely.
Reply:oooh, that sounds beautiful! I may borrow this idea, I'm still in need of flowers ;) Thank you!!
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Bridal bouquet?
I think it will be very pretty! I used roses and calla lillies and they were very pretty! I think the colors should match well! I've seen something like it and it was very vibrant and pretty!
Reply:Love the idea of a calla lily and rose mix. Its what I had at my wedding!!! Sounds beautiful.
Reply:http://www.weddingbycolor.com/marta12
Try that link it is a beautiful bouquet similar to what you are saying
Reply:You typoed your link and it's not working hun.
I've seen the rose/calla mix though and it can look absolutely lovely.
Reply:oooh, that sounds beautiful! I may borrow this idea, I'm still in need of flowers ;) Thank you!!
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Boutonniere different than bridal bouquet?
For my wedding, we have decided to go with mostly gerbera daisies in different shades of pink for the bridesmaid's bouquets, groomsmen's boutonnieres and centerpieces, along with small green filler flowers.
For my bouquet, I want something different so I will either have pink tulips or cupped peonies. My fiance has made it clear that he wants to have a cream/white rose boutonniere but since everything else will basically be gerbs (and also pink) other than what he and I have, should we match? Or should I just let him have what he wants? I think it would be kind of weird if everything is in pink/green except his flower. You guys are always very helpful so thanks in advance!
Boutonniere different than bridal bouquet?
Let him have the white boutonniere. There will be so much going on that day, and so much attention on you, that it won't really matter what kind of boutonniere he has on. I do agree with him, since gerberas are rather large, that the small bout. would look better, and hey, it's his day too. Good luck!!
Reply:Go to a professional floral arranger and they can dip his boutonniere with a hint of pink and yo should incorporate the creme or white into your bouquet as well.
Reply:I would give him what he wants for his. It's his wedding too.
It could be very nice to incorporate a few white roses into just your bouquet so the two of you match. White roses mix well into just about any arrangement.
Reply:maybe you could put a couple of white / cream roeses in your bouquet, just so you match. good luck
Reply:Well, first, everything is not going to be the same because you said your bouquet is going to be different. All you have to do is thrown in a few cream/white roses(5 or 6) with your beautiful colorful bouquet and everyone will match. then you can mix some colorful filler with his boutonniere and it everything will be perfect.
Reply:Why not try for your bouqet having the pink gerberas and white roses and have it tied in green ribbon so that you still have the colours of the rest of the party?
Also pink tulips and white bud roses would look nice with green ribbon as well. (I say bud roses for the similar profile)
That way the couple tie together as well as the party (with colour not necessarily same flowers) so that it doesn't look like your husband chose a different buttonhole because he hated your flower choices. Plus it will look really nice in the photos of the two of you if the flowers are somewhat similar
Reply:Let him have what he wants
The bride and groom are ususally different anyway and it really isnt going to be that far off or look strange at all...I mean you yourself are even saying that you want something different I think it is great that he even is giving you some input at all!
Reply:What if you just incorporate a few white or cream roses into other arrangements. Keep all the other flowers, just add a few roses. Or in YOUR bouquet, add a couple roses, so that its only the bride and groom.
For my bouquet, I want something different so I will either have pink tulips or cupped peonies. My fiance has made it clear that he wants to have a cream/white rose boutonniere but since everything else will basically be gerbs (and also pink) other than what he and I have, should we match? Or should I just let him have what he wants? I think it would be kind of weird if everything is in pink/green except his flower. You guys are always very helpful so thanks in advance!
Boutonniere different than bridal bouquet?
Let him have the white boutonniere. There will be so much going on that day, and so much attention on you, that it won't really matter what kind of boutonniere he has on. I do agree with him, since gerberas are rather large, that the small bout. would look better, and hey, it's his day too. Good luck!!
Reply:Go to a professional floral arranger and they can dip his boutonniere with a hint of pink and yo should incorporate the creme or white into your bouquet as well.
Reply:I would give him what he wants for his. It's his wedding too.
It could be very nice to incorporate a few white roses into just your bouquet so the two of you match. White roses mix well into just about any arrangement.
Reply:maybe you could put a couple of white / cream roeses in your bouquet, just so you match. good luck
Reply:Well, first, everything is not going to be the same because you said your bouquet is going to be different. All you have to do is thrown in a few cream/white roses(5 or 6) with your beautiful colorful bouquet and everyone will match. then you can mix some colorful filler with his boutonniere and it everything will be perfect.
Reply:Why not try for your bouqet having the pink gerberas and white roses and have it tied in green ribbon so that you still have the colours of the rest of the party?
Also pink tulips and white bud roses would look nice with green ribbon as well. (I say bud roses for the similar profile)
That way the couple tie together as well as the party (with colour not necessarily same flowers) so that it doesn't look like your husband chose a different buttonhole because he hated your flower choices. Plus it will look really nice in the photos of the two of you if the flowers are somewhat similar
Reply:Let him have what he wants
The bride and groom are ususally different anyway and it really isnt going to be that far off or look strange at all...I mean you yourself are even saying that you want something different I think it is great that he even is giving you some input at all!
Reply:What if you just incorporate a few white or cream roses into other arrangements. Keep all the other flowers, just add a few roses. Or in YOUR bouquet, add a couple roses, so that its only the bride and groom.
Bridal bouquet for out country Wedding?
My girlfriend is getting married in Mexico and is have a lot of stuff shipped there ahead of time. The only problem is there is no way to ship the bouquets and no flower shop there. Plus Customs has a 450% mark up tax on anything that is shipped or made anywhere other than the U.S. Has anyone encountered this problem? Any Ideas I could give her?
Bridal bouquet for out country Wedding?
contact the concierge desk at the hotel/resort she will be staying at and voice the concerns to them. They should be able to make plenty of reccomendations as to how to handle the flower situation. It is quite possible that they have their own florist that they use for their arrangements take care of her bouquet.
If not, check out a local florist when you get there. Bring your ribbon with you and buy some long stemmed flowers and tie them together!
If she doesn't like this idea, make a fake bouquet ahead of time and pack it with her things.
Good luck! I think personally that contacting a local person with your hotel, will be the easiest way to get the best outcome.
Reply:she could buy the flowers and everything she needs in mexico no big deal ... Roses is always the best option (White)
Reply:The hotel will provide more, she just has to pay for them!
Reply:Whoever is helping her plan her wedding in Mexico will be able to help her find flowers. In general it's a hassle to ship plants and flowers through customs (even dried ones) so don't bother. If she is having problems have her contact a large hotel around where she is getting married...they probably have someone to help them with their flowers so they will be able to give her some names.
Good luck.
Reply:a dried herb bouquet would be sweet and them pick some freshies to add when you get there.
Reply:Can she get an artificial bouquet made and take it with her?
Reply:Can you have artificial bouquets made and shipped....there are quite a few people that make really pretty bouquets made from silk flowers. They do look real.
Bridal bouquet for out country Wedding?
contact the concierge desk at the hotel/resort she will be staying at and voice the concerns to them. They should be able to make plenty of reccomendations as to how to handle the flower situation. It is quite possible that they have their own florist that they use for their arrangements take care of her bouquet.
If not, check out a local florist when you get there. Bring your ribbon with you and buy some long stemmed flowers and tie them together!
If she doesn't like this idea, make a fake bouquet ahead of time and pack it with her things.
Good luck! I think personally that contacting a local person with your hotel, will be the easiest way to get the best outcome.
Reply:she could buy the flowers and everything she needs in mexico no big deal ... Roses is always the best option (White)
Reply:The hotel will provide more, she just has to pay for them!
Reply:Whoever is helping her plan her wedding in Mexico will be able to help her find flowers. In general it's a hassle to ship plants and flowers through customs (even dried ones) so don't bother. If she is having problems have her contact a large hotel around where she is getting married...they probably have someone to help them with their flowers so they will be able to give her some names.
Good luck.
Reply:a dried herb bouquet would be sweet and them pick some freshies to add when you get there.
Reply:Can she get an artificial bouquet made and take it with her?
Reply:Can you have artificial bouquets made and shipped....there are quite a few people that make really pretty bouquets made from silk flowers. They do look real.
Red & White gerbera daisy bridal bouquets? COMBO not just one or the other? PLEASE POST PICTURES?
Hi and thank you for taking the time to answer.
Please...don't show me centerpieces or flower arrangements. Only show me BOUQUET(s) of RED and WHITE gerb daisies... I haven't seen them, I wanna see for myself how they look.
Thanks
Red %26amp; White gerbera daisy bridal bouquets? COMBO not just one or the other? PLEASE POST PICTURES?
I've been googling and can't seem to find any. So many gerbera bouquets but none in red and white.
I found this in pink and white, I know it's not what you wanted but so far it's the closest. Red would look just as nice though.
http://i6.ebayimg.com/04/i/07/05/0d/90_1...
I'll edit this if I find any red %26amp; white...
Please...don't show me centerpieces or flower arrangements. Only show me BOUQUET(s) of RED and WHITE gerb daisies... I haven't seen them, I wanna see for myself how they look.
Thanks
Red %26amp; White gerbera daisy bridal bouquets? COMBO not just one or the other? PLEASE POST PICTURES?
I've been googling and can't seem to find any. So many gerbera bouquets but none in red and white.
I found this in pink and white, I know it's not what you wanted but so far it's the closest. Red would look just as nice though.
http://i6.ebayimg.com/04/i/07/05/0d/90_1...
I'll edit this if I find any red %26amp; white...
Bridal bouquet?
I was thinking of doing my bouquet with yellow roses, white cala lillies and a salmon/coral colored flower. My bouquet will be the only flowers for the ceremony (beach wedding). Can anyone give me any ideas for the coral colored flower? I would love something tropical, as I will be in Hawaii. Can you find any pics online of a combo like this?...or even similar?
Bridal bouquet?
Here are a few pictures that you can look at. The coral roses are beautiful. I think that combination would look nice together.
http://www.cherylsfloraldesigns.com/imag...
http://family.webshots.com/photo/2435454...
Here is a coral hibiscus...it's a beautiful and tropical looking flower
http://family.webshots.com/photo/2427326...
http://www.allyouneedtowear.com/BridalBo...
http://www.encoreazalea.com/encore/nav.c...
http://www.cottageliving.com/cottage/gar...
Hopefully this will help! Best of luck
Reply:Cool--I thought it was more fiji/bora bora area. As for pairing it with yellow, depends on the shade. Hibiscus comes in so many colors. And how many colors are you wanting in your bouquet. I'm not fond of red and yellow tho. GL Report It
Reply:http://lerheebouquets.com/coralpalmbeach...
Reply:i would not pick out ur bouquet until you get to hawaii. then i would get all of the tropical flowers they have growing there. i would get some blue flowers, those would seem tropical, as would the coral colored an maybe some red ones, but dont throw the coral ones in there if there are red ones too.
Reply:This actually looks like what you are wanting. They are located on Oahu. http://www.bridaldreamhawaii.com/flowers...
best wishes....................
Reply:Gladiolus are gorgeous! Just not sure what "style" bouquet you want so that may just be a little too large. Look:
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/s...
Or what about using oriental lilies? They're definitely tropical and there are SO many colors to choose from. Look:
http://www.kvbwholesale.com/store/lilies...
Reply:http://www.flowerpowernetwork.com/newsle...
http://www.aboutflowers.com/florallibrar...
Those are some ideas for coral flowers.
As for the combo, take a look at:
http://www.awesomeblossomweddings.com/bo...
She has a bunch of different bouquets online to look at and you might find something similar.
Reply:ha my bridesmaids last name is blevins
use gerbera daisys. they are large and come in a slew of colors. they have really nice orangy coraly pinky ones
Reply:If you can't find a coral coloured flower that you like to match the lillies and yellow roses why not consider just having the lillies and the roses and tie your bouqet with Coral coloured ribbon? You could leave the ribbon long so that it flows from the base of the bouqet
Just another idea for the mix
Reply:Star gazer lillies have a hot pink or coral strip. You could also use pale anthurium (thats more of a leaf that has the little part that sticks out in the center). Ginger is usually red but can be lighter (but that would be a vibrant coral). Orchids are very popular though expensive. Birds of paradise--though I'd call that more orange and purple than coral. I believe its the Dendrobium flower that is normally used in a lei. Helaconia is used a lot in tropical bouquets as well. You might like Etlingera in pink.
I used coral roses and glads in mine. Glads gave the tropical feel but at a very inexpensive price. Gerber daisies kinda do for a very inexpensive price as well as spiky plants like lupins. I also used some silk hibiscus--very tropical though I'm not sure it's hawaiian. Cala lillies also come in "flame tipped" and coral. You might try looking at those.
This page has some pretty ones. Ask your local florist b/c they may know of some cheaper flowers you don't often see, that could save you money but to those guests that aren't from hawaii are still quite gorgeous.
http://www.hawaiianmagic.net/flowers/haw...
They often use a lot of greenery. If you don't want that, you will need to be specific. You can still look up pictures that have the greenery and then white out the greenery to see what it would look like. Play in photoshop.
http://www.kihalani.com/page2.html
http://www.tropicalflowersdirect.com/
http://www.heliconias.net/heliconiascutf...
Do a yahoo image search and print out a bunch that you like to give your florist lots of ideas. Personally I LOVE the way this one is wrapped
http://knoxvilleflowermarket.com/wed_bou...
Reply:How about a gladiola?
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Bridal bouquet?
Here are a few pictures that you can look at. The coral roses are beautiful. I think that combination would look nice together.
http://www.cherylsfloraldesigns.com/imag...
http://family.webshots.com/photo/2435454...
Here is a coral hibiscus...it's a beautiful and tropical looking flower
http://family.webshots.com/photo/2427326...
http://www.allyouneedtowear.com/BridalBo...
http://www.encoreazalea.com/encore/nav.c...
http://www.cottageliving.com/cottage/gar...
Hopefully this will help! Best of luck
Reply:Cool--I thought it was more fiji/bora bora area. As for pairing it with yellow, depends on the shade. Hibiscus comes in so many colors. And how many colors are you wanting in your bouquet. I'm not fond of red and yellow tho. GL Report It
Reply:http://lerheebouquets.com/coralpalmbeach...
Reply:i would not pick out ur bouquet until you get to hawaii. then i would get all of the tropical flowers they have growing there. i would get some blue flowers, those would seem tropical, as would the coral colored an maybe some red ones, but dont throw the coral ones in there if there are red ones too.
Reply:This actually looks like what you are wanting. They are located on Oahu. http://www.bridaldreamhawaii.com/flowers...
best wishes....................
Reply:Gladiolus are gorgeous! Just not sure what "style" bouquet you want so that may just be a little too large. Look:
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/s...
Or what about using oriental lilies? They're definitely tropical and there are SO many colors to choose from. Look:
http://www.kvbwholesale.com/store/lilies...
Reply:http://www.flowerpowernetwork.com/newsle...
http://www.aboutflowers.com/florallibrar...
Those are some ideas for coral flowers.
As for the combo, take a look at:
http://www.awesomeblossomweddings.com/bo...
She has a bunch of different bouquets online to look at and you might find something similar.
Reply:ha my bridesmaids last name is blevins
use gerbera daisys. they are large and come in a slew of colors. they have really nice orangy coraly pinky ones
Reply:If you can't find a coral coloured flower that you like to match the lillies and yellow roses why not consider just having the lillies and the roses and tie your bouqet with Coral coloured ribbon? You could leave the ribbon long so that it flows from the base of the bouqet
Just another idea for the mix
Reply:Star gazer lillies have a hot pink or coral strip. You could also use pale anthurium (thats more of a leaf that has the little part that sticks out in the center). Ginger is usually red but can be lighter (but that would be a vibrant coral). Orchids are very popular though expensive. Birds of paradise--though I'd call that more orange and purple than coral. I believe its the Dendrobium flower that is normally used in a lei. Helaconia is used a lot in tropical bouquets as well. You might like Etlingera in pink.
I used coral roses and glads in mine. Glads gave the tropical feel but at a very inexpensive price. Gerber daisies kinda do for a very inexpensive price as well as spiky plants like lupins. I also used some silk hibiscus--very tropical though I'm not sure it's hawaiian. Cala lillies also come in "flame tipped" and coral. You might try looking at those.
This page has some pretty ones. Ask your local florist b/c they may know of some cheaper flowers you don't often see, that could save you money but to those guests that aren't from hawaii are still quite gorgeous.
http://www.hawaiianmagic.net/flowers/haw...
They often use a lot of greenery. If you don't want that, you will need to be specific. You can still look up pictures that have the greenery and then white out the greenery to see what it would look like. Play in photoshop.
http://www.kihalani.com/page2.html
http://www.tropicalflowersdirect.com/
http://www.heliconias.net/heliconiascutf...
Do a yahoo image search and print out a bunch that you like to give your florist lots of ideas. Personally I LOVE the way this one is wrapped
http://knoxvilleflowermarket.com/wed_bou...
Reply:How about a gladiola?
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Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup? Anyone use before?
Has anyone used these before? http://wildhibiscus.com/ I think they look so pretty %26amp; would be a unique touch for a bridal shower brunch I'm hosting. Would love to hear some feedback!
Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup? Anyone use before?
Absolutely gorgeous idea -- kudos for finding such a gem! And yes, hibiscus is quite lovely in teas, so definitely a tasty option in champagne. I think I may have to steal this idea for a dinner party... ;)
Reply:Oh i've seen these!! Someone told me to do that too... the flowers open up when you put bubbly in the glass and slightly flavor it... or something :) I've seen them in a shop too and aren't super expensive for a test run!
Reply:WOW!! How unique! I have never heard of this before, but it looks so elegant! Also, very inexpensive! I know as a guest I would love it and would be talking about it for quite awhile!
Reply:wow, I've never seen that. It's sooo pretty! I might do that for my bridal party.
I'm impressed!
Reply:Very beautiful. I have never seen anything like this before.
Reply:its really pretty! never done that, but its gorgeous!
Reply:Gorgeous! :)
Reply:i love it, creativity is what makes things memorable
Reply:Elegant and very special . i would like to have them at a party
Reply:may be pretty.. hibiscus is poisenous though.. would not want the possibility of some kid etting into the syrup... your call..
Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup? Anyone use before?
Absolutely gorgeous idea -- kudos for finding such a gem! And yes, hibiscus is quite lovely in teas, so definitely a tasty option in champagne. I think I may have to steal this idea for a dinner party... ;)
Reply:Oh i've seen these!! Someone told me to do that too... the flowers open up when you put bubbly in the glass and slightly flavor it... or something :) I've seen them in a shop too and aren't super expensive for a test run!
Reply:WOW!! How unique! I have never heard of this before, but it looks so elegant! Also, very inexpensive! I know as a guest I would love it and would be talking about it for quite awhile!
Reply:wow, I've never seen that. It's sooo pretty! I might do that for my bridal party.
I'm impressed!
Reply:Very beautiful. I have never seen anything like this before.
Reply:its really pretty! never done that, but its gorgeous!
Reply:Gorgeous! :)
Reply:i love it, creativity is what makes things memorable
Reply:Elegant and very special . i would like to have them at a party
Reply:may be pretty.. hibiscus is poisenous though.. would not want the possibility of some kid etting into the syrup... your call..
Choosing the bridal party...?
I like the idea of 3-4 bridesmaids and the help would be wonderful, but I just don't know if it's worth it...
We've just moved to my fiance's home state. Most of my friends here are just friends of my fiance -- great people, but I don't know them as well as he does. All my close friends and relatives are scattered across the country, so it would be tough for them to fulfill bridesmaidly duties like showers and getting dresses, etc. They won't be able to help out with the other pre-wedding stuff like helping with invitations or picking out flowers or anything either. I've been a bridesmaid in a long-distance wedding and it's a huge hassle that I don't want to put on them. My fiance has female friends who would be very helpful and supportive, but I just haven't known them long enough. He has about 5 people (guys and girls) he wants to stand up with him and I can really only think of 2 that I would actually feel comfortable asking. I don't want to feel friendless at my own wedding!
Choosing the bridal party...?
I know exactly what you mean. my cousin was just in a wedding where she had to fly to and came 2 weeks before the wedding to do the showers and all that stuff. they ordered dresses from a nationwide shop so she could get it where she lived. I think you could make it work.
Reply:i think you should consider asking your friends that are far away. get dresses at shops that are nationwide, and have them fly in 2 or 3 weeks before the wedding to do the showers and such. it's your day, so have the people you want in your wedding!
Reply:My MOH and two bridesmaids out of three were out of the city. I didn't require or ask them to do any "work" before the wedding - I simply asked them to be our attendants because we wanted their support and love. My family helped out with what we needed. So, ask the ones from farther away if you are close to them - because you want them since you are close to them, not just to be workers!
Reply:I hear you. I have the same problem since I am relocating cross country for my HTB since he got a new job.
Since he has girls and guys that he wants can you just have the girls be on your side? I think you should consider asking your close friends, even if they are far away. They can easily choose dresses since the days of the matchy matchy bridesmaids are quickly fading away. Brides today are realizing that just choosing a color and letting the ladies pick their own style is not only more flattering to the bridesmaid but takes a ton of pressure off the bride herself since she doesn't have to worry about it.
As far as showers and things I think the two bridesmaids who are close to you would throw them. Just explain to your out of town ladies that you really want them to stand up with you because of the close relationship. Let them know that you understand from experience how much of a hassle it can be and all you really want is their support on the big day.
Reply:I would ask the two people that you have thought of. You don't need an even number of bridesmaids and groomsmen and you shouldn't ask people just for the sake of doing it. As for the duties of your bridesmaids, choose a dress from a brand that can be purchased at a shop in their area. Most brands are available at shops in every state. They can get measured, order it and pick it up near where they live. They don't need to bother with the shower. As for flowers and invitations, that's not something bridesmaids usually are involved in. They are there to support you on your wedding day, not help plan the wedding. That is for you and or a wedding planner. Explain to them ahead of time that you know it will be difficult being out of town but you will be supportive.
Reply:Has your fiance even asked those guys yet? The reason I ask, is because maybe you guys could just do without any. I'm kind of in the same situation, and honestly, they realy don't do that much. My fiance is going to hold the rings in his pocket and we're not having a bridal party at all.
I know most guys don't really care about who or what happens at the ceremony and stuff...they're usually happy with anything. Ask him if he's willing to do without.
If he's totally set on having his guys up there with him, ask gf's to be in the wedding that are actually close friends. Even if they live far away, you could still pull off the dresses...maybe have a mixture of old friends and new friends and have the new friends that live nearby handle most of the tradtional "duties".
Congrats! And good luck!
We've just moved to my fiance's home state. Most of my friends here are just friends of my fiance -- great people, but I don't know them as well as he does. All my close friends and relatives are scattered across the country, so it would be tough for them to fulfill bridesmaidly duties like showers and getting dresses, etc. They won't be able to help out with the other pre-wedding stuff like helping with invitations or picking out flowers or anything either. I've been a bridesmaid in a long-distance wedding and it's a huge hassle that I don't want to put on them. My fiance has female friends who would be very helpful and supportive, but I just haven't known them long enough. He has about 5 people (guys and girls) he wants to stand up with him and I can really only think of 2 that I would actually feel comfortable asking. I don't want to feel friendless at my own wedding!
Choosing the bridal party...?
I know exactly what you mean. my cousin was just in a wedding where she had to fly to and came 2 weeks before the wedding to do the showers and all that stuff. they ordered dresses from a nationwide shop so she could get it where she lived. I think you could make it work.
Reply:i think you should consider asking your friends that are far away. get dresses at shops that are nationwide, and have them fly in 2 or 3 weeks before the wedding to do the showers and such. it's your day, so have the people you want in your wedding!
Reply:My MOH and two bridesmaids out of three were out of the city. I didn't require or ask them to do any "work" before the wedding - I simply asked them to be our attendants because we wanted their support and love. My family helped out with what we needed. So, ask the ones from farther away if you are close to them - because you want them since you are close to them, not just to be workers!
Reply:I hear you. I have the same problem since I am relocating cross country for my HTB since he got a new job.
Since he has girls and guys that he wants can you just have the girls be on your side? I think you should consider asking your close friends, even if they are far away. They can easily choose dresses since the days of the matchy matchy bridesmaids are quickly fading away. Brides today are realizing that just choosing a color and letting the ladies pick their own style is not only more flattering to the bridesmaid but takes a ton of pressure off the bride herself since she doesn't have to worry about it.
As far as showers and things I think the two bridesmaids who are close to you would throw them. Just explain to your out of town ladies that you really want them to stand up with you because of the close relationship. Let them know that you understand from experience how much of a hassle it can be and all you really want is their support on the big day.
Reply:I would ask the two people that you have thought of. You don't need an even number of bridesmaids and groomsmen and you shouldn't ask people just for the sake of doing it. As for the duties of your bridesmaids, choose a dress from a brand that can be purchased at a shop in their area. Most brands are available at shops in every state. They can get measured, order it and pick it up near where they live. They don't need to bother with the shower. As for flowers and invitations, that's not something bridesmaids usually are involved in. They are there to support you on your wedding day, not help plan the wedding. That is for you and or a wedding planner. Explain to them ahead of time that you know it will be difficult being out of town but you will be supportive.
Reply:Has your fiance even asked those guys yet? The reason I ask, is because maybe you guys could just do without any. I'm kind of in the same situation, and honestly, they realy don't do that much. My fiance is going to hold the rings in his pocket and we're not having a bridal party at all.
I know most guys don't really care about who or what happens at the ceremony and stuff...they're usually happy with anything. Ask him if he's willing to do without.
If he's totally set on having his guys up there with him, ask gf's to be in the wedding that are actually close friends. Even if they live far away, you could still pull off the dresses...maybe have a mixture of old friends and new friends and have the new friends that live nearby handle most of the tradtional "duties".
Congrats! And good luck!
Bridal hairdo i need help!!!?
my hair is thick dark brown and shoulder length i am having an outdoor wedding so i need the style to stay but i dont want anything tight...i want something natural and flowy i think...i want a big flower or flowers in my hair... please help me!!! oh i also am very into trendy but classy styles...pics would help me as well as my stylist...thanks so much
Bridal hairdo i need help!!!?
What if you did something like Carmen Electra did for her wedding? It's out of her face, but it is still natural and flowing. http://www.virginmedia.com/microsites/mo...
Or maybe something like this:
http://www.nicmakeupandhair.com.au/USERI...
http://www.imagesparking.com/files/pa9jc...
http://www.womensbeautylife.com/albums/B...
http://www.justmauied.com/flower1.gif
http://www.hillgrovehotel.com/images07ne...
I hope you find the style you are looking for! Good luck! ♥
Reply:Jenna Bush had a similar style at her wedding last week ... Google for photos.
You may also want to look for photos of Jenna Fischer (Pam from recent episodes of "The Office," because her hairstyle changed in Season 4), Isla Fisher (Gloria from "Wedding Crashers"), Reese Witherspoon, Laura Linney and Amy Adams from this year's Oscars, and Kendra Wilkinson from Playboy/"The Girls Next Door."
Also, your stylist may have books or magazines that you can use for reference. Book a trial appointment (where you can try 2 or 3 different styles as a preview), and arrive a little early so you can leaf through their sample books.
Reply:These are natural and pretty, just add some little flowers
http://www.godivaextensions.com/wedding....
http://www.weddinghair.com/html04/lh/lh0...
http://www.weddinghair.com/html04/lh/lh4...
Reply:http://www.godivaextensions.com/wedding....
http://www.hairpedia.com/wedding-hair/we...
http://www.e-nunti.info/wp-content/uploa...
Reply:Add some extensions, and curly them into natural waves, along with your existing locks.
Reply:http://davidsbridal.com/accessory_landin...
See the page for the link I included above. The pic right next to where it says, "VIEW ALL". :)
Bridal hairdo i need help!!!?
What if you did something like Carmen Electra did for her wedding? It's out of her face, but it is still natural and flowing. http://www.virginmedia.com/microsites/mo...
Or maybe something like this:
http://www.nicmakeupandhair.com.au/USERI...
http://www.imagesparking.com/files/pa9jc...
http://www.womensbeautylife.com/albums/B...
http://www.justmauied.com/flower1.gif
http://www.hillgrovehotel.com/images07ne...
I hope you find the style you are looking for! Good luck! ♥
Reply:Jenna Bush had a similar style at her wedding last week ... Google for photos.
You may also want to look for photos of Jenna Fischer (Pam from recent episodes of "The Office," because her hairstyle changed in Season 4), Isla Fisher (Gloria from "Wedding Crashers"), Reese Witherspoon, Laura Linney and Amy Adams from this year's Oscars, and Kendra Wilkinson from Playboy/"The Girls Next Door."
Also, your stylist may have books or magazines that you can use for reference. Book a trial appointment (where you can try 2 or 3 different styles as a preview), and arrive a little early so you can leaf through their sample books.
Reply:These are natural and pretty, just add some little flowers
http://www.godivaextensions.com/wedding....
http://www.weddinghair.com/html04/lh/lh0...
http://www.weddinghair.com/html04/lh/lh4...
Reply:http://www.godivaextensions.com/wedding....
http://www.hairpedia.com/wedding-hair/we...
http://www.e-nunti.info/wp-content/uploa...
Reply:Add some extensions, and curly them into natural waves, along with your existing locks.
Reply:http://davidsbridal.com/accessory_landin...
See the page for the link I included above. The pic right next to where it says, "VIEW ALL". :)
Reasonable flower girl and bridesmaid dresses?
Any ideas please? I have 3 little flower girls and 4 bridesmaids so I must find reasonable outfits. BHS have just finished their sale. Does anyone know when other stores such as Debenhams have sales which I could go to? Also, do Asda do a bridal range. They announced they were some time back, but cannot find anything on the websites?
Any help appreciated. Thanks
Reasonable flower girl and bridesmaid dresses?
I found great bridesmaids dresses on sale at AnnTaylor or you can try JCrew or even Target.
A really cute idea for the flowergirls is tutu and you can find a lot of different colors or you can get them silky tops or tops the same color/material as your bridesmaids.
Reply:have a look in the next catalogue, online, and Asda does little dresses for young girls but i don't know about older girl you'll have to look
Reply:E-bay has great deals on flower girl dresses, there are so many sellers that sell flower girl, pageanty, easter dress type dresses that are perfect and very reasonable. Best wishes!
Reply:I've just bought my flower girls dresses from adams they are gorgeous and very reasonable. Also littlewoodsdirect.com now have a bridal boutique. You could also try ebay they have some fab brand new dresses! Good luck!!
Reply:Tesco sell some good dresses so they are worth a look. I think debenhams have just finished their sale but take a look there just in case, also john lewis. wish i could be of more help!
Reply:how about TKmax?they always have fab dresses?or get material and have them made by someone you know?good luck
Reply:Asda do have a bridal range, but not all stores stock them, I know the Havant, Hampshire branch does. Do you have a factory retail park near you? It might be worth trying there, Next have a clearance shop at Gunwharf, Portsmouth, Hampshire and they have beautiful dresses. Other than that I can only suggest eBay.
Reply:my cousin got married yesterday and her flower girl had a gorgeous little dress from matalan, £12, bargain!!!
try local bridal shops they should have sales on too about now!!!
Reply:I know that this will seem like a completely incompetant guy response ........... but couldnt you hire them out?
I know we have a bridal shop in our village that my girlfriend models for and she reckons you can.
Just look in the yellow pages.
Reply:ebay for the flower girls or http://www.littlegirldresses.com/
as for bridemaids try davids bridal or you could look online at sears macys places like that!!
Reply:I got mine brandnew off ebay. They are from china and really good quality. I paid about £30 for the kids and £50-£60 for 1 adult. If they need altering find a small dry cleaners or dress makers. I paid £4 for alterations for the 2 kid dresses.
Reply:I don't know if you will like this, but at least for the flower girls, check with their parents if they already have a nice dress in a color that you find suitable.
My niece was a flower-girl at two weddings, one bride cost the family $250 for a dress that matched the bridesmaids, the other bride asked if the family might already have a nice dress in blue or purple that she could wear. Guess whose wedding the parents were happier about their daughter being part of???
Reply:ASDA do do a bridal range, it is in there home shops, not there normal supermarkets. i live in essex and at LAKESIDE retail area there is one (just off the M25) near dartford tunnel. Debenhams are due to have a sale soon i think it is middle of september.
Hope this helps
Reply:I got my bridesmaids dresses from BHS for £100 each, and they were absolutely gorgeous. As they've stopped their sale try Asda, they have a lovely wedding range and really reasonable x
Reply:Try davidsbridal.com
Reply:Just make sure they are age appropriate.
No strapless or thin straps for the flower girls ... but try and make the bridesmaid's and flower girl's dresses match in some way. Not to a T - the flower girls aren't junior bridesmaids .... but similar in style.
Reply:We were very lucky with our stuff. Try looking online for bargains. I think we got our bridesmaids dresses from Warehouse at discounted prices.
dress shoes
Any help appreciated. Thanks
Reasonable flower girl and bridesmaid dresses?
I found great bridesmaids dresses on sale at AnnTaylor or you can try JCrew or even Target.
A really cute idea for the flowergirls is tutu and you can find a lot of different colors or you can get them silky tops or tops the same color/material as your bridesmaids.
Reply:have a look in the next catalogue, online, and Asda does little dresses for young girls but i don't know about older girl you'll have to look
Reply:E-bay has great deals on flower girl dresses, there are so many sellers that sell flower girl, pageanty, easter dress type dresses that are perfect and very reasonable. Best wishes!
Reply:I've just bought my flower girls dresses from adams they are gorgeous and very reasonable. Also littlewoodsdirect.com now have a bridal boutique. You could also try ebay they have some fab brand new dresses! Good luck!!
Reply:Tesco sell some good dresses so they are worth a look. I think debenhams have just finished their sale but take a look there just in case, also john lewis. wish i could be of more help!
Reply:how about TKmax?they always have fab dresses?or get material and have them made by someone you know?good luck
Reply:Asda do have a bridal range, but not all stores stock them, I know the Havant, Hampshire branch does. Do you have a factory retail park near you? It might be worth trying there, Next have a clearance shop at Gunwharf, Portsmouth, Hampshire and they have beautiful dresses. Other than that I can only suggest eBay.
Reply:my cousin got married yesterday and her flower girl had a gorgeous little dress from matalan, £12, bargain!!!
try local bridal shops they should have sales on too about now!!!
Reply:I know that this will seem like a completely incompetant guy response ........... but couldnt you hire them out?
I know we have a bridal shop in our village that my girlfriend models for and she reckons you can.
Just look in the yellow pages.
Reply:ebay for the flower girls or http://www.littlegirldresses.com/
as for bridemaids try davids bridal or you could look online at sears macys places like that!!
Reply:I got mine brandnew off ebay. They are from china and really good quality. I paid about £30 for the kids and £50-£60 for 1 adult. If they need altering find a small dry cleaners or dress makers. I paid £4 for alterations for the 2 kid dresses.
Reply:I don't know if you will like this, but at least for the flower girls, check with their parents if they already have a nice dress in a color that you find suitable.
My niece was a flower-girl at two weddings, one bride cost the family $250 for a dress that matched the bridesmaids, the other bride asked if the family might already have a nice dress in blue or purple that she could wear. Guess whose wedding the parents were happier about their daughter being part of???
Reply:ASDA do do a bridal range, it is in there home shops, not there normal supermarkets. i live in essex and at LAKESIDE retail area there is one (just off the M25) near dartford tunnel. Debenhams are due to have a sale soon i think it is middle of september.
Hope this helps
Reply:I got my bridesmaids dresses from BHS for £100 each, and they were absolutely gorgeous. As they've stopped their sale try Asda, they have a lovely wedding range and really reasonable x
Reply:Try davidsbridal.com
Reply:Just make sure they are age appropriate.
No strapless or thin straps for the flower girls ... but try and make the bridesmaid's and flower girl's dresses match in some way. Not to a T - the flower girls aren't junior bridesmaids .... but similar in style.
Reply:We were very lucky with our stuff. Try looking online for bargains. I think we got our bridesmaids dresses from Warehouse at discounted prices.
dress shoes
Bridal Bouquets?
I'm going to have four Bridesmaids in my wedding and I was wondering if I'm supposed to pay for their bouquets myself? My first thought would be that, yeah, the bride pays for all the flowers, but I just wanted to hear it from someone else. This is probably a stupid question, so please bear with me. :-) Thanks!
Bridal Bouquets?
There's no stupid questions! I was completely clueless on how weddings worked until I started planning them....so no worries yahoo answers is here so you can have people help! Anyway! Yes you should pay for the bouquets, but they are responsible for their shoes, hair, dress ect.
Reply:Well, you or whomever is funding the wedding should pay for bouquets for your bridal party. Congratulations!
Reply:Yes, you pay for all floral arrangements. The bridemaids typically pay for their wedding attire.
Reply:I think traditionally, the bride (or her family) pays for the bridesmaids bouquets, and the groom (or his family) pays for the bridal bouquet. However, today all those rules have been re-written, and financial arrangements are as different as the weddings. But the bridesmaids don't pay for their flowers.
And I had a college professor who said the only stupid question was the one that wasn't asked, so don't feel stupid!
Reply:yes you pay for the flowers
Reply:Unfortunately the bride pays..most bouquets depending on your flowers shouldn't be that much..I paid around $25 each for mine
Reply:yes, you pay for the bouquets, the boutioneers and coursage's for the groomsmen and for your parents and the grooms parents, centerpieces, if you have flowers on the pews....basically, lol, you get screwed! if your using a church and theres another wedding that day, sometimes you can go halves on the flowers for the pews and the alter.
Reply:the bride pays :) not a stupid question- that's why we're all here, dear!
Reply:Yes yes yes yes yes.
Reply:Yep, all the flowers are paid for by the bride (or whoever is covering floral costs). Usually, the florist will 'package' all the flowers into one cost- centerpieces, altar/pew flowers, bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, etc.
I did my own and bought everything wholesale, but I did still pay for all the flowers myself.
Reply:Yes, the bride, or her parents pay for all of the wedding flowers.
Reply:You pay for the flowers.
Reply:They pay for their Dress Hair and Makeup. But yes you pay for their bouquets
Reply:The floral bill is paid by one person, whether that is the bride, the groom, their parents. But the bridesmaids never pay for their own flowers.
Bridal Bouquets?
There's no stupid questions! I was completely clueless on how weddings worked until I started planning them....so no worries yahoo answers is here so you can have people help! Anyway! Yes you should pay for the bouquets, but they are responsible for their shoes, hair, dress ect.
Reply:Well, you or whomever is funding the wedding should pay for bouquets for your bridal party. Congratulations!
Reply:Yes, you pay for all floral arrangements. The bridemaids typically pay for their wedding attire.
Reply:I think traditionally, the bride (or her family) pays for the bridesmaids bouquets, and the groom (or his family) pays for the bridal bouquet. However, today all those rules have been re-written, and financial arrangements are as different as the weddings. But the bridesmaids don't pay for their flowers.
And I had a college professor who said the only stupid question was the one that wasn't asked, so don't feel stupid!
Reply:yes you pay for the flowers
Reply:Unfortunately the bride pays..most bouquets depending on your flowers shouldn't be that much..I paid around $25 each for mine
Reply:yes, you pay for the bouquets, the boutioneers and coursage's for the groomsmen and for your parents and the grooms parents, centerpieces, if you have flowers on the pews....basically, lol, you get screwed! if your using a church and theres another wedding that day, sometimes you can go halves on the flowers for the pews and the alter.
Reply:the bride pays :) not a stupid question- that's why we're all here, dear!
Reply:Yes yes yes yes yes.
Reply:Yep, all the flowers are paid for by the bride (or whoever is covering floral costs). Usually, the florist will 'package' all the flowers into one cost- centerpieces, altar/pew flowers, bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, etc.
I did my own and bought everything wholesale, but I did still pay for all the flowers myself.
Reply:Yes, the bride, or her parents pay for all of the wedding flowers.
Reply:You pay for the flowers.
Reply:They pay for their Dress Hair and Makeup. But yes you pay for their bouquets
Reply:The floral bill is paid by one person, whether that is the bride, the groom, their parents. But the bridesmaids never pay for their own flowers.
Wedding dilemma?
Tomorrow is my partners' sisters wedding.
The happy couple have had a wirlwind romance and the bride to be has been swept off her feet by her knight in shining armour. Its a fairy tale ending that the rest of us could only hope for...
Anyways, my partner and I have been living together for 3 years, so naturally all the reletives keep asking when we are getting married...and the short answer is. We're not, I want to take things abit slower, we both have careers, a house and all the toys, I'm of the mentality that 'if it an't broke don't fix it.'
How does one convey this politly without trivialising the happy couples day in any way?
I dodn't even want to partake in the throwing of the bridal flowers as that in itself would be enough to get toungues wagging.
Help! :)
Wedding dilemma?
Just politely say " when we both feel the time is right " and either change the subject or turn and walk away.
Reply:"when we're ready!"
Reply:Laugh and say "Don't worry you'll get an invitation", then excuse your self to do something else.
Reply:Keep it real, everything that you said just now, tell them how you feel. Nothing is better than the truth. Or say you want the wedding to be perfect and you wanna save you have everything the way you want it. I don't know. This is a hard one.
Reply:Just tell them that you dont want to get married.You both are happy with the relationship the way it is and dont see the need to get married.
Reply:congrat on your friend marriage.
you family care for you and is asking for something good in your life. Living together is like being married. You have been with each other this long there is no difference if you were married. your family asking for marriege for your sake it is a man responability to take care of his family and his wife to share and sapport her husband. when you don't marrie and just live together he doesn't take responsibility in taking care of his family and you are family to this man you have been together fro three years. you have bilt a bound. it sound like you both are happy and have great careers that make it better for you both of you in take care of your life together and if will ever have children in the future. don't be afraid that if you get married that something will happen to you bother. how many man take advantage of women live with them and as soon as she get pregnant he leave. so let your family know that you understand they are concern for you and their heart are in the right place.
Reply:your very happy for the couplle etc but you don;t feel the need to rush , enjoying lots of vacations , work etc... the only reason you would is if you felt that perhaps you may want to start a family, at the moment you loce each others company so much it'll be a while off , good luck
Reply:You say, "..it's a fairy tale ending that the rest of us could only hope for.."
Do you really believe that you don't want to get married? Do you secretly hope that your partner will pop the question?
I hope you will both be happy - but be honest with one another about your feelings.
Reply:I'm with you. It drives me nuts when people ask when we're getting married - it's not anyone's business. Luckily in Canada we have common-law marriages, so after a year of living together you're equal to a legally married couple. So we don't get asked *that* much, but still, it's annoying. And I also don't do the throwing of the flowers.
Anyway, if people ask, I USED to politely say, "when gays have the same rights to get married that I do, and marriage is no longer an exclusive club, then we'll get married." That shut people up pretty quickly! But since gay marriage is now legalized in all of Canada, I can't use that one anymore!
You could just say, "When I'm ready - I'm still too young" with a smile and leave it at that. My 35-year-old coworker uses that one! It's pretty funny since it's not like she's 20, so she usually gets a giggle from the person who asks.
Reply:I'd say something else if it weren't such an important day, but how 'bout, "That's quite personal, but you'll get a save the date card with enough notice to get us plenty of gifts, don't worry!" End of conversation and change the subject.
Reply:When people ask politely tell them that you will get married when and if the time is right. You love each other and you aren't thinking about marriage at this point in time.
Reply:On the day of simply tell people something like, "We can talk about that some other time. Let the happy couple enjoy there day."
Or you can just say something like, "We've talked about it and decided to wait until the time is right."
Or..."Mind your own business" but that usually never goes over to well.
If you don't want to participate in the bouquet toss then you certainly don't have to. Just try to walk out of the room (casually of course) or just don't stand up. There have been a couple weddings when I just didn't get up for the bouquet toss (before I was married of course). No one noticed, or cared.
Reply:If you've already been committed to living together, already have a home together, and "all the toys", what is left to take slowly anyway? The best way to avoid people's tongues wagging about how you're not doing the right thing, is to DO THE RIGHT THING. Obviously you and your "partner" have an emotional, mental, and financial commitment to each other, and I would imagine love each other. What else, exactly, are you waiting for? Why not sign the piece of paper, make it official, and then not have to have the "headache" of answering why you aren't married. As for what to do tomorrow at the wedding, give any who ask just what you said here; "We're not" with a pleasant smile then change the conversation.
Reply:Oh I hate this!! People asked me this all the time at my sister's wedding and I thought it was so rude! It's really none of their business.
I just said 'We haven't got any plans yet, anyway today is Mary and John's day so we should be concentrating on them.'
Reply:I would just say that you are taking it slow and finding the time to make sure everything is secure in your future before the wedding and they'll think that you're mature for it.
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The happy couple have had a wirlwind romance and the bride to be has been swept off her feet by her knight in shining armour. Its a fairy tale ending that the rest of us could only hope for...
Anyways, my partner and I have been living together for 3 years, so naturally all the reletives keep asking when we are getting married...and the short answer is. We're not, I want to take things abit slower, we both have careers, a house and all the toys, I'm of the mentality that 'if it an't broke don't fix it.'
How does one convey this politly without trivialising the happy couples day in any way?
I dodn't even want to partake in the throwing of the bridal flowers as that in itself would be enough to get toungues wagging.
Help! :)
Wedding dilemma?
Just politely say " when we both feel the time is right " and either change the subject or turn and walk away.
Reply:"when we're ready!"
Reply:Laugh and say "Don't worry you'll get an invitation", then excuse your self to do something else.
Reply:Keep it real, everything that you said just now, tell them how you feel. Nothing is better than the truth. Or say you want the wedding to be perfect and you wanna save you have everything the way you want it. I don't know. This is a hard one.
Reply:Just tell them that you dont want to get married.You both are happy with the relationship the way it is and dont see the need to get married.
Reply:congrat on your friend marriage.
you family care for you and is asking for something good in your life. Living together is like being married. You have been with each other this long there is no difference if you were married. your family asking for marriege for your sake it is a man responability to take care of his family and his wife to share and sapport her husband. when you don't marrie and just live together he doesn't take responsibility in taking care of his family and you are family to this man you have been together fro three years. you have bilt a bound. it sound like you both are happy and have great careers that make it better for you both of you in take care of your life together and if will ever have children in the future. don't be afraid that if you get married that something will happen to you bother. how many man take advantage of women live with them and as soon as she get pregnant he leave. so let your family know that you understand they are concern for you and their heart are in the right place.
Reply:your very happy for the couplle etc but you don;t feel the need to rush , enjoying lots of vacations , work etc... the only reason you would is if you felt that perhaps you may want to start a family, at the moment you loce each others company so much it'll be a while off , good luck
Reply:You say, "..it's a fairy tale ending that the rest of us could only hope for.."
Do you really believe that you don't want to get married? Do you secretly hope that your partner will pop the question?
I hope you will both be happy - but be honest with one another about your feelings.
Reply:I'm with you. It drives me nuts when people ask when we're getting married - it's not anyone's business. Luckily in Canada we have common-law marriages, so after a year of living together you're equal to a legally married couple. So we don't get asked *that* much, but still, it's annoying. And I also don't do the throwing of the flowers.
Anyway, if people ask, I USED to politely say, "when gays have the same rights to get married that I do, and marriage is no longer an exclusive club, then we'll get married." That shut people up pretty quickly! But since gay marriage is now legalized in all of Canada, I can't use that one anymore!
You could just say, "When I'm ready - I'm still too young" with a smile and leave it at that. My 35-year-old coworker uses that one! It's pretty funny since it's not like she's 20, so she usually gets a giggle from the person who asks.
Reply:I'd say something else if it weren't such an important day, but how 'bout, "That's quite personal, but you'll get a save the date card with enough notice to get us plenty of gifts, don't worry!" End of conversation and change the subject.
Reply:When people ask politely tell them that you will get married when and if the time is right. You love each other and you aren't thinking about marriage at this point in time.
Reply:On the day of simply tell people something like, "We can talk about that some other time. Let the happy couple enjoy there day."
Or you can just say something like, "We've talked about it and decided to wait until the time is right."
Or..."Mind your own business" but that usually never goes over to well.
If you don't want to participate in the bouquet toss then you certainly don't have to. Just try to walk out of the room (casually of course) or just don't stand up. There have been a couple weddings when I just didn't get up for the bouquet toss (before I was married of course). No one noticed, or cared.
Reply:If you've already been committed to living together, already have a home together, and "all the toys", what is left to take slowly anyway? The best way to avoid people's tongues wagging about how you're not doing the right thing, is to DO THE RIGHT THING. Obviously you and your "partner" have an emotional, mental, and financial commitment to each other, and I would imagine love each other. What else, exactly, are you waiting for? Why not sign the piece of paper, make it official, and then not have to have the "headache" of answering why you aren't married. As for what to do tomorrow at the wedding, give any who ask just what you said here; "We're not" with a pleasant smile then change the conversation.
Reply:Oh I hate this!! People asked me this all the time at my sister's wedding and I thought it was so rude! It's really none of their business.
I just said 'We haven't got any plans yet, anyway today is Mary and John's day so we should be concentrating on them.'
Reply:I would just say that you are taking it slow and finding the time to make sure everything is secure in your future before the wedding and they'll think that you're mature for it.
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Gifts for bridal party, and other special people?
My two younger brothers (10 and 14) are in my September wedding. My fiance and I don't want to give them some silly trinket that they won't use, and arn't at the age for. I know that they really want an XBOX 360 though, would that be appropriate?
For my flower girl, I wanted to get her jewelry, (pearl earings and pearl bracelet) but also wanted to put together a girly lil basket thing with toys that she would like, is that ok?
For my maid of honour and bridesmaids, I'm stuck. I wanted to get their jewelry, but I would also like to get them something else. I've already given them engraved things with their names for birthdays etc, so that's not gonna work.
Also, my aunt is making my flower girl dress, it's absolutely gorgeous btw, :P ... I'd like to get her something special, jewelry is out of the question though, she's got tons, more expensive than I could ever buy her anyways. Just something sweet, something to say thank you. Any ideas would be terrific.
Thanks!! :)
Gifts for bridal party, and other special people?
If you get your brothers a 360, I want to be able to see them kiss your feet! That's extremely generous. Your idea for the flower girl is great. When my son was a ring bearer he was given a huge Tonka!
I got my bridesmaids silver heart lockets, so they could wear them for the wedding.
For your aunt, a spa gift certificate, maybe. Or a gift basket.
Reply:An XBox would be extremly appropriate if you can afford it. At one wedding I went to, since all the groomsmen met the groom through playing D%26amp;D he got them really nice gemstone dice sets.
I got all of my bridesmaid Willow Tree boxes. I found one for each that was appropriate to what gifts I felt they'd given me over the years (trust, kindness, etc) and each box was really very cute. If you're giving the gift to someone even slightly religious, their angel figures are really beautiful.
Reply:Liquor and chocolate.
For my flower girl, I wanted to get her jewelry, (pearl earings and pearl bracelet) but also wanted to put together a girly lil basket thing with toys that she would like, is that ok?
For my maid of honour and bridesmaids, I'm stuck. I wanted to get their jewelry, but I would also like to get them something else. I've already given them engraved things with their names for birthdays etc, so that's not gonna work.
Also, my aunt is making my flower girl dress, it's absolutely gorgeous btw, :P ... I'd like to get her something special, jewelry is out of the question though, she's got tons, more expensive than I could ever buy her anyways. Just something sweet, something to say thank you. Any ideas would be terrific.
Thanks!! :)
Gifts for bridal party, and other special people?
If you get your brothers a 360, I want to be able to see them kiss your feet! That's extremely generous. Your idea for the flower girl is great. When my son was a ring bearer he was given a huge Tonka!
I got my bridesmaids silver heart lockets, so they could wear them for the wedding.
For your aunt, a spa gift certificate, maybe. Or a gift basket.
Reply:An XBox would be extremly appropriate if you can afford it. At one wedding I went to, since all the groomsmen met the groom through playing D%26amp;D he got them really nice gemstone dice sets.
I got all of my bridesmaid Willow Tree boxes. I found one for each that was appropriate to what gifts I felt they'd given me over the years (trust, kindness, etc) and each box was really very cute. If you're giving the gift to someone even slightly religious, their angel figures are really beautiful.
Reply:Liquor and chocolate.
Suggestions for bridal party gifts?
I found these cute antique girly mirrors for the flower girls
I'm making handmade jewellery for the bridesmaids
I don't know what to get for the groomsmen or the ringbearers or ushers....completely lost.
I grew up in a family of girls...what do you get for guys?!
Suggestions for bridal party gifts?
maybe nice wallets, or flasks (might be cool to get them monogrammed) ....
cuff links are pretty standard
Reply:Find something that fits each person's hobbies and interests. What would you get for each person if it was their birthday or Christmas?
Reply:My son was four when he was a ringbearer, and the couple got him a huge Tonka truck - he was thrilled!
For the 6 year old, maybe a cool Lego set.
For the boys 8 - 12, I have a suggestion. They're probably way into computers, and there are these new flash drives with U3 technology (you can port the programs, not just the info), and they aren't that prices. They come in colors, too, so they're cool. Even if you don't get the U3, I think it's still a great idea.
Wow, this one is at an amazing sale price -
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-Mic...
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-SDC...
http://www.amazon.com/Verbatim-StorenGo-...
The above are U3 and are both great brands.
The below are regular flash drives, great prices!
It's good to get 2GB, enough for lots of info; though you need 4GB to hold a movie.
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Traveler-...
This one is SO COOL - any kid would love this, it's so funky, I want one too!
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Mini-Trav...
Reply:give them cufflings.
Reply:At my cousin's wedding, they got all of the groomsmen and ushers big glass mugs that had their names on them, and they froze them, and when they got them at the reception, they were able to have frosty cold beer. For the ringbearers, honestly, I'd get 'em some cool toys, remote control cars or something.
Reply:I cant afford to buy my bridalparty anything, and besides they have not helped me with one thing, so im not going to go out of my way for any of them, And I dont have ushers, its just sit or stand wherever you want to, everyone seems to know where they are going, and our groomsman holds the ring, But if you want to get gifts, get them a beer mug with there names engraved on it.
Reply:Boys have many things they like – sports, music, films, etc. - and they have idols too. I would suggest that you identify his biggest passion and get a photo or picture related to that, and then send it to the creative artists at http://www.paintyourlife.com. They can make very unique and classical-looking portraits or paintings out of otherwise ordinary photos! Try it out! It does not cost much.
If you are looking for an affordable gift urgently, the same company also has a studio for oil paintings reproductions. So, visit them at http://www.oil-paintings-reproductions.c... and take a look at their 'stock on sale'.
I'm making handmade jewellery for the bridesmaids
I don't know what to get for the groomsmen or the ringbearers or ushers....completely lost.
I grew up in a family of girls...what do you get for guys?!
Suggestions for bridal party gifts?
maybe nice wallets, or flasks (might be cool to get them monogrammed) ....
cuff links are pretty standard
Reply:Find something that fits each person's hobbies and interests. What would you get for each person if it was their birthday or Christmas?
Reply:My son was four when he was a ringbearer, and the couple got him a huge Tonka truck - he was thrilled!
For the 6 year old, maybe a cool Lego set.
For the boys 8 - 12, I have a suggestion. They're probably way into computers, and there are these new flash drives with U3 technology (you can port the programs, not just the info), and they aren't that prices. They come in colors, too, so they're cool. Even if you don't get the U3, I think it's still a great idea.
Wow, this one is at an amazing sale price -
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-Mic...
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-SDC...
http://www.amazon.com/Verbatim-StorenGo-...
The above are U3 and are both great brands.
The below are regular flash drives, great prices!
It's good to get 2GB, enough for lots of info; though you need 4GB to hold a movie.
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Traveler-...
This one is SO COOL - any kid would love this, it's so funky, I want one too!
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Mini-Trav...
Reply:give them cufflings.
Reply:At my cousin's wedding, they got all of the groomsmen and ushers big glass mugs that had their names on them, and they froze them, and when they got them at the reception, they were able to have frosty cold beer. For the ringbearers, honestly, I'd get 'em some cool toys, remote control cars or something.
Reply:I cant afford to buy my bridalparty anything, and besides they have not helped me with one thing, so im not going to go out of my way for any of them, And I dont have ushers, its just sit or stand wherever you want to, everyone seems to know where they are going, and our groomsman holds the ring, But if you want to get gifts, get them a beer mug with there names engraved on it.
Reply:Boys have many things they like – sports, music, films, etc. - and they have idols too. I would suggest that you identify his biggest passion and get a photo or picture related to that, and then send it to the creative artists at http://www.paintyourlife.com. They can make very unique and classical-looking portraits or paintings out of otherwise ordinary photos! Try it out! It does not cost much.
If you are looking for an affordable gift urgently, the same company also has a studio for oil paintings reproductions. So, visit them at http://www.oil-paintings-reproductions.c... and take a look at their 'stock on sale'.
I have a quote from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens but can't figure out what page it's on?(quote inside
This is the quote:
She was dressed in rich materials — satins, and lace, and silks — all of white. Her shoes were white. And she had a long white veil dependent from her hair, and she had bridal flowers in her hair, but her hair was white. Some bright jewels sparkled on her neck and on her hands, and some other jewels lay sparkling on the table. Dresses, less splendid than the dress she wore, and half-packed trunks were scattered about. She had not quite finished dressing, for she had but one shoe on — the other was on the table near her hand — her veil was half arranged, her watch and chain were not put on, and some lace for her bosom lay with those trinkets and with her handkerchief, and gloves, and some flowers, and a prayer-book, all confusedly heaped about the looking-glass.
If anyone has the book, or knows a way I can figure out what page number it's on that would be greatly appreciated!
I have a quote from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens but can't figure out what page it's on?(quote inside
This quote is from chapter 8 of the book. In my copy - each edition will be slightly different (and the page number also varies depending on whether you have a hardcover or paperback) - this description can be found on page 61 (hardcover).
She was dressed in rich materials — satins, and lace, and silks — all of white. Her shoes were white. And she had a long white veil dependent from her hair, and she had bridal flowers in her hair, but her hair was white. Some bright jewels sparkled on her neck and on her hands, and some other jewels lay sparkling on the table. Dresses, less splendid than the dress she wore, and half-packed trunks were scattered about. She had not quite finished dressing, for she had but one shoe on — the other was on the table near her hand — her veil was half arranged, her watch and chain were not put on, and some lace for her bosom lay with those trinkets and with her handkerchief, and gloves, and some flowers, and a prayer-book, all confusedly heaped about the looking-glass.
If anyone has the book, or knows a way I can figure out what page number it's on that would be greatly appreciated!
I have a quote from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens but can't figure out what page it's on?(quote inside
This quote is from chapter 8 of the book. In my copy - each edition will be slightly different (and the page number also varies depending on whether you have a hardcover or paperback) - this description can be found on page 61 (hardcover).
Bridal bouquet - silk or fresh?
I am helping my sister plan her wedding. We are trying to decide which is better, fresh flowers versus silk flowers. I know most brides probably opt for fresh flowers, but some of the silk flower bouquets on the internet look so pretty. Any advice or preferences?
Bridal bouquet - silk or fresh?
I love fresh flowers, but I am going with silk for my wedding. For $200 I had a woman on Ebay custom design my silk bouquets...all of my flowers, from the bouts to the toss bouquets to my own cascade arrangement. The flowers look great, I saved probably about $600, I will never have to worry about the flowers wilting during the ceremony, and I can save the bridal arrangement after the ceremony without worrying about drying and preserving it.
Fresh flowers may look better, I agree...but honestly, keep in mind that your sister is planning a 5 hour party...if she saves $600 by going with silk flowers, is there somewhere better she can put that money, or can she save the money for her honeymoon? Weddings are special, and fun, but when all is said and done, all you have left is memories, pictures, your rings and the relationship between you and your husband. If she is trying to keep her costs reasonable, this is a good place to cut costs.
Reply:I def. prefer real flowers to silk flowers but that is just me. I have worked in a garden shop for years and can't wait to pick out my flowers. However, flowers are expensive and real flowers are basically just for that day. If you are the sentimental type and want to keep them you probably be better off with the silk flowers.
Reply:It depends...I had to make this same decision for my wedding. I ended up going for real since they smell better and they are cheaper. Unless your sister is extremely sentimental and wants to keep the flowers, go for the real. Even with real, they can be dried and kept.
Reply:You can do both, the silk can be what she carries down the aisle and the fresh can be the small bouquet that she throws away. Then she use the silk as a keepsake or as part of a display in her china cabinet, etc.
Reply:I'd want the flowers as real as my relationship.
Reply:Always Fresh...You may want to consider a smaller bouquet as well for tossing...Most brides get upset afterwards and wish they have saved or frozen their bouquet..
Reply:go window shopping. i am not kidding, go around town looking at the silk flowers at crafts stores,. see how they look and stuff. i personally like fresh flowers for the bridal bonquet. and then get a small one done in silk flowers, for the one the bride throws in the reception. like that she can keep her bonquet. when she gets home after the wedding, all she has to do is turn in upside down, place in a dry place (like gargage or basement) and it is dry. then she will be able to reserved it for years to come.
with the silk flowers there are some beautiful displays of them. but be careful. make sure you buy them for a good place. make sure they send you proofs of any flowers you tend to get from them.
sometimes going to a place like "the rag shop" or "michaels" or stores like that, you can have someoen professionally do the bonquet for you. and i think the charge is small.
Reply:Personally, I would want fresh flowers. But I've heard of people using silk flowers and they look just as nice! (and no one can tell either!) What color flowers ? I think if the bouquet is going to be mostly white, I would probably get silk. White flowers brown VERY quickly.
Reply:I used a silk flower and it so absolutely beautiful. It looked so real and there is even some oil to put on it for the real flower scent. Below are the website that I used to get my flowers. Take a look and see if you like anything.
Good luck!
Reply:Personally, i prefer fresh flowers
Reply:I am using silk flowers because they are cheaper and they look real, and they have this oil that you put on the silk flowers and they smell like the real flower. Silk flowers you can keep them forever. most people always talk about how much it will cost to put real flowers all through the church and the reception and that's where the price for a wedding goes through the roof so i chose silk flowers.
Reply:I prefer fresh over silk. There is just no comparison. And if you want to have the bouquet after the wedding ask the florist if she does preservation or knows someone that does. The bouquet can be preserved as is or made into a wreath that the bride can use in her home. Or use this website. They offer nationwide service.
Reply:I am using silk flowers, Origianlly I was going to do fresh, But I couldnt find someone to do what I wanted. Now I have a GORGEOUS bouquet with Feathers and black and red. Its lovely!. Its really beautiful, Also my roses look so real because of the material it is made of.
I am throwing a bouquet of real roses. It will be so nice.
Reply:I am using silk flowers for everything except mine bouquet and my fiance's flower. The silk ones I'm using look very real and I chose to do this because I didn't see the point in spending that much money on things that will die in a couple of days. I'd rather use the money elsewhere.
Reply:i did both.. carried fresh flowers and had a silk bouquet made as a keepsake
Reply:silk flowers because they are really romantic. Wait for others to answer this question to see which gets the most votes and pick that one...
Reply:I would do both. One fresh one for the throwing of the bouquet, and the silk one to walk the isle with, she will want to keep it, and it won't cost anything to have them dried(of course) and preserved!! I would definetly do both ( I did both!!)
Reply:I personally like the silk flower bouquets, they're cheaper for one, and you get to keep them as a souveneir of the wedding. Or you can use them as decoration for the reception. There are some amazing silk flower bouquets out there.
Reply:fresh, represents class
Reply:I think that fresh flowers are definitely classier. You might pay more money for fresh, but I think it makes a wedding look cheesy if they use fake flowers. Just my opinion though, I know some fake flowers are nice.
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Bridal bouquet - silk or fresh?
I love fresh flowers, but I am going with silk for my wedding. For $200 I had a woman on Ebay custom design my silk bouquets...all of my flowers, from the bouts to the toss bouquets to my own cascade arrangement. The flowers look great, I saved probably about $600, I will never have to worry about the flowers wilting during the ceremony, and I can save the bridal arrangement after the ceremony without worrying about drying and preserving it.
Fresh flowers may look better, I agree...but honestly, keep in mind that your sister is planning a 5 hour party...if she saves $600 by going with silk flowers, is there somewhere better she can put that money, or can she save the money for her honeymoon? Weddings are special, and fun, but when all is said and done, all you have left is memories, pictures, your rings and the relationship between you and your husband. If she is trying to keep her costs reasonable, this is a good place to cut costs.
Reply:I def. prefer real flowers to silk flowers but that is just me. I have worked in a garden shop for years and can't wait to pick out my flowers. However, flowers are expensive and real flowers are basically just for that day. If you are the sentimental type and want to keep them you probably be better off with the silk flowers.
Reply:It depends...I had to make this same decision for my wedding. I ended up going for real since they smell better and they are cheaper. Unless your sister is extremely sentimental and wants to keep the flowers, go for the real. Even with real, they can be dried and kept.
Reply:You can do both, the silk can be what she carries down the aisle and the fresh can be the small bouquet that she throws away. Then she use the silk as a keepsake or as part of a display in her china cabinet, etc.
Reply:I'd want the flowers as real as my relationship.
Reply:Always Fresh...You may want to consider a smaller bouquet as well for tossing...Most brides get upset afterwards and wish they have saved or frozen their bouquet..
Reply:go window shopping. i am not kidding, go around town looking at the silk flowers at crafts stores,. see how they look and stuff. i personally like fresh flowers for the bridal bonquet. and then get a small one done in silk flowers, for the one the bride throws in the reception. like that she can keep her bonquet. when she gets home after the wedding, all she has to do is turn in upside down, place in a dry place (like gargage or basement) and it is dry. then she will be able to reserved it for years to come.
with the silk flowers there are some beautiful displays of them. but be careful. make sure you buy them for a good place. make sure they send you proofs of any flowers you tend to get from them.
sometimes going to a place like "the rag shop" or "michaels" or stores like that, you can have someoen professionally do the bonquet for you. and i think the charge is small.
Reply:Personally, I would want fresh flowers. But I've heard of people using silk flowers and they look just as nice! (and no one can tell either!) What color flowers ? I think if the bouquet is going to be mostly white, I would probably get silk. White flowers brown VERY quickly.
Reply:I used a silk flower and it so absolutely beautiful. It looked so real and there is even some oil to put on it for the real flower scent. Below are the website that I used to get my flowers. Take a look and see if you like anything.
Good luck!
Reply:Personally, i prefer fresh flowers
Reply:I am using silk flowers because they are cheaper and they look real, and they have this oil that you put on the silk flowers and they smell like the real flower. Silk flowers you can keep them forever. most people always talk about how much it will cost to put real flowers all through the church and the reception and that's where the price for a wedding goes through the roof so i chose silk flowers.
Reply:I prefer fresh over silk. There is just no comparison. And if you want to have the bouquet after the wedding ask the florist if she does preservation or knows someone that does. The bouquet can be preserved as is or made into a wreath that the bride can use in her home. Or use this website. They offer nationwide service.
Reply:I am using silk flowers, Origianlly I was going to do fresh, But I couldnt find someone to do what I wanted. Now I have a GORGEOUS bouquet with Feathers and black and red. Its lovely!. Its really beautiful, Also my roses look so real because of the material it is made of.
I am throwing a bouquet of real roses. It will be so nice.
Reply:I am using silk flowers for everything except mine bouquet and my fiance's flower. The silk ones I'm using look very real and I chose to do this because I didn't see the point in spending that much money on things that will die in a couple of days. I'd rather use the money elsewhere.
Reply:i did both.. carried fresh flowers and had a silk bouquet made as a keepsake
Reply:silk flowers because they are really romantic. Wait for others to answer this question to see which gets the most votes and pick that one...
Reply:I would do both. One fresh one for the throwing of the bouquet, and the silk one to walk the isle with, she will want to keep it, and it won't cost anything to have them dried(of course) and preserved!! I would definetly do both ( I did both!!)
Reply:I personally like the silk flower bouquets, they're cheaper for one, and you get to keep them as a souveneir of the wedding. Or you can use them as decoration for the reception. There are some amazing silk flower bouquets out there.
Reply:fresh, represents class
Reply:I think that fresh flowers are definitely classier. You might pay more money for fresh, but I think it makes a wedding look cheesy if they use fake flowers. Just my opinion though, I know some fake flowers are nice.
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Am I a bad wife.?
Am I a bad wife for refusing to meet my husbands single girlfriends simply because they refused to catch my bridal flowers thrice and allowed the poor flower petals to scatter as the kissed the hard floor or for his single male friends who refused to catch my thigh ribbon when he threw it and instead allowed it to fall to the floor twice. Our wedding pictures and video show proof.
Am I a bad wife.?
Sometimes close friends fail to distinguish a bad joke and a funny joke. I agree with you that the actions of the girlfriends and single male friends were not appropriate during a very special occasion in your life BUT I would greatly suggest you let it pass. I understand your predicament but don't let them affect you and ruin your fresh start as husband and wife. Talk it over with your husband and express your sentiments. Let him understand you and may be an opportunity will come and he can explain your side to the persons concerned how their actions affected you. Your marriage is far too important!!
Reply:yes very bad................
what planet are you on ? Report It
Reply:Do you have a pet rabbit and a large cooking pot?
Reply:other things may make you a bad wife
this just makes you a little unforgiving and scary
Reply:they're the bad disrespectful friends, you're not the bad one here..
Reply:they cant be your friends then can they,or they are not happy for you,let it go just look after you and your husband,after all thats why you are with him.
Reply:its just superstition , go get on with your new life and laugh every day with each other and do something daft every day to make the other laugh have fun ..................
Reply:No, harboring that kind of grudge for a simple joke may make you a pain in the keester, but it doesn't mean you're a bad wife.
Reply:i dont think you are a bad wife...i guess the single girls and the single guys are just not ready to get married and so refused to catch the bouquet and the thigh ribbon....but dont dwell on these things...it might just put a strain on your marriage...your husband obviously want you to be friends with his single friends...nothing wrong with that...
Reply:why does this section always give me a headache....
Reply:I would have been offended too.Why don't you ask them WHY they did that.
Reply:yes you are
Reply:yes you are a bad wife
Reply:i dont think i understand what you are asking.
sorry.
Reply:this is a joke, right? please tell me this is a joke!! if not, i really feel sorry for your husband...
Reply:No, that should not bother you at all. They probably were just avoiding the marriage "plague" I guess. Everybody doesn't want the life a married person. Of course we enjoy it, but some people think it is very scary. To each it's own. You've got your man, so don't worry about it!!
Reply:You are married so now you have become a better person than his single friends! Give me a break and get off your high horse! Why do people that get married think they are better than singles???? Ugghh!
Are you sure you are secure in your marriage and with yourself?????
Reply:Is this all you have to think about!!!
Reply:You seriously need to get a grip!
You sound a bit like a bunny boiler!
Reply:Why does your husband have single girlfriends who are not your friends too? Dont you think this is a bit strange now that you are married? Maybe they wanted to marry him themselves that's why they were making such a show at your wedding. Tell him you would rather meet your single make friends and see how he feels!
Reply:Maybe they didn't want to get married.
Am I a bad wife.?
Sometimes close friends fail to distinguish a bad joke and a funny joke. I agree with you that the actions of the girlfriends and single male friends were not appropriate during a very special occasion in your life BUT I would greatly suggest you let it pass. I understand your predicament but don't let them affect you and ruin your fresh start as husband and wife. Talk it over with your husband and express your sentiments. Let him understand you and may be an opportunity will come and he can explain your side to the persons concerned how their actions affected you. Your marriage is far too important!!
Reply:yes very bad................
what planet are you on ? Report It
Reply:Do you have a pet rabbit and a large cooking pot?
Reply:other things may make you a bad wife
this just makes you a little unforgiving and scary
Reply:they're the bad disrespectful friends, you're not the bad one here..
Reply:they cant be your friends then can they,or they are not happy for you,let it go just look after you and your husband,after all thats why you are with him.
Reply:its just superstition , go get on with your new life and laugh every day with each other and do something daft every day to make the other laugh have fun ..................
Reply:No, harboring that kind of grudge for a simple joke may make you a pain in the keester, but it doesn't mean you're a bad wife.
Reply:i dont think you are a bad wife...i guess the single girls and the single guys are just not ready to get married and so refused to catch the bouquet and the thigh ribbon....but dont dwell on these things...it might just put a strain on your marriage...your husband obviously want you to be friends with his single friends...nothing wrong with that...
Reply:why does this section always give me a headache....
Reply:I would have been offended too.Why don't you ask them WHY they did that.
Reply:yes you are
Reply:yes you are a bad wife
Reply:i dont think i understand what you are asking.
sorry.
Reply:this is a joke, right? please tell me this is a joke!! if not, i really feel sorry for your husband...
Reply:No, that should not bother you at all. They probably were just avoiding the marriage "plague" I guess. Everybody doesn't want the life a married person. Of course we enjoy it, but some people think it is very scary. To each it's own. You've got your man, so don't worry about it!!
Reply:You are married so now you have become a better person than his single friends! Give me a break and get off your high horse! Why do people that get married think they are better than singles???? Ugghh!
Are you sure you are secure in your marriage and with yourself?????
Reply:Is this all you have to think about!!!
Reply:You seriously need to get a grip!
You sound a bit like a bunny boiler!
Reply:Why does your husband have single girlfriends who are not your friends too? Dont you think this is a bit strange now that you are married? Maybe they wanted to marry him themselves that's why they were making such a show at your wedding. Tell him you would rather meet your single make friends and see how he feels!
Reply:Maybe they didn't want to get married.
Baby Pink Bridal Gown?
Hey,
My best friend is having a wedding and her parents are very traditional. She isnt a virgin so she is wearing baby pink. Whats a good colour for our bridesmaid dresses? Its a wedding next to a lake.. also what are nice flowers to go with it all
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Baby Pink Bridal Gown?
what if she put the girls in white with pink accessories and maybe a pink sash around their waists. I think that would be pretty and it wouldnt be a problem having them in white since shes not wearing it. I had orchids for my wedding flowers because they are white and pink and my colours were white, silver and light pink. they throw in some roses too to fill up the bouquet.
Reply:Go to http://www.davidsbridal.com/dress_your_w... and you can play with all styles of dresses and colors including flowers
Reply:Dusty rose. Carry roses in white, pink, and even mauve.
Reply:How about lemon yellow dresses? I think that would look nice with pink. Or maybe a light green (sea green or something like that). That would enhance the grass by the lake, maybe.
As for flowers, you could do daffodils if it's early spring, and lilies (not sure if it's Oriental or Asiatic lilies) come in pink. Tulips come in pretty much every color, so they're good too. Daisies might look nice with this color scheme.
You sound like a good friend--the bride is lucky to have you helping!
Reply:I think white for the girls are good or I would do baby blue and keep in the pastel or light family for the guys such as a light brown. Flowers they can do anything to match these days. I would say whites and baby blues and her baby pink color... It sounds so colorful and fun!!
Reply:Cream colored bridesmaids dresses would look lovely, or pale green or pale lavender. Same goes with flowers, pretty pastels always work.
The baby pink dress sounds gorgeous - I love that color!!
Reply:Put the girls in a darker shade of pink or you could even put them in a graduated color scheme. As for flowers, there are tons of flowers in a variety of colors. I would stick with white or ivory and green. Very nice. If you want to include the color of the grooms suit, like a dark blue, there are very nice blue flowers (hydrangea or blue forget-me-knots).
Reply:a cranberry color would look very nice next to a light pink. I hope she is wearing pink because she wants to and not because her parents are making her.
Reply:I think pink is pretty for any bride, regardless of if they were a virgin or not.
Maybe a pretty shade of sage for the bridesmaids? And as for flowers? What time of year is it? Flowers that are out of season are harder to get. (IE Lilacs.) Roses are always beautiful, as are gardenias.
Reply:it's hard to include pics when we don't know the style of her dress or the formality of the wedding. is it day or night? is it formal or semi-formal? either way, her bridesmaids could wear a darker shade of pink. not a brighter shade, like hot pink, but a darker shade like magenta or the pinkish shade of rubies. you could also use chocolate brown as the colors for the maids. however, this would mean light or dark brown tuxes or suits for the men. i think any other colors would start to look too busy. this will be monochromatic, but still help the bride stand out as the one in the lightest dress. having the maids in a different color will cause them to stand out as the dominate force in pics.
also, for flowers use white ones. again, this will cut down on competing colors and still stand out from the dresses. for the maids, use long-stemmed white calla lillies that they lay across their arms the way a beauty queen holds her flowers. for the bride, use white roses or other white blooms that are short-stemmed so she can hold them in the traditional pose as she links arms with her father down the aisle. since the dresses are colored, keep everything neutral and white to avoid a color overload.
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Reply:I think that black dresses with accents that are the same color as the brides dress would be gorgeous. For flowers blush calla lillies are beautiful and gerbera (pronounced Gerber) daisies are perfect for bridesmaids to carry.
Check out alfred angelo and eden bridals for ideas on dresses they have tons that you can have in solid color with colored sashes and such.
http://www.callalilyshop.pacificcallas.c...
http://www.ncbuy.com/flowers/4009_gerber...
Reply:my friend had a light pink wedding gown and she had are brides maid dresses in white they were strapless and she had this pink sach around the bust it was really cute
My best friend is having a wedding and her parents are very traditional. She isnt a virgin so she is wearing baby pink. Whats a good colour for our bridesmaid dresses? Its a wedding next to a lake.. also what are nice flowers to go with it all
(include pics)
Baby Pink Bridal Gown?
what if she put the girls in white with pink accessories and maybe a pink sash around their waists. I think that would be pretty and it wouldnt be a problem having them in white since shes not wearing it. I had orchids for my wedding flowers because they are white and pink and my colours were white, silver and light pink. they throw in some roses too to fill up the bouquet.
Reply:Go to http://www.davidsbridal.com/dress_your_w... and you can play with all styles of dresses and colors including flowers
Reply:Dusty rose. Carry roses in white, pink, and even mauve.
Reply:How about lemon yellow dresses? I think that would look nice with pink. Or maybe a light green (sea green or something like that). That would enhance the grass by the lake, maybe.
As for flowers, you could do daffodils if it's early spring, and lilies (not sure if it's Oriental or Asiatic lilies) come in pink. Tulips come in pretty much every color, so they're good too. Daisies might look nice with this color scheme.
You sound like a good friend--the bride is lucky to have you helping!
Reply:I think white for the girls are good or I would do baby blue and keep in the pastel or light family for the guys such as a light brown. Flowers they can do anything to match these days. I would say whites and baby blues and her baby pink color... It sounds so colorful and fun!!
Reply:Cream colored bridesmaids dresses would look lovely, or pale green or pale lavender. Same goes with flowers, pretty pastels always work.
The baby pink dress sounds gorgeous - I love that color!!
Reply:Put the girls in a darker shade of pink or you could even put them in a graduated color scheme. As for flowers, there are tons of flowers in a variety of colors. I would stick with white or ivory and green. Very nice. If you want to include the color of the grooms suit, like a dark blue, there are very nice blue flowers (hydrangea or blue forget-me-knots).
Reply:a cranberry color would look very nice next to a light pink. I hope she is wearing pink because she wants to and not because her parents are making her.
Reply:I think pink is pretty for any bride, regardless of if they were a virgin or not.
Maybe a pretty shade of sage for the bridesmaids? And as for flowers? What time of year is it? Flowers that are out of season are harder to get. (IE Lilacs.) Roses are always beautiful, as are gardenias.
Reply:it's hard to include pics when we don't know the style of her dress or the formality of the wedding. is it day or night? is it formal or semi-formal? either way, her bridesmaids could wear a darker shade of pink. not a brighter shade, like hot pink, but a darker shade like magenta or the pinkish shade of rubies. you could also use chocolate brown as the colors for the maids. however, this would mean light or dark brown tuxes or suits for the men. i think any other colors would start to look too busy. this will be monochromatic, but still help the bride stand out as the one in the lightest dress. having the maids in a different color will cause them to stand out as the dominate force in pics.
also, for flowers use white ones. again, this will cut down on competing colors and still stand out from the dresses. for the maids, use long-stemmed white calla lillies that they lay across their arms the way a beauty queen holds her flowers. for the bride, use white roses or other white blooms that are short-stemmed so she can hold them in the traditional pose as she links arms with her father down the aisle. since the dresses are colored, keep everything neutral and white to avoid a color overload.
i'm a sociology student conducting an anonymous survey on marriage. if you want to participate, check out http://geocities.com/sbiv37/
Reply:I think that black dresses with accents that are the same color as the brides dress would be gorgeous. For flowers blush calla lillies are beautiful and gerbera (pronounced Gerber) daisies are perfect for bridesmaids to carry.
Check out alfred angelo and eden bridals for ideas on dresses they have tons that you can have in solid color with colored sashes and such.
http://www.callalilyshop.pacificcallas.c...
http://www.ncbuy.com/flowers/4009_gerber...
Reply:my friend had a light pink wedding gown and she had are brides maid dresses in white they were strapless and she had this pink sach around the bust it was really cute
Is this diciton or imagery?
Our instruments turn to melancholy bells, our wedding cheer to a sad burial feast, our solemn hymns to sullen dirges change, our bridal flowers serve for a buried corse
Is this diciton or imagery?
It is both diction and imagery. Diction for the word usage choices made and imagery because of the pictures the words bring to life. If you are posed with that question in a general lit course over poetry, say imagery, if you are in higher level courses, you need both explanations, the only time you would say diction only is when you are talking about linguistics.
Is this diciton or imagery?
It is both diction and imagery. Diction for the word usage choices made and imagery because of the pictures the words bring to life. If you are posed with that question in a general lit course over poetry, say imagery, if you are in higher level courses, you need both explanations, the only time you would say diction only is when you are talking about linguistics.
Bridal Etiquette~ selfish & tacky or just plain disrespectful?
My only son is getting married 9/22/07. I have been there for everything in his life. We had a close relationship until he met her. She has done everything in her power to drive a wedge between us. I am divorced from his father~nonfriendly. I am remarried, for whom my son is partially responsible. His step dad and he were on the same wave length about most things. His father(not remarried) and he were never close.She is from a disfunctional family.They ALL were never close until a fatal car accident took her sister.
She did not have the guts to bring me a copy of the wedding invite personally. She called me %26amp; told me she dropped it off in the mailbox. It did NOT include my husband's name on the invite(father %26amp; Mrs.Jane Doe).
My son asked me, w/ his father, to give him away. Then, I have to sit in the same pew with the ex. My husband is to sit behind me.
No flowers for any of the steps~Just biological relatives. Is she ruthless/tacky or just ignorant and disrespectful?
Thanx 4 all
Bridal Etiquette~ selfish %26amp; tacky or just plain disrespectful?
This is what I am doing for my wedding in September. I come from a split home and my parents are remarried. My father is giving me away. He is sitting with his wife in the first row, and my mother is sitting with her spouse also in the same row. But since there is a lot of disagreements with my mother and father, I asked them to have grandparents sit in between, or you could use an uncle or a friend.
You need to talk to your son and his fiance in advance and tell him you want to sit next to your husband. Chances are they might have no clue of what they are doing in the planning of their wedding.
As for American and European weddings, no father gives his son away. Traditionally the father of the bride gives his daughter away.
Also one thing to consider, Do they recognise the son n mother dance. If they do, they need to respect that as tradition.
Hope all goes well for you, and you do not feel left out in your sons most important day.
Reply:Sounds like you need to sit down with the couple and post all of your views to them, and the isolation you feel, that doesn't need to continue. They also need to uphold the traditional mom/son dance. Report It
Reply:Don't blame this all on her. Your son is getting married, too, and has just as much input on everything.
Reply:I don't know about ignorant and tacky, but she definately sounds selfish, rude and disrespectful.
Reply:Oh the drama! It takes more than one side to start a fight. I guess I am glad that my mom lets me to do what I want/need to do, but is always there when I need her to be. She hasn't told me who to be with, how to raise my kid, how to plan my wedding... nothing. She'll offer suggestions when asked, but has NEVER told me or my fiance how to do things. And on the flip side, I have never been criticised by his family either. I must be really lucky because I am certainly not perfect!
Butt out. Live your own life and don't compete with her mom, or your ex, or anyone else. You will have much more sanity that way.
Reply:It sounds like shes a low-life who is self-absorbed and lacks common sense. However, that does not mean you should be analyzing every little thing- like the invitiations, just let it go, its an INVITATION and she does not have to consult you on them.
Focus on the things that matter- having your husband be a part of the day- just talk to your son %26amp; her, in a non-confrontational way, and say "He is just as important in this whole family. I think it would be wonderful to have him sit next to me. What do you think?" And dont trash your ex, that only makes you look petty and confuses the real issues at hand. You need to get along with your ex on that day for the sake of your son.
Reply:Honestly- it sounds like your putting alot of blame on his future wife here... are you sure your not part of the problem?
Is there really no chance taht she feels exactly the same about you? That you dont like her etc? And her being scared of you isnt whats making her look distant? No offense.. but you sound like a very intimidating women.
I suggest you let your son and his future wife enjoy their wedding day and quit worrying abuot these small things. Your kinda making it seem like its all about you.
And while your at it.. why dont you and his future wife go to lunch together or something and work out your problems? You both are going to be major women in his life and i suggest you stop acting like children
Reply:ignorant and disrespectful, from a dysfunctions family.
(and your husband should sit next to you).
For whatever reason, this is the girl your son chose.
Reply:Your whole family is dysfunctional. I recommend counseling all around for everyone, you included. I would not sit a pew with my ex husband and I would not sit without my current husband, I dont' care what the bride says. I don't see what your problem is with mailing the invite, that's the proper way to do it. The fact that your current husband's name isn't on it, is a complete breech of etiquette and out of line. Grooms do not get given away, that's just weird. I don't know about the babysitting. I'm sure there's a reason, even if you don't like it. You can say how good you've been to her all you like, but that doesn't make it true. I'm not saying it's not true, but my MIL says the same thing and she has tried to break up my marriage more than once. I don't consider that being good to me. Like I said your whole family needs some serious therapy.
Reply:I would talk to your son about it. There is being "proper" and then there's being real. If your husband is more of a father to your son, I think your son should acknowledge him for that. I would see what your son's ideas may be. It could be he is just letting her do all the planning and keeping his hands out of it.
Good luck.
Reply:this isn't just about her, did your son have any part in the decision behind having the bio-parents sitting together? speak to your son about your feelings and im sure they will arrange something
Reply:WAY TOO COMPLICATED FOR ME, SORRY. TRY TO WORK IT OUT THOUGH AND MAYBE SEEK FAMILY COUNSELING FOR BOTH SIDES OF THE FAMILY.
Reply:Perhaps she is on a budget and cannot afford to give out flowers to anybody but bilologicals. My family has divorcess and I have 6 grandparents, 3 dads, and would have 4 moms except my biological passed away. That really adds up in flowers.
As for the seating, just talk to her. See if his father can be seated near the aisle, with you next to him, the stepfather next to you, the grandparents. If she wont compromise that way I know it sucks but it's just the ceremony and a small thing. It would be diff. if you were seated apart at the reception.
Don't judge her because she is now close to her family. It's tragic that it took a deadly accident for it to happen but sometimes it ends up that way. Be happy for her and enjoy your son getting married.
Just for the record as far as not "having the guts" to give you a hand delivered invite it is actually proper to mail them regardless.
It sounds like you are very predjudiced against her. You need to try and work on forming a decent relationship because the wife IS supposed to be number one in the man's life...not his mother.
Reply:I think we are only hearing half of the story here.
Reply:First of all, you HAVE to let some of your anger go sweetie - not for HER but for your SON. He is beginnning a new marriage and the last thing he needs is to be pulled between the 2 most important women in his life. I know you're so angry and hurt over everything but as a mother, you know it's usual to put him before yourself. You've done it his whole life - why stop now?
Secondly, I'm not sure what her problem is. If she grew up in a dysfunctional family, chances are she didn't have a June Cleaver mother to explain to her all the rules of etiquette when it comes to weddings. It's probably part ignorance and part being tacky.
Thirdly, this is something you should discuss with your son in a calm and loving manner. Don't bring up example after example. Be loving and just say "son, we love you and we've tried to be as loving and accepting of ___(insert her name) as we possibly can but we feel saddened that she seems to be pulling you away from us. We're also a bit hurt that your step-father, who really raised you and was there for you, is not being included equally in the wedding." Don't get into a big argument. Just let him calmly know how you feel.
Reply:My advice, as much as you don't want to hear this, is to let it go. Perhaps she isn't sure of the etiquette regarding step fathers and maybe she was in a hurry and didn't have time to stop in and say hello the day she dropped off the invitation. I can see how giving flowers to people who aren't biological family members could open up a huge can of worms depending on how many of them there are. Maybe there are a few biological family members of her own who would give her a hard time if she did do it. Maybe she is getting it from both sides right now. Weddings are hard because you can never please everyone. If you don't let go of it or if you push your son about it then you will only be jeopardizing your relationship with him. He loves this woman and she is the mother of his child. Don't risk losing the relationship with your son over this.
If she is ruthless then you will only be giving her more wood for the fire, if she isn't then you will be the bigger person and things will be okay. Good Luck.
Reply:I don't know what your son has been smoking but the parents of the GROOM don't give him away. That is for the bride only. He is a man. It is an old tradition. The minister or priest doesn't say: Who gives this man? I think this will just be the beginning of the dysfunctional problems with this girl. Pray every night that they don't have kids because it is going to be a mess. I give the marriage about 8 months. It is both ignorant and not respectful.
Reply:Without knowing her, it's impossible to say if she was intentionally not including your husband, or if she was just being ignorant. But there is a wrong here that needs to be corrected. It's a major social faux pas to invite a person to a wedding without their spouse, and an absolute slight to invite the mother of the groom, but not invite her spouse. And you certainly don't invite 2 divorced people on the same invitation!
You son may be letting her make all the wedding plans without realizing what she's doing. I suggest talking to your son immediately re. the invitation omission and the pew seating. If he doesn't side with you to correct this, then you have a serious problem with your son on your hands. I would insist on a NEW invitation correctly addressed to you and your husband, an apology from her, and a change in pew seating.
As for the flowers, feh, not everyone can afford 'em. (Okay, she turned down your offer to pay for flowers--I don't have a problem with that.)
Reply:Not putting your husbands name on the invite is down right rude.... of course you and hubby should sit together... hmmmm grooms dont get given away...
you need to remember that your son has a say in this to so please dont put all the blame on her, they are both being rude and selfcentred
Reply:I am a wedding photographer and have been such for over 25 YEARS....and I ALSO had my OWN wedding with my own divorced parents WAY back 30 years ago.... Ok The correct assumption is that the GROOM is NOT given away by his father or anyone else for that matter (except the bride at a later date if things don't work out)... The groom DOES however have a best man who stands up for the groom, helps him out prior to the wedding, usually hosts a batchlor party for the groom, AND signs the marriage certificate along with the MAID OF HONOR ... divorced parents do NOT have to sit together at ANY TIME during the wedding or reception.....with the possible exception of the FAMILY TABLE at the reception and even THAT can be broken up into two separate tables (and SHOULD be if there is tension between the two biological parents)....step parents SHOULD be invited and treated with the respect and dignity of a PARENT by both the bride AND the groom. and if the two DIVORCED people aren't mature enough to sit in the same room and be CIVIL to each other for the sake of the wedding, then I feel SORRY for your son and his new bride. Whether you like it or not, your son's FATHER is his father for the rest of your son's life....there are going to be countless times that you will have to be in the same room with him over the next several decades... resign yourself now to buck up and be civil or your son's children are going to learn that their GRANDPARENTS are BIG BABIES!!!!! and there is NOTHING that says a BRIDE TO BE has to PERSONALLY bring a wedding invitation to the grooms' mother...usually, the grooms mother does nothing but help throw the rehearsal dinner (with the grooms FATHER and stepfather) and show up at the wedding and be part of the wedding party during pictures at the wedding, and during the reception...flowers do not HAVE to be given to step-fathers OR step mothers and if neither is close, then why WOULD they be given flowers? But, you should be sitting with your CURRENT HUSBAND at the WEDDING AND THE RECEPTION!!!
Reply:Tradition vs. Misunderstanding? I was married in 11/05 and planned my entire wedding for fear of people getting upset or overwhelmed. (I've been a bridesmaid 4x and had prior wedding experience) After my wedding I realized how my mother in law had, and still has a problem expressing herself. Wedding planning is very stressful and it's very hard to make everyone happy. I had people volunteering to be in my wedding when I just wanted a small ceremony. A lot of things were adjusted to make my mother in law happy. The date of the wedding was changed to make her happy, the menu was designed to make her happy, more bridesmaids were added to make her happy, 5 limos to make her happy, flowers for extended cousins, I can go on and on. But I have news for you, even after all these gestures she was still not happy. It made my husband and I fall into a real hard time after our first few weeks. Major fights because she would try to find ways to get attention. Bottom line, my husband is everything to her and she was having a hard time accepting me and letting go. He's 42 years old! Things are better now, but ask yourself if everything was going your way would you still be okay. Or, are you afraid of your son forgetting about you. The girl sounds immature but don't try to make a festive occasion into something that may be just miscommunication. Talk to your son. This should not be a big deal, it should be a beautiful day for everyone. If you want your husband next to you just say something to your son. If you want flowers, buy extra flowers on your own. just don't make a fuss. But if you don't speak up now you may turn out like my MIL with a puss on her face the entire wedding day. I think she wanted the photographer to come to her house but hello tradition is the photographer comes to the brides parents house. At one point, I told my husband she should where the white dress and I should just stay home. Good luck to you and your son still really loves you. He's also adjusting:)
** I just remembered, she called me weeks before the wedding asking for my husband's aunt to be in the wedding, but "no" is not part of her vocabulary. So one day, I got a call demanding that the aunt was in the ceremony. Then a week after the wedding, she called my mother at 10:00pm and was drilling questions on what time her limo got to the reception for pics. My mother was in tears and hurt. Well, there you go... All of that and she still wasn't happy. After the entire episode was over I demanded that she apologize to me for her behavior. She did. But why did it have to go that far. Self-centered. To this day I'm still resentful towards her and the nonsense that was caused. Oh yeah, those 5 phone calls on our honeymoon didn't make things better either. Think carefully before intruding on one's marriage. It's about them and their new life. Listen to the song, Let Go by Frou Frou:)
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She did not have the guts to bring me a copy of the wedding invite personally. She called me %26amp; told me she dropped it off in the mailbox. It did NOT include my husband's name on the invite(father %26amp; Mrs.Jane Doe).
My son asked me, w/ his father, to give him away. Then, I have to sit in the same pew with the ex. My husband is to sit behind me.
No flowers for any of the steps~Just biological relatives. Is she ruthless/tacky or just ignorant and disrespectful?
Thanx 4 all
Bridal Etiquette~ selfish %26amp; tacky or just plain disrespectful?
This is what I am doing for my wedding in September. I come from a split home and my parents are remarried. My father is giving me away. He is sitting with his wife in the first row, and my mother is sitting with her spouse also in the same row. But since there is a lot of disagreements with my mother and father, I asked them to have grandparents sit in between, or you could use an uncle or a friend.
You need to talk to your son and his fiance in advance and tell him you want to sit next to your husband. Chances are they might have no clue of what they are doing in the planning of their wedding.
As for American and European weddings, no father gives his son away. Traditionally the father of the bride gives his daughter away.
Also one thing to consider, Do they recognise the son n mother dance. If they do, they need to respect that as tradition.
Hope all goes well for you, and you do not feel left out in your sons most important day.
Reply:Sounds like you need to sit down with the couple and post all of your views to them, and the isolation you feel, that doesn't need to continue. They also need to uphold the traditional mom/son dance. Report It
Reply:Don't blame this all on her. Your son is getting married, too, and has just as much input on everything.
Reply:I don't know about ignorant and tacky, but she definately sounds selfish, rude and disrespectful.
Reply:Oh the drama! It takes more than one side to start a fight. I guess I am glad that my mom lets me to do what I want/need to do, but is always there when I need her to be. She hasn't told me who to be with, how to raise my kid, how to plan my wedding... nothing. She'll offer suggestions when asked, but has NEVER told me or my fiance how to do things. And on the flip side, I have never been criticised by his family either. I must be really lucky because I am certainly not perfect!
Butt out. Live your own life and don't compete with her mom, or your ex, or anyone else. You will have much more sanity that way.
Reply:It sounds like shes a low-life who is self-absorbed and lacks common sense. However, that does not mean you should be analyzing every little thing- like the invitiations, just let it go, its an INVITATION and she does not have to consult you on them.
Focus on the things that matter- having your husband be a part of the day- just talk to your son %26amp; her, in a non-confrontational way, and say "He is just as important in this whole family. I think it would be wonderful to have him sit next to me. What do you think?" And dont trash your ex, that only makes you look petty and confuses the real issues at hand. You need to get along with your ex on that day for the sake of your son.
Reply:Honestly- it sounds like your putting alot of blame on his future wife here... are you sure your not part of the problem?
Is there really no chance taht she feels exactly the same about you? That you dont like her etc? And her being scared of you isnt whats making her look distant? No offense.. but you sound like a very intimidating women.
I suggest you let your son and his future wife enjoy their wedding day and quit worrying abuot these small things. Your kinda making it seem like its all about you.
And while your at it.. why dont you and his future wife go to lunch together or something and work out your problems? You both are going to be major women in his life and i suggest you stop acting like children
Reply:ignorant and disrespectful, from a dysfunctions family.
(and your husband should sit next to you).
For whatever reason, this is the girl your son chose.
Reply:Your whole family is dysfunctional. I recommend counseling all around for everyone, you included. I would not sit a pew with my ex husband and I would not sit without my current husband, I dont' care what the bride says. I don't see what your problem is with mailing the invite, that's the proper way to do it. The fact that your current husband's name isn't on it, is a complete breech of etiquette and out of line. Grooms do not get given away, that's just weird. I don't know about the babysitting. I'm sure there's a reason, even if you don't like it. You can say how good you've been to her all you like, but that doesn't make it true. I'm not saying it's not true, but my MIL says the same thing and she has tried to break up my marriage more than once. I don't consider that being good to me. Like I said your whole family needs some serious therapy.
Reply:I would talk to your son about it. There is being "proper" and then there's being real. If your husband is more of a father to your son, I think your son should acknowledge him for that. I would see what your son's ideas may be. It could be he is just letting her do all the planning and keeping his hands out of it.
Good luck.
Reply:this isn't just about her, did your son have any part in the decision behind having the bio-parents sitting together? speak to your son about your feelings and im sure they will arrange something
Reply:WAY TOO COMPLICATED FOR ME, SORRY. TRY TO WORK IT OUT THOUGH AND MAYBE SEEK FAMILY COUNSELING FOR BOTH SIDES OF THE FAMILY.
Reply:Perhaps she is on a budget and cannot afford to give out flowers to anybody but bilologicals. My family has divorcess and I have 6 grandparents, 3 dads, and would have 4 moms except my biological passed away. That really adds up in flowers.
As for the seating, just talk to her. See if his father can be seated near the aisle, with you next to him, the stepfather next to you, the grandparents. If she wont compromise that way I know it sucks but it's just the ceremony and a small thing. It would be diff. if you were seated apart at the reception.
Don't judge her because she is now close to her family. It's tragic that it took a deadly accident for it to happen but sometimes it ends up that way. Be happy for her and enjoy your son getting married.
Just for the record as far as not "having the guts" to give you a hand delivered invite it is actually proper to mail them regardless.
It sounds like you are very predjudiced against her. You need to try and work on forming a decent relationship because the wife IS supposed to be number one in the man's life...not his mother.
Reply:I think we are only hearing half of the story here.
Reply:First of all, you HAVE to let some of your anger go sweetie - not for HER but for your SON. He is beginnning a new marriage and the last thing he needs is to be pulled between the 2 most important women in his life. I know you're so angry and hurt over everything but as a mother, you know it's usual to put him before yourself. You've done it his whole life - why stop now?
Secondly, I'm not sure what her problem is. If she grew up in a dysfunctional family, chances are she didn't have a June Cleaver mother to explain to her all the rules of etiquette when it comes to weddings. It's probably part ignorance and part being tacky.
Thirdly, this is something you should discuss with your son in a calm and loving manner. Don't bring up example after example. Be loving and just say "son, we love you and we've tried to be as loving and accepting of ___(insert her name) as we possibly can but we feel saddened that she seems to be pulling you away from us. We're also a bit hurt that your step-father, who really raised you and was there for you, is not being included equally in the wedding." Don't get into a big argument. Just let him calmly know how you feel.
Reply:My advice, as much as you don't want to hear this, is to let it go. Perhaps she isn't sure of the etiquette regarding step fathers and maybe she was in a hurry and didn't have time to stop in and say hello the day she dropped off the invitation. I can see how giving flowers to people who aren't biological family members could open up a huge can of worms depending on how many of them there are. Maybe there are a few biological family members of her own who would give her a hard time if she did do it. Maybe she is getting it from both sides right now. Weddings are hard because you can never please everyone. If you don't let go of it or if you push your son about it then you will only be jeopardizing your relationship with him. He loves this woman and she is the mother of his child. Don't risk losing the relationship with your son over this.
If she is ruthless then you will only be giving her more wood for the fire, if she isn't then you will be the bigger person and things will be okay. Good Luck.
Reply:I don't know what your son has been smoking but the parents of the GROOM don't give him away. That is for the bride only. He is a man. It is an old tradition. The minister or priest doesn't say: Who gives this man? I think this will just be the beginning of the dysfunctional problems with this girl. Pray every night that they don't have kids because it is going to be a mess. I give the marriage about 8 months. It is both ignorant and not respectful.
Reply:Without knowing her, it's impossible to say if she was intentionally not including your husband, or if she was just being ignorant. But there is a wrong here that needs to be corrected. It's a major social faux pas to invite a person to a wedding without their spouse, and an absolute slight to invite the mother of the groom, but not invite her spouse. And you certainly don't invite 2 divorced people on the same invitation!
You son may be letting her make all the wedding plans without realizing what she's doing. I suggest talking to your son immediately re. the invitation omission and the pew seating. If he doesn't side with you to correct this, then you have a serious problem with your son on your hands. I would insist on a NEW invitation correctly addressed to you and your husband, an apology from her, and a change in pew seating.
As for the flowers, feh, not everyone can afford 'em. (Okay, she turned down your offer to pay for flowers--I don't have a problem with that.)
Reply:Not putting your husbands name on the invite is down right rude.... of course you and hubby should sit together... hmmmm grooms dont get given away...
you need to remember that your son has a say in this to so please dont put all the blame on her, they are both being rude and selfcentred
Reply:I am a wedding photographer and have been such for over 25 YEARS....and I ALSO had my OWN wedding with my own divorced parents WAY back 30 years ago.... Ok The correct assumption is that the GROOM is NOT given away by his father or anyone else for that matter (except the bride at a later date if things don't work out)... The groom DOES however have a best man who stands up for the groom, helps him out prior to the wedding, usually hosts a batchlor party for the groom, AND signs the marriage certificate along with the MAID OF HONOR ... divorced parents do NOT have to sit together at ANY TIME during the wedding or reception.....with the possible exception of the FAMILY TABLE at the reception and even THAT can be broken up into two separate tables (and SHOULD be if there is tension between the two biological parents)....step parents SHOULD be invited and treated with the respect and dignity of a PARENT by both the bride AND the groom. and if the two DIVORCED people aren't mature enough to sit in the same room and be CIVIL to each other for the sake of the wedding, then I feel SORRY for your son and his new bride. Whether you like it or not, your son's FATHER is his father for the rest of your son's life....there are going to be countless times that you will have to be in the same room with him over the next several decades... resign yourself now to buck up and be civil or your son's children are going to learn that their GRANDPARENTS are BIG BABIES!!!!! and there is NOTHING that says a BRIDE TO BE has to PERSONALLY bring a wedding invitation to the grooms' mother...usually, the grooms mother does nothing but help throw the rehearsal dinner (with the grooms FATHER and stepfather) and show up at the wedding and be part of the wedding party during pictures at the wedding, and during the reception...flowers do not HAVE to be given to step-fathers OR step mothers and if neither is close, then why WOULD they be given flowers? But, you should be sitting with your CURRENT HUSBAND at the WEDDING AND THE RECEPTION!!!
Reply:Tradition vs. Misunderstanding? I was married in 11/05 and planned my entire wedding for fear of people getting upset or overwhelmed. (I've been a bridesmaid 4x and had prior wedding experience) After my wedding I realized how my mother in law had, and still has a problem expressing herself. Wedding planning is very stressful and it's very hard to make everyone happy. I had people volunteering to be in my wedding when I just wanted a small ceremony. A lot of things were adjusted to make my mother in law happy. The date of the wedding was changed to make her happy, the menu was designed to make her happy, more bridesmaids were added to make her happy, 5 limos to make her happy, flowers for extended cousins, I can go on and on. But I have news for you, even after all these gestures she was still not happy. It made my husband and I fall into a real hard time after our first few weeks. Major fights because she would try to find ways to get attention. Bottom line, my husband is everything to her and she was having a hard time accepting me and letting go. He's 42 years old! Things are better now, but ask yourself if everything was going your way would you still be okay. Or, are you afraid of your son forgetting about you. The girl sounds immature but don't try to make a festive occasion into something that may be just miscommunication. Talk to your son. This should not be a big deal, it should be a beautiful day for everyone. If you want your husband next to you just say something to your son. If you want flowers, buy extra flowers on your own. just don't make a fuss. But if you don't speak up now you may turn out like my MIL with a puss on her face the entire wedding day. I think she wanted the photographer to come to her house but hello tradition is the photographer comes to the brides parents house. At one point, I told my husband she should where the white dress and I should just stay home. Good luck to you and your son still really loves you. He's also adjusting:)
** I just remembered, she called me weeks before the wedding asking for my husband's aunt to be in the wedding, but "no" is not part of her vocabulary. So one day, I got a call demanding that the aunt was in the ceremony. Then a week after the wedding, she called my mother at 10:00pm and was drilling questions on what time her limo got to the reception for pics. My mother was in tears and hurt. Well, there you go... All of that and she still wasn't happy. After the entire episode was over I demanded that she apologize to me for her behavior. She did. But why did it have to go that far. Self-centered. To this day I'm still resentful towards her and the nonsense that was caused. Oh yeah, those 5 phone calls on our honeymoon didn't make things better either. Think carefully before intruding on one's marriage. It's about them and their new life. Listen to the song, Let Go by Frou Frou:)
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