Does anyone have any good ideas for a bridal table centrepeice?
My bridal table will be 4 metres long and have 8 people sitting at it.
My guest tables will have a tall vase with black fish swimming inside it.
My theme is black and white.
I dont want to use flowers because everyone has flowers - I want something different.
I looked at getting an ice sculpture done - but it was way too expensive for me.
Any ideas would be wonderful.
Thanks in advance.
AUSTRALIANS ONLY - Bridal table?
Wow very similar to ours! Our theme is black %26amp; white also %26amp; we are having fighting fish in seperate vases along the table. Instead of an ice sculpture, we are using a chocolate fondu fountain with fruit around the bottom of it ;o)
Reply:I have a great idea, but since I am a AMERICAN, I won't bother to nswer to your question.
Reply:I like the euchalup leaves idea
Reply:I love the idea of using the fish as table decorations, how original :) I know your said you wern't keen on flowers but what about leaves or some other sort of greenery, Ivy perhaps or even Eucalyptus leaves.
Reply:Maybe try a large black or white candleabra with black and/or white candles? The candleabra could have some pretty jewels or something on it too. I know it's not very original, but could turn out nice. Or maybe a glass bowl/vase and fill up with black and white sand or pebbles etc. I really like the black fish idea, you can always just have a bigger or different shaped vase with a ribbon or something around it for the bridal table.
Reply:How about fancy figurines in tuxes and white wedding dress or candles in long skinny vases with small black pebbles in the vase so the white candle and black pebbles offset each other!
Reply:you can do simple black and white candles in a fancy arrangment with greenery around it.
Reply:How about using USA!
Reply:collingwood jumper lol
um... this is pretty vague but what about a nice statue, obviously something that appeals to you and have it painted in the colour if your theme. You could get a statue from a garden shop, nursery or something.
I'll keep thinking lol
Friday, November 18, 2011
The theme is black, white and I need to choose between red, gold, pastel green and bridemaids dresses, flowers
There are black chair covers should the bow be gold, red or pastel green. If I choose red what colour should the bridemaids dresses be should they be red. What colour should the bridemaids because the theme should match flowers and bridemaids dresses.
Trying decide on bridal bouquet 1. White with green 2. White, red with green.
The theme is black, white and I need to choose between red, gold, pastel green and bridemaids dresses, flowers
if you do white, red, and green you are going to look like christmas. i think if the theme is black and white - put your bridesmaids in black. then accent with only ONE color so you don't get to tacky. i like red. put red bows and the chairs, red center peices on the tables and have everyone's flowers be red and white with black accents (bows and ribbons). you could have the groomsmen in black tuxes with a red vest to accent them.
Reply:I am having an ALL black and white wedding. my bridesmaids are wearing black tea length dresses and of course my dress is white.. everything is pretty opposite.. like the groom is in black and the groomsmen are in white tuxes. It looks pretty cool. I chose all white flowers with black accents.. like some black beading on my bouquet, and black ribbon on it. Our reception.. everyother table is black and the others white. all chairs are white w/ black ribbons... i have never been a fan of adding colors.. I like gold.. but i like it better with browns.. but idk if you'll like this idea.. but the girls can wear a gun powder metal (like a silver/black) and it looks AWESOME! and with any color you choose white always goes well wih flowers because if you chose red BM's dresses and you held red flowers the red may not match.. anyways good luck and happy planning= )
Reply:I personally think that if you mix the red with the green it is going to look to much like Christmas.
If I were you I would do the black chair covers with the pastel green bows. Then you could have your bridesmaids wear the pastel green with a black sash.
For the bridal bouquet go with white and green - I personally wouldn't add the red.
Or, this is pretty cool as well - it has the green, but with some gold accents..
http://linenlenders.com/db5/00412/linenl...
I think as long as you don't combine the red and the green then it will look nice.
Good luck!!! ♥
Reply:I love black %26amp; white with red accents.
http://www.mustloveweddings.com/forums/s...
You might try checking out this thread for some inspiration pics of black %26amp; white weddings with different accents.
Reply:Have the chair covers, flowers, and dresses all be in the same color
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Trying decide on bridal bouquet 1. White with green 2. White, red with green.
The theme is black, white and I need to choose between red, gold, pastel green and bridemaids dresses, flowers
if you do white, red, and green you are going to look like christmas. i think if the theme is black and white - put your bridesmaids in black. then accent with only ONE color so you don't get to tacky. i like red. put red bows and the chairs, red center peices on the tables and have everyone's flowers be red and white with black accents (bows and ribbons). you could have the groomsmen in black tuxes with a red vest to accent them.
Reply:I am having an ALL black and white wedding. my bridesmaids are wearing black tea length dresses and of course my dress is white.. everything is pretty opposite.. like the groom is in black and the groomsmen are in white tuxes. It looks pretty cool. I chose all white flowers with black accents.. like some black beading on my bouquet, and black ribbon on it. Our reception.. everyother table is black and the others white. all chairs are white w/ black ribbons... i have never been a fan of adding colors.. I like gold.. but i like it better with browns.. but idk if you'll like this idea.. but the girls can wear a gun powder metal (like a silver/black) and it looks AWESOME! and with any color you choose white always goes well wih flowers because if you chose red BM's dresses and you held red flowers the red may not match.. anyways good luck and happy planning= )
Reply:I personally think that if you mix the red with the green it is going to look to much like Christmas.
If I were you I would do the black chair covers with the pastel green bows. Then you could have your bridesmaids wear the pastel green with a black sash.
For the bridal bouquet go with white and green - I personally wouldn't add the red.
Or, this is pretty cool as well - it has the green, but with some gold accents..
http://linenlenders.com/db5/00412/linenl...
I think as long as you don't combine the red and the green then it will look nice.
Good luck!!! ♥
Reply:I love black %26amp; white with red accents.
http://www.mustloveweddings.com/forums/s...
You might try checking out this thread for some inspiration pics of black %26amp; white weddings with different accents.
Reply:Have the chair covers, flowers, and dresses all be in the same color
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I need help chosing my flowers for my wedding and I'm getting discouraged?
My wedding dress is Champ/latte and the girls are Latte/Champ and the florist suggested burgundy cala lilies for me and mango cala lilies for the girls and I just don't know how I feel about the color combos. Please help me! I am getting married on 9/27/08 outside ceremony and inside a carriage house for a reception in the White Mountains in NH and I am lost!!!!!!
My dress:
http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns...
My flower:
http://www.flowers.pacificcallas.com/red...
Girls Dresses:
http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_...
Girls Flowers:
http://www.flowers.pacificcallas.com/ora...
I need help chosing my flowers for my wedding and I'm getting discouraged?
Burgundy %26amp; orange or sort of fall colors %26amp; would look good but more for like a October or November wedding. I think burgundy %26amp; white calla lillies would look much better, or white calla lillies with red roses
Reply:I agree with most everyone, I like the burgandy for you, but the color combination just doesnt work.
How about the orange/rust for yourself
http://www.flowers.pacificcallas.com/ora...
I like the peach/apricot range for the bridesmaids
http://www.flowers.pacificcallas.com/pea...
Reply:No, that orange is all wrong for you champ/latte color scheme. How about beautiful cream flowers?
Reply:I like the burgndy lillies, but you could do the burgndy lillies and a regular white lilly , or another latte/Champ colored flower...I personally don't like the orange I think that is too much ( too many colors) going on...good luck to you
Reply:If you don't like it, say no.
Reply:I have a couple of problems with the whole floral colour scheme. A bouquet of totally burgundy for you is going to be very severe looking against your latte gown. If they combined the buttercream with the burgundy it would soften the look a lot.
http://www.flowers.pacificcallas.com/cre...
For the maids, while I like what she is attempting to achieve, I think the orange is going to be too bright. Ask to change it to the peach callas with a couple of the burgundy that you are carrying for continuity. The peach and burgundy will play well against the latte of the dresses. http://www.flowers.pacificcallas.com/pea...
If you are also having any arrangements made have them done in all 3 colors - buttercream, burgundy and the peach. What you will end up with is going to be an almost 'fire or flame' look with the peach and burgundy and the softness of the buttercream to break it up.
Reply:I really like the color of the flowers in your bouquet, I think that it complements your dress. As for the bridesmaids, I wouldn't go with the orange. Maybe a cream cala lilly? I personally think that the orange clashes with the latte. Good luck!
Reply:Not digging the orange and burgundy...you already have 2 colors in the dress...accent with ribbons and a more mellow colored flower...orange is very over powering. Do you want them to see you and the beautiful dress or be staring at the orange/burgundy flowers?
I'd regroup and check back with the florist...tell her you don't like it and see what else she comes up with! Those are not your only choices...
Good luck
Reply:Love the dresses, just beautiful! The burgundy would be a good contrast for your dress, but not the mango or orange for the girl's dresses! I would try again. Maybe you could get a swatch of fabric or material to take with you and see what you like or what is the best coordinating shade! Good luck!
Reply:I think that color combo sounds sharp, but if you don't like it get something else. Start with what colors you like and go from there. Your dresses are neutral so really they will match with anything.
Reply:I don't like the orange flowers at all. If you have a favorite flower go with that. You could go buy a few different colors of the flower you like and then compare them with the dress to see which you like best.
Reply:I love your dress, the bridesmaids dress, and your flowers. Like most everyone else said, I am not wild about the orange mango color. I would go with a cream to match with the bridesmaids dresses or you could even go with a pale pink. You want the guests to be paying attention to you and I think the orange shouts out "look at me"! I am sure you can get the calla lillies in a different shade. Just tell your florist you aren't liking the orange and you need something that is going to blend better. Good luck and best wishes!
Reply:The dresses are beautiful and the burgundy lilies are pretty, but the mango is overpowering...really overpowering considering the elegance of the dresses. Why not call your contact at the carriage house and ask her/him what has worked for other September brides in the past? Mums are fall flowers and hold up well even in temperature extremes. Also, they come in a wide variety of colors, are less expensive, and would go well with the burgundy lilies.
Don't get discouraged! Get creative!
My dress:
http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns...
My flower:
http://www.flowers.pacificcallas.com/red...
Girls Dresses:
http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_...
Girls Flowers:
http://www.flowers.pacificcallas.com/ora...
I need help chosing my flowers for my wedding and I'm getting discouraged?
Burgundy %26amp; orange or sort of fall colors %26amp; would look good but more for like a October or November wedding. I think burgundy %26amp; white calla lillies would look much better, or white calla lillies with red roses
Reply:I agree with most everyone, I like the burgandy for you, but the color combination just doesnt work.
How about the orange/rust for yourself
http://www.flowers.pacificcallas.com/ora...
I like the peach/apricot range for the bridesmaids
http://www.flowers.pacificcallas.com/pea...
Reply:No, that orange is all wrong for you champ/latte color scheme. How about beautiful cream flowers?
Reply:I like the burgndy lillies, but you could do the burgndy lillies and a regular white lilly , or another latte/Champ colored flower...I personally don't like the orange I think that is too much ( too many colors) going on...good luck to you
Reply:If you don't like it, say no.
Reply:I have a couple of problems with the whole floral colour scheme. A bouquet of totally burgundy for you is going to be very severe looking against your latte gown. If they combined the buttercream with the burgundy it would soften the look a lot.
http://www.flowers.pacificcallas.com/cre...
For the maids, while I like what she is attempting to achieve, I think the orange is going to be too bright. Ask to change it to the peach callas with a couple of the burgundy that you are carrying for continuity. The peach and burgundy will play well against the latte of the dresses. http://www.flowers.pacificcallas.com/pea...
If you are also having any arrangements made have them done in all 3 colors - buttercream, burgundy and the peach. What you will end up with is going to be an almost 'fire or flame' look with the peach and burgundy and the softness of the buttercream to break it up.
Reply:I really like the color of the flowers in your bouquet, I think that it complements your dress. As for the bridesmaids, I wouldn't go with the orange. Maybe a cream cala lilly? I personally think that the orange clashes with the latte. Good luck!
Reply:Not digging the orange and burgundy...you already have 2 colors in the dress...accent with ribbons and a more mellow colored flower...orange is very over powering. Do you want them to see you and the beautiful dress or be staring at the orange/burgundy flowers?
I'd regroup and check back with the florist...tell her you don't like it and see what else she comes up with! Those are not your only choices...
Good luck
Reply:Love the dresses, just beautiful! The burgundy would be a good contrast for your dress, but not the mango or orange for the girl's dresses! I would try again. Maybe you could get a swatch of fabric or material to take with you and see what you like or what is the best coordinating shade! Good luck!
Reply:I think that color combo sounds sharp, but if you don't like it get something else. Start with what colors you like and go from there. Your dresses are neutral so really they will match with anything.
Reply:I don't like the orange flowers at all. If you have a favorite flower go with that. You could go buy a few different colors of the flower you like and then compare them with the dress to see which you like best.
Reply:I love your dress, the bridesmaids dress, and your flowers. Like most everyone else said, I am not wild about the orange mango color. I would go with a cream to match with the bridesmaids dresses or you could even go with a pale pink. You want the guests to be paying attention to you and I think the orange shouts out "look at me"! I am sure you can get the calla lillies in a different shade. Just tell your florist you aren't liking the orange and you need something that is going to blend better. Good luck and best wishes!
Reply:The dresses are beautiful and the burgundy lilies are pretty, but the mango is overpowering...really overpowering considering the elegance of the dresses. Why not call your contact at the carriage house and ask her/him what has worked for other September brides in the past? Mums are fall flowers and hold up well even in temperature extremes. Also, they come in a wide variety of colors, are less expensive, and would go well with the burgundy lilies.
Don't get discouraged! Get creative!
Poems for Bridal Shower?
Ok, for the favors for my sister's bridal shower I am handing out little grow your own flower kits. On the kit I would like to put a short poem... This is all I came up with, but I don't think it is good enough... Can you give me some more ideas?
Please except this flower
As a thanks to coming to the Bridal Shower
It represents a love that blooms
So thank you from the bride and groom
Poems for Bridal Shower?
Sounds nice, but make sure you proof it well. Make sure to change "except" to "accept," and "thanks to" to "thanks for."
Reply:I like what you have written, I am sure your sister will love it cause it was from you but if you are looking for something different what about something like this poems my auntie used a few years ago
Like a garden in the spring
Life is full of wonderful things.
Their eyes met and from the start
Love was planted in their hearts
Plant this tiny seed and watch it bloom
with love and think you form the bride and groom
Hope it helps
Please except this flower
As a thanks to coming to the Bridal Shower
It represents a love that blooms
So thank you from the bride and groom
Poems for Bridal Shower?
Sounds nice, but make sure you proof it well. Make sure to change "except" to "accept," and "thanks to" to "thanks for."
Reply:I like what you have written, I am sure your sister will love it cause it was from you but if you are looking for something different what about something like this poems my auntie used a few years ago
Like a garden in the spring
Life is full of wonderful things.
Their eyes met and from the start
Love was planted in their hearts
Plant this tiny seed and watch it bloom
with love and think you form the bride and groom
Hope it helps
Is there a web site where I can build my own bridal bouquet?
My m.o.h. said she came across a site that you could drag and click different types of flowers to make a virtual bouquet, but she doesn't remember the site, and a search didn't give me any results, at least not meaningful ones. Any help would be appreciated!
Is there a web site where I can build my own bridal bouquet?
Ahh!!! Ok, so I read your question a couple days ago and I was searching the web, randomly and came across this site....YOU CAN BUILD your virtual bouquet!!! Hope it helps! LoL, does this mean I am on here too much that I thought of your question as soon as I saw this?
Reply:Go to an actual florist to physically look at the flowers and pick what you want because it's a waste of time doing it online when it only takes an hour out of your day to go check out flowers and get an actual written price check and/or ordering flowers. Plus you can guarantee a delivery because florists are held to those standards whereas online you will get a run around.
Is there a web site where I can build my own bridal bouquet?
Ahh!!! Ok, so I read your question a couple days ago and I was searching the web, randomly and came across this site....YOU CAN BUILD your virtual bouquet!!! Hope it helps! LoL, does this mean I am on here too much that I thought of your question as soon as I saw this?
Reply:Go to an actual florist to physically look at the flowers and pick what you want because it's a waste of time doing it online when it only takes an hour out of your day to go check out flowers and get an actual written price check and/or ordering flowers. Plus you can guarantee a delivery because florists are held to those standards whereas online you will get a run around.
Bridal Shower Ettiquette?
I am the sister of the GROOM. My daughter is a flower girl. My mother and I were invited to attend a bridal shower meeting at the Mother of the bride's home, along with the bridesmaids, bride's grandmother, and bride's aunt (who also has a daughter as a flower girl and son as ring bearer).
We soon found out we were invited not only to be "included" in the planning, but to be included in paying for the shower! My mother is a (widow) single parent and paying for the rehearsal dinner in which nobody was asked to help pay for. And I am the sister of the bride with a young flower girl who obviously is too young to pay? I felt very awkward and a bit mislead by this at the meeting and never said a word and I think they got the hint that I didn't plan on paying for anything. Was I wrong? I didn't think the sis of the groom, nor a young flower girl, should be expected to pitch in for a shower. Help, we have another meeting to finalize ideas and I'm thinking I should not attend this.
Bridal Shower Ettiquette?
I HAVE BEEN IN 10 WEDDINGS AND ATTENDED ROUGHLY 150 SHOWERSS. THIS IS THE WAY IT WORKS.
THE BRIDAL PARTY (ADULTS) SPLIT THE COST OF THE SHOWER BETWEEN THEM.
YOUR DAUGHTER AND ANY OTHER FLOWER GIRLS SHOULD CHIP IN FOR THE GIFT ONLY OR PURCHASE ON YOUR OWN.
YOU SHOULD PURCHASE YOUR OWN GIFT ( YOU ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PART OF THE BRIDAL SHOWER $$$ WISE)
THE MOTHERS PURCHASE GIFTS AND ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY $$$ OF THE SHOWER UNLESS THEY CHOOSE TO BE GENEROUS.
SPEAK UP!! YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE MEETING AND BRING A COPY OF MY REPLY INSTEAD OF SAYING IT!!!
GOOD LUCK!!
Reply:well first you said you were the sister of the groom and then you said you were the sister of the bride. Proper etiquette is that the maid of honor, bridesmaids, family of bride, pay for the bridal shower. You should have no obligations (financial and non financial), but to your brother and daughter...if you are the sis of the groom.
Reply:It sounds like they just assumed you'd want in on the planning since they invited you to the planning meeting! If you gave them no previous indication that you would be helping throw the shower, then you really dont have to. However, since you attended the "meeting" they may have taken that as you wanted to help. I think its weird to have a meeting with all these people anyway! They need to read up on wedding ettiquette. First of all the mother of the bride shouldnt be throwing a shower anyway. Its up to the maid of honor and the bridesmaids, who can assign or ask for help as needed. If I were you I'd let them know youre helping with the rehersal dinner and then do just that! What can they say if you do that. Its a win-win. Good luck!
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We soon found out we were invited not only to be "included" in the planning, but to be included in paying for the shower! My mother is a (widow) single parent and paying for the rehearsal dinner in which nobody was asked to help pay for. And I am the sister of the bride with a young flower girl who obviously is too young to pay? I felt very awkward and a bit mislead by this at the meeting and never said a word and I think they got the hint that I didn't plan on paying for anything. Was I wrong? I didn't think the sis of the groom, nor a young flower girl, should be expected to pitch in for a shower. Help, we have another meeting to finalize ideas and I'm thinking I should not attend this.
Bridal Shower Ettiquette?
I HAVE BEEN IN 10 WEDDINGS AND ATTENDED ROUGHLY 150 SHOWERSS. THIS IS THE WAY IT WORKS.
THE BRIDAL PARTY (ADULTS) SPLIT THE COST OF THE SHOWER BETWEEN THEM.
YOUR DAUGHTER AND ANY OTHER FLOWER GIRLS SHOULD CHIP IN FOR THE GIFT ONLY OR PURCHASE ON YOUR OWN.
YOU SHOULD PURCHASE YOUR OWN GIFT ( YOU ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PART OF THE BRIDAL SHOWER $$$ WISE)
THE MOTHERS PURCHASE GIFTS AND ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY $$$ OF THE SHOWER UNLESS THEY CHOOSE TO BE GENEROUS.
SPEAK UP!! YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE MEETING AND BRING A COPY OF MY REPLY INSTEAD OF SAYING IT!!!
GOOD LUCK!!
Reply:well first you said you were the sister of the groom and then you said you were the sister of the bride. Proper etiquette is that the maid of honor, bridesmaids, family of bride, pay for the bridal shower. You should have no obligations (financial and non financial), but to your brother and daughter...if you are the sis of the groom.
Reply:It sounds like they just assumed you'd want in on the planning since they invited you to the planning meeting! If you gave them no previous indication that you would be helping throw the shower, then you really dont have to. However, since you attended the "meeting" they may have taken that as you wanted to help. I think its weird to have a meeting with all these people anyway! They need to read up on wedding ettiquette. First of all the mother of the bride shouldnt be throwing a shower anyway. Its up to the maid of honor and the bridesmaids, who can assign or ask for help as needed. If I were you I'd let them know youre helping with the rehersal dinner and then do just that! What can they say if you do that. Its a win-win. Good luck!
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A tiny wax like flower called stephinotas?
I cannot remember how to spell this flower, but it looks like it's not real. Like wax. It's white %26amp; small %26amp; used in many bridal bouquets.
A tiny wax like flower called stephinotas?
This is very similar to mexican orange blossom and smells divine,
Reply:It's " stephanotis" .... here's a few pics too: http://images.google.com/images?hl=en%26amp;q=...
A tiny wax like flower called stephinotas?
This is very similar to mexican orange blossom and smells divine,
Reply:It's " stephanotis" .... here's a few pics too: http://images.google.com/images?hl=en%26amp;q=...
Wedding Flowers?
My wedding colors are gold and green (olvinie from davids bridal) and i was wonder what kind and what color of flowers would look ok? all white?
Also, i am clueless about flowers so what are some good flowers to use?
thanks!
Wedding Flowers?
White would certainly be good. You might also consider pink or yellow flowers, because both of those colors would also look good with olivine and gold.
Talk to a florist about what's in season around your wedding date. Choosing flowers that are naturally in bloom will save you money. Roses are always a classic for weddings, but you can use pretty much any sort of flower you like. Look around and see what appeals to you.
Reply:Try Brides.com and The Knot.com. Everything you want to know about a wedding can be found here. They have lots of pictures of floral arrangements and bouquets. They have a community of other brides to help with all your questions.
Congratulations!
Reply:If your colors are gold and green this sounds very rich. Consider using other jewel tones such as deep purple also a very deep bugundy will look pretty. If you are not sure you are going to like such a stong color palate then you should design your flowers around one color. Layering colors is a big trend right now. as far as the type of flower this will depend on your date as well as the area you are from.
I am an event decorator and my main business is wedding flowers. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions.
Reply:pinks %26amp; greens would be pretty
Reply:Go see a florist, bring a swatch of the bridesmaids dress and just tell them your accent colours and they'll sort it all out for you.
Reply:Calla Lillis are a beautiful way to coordinate with your gold and green. They have long green stems, and then a bit of yellow in the center of the flower. Tied with an ivory ribbon, it would be gorgeous. There are also miniature callas that could be used for boutonnieres and corsages. They come in several colors, and all of the colors would coordinate with your gold and green.
http://ww12.1800flowers.com/product.do?b...
http://ww12.1800flowers.com/product.do?b...
Reply:Wow, those are nice colors. I would personally sit down with a florist. Take a walk around and see what they have in the cooler. If you see a certain flower you like, write it down, also take note of the smell of the flowers. Some come off very strong to other people. Then look at some books of designs you really like. So you have an idea of what you are looking for. Many people go with the classic roses or calla lilys for the bride. I had white roses, white stock and stephanotis with the pearls in them. I love the smell of stock, roses were classic and the stephanotis had peals in them.
For the brides maids, go with a color that is going to complement the dress. I would think soft pinks and yellows would be good. But again, speak to a local florist. Even if you do not like the florist and want to do it yourself, you can get really good ideas from them.
Reply:Hi
White, cream or champagne roses could look lovely - roses are a perfect choice for wedding flowers as they come in so many colors and are always in season - plus they can be used in traditional or contemporary style wedding flowers either on their own with a little foliage or mixed with other flowers. Add diamante and bind the stems with gorgeous ribbon to co-ordinate with your colors
Here are a selection of white bouquets for ideas http://www.myweddingflowerideas.co.uk/we...
You can even get beautiful english cut roses which are fragrant and very elegant. http://www.myweddingflowerideas.co.uk/we...
The best advice is to find a few designs and colors that you like then go to your florist and talk through your ideas with them they should have lots of advice and inspiration - they should also have pictures of other weddings they have done to give you more ideas!
Reply:Go for calla lilies, daisies, or roses. (Carnations tend to look like funeral flowers.) Each bridesmaid can carry a single calla lily or long-stemmed rose with a gold ribbon wrapped around the stem. It would look gorgeous!
Also, i am clueless about flowers so what are some good flowers to use?
thanks!
Wedding Flowers?
White would certainly be good. You might also consider pink or yellow flowers, because both of those colors would also look good with olivine and gold.
Talk to a florist about what's in season around your wedding date. Choosing flowers that are naturally in bloom will save you money. Roses are always a classic for weddings, but you can use pretty much any sort of flower you like. Look around and see what appeals to you.
Reply:Try Brides.com and The Knot.com. Everything you want to know about a wedding can be found here. They have lots of pictures of floral arrangements and bouquets. They have a community of other brides to help with all your questions.
Congratulations!
Reply:If your colors are gold and green this sounds very rich. Consider using other jewel tones such as deep purple also a very deep bugundy will look pretty. If you are not sure you are going to like such a stong color palate then you should design your flowers around one color. Layering colors is a big trend right now. as far as the type of flower this will depend on your date as well as the area you are from.
I am an event decorator and my main business is wedding flowers. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions.
Reply:pinks %26amp; greens would be pretty
Reply:Go see a florist, bring a swatch of the bridesmaids dress and just tell them your accent colours and they'll sort it all out for you.
Reply:Calla Lillis are a beautiful way to coordinate with your gold and green. They have long green stems, and then a bit of yellow in the center of the flower. Tied with an ivory ribbon, it would be gorgeous. There are also miniature callas that could be used for boutonnieres and corsages. They come in several colors, and all of the colors would coordinate with your gold and green.
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Reply:Wow, those are nice colors. I would personally sit down with a florist. Take a walk around and see what they have in the cooler. If you see a certain flower you like, write it down, also take note of the smell of the flowers. Some come off very strong to other people. Then look at some books of designs you really like. So you have an idea of what you are looking for. Many people go with the classic roses or calla lilys for the bride. I had white roses, white stock and stephanotis with the pearls in them. I love the smell of stock, roses were classic and the stephanotis had peals in them.
For the brides maids, go with a color that is going to complement the dress. I would think soft pinks and yellows would be good. But again, speak to a local florist. Even if you do not like the florist and want to do it yourself, you can get really good ideas from them.
Reply:Hi
White, cream or champagne roses could look lovely - roses are a perfect choice for wedding flowers as they come in so many colors and are always in season - plus they can be used in traditional or contemporary style wedding flowers either on their own with a little foliage or mixed with other flowers. Add diamante and bind the stems with gorgeous ribbon to co-ordinate with your colors
Here are a selection of white bouquets for ideas http://www.myweddingflowerideas.co.uk/we...
You can even get beautiful english cut roses which are fragrant and very elegant. http://www.myweddingflowerideas.co.uk/we...
The best advice is to find a few designs and colors that you like then go to your florist and talk through your ideas with them they should have lots of advice and inspiration - they should also have pictures of other weddings they have done to give you more ideas!
Reply:Go for calla lilies, daisies, or roses. (Carnations tend to look like funeral flowers.) Each bridesmaid can carry a single calla lily or long-stemmed rose with a gold ribbon wrapped around the stem. It would look gorgeous!
Fall/Autumn Bridal Bouquet suggestions?
I would like suggestions on a fall bridal bouquet. I love roses, but I will have silk flowers at my wedding. does anyone know of a place online that has darker colored roses in fall colors that can or is made into a bouquet? I found a nice, mostly orange, bouquet online, but it is made up of mostly large daisys. I'm no too crazy about daisys, I would like to have a fall colored rose bouquet that is silk, but doesnt look really fake.
Fall/Autumn Bridal Bouquet suggestions?
the best silk flower place I have seen online is www.save-on-crafts.com. I ordered about 400 gerbera daisies from their to make my topiary centerpeices with and they are the home interior, really great quality and only costed 50 cents a peice! You can not tell that they are silk until you get right on top of them, in fact a girl came to my house the other day and saw them and asked me why I had already made all the centerpieces, I still have 6 weeks left and they will die in a week! lol! they have a great variety of stuff, and I saw lots of the realistic pretty silk roses you can use to make your bouquet, and they also had pre-made ones, but they in my opinion weren't as pretty as something you could do yourself, handtied bouquets are sooo easy, especially with silk, a little bit of bunching in positioning them into a round shape and some floral tape and your good to go! I hope this helps, I was more than pleased with what I got their, and especially at the reasonable price! hope this helps!
Reply:I suggest visiting http://www.weddinglenox.com or onewed.com and post your request to the florist directly. They would know the best.
Unlike most yellow pages, they have price comparison for the vendors (DJ,videographer, florist, and photographer) you can choose.
You can also try Weddinglenox matching system http://www.weddinglenox.com/membersignup... that will match you up with local vendors. I tried it and have good result as I only recieved email from vendors according to my request.
One problem I had with my wedding is that it is hard to locate vendors in most website as most likely they group by states and there are too many of them that's too far from me and I have to look at each site to figure out.
The sites I provide above have a easy to use layout to show you pictures, pricing and location in one page plus, you can send out your inquiry for matching vendor to contact you. That save me lots of time to locate the best vendors with the right price.
Reply:In my opinion, it would be better if you went to a craft store like Michael's, Hobby Lobby, or JoAnn's so you can see and feel up close silk arrangements. They have people there that can actually help you make a very beautiful arrangement. That way you will know exactly what it will look like and have some input on the design. If they don't have the colors you want, they can usually order it or put you in contact with someone who would have it. A suggestion I have would be calla lillies. You can find them in darker colors such as orange, deep red, and deep violet. Good luck to you in your upcoming wedding!
Reply:You can try www.onlinewholesaleflowers.com if you want to try getting real roses or any other fall colored flower. They have multiple colors of roses to pick from and you can even do a "wedding in a box" for around $250.00. May I also suggest using red hypericum berries....they add a fall colored, rustic look to any arrangement. Good Luck!
Reply:Calla lillies and gerbara daisies come in fall colors.
Reply:I had to have silks at my wedding and when I talked to the florist I told him what I wanted. I had no "wedding colors" since it was a simple outdoor fall wedding. I has Asiatic lily's (orange), a few yellow daisy's, some yellow roses, then there were a few other flowers that were red, purple, and blue. All colors that you can see when taking a walk in a fall garden.
Good luck!
Congratulations!
Reply:Pretty much any flower you can think of is made in silk flowers. Go to your local craft store pick out what you like and make it yourself it would be much cheaper than ordering a pre-made bouquet online.
Reply:Here are some sites for you:
http://www.elegantbridalbouquets.com/pro...
http://www.viennasflowers.com/BridalBouq...
http://www.viennasflowers.com/BridalBouq...
http://www.weddingflowers.bz/packages.ht...
Reply:There's this website that has unbelievable wedding bouquets that look real! I saw a couple of autumn style bouquets in it....definitely not fake looking to me. I think they can customize to how you want it. Probably worth contacting them just to find out...www.viennasflowers.com
Fall/Autumn Bridal Bouquet suggestions?
the best silk flower place I have seen online is www.save-on-crafts.com. I ordered about 400 gerbera daisies from their to make my topiary centerpeices with and they are the home interior, really great quality and only costed 50 cents a peice! You can not tell that they are silk until you get right on top of them, in fact a girl came to my house the other day and saw them and asked me why I had already made all the centerpieces, I still have 6 weeks left and they will die in a week! lol! they have a great variety of stuff, and I saw lots of the realistic pretty silk roses you can use to make your bouquet, and they also had pre-made ones, but they in my opinion weren't as pretty as something you could do yourself, handtied bouquets are sooo easy, especially with silk, a little bit of bunching in positioning them into a round shape and some floral tape and your good to go! I hope this helps, I was more than pleased with what I got their, and especially at the reasonable price! hope this helps!
Reply:I suggest visiting http://www.weddinglenox.com or onewed.com and post your request to the florist directly. They would know the best.
Unlike most yellow pages, they have price comparison for the vendors (DJ,videographer, florist, and photographer) you can choose.
You can also try Weddinglenox matching system http://www.weddinglenox.com/membersignup... that will match you up with local vendors. I tried it and have good result as I only recieved email from vendors according to my request.
One problem I had with my wedding is that it is hard to locate vendors in most website as most likely they group by states and there are too many of them that's too far from me and I have to look at each site to figure out.
The sites I provide above have a easy to use layout to show you pictures, pricing and location in one page plus, you can send out your inquiry for matching vendor to contact you. That save me lots of time to locate the best vendors with the right price.
Reply:In my opinion, it would be better if you went to a craft store like Michael's, Hobby Lobby, or JoAnn's so you can see and feel up close silk arrangements. They have people there that can actually help you make a very beautiful arrangement. That way you will know exactly what it will look like and have some input on the design. If they don't have the colors you want, they can usually order it or put you in contact with someone who would have it. A suggestion I have would be calla lillies. You can find them in darker colors such as orange, deep red, and deep violet. Good luck to you in your upcoming wedding!
Reply:You can try www.onlinewholesaleflowers.com if you want to try getting real roses or any other fall colored flower. They have multiple colors of roses to pick from and you can even do a "wedding in a box" for around $250.00. May I also suggest using red hypericum berries....they add a fall colored, rustic look to any arrangement. Good Luck!
Reply:Calla lillies and gerbara daisies come in fall colors.
Reply:I had to have silks at my wedding and when I talked to the florist I told him what I wanted. I had no "wedding colors" since it was a simple outdoor fall wedding. I has Asiatic lily's (orange), a few yellow daisy's, some yellow roses, then there were a few other flowers that were red, purple, and blue. All colors that you can see when taking a walk in a fall garden.
Good luck!
Congratulations!
Reply:Pretty much any flower you can think of is made in silk flowers. Go to your local craft store pick out what you like and make it yourself it would be much cheaper than ordering a pre-made bouquet online.
Reply:Here are some sites for you:
http://www.elegantbridalbouquets.com/pro...
http://www.viennasflowers.com/BridalBouq...
http://www.viennasflowers.com/BridalBouq...
http://www.weddingflowers.bz/packages.ht...
Reply:There's this website that has unbelievable wedding bouquets that look real! I saw a couple of autumn style bouquets in it....definitely not fake looking to me. I think they can customize to how you want it. Probably worth contacting them just to find out...www.viennasflowers.com
Bridal Stores In The Bay Area?? HELP!?
does anyone kno any bridal stores were they sell bride, flower girl, and bridesmaids dresses in the bay areaa. cities im lookin for are: menlo park, redwood city, palo alto, san mateo, san carlos, san francisco, san bruno, san jose, hayward, milpitas, newark...well basically the bayy but like not sumwhere really far like half moon bay u kno?
Bridal Stores In The Bay Area?? HELP!?
i know that no one really goes there anymore but the last time that i was in vallco shopping center in cupertino they have a new things west bridal and there was some other type of bridal store across the way from it. there is also either a new things west or davids bridal across the street from valley fair mall before you go onto 280 and 17 towards 85. there is also a store called group use in the great mall in milpitas that has a big bridal party section in the back and there might be a few more stores in that mall too. sorry that all of my ideas are around the same area, when i go to sf my aunt takes me where she knows is a good place.
Reply:in san jose Valley fair, Jessica McClintock, they might not have a lot of stuff in the store but you can customize dresses and they'll send it to you once it's done. and also Santana Row has high end stores that may carry bridal clothes.
also in SF, neiman marcus, bloomingdale's, saks fifth, nordstrom and they have a lot of designer stores in Westfield SF that carry bridal stuff.
in Palo Alto, Stanford Mall, Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus.
well hope this helped!!
Reply:ok well go to concord..and go to the SUNVALLEY MALL and go to the sotre blossoms..they have great dresses..really cute
Reply:go to davidsbridal.com......its great!!
Reply:Gesinee's in Concord is my favorite bridal/formal wear store. They have wonderful service and tons of great dresses for everybody from the bird to mother of the groom/bride.
Reply:davids bridal has everything
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Bridal Stores In The Bay Area?? HELP!?
i know that no one really goes there anymore but the last time that i was in vallco shopping center in cupertino they have a new things west bridal and there was some other type of bridal store across the way from it. there is also either a new things west or davids bridal across the street from valley fair mall before you go onto 280 and 17 towards 85. there is also a store called group use in the great mall in milpitas that has a big bridal party section in the back and there might be a few more stores in that mall too. sorry that all of my ideas are around the same area, when i go to sf my aunt takes me where she knows is a good place.
Reply:in san jose Valley fair, Jessica McClintock, they might not have a lot of stuff in the store but you can customize dresses and they'll send it to you once it's done. and also Santana Row has high end stores that may carry bridal clothes.
also in SF, neiman marcus, bloomingdale's, saks fifth, nordstrom and they have a lot of designer stores in Westfield SF that carry bridal stuff.
in Palo Alto, Stanford Mall, Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus.
well hope this helped!!
Reply:ok well go to concord..and go to the SUNVALLEY MALL and go to the sotre blossoms..they have great dresses..really cute
Reply:go to davidsbridal.com......its great!!
Reply:Gesinee's in Concord is my favorite bridal/formal wear store. They have wonderful service and tons of great dresses for everybody from the bird to mother of the groom/bride.
Reply:davids bridal has everything
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Pool, Latte, and Truffle flowers?
I am helping a friend with her wedding and we can't seem to find any flowers to go with her colors. (They are Davids Bridal colors by the way) Any suggestions? BESIDES CREAM OR WHITE
Pool, Latte, and Truffle flowers?
Isn't pool the bluish color, and latte and truffle are both browns, right? Right off the bat I'm thinking of irises and tulips, both of which have blueish varieties, but you could go with some soft yellows. You could even throw in some greens like hydrangeas in that pretty green color. Take fabric samples to the florist, I guarantee you they can help you find something that will be perfect and you will love. They do this all the time! Best of luck to you!
Reply:With a kinda aqua and browns, why not pick a hot color like a pink or fuchsia. It could either be a true pink (you always see pink and brown together) or a more hot pink/fuchsia. Or a blush if you prefer, plus that could have more of a light color with brighter tips.
Or i like yellow, but a real "sunshine" yellow. That kinda makes it look summery.
I just think that having blue (a cool) and brown (a neutral), you should have a warm color--something that really pops.
Reply:they now have brown roses that are very pretty, as well as brown hydrangeas, which also come in blues.
Reply:David's bridal has a section that allows you to see your wedding... the address is
http://www.davidsbridal.com/dress_your_w...
try on the dresses and you can try different flowers. I would go with a pink. Great choice by the way...I think it will look great.
The right shade of pink goes with almost any color
Pool, Latte, and Truffle flowers?
Isn't pool the bluish color, and latte and truffle are both browns, right? Right off the bat I'm thinking of irises and tulips, both of which have blueish varieties, but you could go with some soft yellows. You could even throw in some greens like hydrangeas in that pretty green color. Take fabric samples to the florist, I guarantee you they can help you find something that will be perfect and you will love. They do this all the time! Best of luck to you!
Reply:With a kinda aqua and browns, why not pick a hot color like a pink or fuchsia. It could either be a true pink (you always see pink and brown together) or a more hot pink/fuchsia. Or a blush if you prefer, plus that could have more of a light color with brighter tips.
Or i like yellow, but a real "sunshine" yellow. That kinda makes it look summery.
I just think that having blue (a cool) and brown (a neutral), you should have a warm color--something that really pops.
Reply:they now have brown roses that are very pretty, as well as brown hydrangeas, which also come in blues.
Reply:David's bridal has a section that allows you to see your wedding... the address is
http://www.davidsbridal.com/dress_your_w...
try on the dresses and you can try different flowers. I would go with a pink. Great choice by the way...I think it will look great.
The right shade of pink goes with almost any color
Bridal Shower given by family members?
Hello! :)
My mother is deceased, and her sisters and my godmother have decided to throw my bridal shower.
Is there a certain type of thank you gift or gesture that I can do for them to show them how grateful I am for this?? I thought about getting them flowers, but would that be enough?
Bridal Shower given by family members?
A hostess gift is always in order in a shower situation.
You are doing right!
Flowers are a great idea for older ladies because they usually have a house full of trinkets and sit-arounds, and they probably rarely get fresh flowers delivered to them! They will love it!
Alternatives that are always a hit are: Bath products, restaurant gift certificates, spa gift certificates, and chocolate!
Reply:I think that would be very sweet of you to do!
Reply:They are throwing you the shower. You don't need to give them anything except maybe a thoughtful thank you letter. Flowers are a nice gesture though and maybe you can present them to them when you give your thank you speech after opening your gifts.
Reply:Yes, of course. You really don't have to respond with a gift, but flowers would be a very nice gesture.
Reply:Flower would be lovely and that's more then enough.
Reply:A wonderfully written thank you note would be appropriate.
They are trying to shower you, not the other way around. However, if you would like to send them flowers (I will never try to disuade the giving of flowers) have it be after the fact so they know it is for them, not decorations for the shower.
Reply:They are doing this because they love you and want to honor you....I am sure they arent expecting too much more than a thank you. I think getting them some flowers would be a nice gesture.
My mother is deceased, and her sisters and my godmother have decided to throw my bridal shower.
Is there a certain type of thank you gift or gesture that I can do for them to show them how grateful I am for this?? I thought about getting them flowers, but would that be enough?
Bridal Shower given by family members?
A hostess gift is always in order in a shower situation.
You are doing right!
Flowers are a great idea for older ladies because they usually have a house full of trinkets and sit-arounds, and they probably rarely get fresh flowers delivered to them! They will love it!
Alternatives that are always a hit are: Bath products, restaurant gift certificates, spa gift certificates, and chocolate!
Reply:I think that would be very sweet of you to do!
Reply:They are throwing you the shower. You don't need to give them anything except maybe a thoughtful thank you letter. Flowers are a nice gesture though and maybe you can present them to them when you give your thank you speech after opening your gifts.
Reply:Yes, of course. You really don't have to respond with a gift, but flowers would be a very nice gesture.
Reply:Flower would be lovely and that's more then enough.
Reply:A wonderfully written thank you note would be appropriate.
They are trying to shower you, not the other way around. However, if you would like to send them flowers (I will never try to disuade the giving of flowers) have it be after the fact so they know it is for them, not decorations for the shower.
Reply:They are doing this because they love you and want to honor you....I am sure they arent expecting too much more than a thank you. I think getting them some flowers would be a nice gesture.
Bridal luncheon question...?
My girls and I are going to look at dresses this sunday for my wedding in July.
If everyone has time, I want to take them all out to dinner afterward. Does this count as my bridal luncheon? (My mom and the flower girl will also be there).
Is this supposed to be anything specific or just a thank-you gesture?
I'm not looking to go anywhere really expensive, but probably someplace like Applebee's or something after we're done dress shopping.
WIll this be okay or should I wait a little longer (closer to the date)?
Bridal luncheon question...?
A bridal luncheon is supposed to be hosted by the bride for her bridesmaids, and doesn't have to be formal. I think this is often when the bride gives the bridesmaids her thank-you gifts (typically some type of jewelry to wear at the wedding).
Your idea sounds really nice- especially fun after looking at dresses!
Reply:I think anytime you have time for it is a great idea! It's a way to show your girls how much they mean to you. So, you can do that anytime!
I might actually wait till after the wedding to have mine-invite all the girls over to my place and cook for them and have a great girls day in for mine....haven't decided yet. But it doesn't need to be expensive or fancy-so long as it just shows your friends how grateful you are for who they are in your life! :)
Have a great time, dress-hunting!!
Reply:I have to say I have never heard of a Bridal Luncheon, customs differ all over the world though so I am sure there are things we do here in the UK that are not done in the US!! I really like your idea of taking them for dinner after dress shopping, it's a nice way of getting them altogether and thanking them as a group. maybe double check what is normally done where you live as I wouldn't want you to offend anyone, but really for things like that there is no legal requirement so if that's how you want to do it then sounds great to me!
Reply:This is what I did. I did not have a bridal luncheon. I did not receive any complaints
Reply:I think that is a great idea! When I was in my cousins wedding 5 years ago {as a bridesmaid} we didn't have a bridal lunch or anything. She gave us our gifts at the rehersal dinner.
Reply:sounds like a nice idea.. As the wedding gets closer you will find that you have less and less free time.. so do it now i think!
Reply:a bridal luncheon is a formal wedding sit down for family + close friends
I would until the nearer the wedding date:
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If everyone has time, I want to take them all out to dinner afterward. Does this count as my bridal luncheon? (My mom and the flower girl will also be there).
Is this supposed to be anything specific or just a thank-you gesture?
I'm not looking to go anywhere really expensive, but probably someplace like Applebee's or something after we're done dress shopping.
WIll this be okay or should I wait a little longer (closer to the date)?
Bridal luncheon question...?
A bridal luncheon is supposed to be hosted by the bride for her bridesmaids, and doesn't have to be formal. I think this is often when the bride gives the bridesmaids her thank-you gifts (typically some type of jewelry to wear at the wedding).
Your idea sounds really nice- especially fun after looking at dresses!
Reply:I think anytime you have time for it is a great idea! It's a way to show your girls how much they mean to you. So, you can do that anytime!
I might actually wait till after the wedding to have mine-invite all the girls over to my place and cook for them and have a great girls day in for mine....haven't decided yet. But it doesn't need to be expensive or fancy-so long as it just shows your friends how grateful you are for who they are in your life! :)
Have a great time, dress-hunting!!
Reply:I have to say I have never heard of a Bridal Luncheon, customs differ all over the world though so I am sure there are things we do here in the UK that are not done in the US!! I really like your idea of taking them for dinner after dress shopping, it's a nice way of getting them altogether and thanking them as a group. maybe double check what is normally done where you live as I wouldn't want you to offend anyone, but really for things like that there is no legal requirement so if that's how you want to do it then sounds great to me!
Reply:This is what I did. I did not have a bridal luncheon. I did not receive any complaints
Reply:I think that is a great idea! When I was in my cousins wedding 5 years ago {as a bridesmaid} we didn't have a bridal lunch or anything. She gave us our gifts at the rehersal dinner.
Reply:sounds like a nice idea.. As the wedding gets closer you will find that you have less and less free time.. so do it now i think!
Reply:a bridal luncheon is a formal wedding sit down for family + close friends
I would until the nearer the wedding date:
if you know anyone who is interested in having their wedding in beautiful Boca Raton+ Palm Beach contact by viewing my web site:
A wedding in paradise for $350.00
wow where can you beat that!!!
God bless
www.myglobalfloridawedding.com
Where can I buy pre-stemmed bouquet holders?
I have seen an item that is made with fake stems at the bottom and floral foam on the top that flowers could be inserted into to make bridal bouquets.
Where can I buy pre-stemmed bouquet holders?
Go to a craft store. If you have a michaels arts near by they are good. Some fabric stores like Joann's and Hancock have them also. look for arts and crafts store in your phone book, or floral supply stores.
Reply:joann fabrics, michaels, maybe hobby lobby
Reply:I found them in the wedding department at Wal-Mart for about $10.00. Made a really beautiful bouquet and added that fresh flower touch.
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Where can I buy pre-stemmed bouquet holders?
Go to a craft store. If you have a michaels arts near by they are good. Some fabric stores like Joann's and Hancock have them also. look for arts and crafts store in your phone book, or floral supply stores.
Reply:joann fabrics, michaels, maybe hobby lobby
Reply:I found them in the wedding department at Wal-Mart for about $10.00. Made a really beautiful bouquet and added that fresh flower touch.
soft leather baby shoes
Transporting flowers?
Has anyone had to transport their cut wedding flowers from one place to another?
All I'm having is a bridal boquet, but I'm going to make it myself to save money, so there's not a florist to take care of the transportation.
The wedding is taking place on a saturday afternoon, and we will be travelling to the location on Friday afternoon. We'll be in the car for about 2 hours.
Should I put them in a cooler for the drive down, and then into the fridge? Or do you think the ice in the cooler will damage them?
Transporting flowers?
Ok, I worked for a florist for about 2 years....some things to factor in here, and feel free to email me so I can give you better details. The specific flowers you are using will make a difference. if its something like roses, this will be easy to take care of. Something like gerbera daisies or gardenias or tulips or something will make it more difficult b/c its a tempermental flower. Get the flowers as FRESH as possible....check for stifness of petals when you buy them, if they seem a little limp, don't risk it, they will only get more limp. I would make the bouquet that friday morning before you leave. Your gonna want to leave stems showing (you can clip them under the ribbon later if thats the look your going for) and put the bouquet in a CLEAN vase with a little water. This is key, you need to keep them both cool and in water! I would reccomend a portable cooler for the ride to the location, and putting ice AROUND the vase with water in it, not in the vase....that ice would probably be bad for the flowers, but you do want to keep them in a cool environment! I would take the vase with your bouquet in it and immediately refrigerate when I got there. Make sure the flowers aren't pressed against the side of hte cooler or the frigde, it will cause spotting on the petals which can be bad lookin. Keep it cool as long as possible, right before ya take pics or go to the ceremony. Once again, feel free to email me if you have other questions about it, but I think as long as you keep um cool and not touched, you should be ok!
Reply:Put them in a cooler with some of those "blue ice" packs in the bottom. Put a folded towel between the blue ice and the flowers because the blooms could be damamged if they directly touched the blue ice. You could put ice in ziplock back is you don't have the blue ice.
I've had to do this many times over the years for everything from corsages to the bridal bouquet for my youngest daughter's wedding.
This method was recommended to me by my florist and always worked perfect.y
Reply:Get a block of ice and put an old towel in the cooler to keep it from burning the flowers.It should work.....
Reply:As long as the flowers won't be in a REALLY hot environment (i.e., the car has AC), they should be fine. However, for safety's sake, I'd recommend packing them in a cooler that's been pre-chilled with ice (which is then removed). Do NOT leave the flowers near ice or anything colder than 40-45 degrees, as it will damage the petals.
Once you reach your destination, DO store the flowers in the refrigerator.
Reply:Put the flowers in a 5 gallon (tall) bucket with some water at the bottom. They'll be fine for the trip there and then you can put the whole thing into the fridge. They'll still be getting water and the tall bucket will keep the water from sloshing out. You'll have to assign one to hold the bucket to keep it from falling over, though. (Or maybe you can buckle it in)
Reply:why not find a florist near the church and make sure they can do this for you that way you dont have to worry what the flowers will look like when they get there the florist will be responsible for that . good luck and congrats on the wedding .
Reply:Why not buy the flowers near the area where you will need them? That way you save stress from trying to think what will happen to the flowers.
All I'm having is a bridal boquet, but I'm going to make it myself to save money, so there's not a florist to take care of the transportation.
The wedding is taking place on a saturday afternoon, and we will be travelling to the location on Friday afternoon. We'll be in the car for about 2 hours.
Should I put them in a cooler for the drive down, and then into the fridge? Or do you think the ice in the cooler will damage them?
Transporting flowers?
Ok, I worked for a florist for about 2 years....some things to factor in here, and feel free to email me so I can give you better details. The specific flowers you are using will make a difference. if its something like roses, this will be easy to take care of. Something like gerbera daisies or gardenias or tulips or something will make it more difficult b/c its a tempermental flower. Get the flowers as FRESH as possible....check for stifness of petals when you buy them, if they seem a little limp, don't risk it, they will only get more limp. I would make the bouquet that friday morning before you leave. Your gonna want to leave stems showing (you can clip them under the ribbon later if thats the look your going for) and put the bouquet in a CLEAN vase with a little water. This is key, you need to keep them both cool and in water! I would reccomend a portable cooler for the ride to the location, and putting ice AROUND the vase with water in it, not in the vase....that ice would probably be bad for the flowers, but you do want to keep them in a cool environment! I would take the vase with your bouquet in it and immediately refrigerate when I got there. Make sure the flowers aren't pressed against the side of hte cooler or the frigde, it will cause spotting on the petals which can be bad lookin. Keep it cool as long as possible, right before ya take pics or go to the ceremony. Once again, feel free to email me if you have other questions about it, but I think as long as you keep um cool and not touched, you should be ok!
Reply:Put them in a cooler with some of those "blue ice" packs in the bottom. Put a folded towel between the blue ice and the flowers because the blooms could be damamged if they directly touched the blue ice. You could put ice in ziplock back is you don't have the blue ice.
I've had to do this many times over the years for everything from corsages to the bridal bouquet for my youngest daughter's wedding.
This method was recommended to me by my florist and always worked perfect.y
Reply:Get a block of ice and put an old towel in the cooler to keep it from burning the flowers.It should work.....
Reply:As long as the flowers won't be in a REALLY hot environment (i.e., the car has AC), they should be fine. However, for safety's sake, I'd recommend packing them in a cooler that's been pre-chilled with ice (which is then removed). Do NOT leave the flowers near ice or anything colder than 40-45 degrees, as it will damage the petals.
Once you reach your destination, DO store the flowers in the refrigerator.
Reply:Put the flowers in a 5 gallon (tall) bucket with some water at the bottom. They'll be fine for the trip there and then you can put the whole thing into the fridge. They'll still be getting water and the tall bucket will keep the water from sloshing out. You'll have to assign one to hold the bucket to keep it from falling over, though. (Or maybe you can buckle it in)
Reply:why not find a florist near the church and make sure they can do this for you that way you dont have to worry what the flowers will look like when they get there the florist will be responsible for that . good luck and congrats on the wedding .
Reply:Why not buy the flowers near the area where you will need them? That way you save stress from trying to think what will happen to the flowers.
Can you tell me some interesting flower facts?
I am in charge of pulling together flower trivia for a bridal shower.
Can you tell me some interesting flower facts?
-flowers have colors that cant be seen by human eyes because they are adapted to the sight of insects like bees.
-most perfums are sinthetic now a days because real flower perfum extracts are highly expensive.
-the biggest flower in nature can mesure a yard across and on this case bigger isnt better because it smells like rotten meat in order to atract flies.
Reply:COPE ACETIC .. the RED leave on the pointsetta is not FLOWERS.. They called the bracts, are actually modified leaves. The poinsettia flower is small, it is green or yellow, and situated in the middle of the bracts.
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Go for Lily if you want to scent up the room.
Stock has a lighter fragant.
Alstromeria, daisies.. if you want something that last long.
Email me if you wanna know other info about flowers.
Reply:flowers.com
Reply:Pansies and nasturtiums are edible. Red flowers attract hummingbirds. The red leaves on a poinsettia are actually flowers. Peonies need ants in order to bloom... Do these help?
Reply:Did you know that lifejackets used to be filled with sunflower stems?
Reply:there pretty.
Can you tell me some interesting flower facts?
-flowers have colors that cant be seen by human eyes because they are adapted to the sight of insects like bees.
-most perfums are sinthetic now a days because real flower perfum extracts are highly expensive.
-the biggest flower in nature can mesure a yard across and on this case bigger isnt better because it smells like rotten meat in order to atract flies.
Reply:COPE ACETIC .. the RED leave on the pointsetta is not FLOWERS.. They called the bracts, are actually modified leaves. The poinsettia flower is small, it is green or yellow, and situated in the middle of the bracts.
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Go for Lily if you want to scent up the room.
Stock has a lighter fragant.
Alstromeria, daisies.. if you want something that last long.
Email me if you wanna know other info about flowers.
Reply:flowers.com
Reply:Pansies and nasturtiums are edible. Red flowers attract hummingbirds. The red leaves on a poinsettia are actually flowers. Peonies need ants in order to bloom... Do these help?
Reply:Did you know that lifejackets used to be filled with sunflower stems?
Reply:there pretty.
How can I dry a bridal bouquet?
My daughter would like her bouquet, now 36 hours old to be dried, as well as the cake top floral decoration. Predominately white flowers.
How can I dry a bridal bouquet?
Yes you can dry them by hanging them upside down. It is best if they are hanging free from walls so they are not flattened on one side. I'm sure a florist can also help you with sprays or other ways to keep dried flowers from crumbling.
Reply:Hang it upside down tied over a soft space so if it falls it wont break them.
Reply:ideal conditions: 1) darkness; 2) very good airflow; 3) cool updrafts; 4) perfect (usually) humidity levels. Once you have cut your flowers, it is important to remove them from the sunlight as soon as possible. This, along with drying in the dark, is the most important factor in maintaining good color
Duration of drying time depends on many factors including humidity, temperature, airflow, and the type of flower you are drying. In certain conditions, some flowers can dry in 24 hours. A dried flower should feel stiff and ‘dry’, not limp or damp.
Storing Dried Flowers
We recommend wrapping the flowers in newspaper and placing them in a cardboard box.Do not store the box containing the dried flowers where it is unusually damp (some basements) or very dry (some attics).
Reply:The nbest way is to hang it upside down in the airing cupboard or take it to a pro so they can treat it.. but it really does make a difference how secure it is, if its flimsy dont do it your self just in case its ruened
Reply:hang it upside-down and spray lighly with hairspray.
Reply:Your wedding bouquet can be kept for decades to come. The preservation method you choose will depend on the type of flowers in the bouquet and the look you want for your preserved bouquet.
Instructions
STEP 1: Preserve the bouquet yourself or let a professional do it for you. Make this decision well in advance of the wedding date as all methods of preservation require that the treatment begin no later than one to four days after the wedding. STEP 2: Keep in mind that some home methods of flower preservation can take days or weeks to complete. Will you have the time to monitor the process yourself? Will you be able to begin the preservation process immediately after the wedding? STEP 3: Choose to have your bouquet professionally freeze-dried if you want the resulting bouquet to look as realistic as possible. The elements of the bouquet are taken apart, freeze-dried if possible, and then put back into the original arrangement. This method will take three to four weeks to complete. STEP 4: Choose to have your bouquet professionally pressed. The bouquet is taken apart, the flowers are pressed, and then they are rearranged and framed. Even though the flowers will be flattened, the original silhouette of the bouquet can be achieved. This method takes 8 to 10 weeks. STEP 5: Make bouquet preservation arrangements in advance of the wedding date. The preservationist will give you instructions on how to care for and transport your bouquet. STEP 6: Expect to pay $100 and up to have your bouquet professionally preserved. The price will depend on the size of the bouquet and any additional services, such as special frames or glass enclosures. If there is no professional in your area, you will also have to pay to have the bouquet shipped overnight. STEP 7: Use drying agents such as sand, silica gel or borax to preserve your own bouquet at home. The process involves covering each flower completely with the chosen substance to draw out moisture. See "Preserve Flowers With Sand," under Related eHows, for instructions. STEP 8: Press the flowers from your bouquet at home. See "Press Flowers," under Related eHows, for information and instructions. Frame your own pressed arrangement. STEP 9: Create your own dried flower bouquet. This is perhaps the simplest preservation method to accomplish at home. Take the bouquet apart and hang the individual flowers to dry. Reassemble the bouquet. Take care with the resulting brittle petals and stems. Tips %26amp; Warnings
Look for professionals in bouquet preservation on the Internet or in the yellow pages. Your florist will also be able to make a recommendation.
Ask your florist which method of preservation will work best with your chosen flowers. Some flower types cannot be successfully freeze-dried.
Look for preservation price packages. Some companies will preserve corsages and boutonnieres free when you have the bride's bouquet preserved.
Keep flowers in a cooler until they are ready to be transported or preserved at home. Put ice in the cooler, cover it with plastic and then set the bouquet on top. Keep the bouquet from being submerged in water. If your flowers are arranged in floral foam, keep the foam saturated.
Keep in mind that no method of preservation can keep the look of fresh flowers. Freeze-drying and pressing will alter the flower colors the least of all preservation methods.
Have your wedding invitation, wedding program or an elegantly written copy of your wedding vows framed along with a pressed arrangement.
See "Dry Flowers," under Related eHows, for instructions on air-drying your bouquet. Consider making potpourri from flowers that do not stay intact.
Reply:Hang them upside down like the others are saying, and then get an extra hold, nice smelling, hair spray and spray all the flowers, this will keep them from losing any pedals as they dry, it will also give them a nice smell and preserve them for longer.
Reply:check out the craft store- they sell some stuff that helps dry them out a little nicer then they might naturally. Micheals or Acmoore- they sell this crystal stuff you put with it to stop mold.
Reply:we hung the bouquet in the garage upside down to dry and the decorations just put in an airtight container or behind some glass in a cabinet... some people freeze them i think also.
How can I dry a bridal bouquet?
Yes you can dry them by hanging them upside down. It is best if they are hanging free from walls so they are not flattened on one side. I'm sure a florist can also help you with sprays or other ways to keep dried flowers from crumbling.
Reply:Hang it upside down tied over a soft space so if it falls it wont break them.
Reply:ideal conditions: 1) darkness; 2) very good airflow; 3) cool updrafts; 4) perfect (usually) humidity levels. Once you have cut your flowers, it is important to remove them from the sunlight as soon as possible. This, along with drying in the dark, is the most important factor in maintaining good color
Duration of drying time depends on many factors including humidity, temperature, airflow, and the type of flower you are drying. In certain conditions, some flowers can dry in 24 hours. A dried flower should feel stiff and ‘dry’, not limp or damp.
Storing Dried Flowers
We recommend wrapping the flowers in newspaper and placing them in a cardboard box.Do not store the box containing the dried flowers where it is unusually damp (some basements) or very dry (some attics).
Reply:The nbest way is to hang it upside down in the airing cupboard or take it to a pro so they can treat it.. but it really does make a difference how secure it is, if its flimsy dont do it your self just in case its ruened
Reply:hang it upside-down and spray lighly with hairspray.
Reply:Your wedding bouquet can be kept for decades to come. The preservation method you choose will depend on the type of flowers in the bouquet and the look you want for your preserved bouquet.
Instructions
STEP 1: Preserve the bouquet yourself or let a professional do it for you. Make this decision well in advance of the wedding date as all methods of preservation require that the treatment begin no later than one to four days after the wedding. STEP 2: Keep in mind that some home methods of flower preservation can take days or weeks to complete. Will you have the time to monitor the process yourself? Will you be able to begin the preservation process immediately after the wedding? STEP 3: Choose to have your bouquet professionally freeze-dried if you want the resulting bouquet to look as realistic as possible. The elements of the bouquet are taken apart, freeze-dried if possible, and then put back into the original arrangement. This method will take three to four weeks to complete. STEP 4: Choose to have your bouquet professionally pressed. The bouquet is taken apart, the flowers are pressed, and then they are rearranged and framed. Even though the flowers will be flattened, the original silhouette of the bouquet can be achieved. This method takes 8 to 10 weeks. STEP 5: Make bouquet preservation arrangements in advance of the wedding date. The preservationist will give you instructions on how to care for and transport your bouquet. STEP 6: Expect to pay $100 and up to have your bouquet professionally preserved. The price will depend on the size of the bouquet and any additional services, such as special frames or glass enclosures. If there is no professional in your area, you will also have to pay to have the bouquet shipped overnight. STEP 7: Use drying agents such as sand, silica gel or borax to preserve your own bouquet at home. The process involves covering each flower completely with the chosen substance to draw out moisture. See "Preserve Flowers With Sand," under Related eHows, for instructions. STEP 8: Press the flowers from your bouquet at home. See "Press Flowers," under Related eHows, for information and instructions. Frame your own pressed arrangement. STEP 9: Create your own dried flower bouquet. This is perhaps the simplest preservation method to accomplish at home. Take the bouquet apart and hang the individual flowers to dry. Reassemble the bouquet. Take care with the resulting brittle petals and stems. Tips %26amp; Warnings
Look for professionals in bouquet preservation on the Internet or in the yellow pages. Your florist will also be able to make a recommendation.
Ask your florist which method of preservation will work best with your chosen flowers. Some flower types cannot be successfully freeze-dried.
Look for preservation price packages. Some companies will preserve corsages and boutonnieres free when you have the bride's bouquet preserved.
Keep flowers in a cooler until they are ready to be transported or preserved at home. Put ice in the cooler, cover it with plastic and then set the bouquet on top. Keep the bouquet from being submerged in water. If your flowers are arranged in floral foam, keep the foam saturated.
Keep in mind that no method of preservation can keep the look of fresh flowers. Freeze-drying and pressing will alter the flower colors the least of all preservation methods.
Have your wedding invitation, wedding program or an elegantly written copy of your wedding vows framed along with a pressed arrangement.
See "Dry Flowers," under Related eHows, for instructions on air-drying your bouquet. Consider making potpourri from flowers that do not stay intact.
Reply:Hang them upside down like the others are saying, and then get an extra hold, nice smelling, hair spray and spray all the flowers, this will keep them from losing any pedals as they dry, it will also give them a nice smell and preserve them for longer.
Reply:check out the craft store- they sell some stuff that helps dry them out a little nicer then they might naturally. Micheals or Acmoore- they sell this crystal stuff you put with it to stop mold.
Reply:we hung the bouquet in the garage upside down to dry and the decorations just put in an airtight container or behind some glass in a cabinet... some people freeze them i think also.
Where are good places for Bridal Photos in San Marcos, TX??
I am not from the area and won't be there until the day before the wedding! My huby to be went to school there, but the oly thing he suggested was a public park that he says is always crowded.
Can you please help me with some pretty fountains, buildings, flowers, gazibos, or anything pretty and bridal looking??
Names of the places or address would be much appriciated!
Wedding is May 3rd!!
Thank you for your time!! :)
Where are good places for Bridal Photos in San Marcos, TX??
You could always go to Austin or San Antonio, which are both about 30 minutes away, and they have many more options such as Botanical Gardens and beautiful parks. Or New Braunfels also have beautiful parks, buildings and the river.
But if you are planning on staying closer to San Marcos, the river is pretty. Plus your photographer should have some good ideas.
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Can you please help me with some pretty fountains, buildings, flowers, gazibos, or anything pretty and bridal looking??
Names of the places or address would be much appriciated!
Wedding is May 3rd!!
Thank you for your time!! :)
Where are good places for Bridal Photos in San Marcos, TX??
You could always go to Austin or San Antonio, which are both about 30 minutes away, and they have many more options such as Botanical Gardens and beautiful parks. Or New Braunfels also have beautiful parks, buildings and the river.
But if you are planning on staying closer to San Marcos, the river is pretty. Plus your photographer should have some good ideas.
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Hawaiian theme bridal shower?
I am thinking of making floral hair clips for my bridal party for the shower. Will this be ok? I would like to make them with each girls favorit color. Maybe a head band for my flower girl.
Hawaiian theme bridal shower?
CUTE!
just let them know so they can do their hair accordingly but its ur day and its ur way!
Reply:I think that it is a cute idea! I think they would enjoy them a lot. If they are single, they wear it on the right and if they are taken (married, engaged, in a relationship) they wear it on the left. It's the traditional way to wear it in Hawaii. Oh and let them know about it so they can wear something that matches the color they are getting.
Reply:cute idea! dont forget to do the limbo!!!
Reply:I see no problem with that, so long as they are Hawaiian flowers. I include a link below to a site that is of help.
Reply:I love it....and if you go to Orientaltrading.com, they will have a huge selection of fun and affordable luau type decorations and favors!
Hawaiian theme bridal shower?
CUTE!
just let them know so they can do their hair accordingly but its ur day and its ur way!
Reply:I think that it is a cute idea! I think they would enjoy them a lot. If they are single, they wear it on the right and if they are taken (married, engaged, in a relationship) they wear it on the left. It's the traditional way to wear it in Hawaii. Oh and let them know about it so they can wear something that matches the color they are getting.
Reply:cute idea! dont forget to do the limbo!!!
Reply:I see no problem with that, so long as they are Hawaiian flowers. I include a link below to a site that is of help.
Reply:I love it....and if you go to Orientaltrading.com, they will have a huge selection of fun and affordable luau type decorations and favors!
Trimming the flower budget? Essential Flowers?
I figure the 'essential' flowers are: bouquets %26amp; boutenierres for the bridal party %26amp; our parents. Anything I'm missing there?
In order to trim costs I am not having flower centerpieces at the reception - I am going with candles in a pretty bowl.
Is anyone going to notice if I don't have flowers in the church as well? They're outrageously expensive. Or is it going to look like I'm super-cheap?
I'm trying to trim my budget to the bones on "accessories" to the wedding and can't envision a thousand dollar flower bill so I can put up flowers @ the church and reception hall.
In your experience, what are some very affordable real flowers that would be available in dark red and white that would make good bouquets and boutenierres?
Trimming the flower budget? Essential Flowers?
It sounds like you have it covered. The only bouquet you may be 'missing' is a toss-bouquet. Some brides prefer to have a smaller replica of their bouquet to throw for the bouquet toss. This is completely optional.
You may want to consider ordering your flowers online in bulk. This could save you a fortune. But then you'll have to arrange them yourself.
Reply:I am planning to order my flowers from an online wholesaler and spend between $200-300. I too will only have flowers for the bouquets and boutonnieres, which my sister and I will arrange ourselves.
I don't think you'll look cheap for not having flowers at the ceremony and reception. Candles give a very romantic feel. To dress up the ceremony you can also use candles. I'm having an outdoor ceremony and I'm going to use paper lanterns with a cherry blossom design to decorate at the ceremony in lieu of having flower arrangements. You can try to think of something like that for the reception is you feel like you need extra decorations.
Reply:Theknot.com has a really detailed flower guide that tells you what flowers are more/less expensive, and what colors they come in, what they smell like, what their significance is, and what season they are common to.
To keep them inexpensive, pick flowers that are common in your wedding season and part of the country. Also, bigger blooms mean you don't need as many to fill out a bouquet. Set a rigorous budget before you go into your florist meeting, and they will be able to let you know what you can get for your money.
Doing them yourself is an option, but it will force you to be working on flowers the night before your wedding, and I personally wouldn't want to be staying up the night before arranging all of that when I should be sleeping and resting before the Big Day.
I've heard that silk can look really believable, but the really high quality silk flowers can be quite expensive too-so you'd have to really do your homework to get a good deal on them.
Good luck-don't worry too much about flowers. That's not one of the details guests will remember when looking back on your wedding, so there's no need to fret too much about it! Best wishes!
Reply:I would go with simple fresh flowers you could do yourself. Why not see what will be in season and contact a flower wholesaler to see if you can purchase. Perhaps tulips will be in season. You could make the arragements with very few, but striking flowers. Not sure how far ahead you are but I bet you could get in on a flower arranging class at local craft store like Michaels or AC Moore. Ask specific questions about what you want. You might be able to work with a floral shop to get the flowers in bulk. They would still make money because they wouldn't be out the time to arrange them.
Reply:Gerbera Daisies are pretty inexpensive.
http://www.weddingtactics.com/wp-content...
Afew simple roses would work too. Look on websites like
www.brides.com
www.theknot.com
www.weddingchannel.com
They have galleries of different flowers.
Reply:The only flowers we're doing is a bouquet for me. My fiance said he doesn't want to wear a flower, so that's it. My bouquet is like $85.
Reply:When I got married in 06, the florist told me that the cheapest flowers are carnations followed by roses. I, like you, did the minimum for flowers, and still ended up spending around $800! When my BF got married in October, we made them all our selves. It was actually pretty easy, and I think that she only ended up spending about $200. Just search the web for how to's. Good luck!
Reply:I don't think it's necessary to decorate your church with flowers. My sister is in the same boat and is nixing her "church" flowers, especially after my cousin got married and the flowers didn't even show up in her wedding photos.
Reply:One suggestion? Put flowers to double use. Use flowers in the church that can be moved to the reception site . . . to be used as centerpieces. (I did this at my own wedding. Two flower arrangements used at the church altar were moved to the reception site . . . where they served as centerpieces on the tables.)
Suggestion two? Look for inexpensive silks. http://www.thebridesbouquet.com/
Suggestion number three? Use plants and greenery to decorate both the church and the reception site. Got a friend or a family member with a green thumb who has lots of plants? Ask to borrow her plants for the day. Use her plants to decorate, then return plants to her after the reception. Borrow some big ferns . . . they'll look great at the front of the church.
Suggestion four? Check out this site:
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/gifandpac....
Do it yourself. Make your own bouquets, bouts, and corsages.
edit: For decorating the church, must the colors be red and white? Can you use autumn colors? For example, if using leaves to decorate at the reception . . . can you carry that over, using leaves and candles to decorate the church as well?
For decorating autumn weddings, I think using what is available works well. Baskets, leaves, pumpkins, squash, branches with autumn leaves, etc.
To save money, you can cut bridal party flowers to a minimum. Bouts can be a single carnation or a single rose. Each bridesmaid can carry a single flower decorated with greenery and ribbons. I'd vote for simplifying the bridesmaids' bouquets to a single flower . . . and using a bit of DIY creative effort to decorate the church.
Good luck to you.
Reply:i would ax the bridesmaids flowers in exchange for flowers to decorate the church and/or reception. let them carry a single stem or a nice purse.
Reply:I made my own flowers for my wedding (I used silk flowers) and put candles on the table... I have friends that used goldfish for centerpieces on the tables , and one friend that got married in October had jack-o-lanterns as her centerpieces. I didn't have flowers at the church they were already there. Also try looking on craigslist for people's extras from their wedding. I recycled a lot of my wedding stuff.. I have let 6 people since my wedding wear my petticoat from my dress.. that thing is expensive for something you only wear for a few hours. As far as affordable real flowers ... carnations are really cheap and come in the colors you are wanting..
Reply:I really don't think flowers in the church are necessary. It's not something people will remember. Also, all the bridesmaids bouquets can double as centerpieces for the reception, even if it's just on the head table, and you have candles on the other tables. Even centerpieces aren't going to stick in people's memories too much. As a guest, if a couple spends a TON of money on flowers, and they're everywhere, and they're gorgeous, I might remember them just because they're a huge part of the suroundings. Otherwise, I'll probably notice what the bride is carrying when she walks down the aisle. That's about it. I really don't think they're *that* important overall.
Reply:Hi. I love fresh flowers myself, but, yes....they can get expensive. I bought the flowers for my son's wedding and at one point we were thinking of doing away with the church ones as well....but in the end we did get some for each side of the altar. However, it IS NOT necessary.
Two ideas: Do you have a Walmart or Costco near you? I purchase roses (all year) at Walmart all the time and they are only $10/dozen. OR....all the flowers don't have to match. A bouquet of alstromeria (sp?) looks elegant and they are cheap. Get 2 identical vases from a dollar store or Walmart and you are done!
OR....simply do not have any. Really, no one cares! I know the guys don't notice things like that. And, it depends on where you sit. I have been at weddings where I couldn't tell you if they had floral bouquets or not because I was too far back!
Good luck!
Reply:We're severley budgeting for our wedding. we're only doing flowers for the bouquet, and lapels of best man, entourage and Father of the Bride. We're getting flowers from a market local to us and arranging them ourselves, so at a snip of the price.
Reply:www.costco.com
www.samsclub.com
Buy from bulk floral. You could make your own bouquets and boutenierres and still have some left over to put flowers on the table with your candles...and have flower petals for the flower girl. It is easy to make the bouquets. Just google it.
Reply:The cheapest flowers would be the ones that are in season the same time as your wedding. Roses, tulips, freesia and lilacs are usually pretty affordable and come in your colors. Another way to cut costs is to eliminate the boutonieers and just have the groomsmen wear colored pocket squares. That's what I'm doing because I think it looks more modern anyway.
Reply:You won't look "super cheap". Many times candle centerpieces look more expensive and elegant than real flowers. As for the church, we didn't decorate ours either and no one noticed. Churches are usually pretty enough that you don't need to add anything else.
Reply:I too had the same problem, my budget didn't allow a $3,000.00 flower bill. I cut the flowers back to just what you did... the bridal party and our parents. But the day before the wedding we saw a truck on the side of the road selling roses for $5.00 a dozen.
We stoped, talk to the guy for a while, told him of our wedding. He told us if we bought the 12 dozen roses he had, he'd sell them for $2.50 a dozen.... it saved us about $30.00.
We used them for our flower girl, and put pedals on the tables, they weren't perfect like if we'd gone to a flower shop, but they were natural and didn't cost an arm and a leg.
It's a suggestion, and even if they don't give you a discount, $60.00 for 12 dozen roses is a heck of a lot better than a $3,000 flower bill.
Good luck, and best wishes!
Reply:I came across this problem when I got married. The flowers I wanted were too expensive and I couldn't afford them. So I went to hobby lobby and bought fake ones. Only my (brides) bouquet was real. They weren't the silk one though, they were the rubber kind. They looked so good and everyone thought they were real. I made everything with them. Bridesmaids, boutonnieres, corsages, and even decorated around my wedding with them. All for about 100 dollars. If you can find some really nice fake ones, I would do that. They aren't even hard to make, I did my own and I know nothing about flowers!
In order to trim costs I am not having flower centerpieces at the reception - I am going with candles in a pretty bowl.
Is anyone going to notice if I don't have flowers in the church as well? They're outrageously expensive. Or is it going to look like I'm super-cheap?
I'm trying to trim my budget to the bones on "accessories" to the wedding and can't envision a thousand dollar flower bill so I can put up flowers @ the church and reception hall.
In your experience, what are some very affordable real flowers that would be available in dark red and white that would make good bouquets and boutenierres?
Trimming the flower budget? Essential Flowers?
It sounds like you have it covered. The only bouquet you may be 'missing' is a toss-bouquet. Some brides prefer to have a smaller replica of their bouquet to throw for the bouquet toss. This is completely optional.
You may want to consider ordering your flowers online in bulk. This could save you a fortune. But then you'll have to arrange them yourself.
Reply:I am planning to order my flowers from an online wholesaler and spend between $200-300. I too will only have flowers for the bouquets and boutonnieres, which my sister and I will arrange ourselves.
I don't think you'll look cheap for not having flowers at the ceremony and reception. Candles give a very romantic feel. To dress up the ceremony you can also use candles. I'm having an outdoor ceremony and I'm going to use paper lanterns with a cherry blossom design to decorate at the ceremony in lieu of having flower arrangements. You can try to think of something like that for the reception is you feel like you need extra decorations.
Reply:Theknot.com has a really detailed flower guide that tells you what flowers are more/less expensive, and what colors they come in, what they smell like, what their significance is, and what season they are common to.
To keep them inexpensive, pick flowers that are common in your wedding season and part of the country. Also, bigger blooms mean you don't need as many to fill out a bouquet. Set a rigorous budget before you go into your florist meeting, and they will be able to let you know what you can get for your money.
Doing them yourself is an option, but it will force you to be working on flowers the night before your wedding, and I personally wouldn't want to be staying up the night before arranging all of that when I should be sleeping and resting before the Big Day.
I've heard that silk can look really believable, but the really high quality silk flowers can be quite expensive too-so you'd have to really do your homework to get a good deal on them.
Good luck-don't worry too much about flowers. That's not one of the details guests will remember when looking back on your wedding, so there's no need to fret too much about it! Best wishes!
Reply:I would go with simple fresh flowers you could do yourself. Why not see what will be in season and contact a flower wholesaler to see if you can purchase. Perhaps tulips will be in season. You could make the arragements with very few, but striking flowers. Not sure how far ahead you are but I bet you could get in on a flower arranging class at local craft store like Michaels or AC Moore. Ask specific questions about what you want. You might be able to work with a floral shop to get the flowers in bulk. They would still make money because they wouldn't be out the time to arrange them.
Reply:Gerbera Daisies are pretty inexpensive.
http://www.weddingtactics.com/wp-content...
Afew simple roses would work too. Look on websites like
www.brides.com
www.theknot.com
www.weddingchannel.com
They have galleries of different flowers.
Reply:The only flowers we're doing is a bouquet for me. My fiance said he doesn't want to wear a flower, so that's it. My bouquet is like $85.
Reply:When I got married in 06, the florist told me that the cheapest flowers are carnations followed by roses. I, like you, did the minimum for flowers, and still ended up spending around $800! When my BF got married in October, we made them all our selves. It was actually pretty easy, and I think that she only ended up spending about $200. Just search the web for how to's. Good luck!
Reply:I don't think it's necessary to decorate your church with flowers. My sister is in the same boat and is nixing her "church" flowers, especially after my cousin got married and the flowers didn't even show up in her wedding photos.
Reply:One suggestion? Put flowers to double use. Use flowers in the church that can be moved to the reception site . . . to be used as centerpieces. (I did this at my own wedding. Two flower arrangements used at the church altar were moved to the reception site . . . where they served as centerpieces on the tables.)
Suggestion two? Look for inexpensive silks. http://www.thebridesbouquet.com/
Suggestion number three? Use plants and greenery to decorate both the church and the reception site. Got a friend or a family member with a green thumb who has lots of plants? Ask to borrow her plants for the day. Use her plants to decorate, then return plants to her after the reception. Borrow some big ferns . . . they'll look great at the front of the church.
Suggestion four? Check out this site:
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/gifandpac....
Do it yourself. Make your own bouquets, bouts, and corsages.
edit: For decorating the church, must the colors be red and white? Can you use autumn colors? For example, if using leaves to decorate at the reception . . . can you carry that over, using leaves and candles to decorate the church as well?
For decorating autumn weddings, I think using what is available works well. Baskets, leaves, pumpkins, squash, branches with autumn leaves, etc.
To save money, you can cut bridal party flowers to a minimum. Bouts can be a single carnation or a single rose. Each bridesmaid can carry a single flower decorated with greenery and ribbons. I'd vote for simplifying the bridesmaids' bouquets to a single flower . . . and using a bit of DIY creative effort to decorate the church.
Good luck to you.
Reply:i would ax the bridesmaids flowers in exchange for flowers to decorate the church and/or reception. let them carry a single stem or a nice purse.
Reply:I made my own flowers for my wedding (I used silk flowers) and put candles on the table... I have friends that used goldfish for centerpieces on the tables , and one friend that got married in October had jack-o-lanterns as her centerpieces. I didn't have flowers at the church they were already there. Also try looking on craigslist for people's extras from their wedding. I recycled a lot of my wedding stuff.. I have let 6 people since my wedding wear my petticoat from my dress.. that thing is expensive for something you only wear for a few hours. As far as affordable real flowers ... carnations are really cheap and come in the colors you are wanting..
Reply:I really don't think flowers in the church are necessary. It's not something people will remember. Also, all the bridesmaids bouquets can double as centerpieces for the reception, even if it's just on the head table, and you have candles on the other tables. Even centerpieces aren't going to stick in people's memories too much. As a guest, if a couple spends a TON of money on flowers, and they're everywhere, and they're gorgeous, I might remember them just because they're a huge part of the suroundings. Otherwise, I'll probably notice what the bride is carrying when she walks down the aisle. That's about it. I really don't think they're *that* important overall.
Reply:Hi. I love fresh flowers myself, but, yes....they can get expensive. I bought the flowers for my son's wedding and at one point we were thinking of doing away with the church ones as well....but in the end we did get some for each side of the altar. However, it IS NOT necessary.
Two ideas: Do you have a Walmart or Costco near you? I purchase roses (all year) at Walmart all the time and they are only $10/dozen. OR....all the flowers don't have to match. A bouquet of alstromeria (sp?) looks elegant and they are cheap. Get 2 identical vases from a dollar store or Walmart and you are done!
OR....simply do not have any. Really, no one cares! I know the guys don't notice things like that. And, it depends on where you sit. I have been at weddings where I couldn't tell you if they had floral bouquets or not because I was too far back!
Good luck!
Reply:We're severley budgeting for our wedding. we're only doing flowers for the bouquet, and lapels of best man, entourage and Father of the Bride. We're getting flowers from a market local to us and arranging them ourselves, so at a snip of the price.
Reply:www.costco.com
www.samsclub.com
Buy from bulk floral. You could make your own bouquets and boutenierres and still have some left over to put flowers on the table with your candles...and have flower petals for the flower girl. It is easy to make the bouquets. Just google it.
Reply:The cheapest flowers would be the ones that are in season the same time as your wedding. Roses, tulips, freesia and lilacs are usually pretty affordable and come in your colors. Another way to cut costs is to eliminate the boutonieers and just have the groomsmen wear colored pocket squares. That's what I'm doing because I think it looks more modern anyway.
Reply:You won't look "super cheap". Many times candle centerpieces look more expensive and elegant than real flowers. As for the church, we didn't decorate ours either and no one noticed. Churches are usually pretty enough that you don't need to add anything else.
Reply:I too had the same problem, my budget didn't allow a $3,000.00 flower bill. I cut the flowers back to just what you did... the bridal party and our parents. But the day before the wedding we saw a truck on the side of the road selling roses for $5.00 a dozen.
We stoped, talk to the guy for a while, told him of our wedding. He told us if we bought the 12 dozen roses he had, he'd sell them for $2.50 a dozen.... it saved us about $30.00.
We used them for our flower girl, and put pedals on the tables, they weren't perfect like if we'd gone to a flower shop, but they were natural and didn't cost an arm and a leg.
It's a suggestion, and even if they don't give you a discount, $60.00 for 12 dozen roses is a heck of a lot better than a $3,000 flower bill.
Good luck, and best wishes!
Reply:I came across this problem when I got married. The flowers I wanted were too expensive and I couldn't afford them. So I went to hobby lobby and bought fake ones. Only my (brides) bouquet was real. They weren't the silk one though, they were the rubber kind. They looked so good and everyone thought they were real. I made everything with them. Bridesmaids, boutonnieres, corsages, and even decorated around my wedding with them. All for about 100 dollars. If you can find some really nice fake ones, I would do that. They aren't even hard to make, I did my own and I know nothing about flowers!
What to do if a bridesmaid is allergic to flowers?
I am getting married in June and one of my close friends (who I am considering asking to be in my bridal party) is allergic to many flowers. She does not like to take allergy medication. Because I was hoping to have an English wildflower theme for the wedding, I do not want to use fake flowers.
I am having an afternoon wedding with the ceremony indoors and the reception outside.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do? Here are my ideas:
1. Ask my friend to be guestbook girl instead of bridesmaid
2. Have all the bridesmaids carry something besides flowers -- suggestions welcome!
3. Have each bridesmaid carry a different bouquet of a single type of wildflower -- try to find one for my friend that she is not allergic to
4. Your great idea goes here:_________________
Thanks so much for your input!
What to do if a bridesmaid is allergic to flowers?
I'm allergic to flowers but it's pretty much due to the pollen, so if you cut the stamens out it should be better. Lily's don't affect me at all when the stamens have been removed.
Hope it helps
=)
Reply:dont use fake flowers think of something.fake looks fake and everyone can tell i don't care how u cut it.unless u live in hicksville and u don t care it's your day and if u want real use real
Reply:Maybe there's some pretty ribbon corsage or something she can use instead of flowers? Or maybe she can carry like the Unity candles or sand (if you're doing that) or something else that you need and then have a ribbon corsage for her to wear-she'll have the candle so she can't hold a bouquet too. Might work. Or just have her bouquet be fake because there are some that look very real and most people wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Plus, she only needs it for during the ceremony and pics.
Reply:First I would speak to your florist and see if she has any ideas, there may be something they can do (like the above poster suggested removing the stamens or if there is a type of flower out there that is more hypoallergenic) or maybe just for her you could use a silk bouquet, but I know you dont want to do that, however do know that its an option and silks are kind of amazing these days, they look quite real.
The only other suggestion I can give if you want her to be a bridesmaid is maybe you guys can carry crystal bouquets. They look like these http://www.austrian-crystal.net/, but much fuller than this one. That might be a good option and would look pretty with the wild flower theme you want.
Or if you are having an evening wedding the girls could carry candles or lanterns instead, thats another idea.
Otherwise, truly, just attending your wedding as a guest should be an honor enough and asking her to do a reading or participate in another way would be double the honor and I am sure she would be happy to be included in any way you want her to be.
Best of luck to you!
Reply:I like the idea of having each girl carry a single flower, very elegant and simple, and that seems to solve the problem.
I know you don't want silks, but I'm not sure why you are stating budget as your reason. (Why isn't your florist friend answering this question for you?)
Silks can be very reasonable, check this site, they are so real you wouldn't know the difference:
http://jeaniesfloral.com/
Good luck!
Reply:Use silk flowers They look very real but they are fake. Hope this helps
Reply:I know you said you don't want to use fake flowers but I have been in and at several weddings where fake flowers were used and they looked much better than any real ones would have. You just need to be willing to spend the money to buy the nicer ones. As a bridesmaid I liked them because I then had a nice keepsake from the wedding. I wouldn't reccomend asking her not to be a bridesmaid if she is really a close friend her participation should mean more than real flowers.
Reply:Since she's allergic to many flowers, have a bouquet made for her that is mainly greenery. The problem being she is going to be around so many flowers anyway that what she carries is not the issue. If her allergies are that bad just being around the wedding party and decorations are going to give her problems. If she wants to be there, she's going to have no choice but to take medication. If she talks to her doctor there are many possibilities that are non-drowsy. I personally take Zyrtec and have never had a problem with drowsiness or drinking.
Reply:I would assume that you could spray something over her flowers... something to make a coat over the real flowers. Maybe even something like hairspray... clear nail polish... this may sound silly but it could work.
Also... just don't let her touch the flowers until she is ready to walk down the isle. If she is allergic to the pollen maybe you could cut the pollen stems out too....
I think that you should have her in you're bridal party and not exclude her because of her allergie. There has to be a way.
Reply:if you really want her to be part of the bridesmaid then use fake or silk flowers. come on be practical!
Reply:If you really want her in the wedding, I would try to go with fake flowers.
Or talk to your florist to figure out if there is something that is suitable to your theme and not too bad for allergy sufferers.
Reply:I would say that if silk isnt an option, and you dont reallly have your heart set on her as a bridesmaid, then i would simply ask her to do a reading or something during the ceremony. if she can sing, a song maybe. special readings can really add a personal and touching element to the ceremony, and it really includes her into things.
Reply:I'd really suggest reconsidering silk flowers. If you think about it, what's the point in spending all that money on real flowers for one day when they're all just going to die. With silk flowers, not only will they be beautiful with the right florist, but they will make wonderful keepsake items. They really are much more practical and, contrary to popular belief, they DO NOT look cheap. Most of the time, no one can tell.
However, if you're hellbent on not using silk flowers, I once read somewhere that a bride had her bridesmaids carry purses that matched their dresses and thought that was quite interesting.
Good luck!
EDIT: As for not being able to tell the difference between real flowers and silk flowers, that really just depends on the florist and the flowers you choose. All in all, if the florist does a good job, I don't think anyone would be able to tell.
Also, this has been bothering me, if your friend is so allergic to flowers, wouldn't the other bridesmaids' bouquets bother her? I swear, I'm not trying to be a smart-alek, this is an honest question. The bridemaids normally stand rather close to each other, and I would think if her allergies would make it so that she couldn't carry a bouquet herself, she certainly wouldn't be able to handle the bridesmaids' bouquets on either side of her.
Another thing I could suggest would be to have her take some non-drowsy allergy medicine beforehand (Claritin works wonders on me). Surely the ceremony won't be so long that she'll become Sneezy the Dwarf, will it?
Reply:Silk flowers can be very realistic looking and they can be a keepsake for your bridesmaids for years to come.
Reply:If she isn't that close anyway, just ask her to do a reading at the ceremony. (guestbook girl sounds rather insulting if you ask me) Or just leave her out and don't worry about it.
If you do want her to be a bridesmaid you can have them hold a fan, a candle, feathers, etc.
Reply:I have two ideas:
1. I saw in one wedding, instead of flowers the bridesmaid had a bouquet of these small beautiful balloons.
2. Find some really nice fake flowers and use those.
Good luck and Best wishes!!!
Reply:Tell her that you'd like her to be a bridesmaid, but she will have to carry real flowers during the wedding and for pictures. She will just have to take Benadryl, Claritin, Allegra, etc. If she says no to real flowers and the medication, then ask her to be your guestbook girl if you'd like.
Reply:I used silk flowers in my wedding to save money. I still have my bouquet and it still looks as good as the say I got married...
Just because your friend is allergic, doesn't mean she can't be a part of the bridal party. It won't kill you to make a single silk bouquet. Friendship means more.
Reply:try finding fake flowers that match the real ones you wanted. try a craft store they are usually affordable
good luck
Reply:If you want her a BM maybe they could all carry parasols, or fans, or maybe a bible. If none of these ideas are good I would include her a guest book attendant or reader.
I am having an afternoon wedding with the ceremony indoors and the reception outside.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do? Here are my ideas:
1. Ask my friend to be guestbook girl instead of bridesmaid
2. Have all the bridesmaids carry something besides flowers -- suggestions welcome!
3. Have each bridesmaid carry a different bouquet of a single type of wildflower -- try to find one for my friend that she is not allergic to
4. Your great idea goes here:_________________
Thanks so much for your input!
What to do if a bridesmaid is allergic to flowers?
I'm allergic to flowers but it's pretty much due to the pollen, so if you cut the stamens out it should be better. Lily's don't affect me at all when the stamens have been removed.
Hope it helps
=)
Reply:dont use fake flowers think of something.fake looks fake and everyone can tell i don't care how u cut it.unless u live in hicksville and u don t care it's your day and if u want real use real
Reply:Maybe there's some pretty ribbon corsage or something she can use instead of flowers? Or maybe she can carry like the Unity candles or sand (if you're doing that) or something else that you need and then have a ribbon corsage for her to wear-she'll have the candle so she can't hold a bouquet too. Might work. Or just have her bouquet be fake because there are some that look very real and most people wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Plus, she only needs it for during the ceremony and pics.
Reply:First I would speak to your florist and see if she has any ideas, there may be something they can do (like the above poster suggested removing the stamens or if there is a type of flower out there that is more hypoallergenic) or maybe just for her you could use a silk bouquet, but I know you dont want to do that, however do know that its an option and silks are kind of amazing these days, they look quite real.
The only other suggestion I can give if you want her to be a bridesmaid is maybe you guys can carry crystal bouquets. They look like these http://www.austrian-crystal.net/, but much fuller than this one. That might be a good option and would look pretty with the wild flower theme you want.
Or if you are having an evening wedding the girls could carry candles or lanterns instead, thats another idea.
Otherwise, truly, just attending your wedding as a guest should be an honor enough and asking her to do a reading or participate in another way would be double the honor and I am sure she would be happy to be included in any way you want her to be.
Best of luck to you!
Reply:I like the idea of having each girl carry a single flower, very elegant and simple, and that seems to solve the problem.
I know you don't want silks, but I'm not sure why you are stating budget as your reason. (Why isn't your florist friend answering this question for you?)
Silks can be very reasonable, check this site, they are so real you wouldn't know the difference:
http://jeaniesfloral.com/
Good luck!
Reply:Use silk flowers They look very real but they are fake. Hope this helps
Reply:I know you said you don't want to use fake flowers but I have been in and at several weddings where fake flowers were used and they looked much better than any real ones would have. You just need to be willing to spend the money to buy the nicer ones. As a bridesmaid I liked them because I then had a nice keepsake from the wedding. I wouldn't reccomend asking her not to be a bridesmaid if she is really a close friend her participation should mean more than real flowers.
Reply:Since she's allergic to many flowers, have a bouquet made for her that is mainly greenery. The problem being she is going to be around so many flowers anyway that what she carries is not the issue. If her allergies are that bad just being around the wedding party and decorations are going to give her problems. If she wants to be there, she's going to have no choice but to take medication. If she talks to her doctor there are many possibilities that are non-drowsy. I personally take Zyrtec and have never had a problem with drowsiness or drinking.
Reply:I would assume that you could spray something over her flowers... something to make a coat over the real flowers. Maybe even something like hairspray... clear nail polish... this may sound silly but it could work.
Also... just don't let her touch the flowers until she is ready to walk down the isle. If she is allergic to the pollen maybe you could cut the pollen stems out too....
I think that you should have her in you're bridal party and not exclude her because of her allergie. There has to be a way.
Reply:if you really want her to be part of the bridesmaid then use fake or silk flowers. come on be practical!
Reply:If you really want her in the wedding, I would try to go with fake flowers.
Or talk to your florist to figure out if there is something that is suitable to your theme and not too bad for allergy sufferers.
Reply:I would say that if silk isnt an option, and you dont reallly have your heart set on her as a bridesmaid, then i would simply ask her to do a reading or something during the ceremony. if she can sing, a song maybe. special readings can really add a personal and touching element to the ceremony, and it really includes her into things.
Reply:I'd really suggest reconsidering silk flowers. If you think about it, what's the point in spending all that money on real flowers for one day when they're all just going to die. With silk flowers, not only will they be beautiful with the right florist, but they will make wonderful keepsake items. They really are much more practical and, contrary to popular belief, they DO NOT look cheap. Most of the time, no one can tell.
However, if you're hellbent on not using silk flowers, I once read somewhere that a bride had her bridesmaids carry purses that matched their dresses and thought that was quite interesting.
Good luck!
EDIT: As for not being able to tell the difference between real flowers and silk flowers, that really just depends on the florist and the flowers you choose. All in all, if the florist does a good job, I don't think anyone would be able to tell.
Also, this has been bothering me, if your friend is so allergic to flowers, wouldn't the other bridesmaids' bouquets bother her? I swear, I'm not trying to be a smart-alek, this is an honest question. The bridemaids normally stand rather close to each other, and I would think if her allergies would make it so that she couldn't carry a bouquet herself, she certainly wouldn't be able to handle the bridesmaids' bouquets on either side of her.
Another thing I could suggest would be to have her take some non-drowsy allergy medicine beforehand (Claritin works wonders on me). Surely the ceremony won't be so long that she'll become Sneezy the Dwarf, will it?
Reply:Silk flowers can be very realistic looking and they can be a keepsake for your bridesmaids for years to come.
Reply:If she isn't that close anyway, just ask her to do a reading at the ceremony. (guestbook girl sounds rather insulting if you ask me) Or just leave her out and don't worry about it.
If you do want her to be a bridesmaid you can have them hold a fan, a candle, feathers, etc.
Reply:I have two ideas:
1. I saw in one wedding, instead of flowers the bridesmaid had a bouquet of these small beautiful balloons.
2. Find some really nice fake flowers and use those.
Good luck and Best wishes!!!
Reply:Tell her that you'd like her to be a bridesmaid, but she will have to carry real flowers during the wedding and for pictures. She will just have to take Benadryl, Claritin, Allegra, etc. If she says no to real flowers and the medication, then ask her to be your guestbook girl if you'd like.
Reply:I used silk flowers in my wedding to save money. I still have my bouquet and it still looks as good as the say I got married...
Just because your friend is allergic, doesn't mean she can't be a part of the bridal party. It won't kill you to make a single silk bouquet. Friendship means more.
Reply:try finding fake flowers that match the real ones you wanted. try a craft store they are usually affordable
good luck
Reply:If you want her a BM maybe they could all carry parasols, or fans, or maybe a bible. If none of these ideas are good I would include her a guest book attendant or reader.
Please help with my wedding flowers!?
I went to the Bridal shop and found my dream dress...the dress is Champagne. I loved it and had to get it! We're getting married in the snow and our color is a sapphire blue. I have no idea on flowers for the wedding, I don't want to make my dress look dingy with white flowers and the wedding is only 5 months away! What colors, what type...HELP Please!
Please help with my wedding flowers!?
I would use a champagne color with the blue. Or if you didn't want to use blue at all you could use a ornage rust color: Below is a website of some orange flowers:
http://wedding.weddingchannel.com/conten...
And actually you could use white it would really stand out against a champagne dress.
Take a look:
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
Reply:I got married in January and My flowers were white Fuji mums and white roses.they had some fill in there too greens and other creamy colored flowers. the girls carried white Fuji mums and red roses. their dresses were sapphire blue velvet. My dress was white but the Fuji mums are not pure white they almost look a little champagne or creamy. It was beautiful. You could always use just the Cream colored flowers if you don't want other colors. Go to the florist and ask to see them . Take a sample of the fabric with to show them. they know what flowers look good with what. That's part of their business.
and no with all that red white and blue it did not look patriotic. It was beautiful
Best wishes to you
Reply:Champagane and red
Reply:I would do cream flowers with a sapphire blue ribbon.
Reply:I had a champagne wedding dress too! I actually showed my florist the picture of it so he could recommend flowers to match my color (purple). A good florist can match and order flowers for anything! So I had ivory and purple flowers with a lot of ivy.
(Don't ask me what the flowers were, that was 12 years ago!)
Reply:get red and yellow roses
Reply:Many "white" flowers are actually a creamy white. I'd suggest booking an appointment with 2 or 3 different florists to see what will be in season and what their advice is. I loved the suggestion of the hydrangeas, but make sure they are in season. Picking flowers that are in season will not only be cost effective but will also help convey the season in your photographs. Don't fret over the champagne dress. You love it, run with it! It will look just fabulous with the sapphire blue! Good luck, sweetie %26amp; congratulations!!!!
Reply:yellow roses
Reply:yellow
Reply:Off cream (off white) roses they are beautiful and pick up the colors they are around, for a different look in the bouquets dainty twigs sprayed the Sapphire blue and coated in diamond dust ( at craft stores). The crystals are white in color will pick up the Sapphire blue. Good Luck
Reply:all red flowers, bright red
Reply:champagne with hints of the sapphire blue and 1 other accent color.
Reply:creamy hydrangeas and slate blue hydrangeas
plenty of flowers will compliment a champagne dress. and white won't make your dress look dingy. get some white flowers and hold it up to the material to help you decide.
white peonies are gorgeouse although I doubt you can get them in the winter.
I would use the blue hydrangeas as a base and add some other creamy toned flower in for contrast. Roses can be a creamy white rather than paper white. Start looking at flowers now to get inspiration. Go to your florist and ask to see photos from previous winter weddings they have done.
Hope this helps!
Reply:That's good you are getting married you should go with champagne and sapphire blue flowers.
Reply:you can get very colorful flowers, like pinks, reds, yellows, and whites. that way, your dress will stand out.
Reply:You can use cream colored flowers, or red, or a deep burgandy color.
Reply:I know what you are going through. It was very hard and fun planning my wedding last year. I had some great sites to help me out in my planning. When I found them I was thankful.
Go to www.liweddings.com
You can sign up and join in the message boards or you can just look at the different pictures of flowers, Dresses etc. It is a very helpful site for Brides to Be.
Congratulations and Good Luck!!
Reply:CHAMPAGNE ROSES, FROM THE LITTLE ONES, BUT A LOT!! SAPPHIRE HANDLE AND DECORATION. IT SHOULD BE ROUND TOO, SHORT, NOT LONG.
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Please help with my wedding flowers!?
I would use a champagne color with the blue. Or if you didn't want to use blue at all you could use a ornage rust color: Below is a website of some orange flowers:
http://wedding.weddingchannel.com/conten...
And actually you could use white it would really stand out against a champagne dress.
Take a look:
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
Reply:I got married in January and My flowers were white Fuji mums and white roses.they had some fill in there too greens and other creamy colored flowers. the girls carried white Fuji mums and red roses. their dresses were sapphire blue velvet. My dress was white but the Fuji mums are not pure white they almost look a little champagne or creamy. It was beautiful. You could always use just the Cream colored flowers if you don't want other colors. Go to the florist and ask to see them . Take a sample of the fabric with to show them. they know what flowers look good with what. That's part of their business.
and no with all that red white and blue it did not look patriotic. It was beautiful
Best wishes to you
Reply:Champagane and red
Reply:I would do cream flowers with a sapphire blue ribbon.
Reply:I had a champagne wedding dress too! I actually showed my florist the picture of it so he could recommend flowers to match my color (purple). A good florist can match and order flowers for anything! So I had ivory and purple flowers with a lot of ivy.
(Don't ask me what the flowers were, that was 12 years ago!)
Reply:get red and yellow roses
Reply:Many "white" flowers are actually a creamy white. I'd suggest booking an appointment with 2 or 3 different florists to see what will be in season and what their advice is. I loved the suggestion of the hydrangeas, but make sure they are in season. Picking flowers that are in season will not only be cost effective but will also help convey the season in your photographs. Don't fret over the champagne dress. You love it, run with it! It will look just fabulous with the sapphire blue! Good luck, sweetie %26amp; congratulations!!!!
Reply:yellow roses
Reply:yellow
Reply:Off cream (off white) roses they are beautiful and pick up the colors they are around, for a different look in the bouquets dainty twigs sprayed the Sapphire blue and coated in diamond dust ( at craft stores). The crystals are white in color will pick up the Sapphire blue. Good Luck
Reply:all red flowers, bright red
Reply:champagne with hints of the sapphire blue and 1 other accent color.
Reply:creamy hydrangeas and slate blue hydrangeas
plenty of flowers will compliment a champagne dress. and white won't make your dress look dingy. get some white flowers and hold it up to the material to help you decide.
white peonies are gorgeouse although I doubt you can get them in the winter.
I would use the blue hydrangeas as a base and add some other creamy toned flower in for contrast. Roses can be a creamy white rather than paper white. Start looking at flowers now to get inspiration. Go to your florist and ask to see photos from previous winter weddings they have done.
Hope this helps!
Reply:That's good you are getting married you should go with champagne and sapphire blue flowers.
Reply:you can get very colorful flowers, like pinks, reds, yellows, and whites. that way, your dress will stand out.
Reply:You can use cream colored flowers, or red, or a deep burgandy color.
Reply:I know what you are going through. It was very hard and fun planning my wedding last year. I had some great sites to help me out in my planning. When I found them I was thankful.
Go to www.liweddings.com
You can sign up and join in the message boards or you can just look at the different pictures of flowers, Dresses etc. It is a very helpful site for Brides to Be.
Congratulations and Good Luck!!
Reply:CHAMPAGNE ROSES, FROM THE LITTLE ONES, BUT A LOT!! SAPPHIRE HANDLE AND DECORATION. IT SHOULD BE ROUND TOO, SHORT, NOT LONG.
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Question of bridesmaids dress and flowers matching.?
I have choosen a very light green for my bridesmaids dresses. On davids bridal it is the periodot color, but the one I want is slightly darker. My question is: Does light pink and light green match.
I am getting roses for my bouquet and my bridesmaids. The colors I have to chooose from are a bundle of 100 roses that are light pink and white, the other set is 125 roses that are light pink, light yellow and white.
Would light green bridesmaids dresses match with light pink and/or light yellow roses?
The roses in those colors are very inexpensive and I am on a tight budget. I am gonna get them from sam's club.
Question of bridesmaids dress and flowers matching.?
Light pink and green DOES match. In my town, we have a very special spring time celebration where the main colors of the event are pink and green. They're very pretty together. Think of apple blossoms on a blooming apple tree. You get the idea.
As for flowers, I would definitely go with the light pink and white roses. Give the Bridesmaids the pink ones to match their dress, and you use a mixed version of the pink and white together. That way, your bouquet is different and unique but still matching. This is special. Don't go with the yellow. Yellow roses with green dresses looks like either a green lawn with yellow daisies sprouting or just plain sickening and puky. It kind of depends on the yellow. If it's vibrant, you might be able to pull it off. If it's a really pale yellow, it'll definitely look sickening.
And hey, BTW, Congratulations!
P.S. DON'T mix the pink with the yellow! ;-)
Reply:Yes, light green and light pink do match. If you look at the color spectrum. You see Green and Red aline with each other, which means That anything that is green and red base do go with each other but you have to balance out the colors. I suggest that you do go with the light pink roses and white roses. If you wanted yellow roses, go for a light purple.
Reply:That is a great price...but I suggest that you look up where your local florist shops get thier flowers. I did a wedding at my home for a friend and we got them at the supply warehouse. It was much cheaper. I also believe that you can go to any Wal Mart, Joanns Ect. or Michaels and find a book on flower arranging. They also have everything that you would need to put them together. Your color of flowers seems to be great. You could mix the yellow and pink roses in the bridesmaids bouquets. I am sure that they will turn out beautiful. Good Luck.....and have fun :)
Reply:any of those colors would go together. the best thing about modern weddings is you can do what ever you want. My sisiter best friend couldn't decide on the colors so she is haveing all the bridemaids in different variations of the 2 colrs she could decide between.So allgirls are in deffernt colors and it blends well. But yes green does go with yellow and pink.
Reply:I'm getting married too. I think the light pink to go with the green bridesmaids dresses would go well.
Reply:I think the roses will be perfect no matter what you choose. :)
Reply:Have you thought about using silk flowers? They are inexpensive and look beautiful plus they never die! You don't have to worry about them being brown by the reception. Try ebay, they have a couple great options!
Reply:Pink and white roses would look fabulous with light green gowns. I'm not sure about the yellow, but you can use them in your bouquet or on the tables. good luck
Reply:check out www.csilks.com i was gona do my onw and for the same price she did a great job!!
Reply:To my opinion they do go.
Reply:That will be beautiful %26amp; it is a great deal! I had red roses from Sam's %26amp; they were gorgeous!
Reply:Very smart to get them from Sam's Club - flowers really last from that place! It seems like they would match since your flowers are light in color, and the dresses are light in color. Congratulations!
Reply:No this sounds nice. Especially for a spring/summer wedding.
Reply:Yes, I think light pink or light yellow would match – I wouldn’t go with the mix of pink and yellow, because it’s bringing in too many colors. Light pink and light green look good, together, though. $150 for that many flowers is a good deal. What are you going to do for centerpieces or other decorations? As for flower arrangement, check out the websites below (keep in mind that you can use roses instead of the flowers they use). The last _ links are for boutonnieres. You can do some nice things that are pretty simple – for example, a bunch of baby’s breath in a tall vase looks pretty, like a cloud, and it’s unusual but still easy. Good luck, and congratulations!
Reply:It sounds beautiful, congratulations.
Reply:I think that would be very pretty together good luck
Reply:I like the green and pink idea....very beautiful
Reply:Will you have leaves on the roses or will they be nude? Either way, pastels against green almost always match because it is a "natural" color, like the color of buds. The green from the leaves would be a great addition to the green of the dress, and a good buffer between the two pastels.
Reply:First, CONGRATULATIONS girl! And I think they will match. What do you think? It's what YOU like. A wedding is supposed to reflect your personalities and your inner self. Do what you like, and not worry about if it looks good. Do you think it looks good? If yes, then it looks good. If no, then try something else you might like.
I am getting roses for my bouquet and my bridesmaids. The colors I have to chooose from are a bundle of 100 roses that are light pink and white, the other set is 125 roses that are light pink, light yellow and white.
Would light green bridesmaids dresses match with light pink and/or light yellow roses?
The roses in those colors are very inexpensive and I am on a tight budget. I am gonna get them from sam's club.
Question of bridesmaids dress and flowers matching.?
Light pink and green DOES match. In my town, we have a very special spring time celebration where the main colors of the event are pink and green. They're very pretty together. Think of apple blossoms on a blooming apple tree. You get the idea.
As for flowers, I would definitely go with the light pink and white roses. Give the Bridesmaids the pink ones to match their dress, and you use a mixed version of the pink and white together. That way, your bouquet is different and unique but still matching. This is special. Don't go with the yellow. Yellow roses with green dresses looks like either a green lawn with yellow daisies sprouting or just plain sickening and puky. It kind of depends on the yellow. If it's vibrant, you might be able to pull it off. If it's a really pale yellow, it'll definitely look sickening.
And hey, BTW, Congratulations!
P.S. DON'T mix the pink with the yellow! ;-)
Reply:Yes, light green and light pink do match. If you look at the color spectrum. You see Green and Red aline with each other, which means That anything that is green and red base do go with each other but you have to balance out the colors. I suggest that you do go with the light pink roses and white roses. If you wanted yellow roses, go for a light purple.
Reply:That is a great price...but I suggest that you look up where your local florist shops get thier flowers. I did a wedding at my home for a friend and we got them at the supply warehouse. It was much cheaper. I also believe that you can go to any Wal Mart, Joanns Ect. or Michaels and find a book on flower arranging. They also have everything that you would need to put them together. Your color of flowers seems to be great. You could mix the yellow and pink roses in the bridesmaids bouquets. I am sure that they will turn out beautiful. Good Luck.....and have fun :)
Reply:any of those colors would go together. the best thing about modern weddings is you can do what ever you want. My sisiter best friend couldn't decide on the colors so she is haveing all the bridemaids in different variations of the 2 colrs she could decide between.So allgirls are in deffernt colors and it blends well. But yes green does go with yellow and pink.
Reply:I'm getting married too. I think the light pink to go with the green bridesmaids dresses would go well.
Reply:I think the roses will be perfect no matter what you choose. :)
Reply:Have you thought about using silk flowers? They are inexpensive and look beautiful plus they never die! You don't have to worry about them being brown by the reception. Try ebay, they have a couple great options!
Reply:Pink and white roses would look fabulous with light green gowns. I'm not sure about the yellow, but you can use them in your bouquet or on the tables. good luck
Reply:check out www.csilks.com i was gona do my onw and for the same price she did a great job!!
Reply:To my opinion they do go.
Reply:That will be beautiful %26amp; it is a great deal! I had red roses from Sam's %26amp; they were gorgeous!
Reply:Very smart to get them from Sam's Club - flowers really last from that place! It seems like they would match since your flowers are light in color, and the dresses are light in color. Congratulations!
Reply:No this sounds nice. Especially for a spring/summer wedding.
Reply:Yes, I think light pink or light yellow would match – I wouldn’t go with the mix of pink and yellow, because it’s bringing in too many colors. Light pink and light green look good, together, though. $150 for that many flowers is a good deal. What are you going to do for centerpieces or other decorations? As for flower arrangement, check out the websites below (keep in mind that you can use roses instead of the flowers they use). The last _ links are for boutonnieres. You can do some nice things that are pretty simple – for example, a bunch of baby’s breath in a tall vase looks pretty, like a cloud, and it’s unusual but still easy. Good luck, and congratulations!
Reply:It sounds beautiful, congratulations.
Reply:I think that would be very pretty together good luck
Reply:I like the green and pink idea....very beautiful
Reply:Will you have leaves on the roses or will they be nude? Either way, pastels against green almost always match because it is a "natural" color, like the color of buds. The green from the leaves would be a great addition to the green of the dress, and a good buffer between the two pastels.
Reply:First, CONGRATULATIONS girl! And I think they will match. What do you think? It's what YOU like. A wedding is supposed to reflect your personalities and your inner self. Do what you like, and not worry about if it looks good. Do you think it looks good? If yes, then it looks good. If no, then try something else you might like.
Where is the best store to buy an inexpensive flower girl dress?
Flower girl dresses from bridal stores are sooo freakin' expensive :( I was hoping to spend less than $50.
I thought now would be the perfect time, since the easter dresses are all on sale. But everytime I look, the dress is either the wrong color (I want light blue) or too casual.
Any suggestions? I live in Ohio, and would prefer not to order online since my wedding is the last week of April.
Where is the best store to buy an inexpensive flower girl dress?
Ebay is a great source for cheap stuff.
Also, try this website. There are a bunch!
http://www.pinkprincess.com/flower-girl-...
Reply:OK , there are stores that sell "barely Used" bridal dresses. I live in a hick town, but I know there is a bigger world out there.
Reply:So I don't know where in Ohio you live, but I know the outlet malls have several kids' clothing stores. I can't promise they would have anything, so dont' go out of your way to get there (unless you need to go shopping anyway!!) but it's worth a look! You might have a hard time finding the right blue color, but if you wanted to go with white and go to JoAnn's or something and find the right blue material you could make a sash or bow to help bring it together. Good luck and congratulations!!!
Reply:Have you tried David's Bridal? I know that they can have some inexpensive dresses. Here are some other places you can look:
Gently used children's clothing store
Consignment Shop
Department Stores (JC Penny, Sears, etc)
Local seamstress may be able to create it for you
Wal Mart has cute kids formal dresses
Craigslist
Ebay (search in your area, you don't necessarily have to buy online)
Newspaper classifieds
That's all I can think of for now, good luck!
Reply:i don't know if there is a burlington coat factory around you but i bought my flower girl dress from there for about $25. you could also get a white dress and put a blue sash around it and tie a cute little bow in the back.
Reply:I know you said you would prefer NOT to order online but i thought this was cute! and great price.
http://www.sheshopping.com/shopdisplaypr...
good luck and all the best for the wedding....
Reply:Fletcher's half the price of David's bridal
Reply:Try JcPennys, Sears, Target, Walmart even has some at mine they do. MY FMIL is making mine for us so it won't be a problem. Maybe have them made for you.
Reply:I see your trying to buy local but thought you might want to check out this site. My daughter just worn a dress we ordered on-line $35 :-) from Zone4Kids. She wore a light blue dress from Lito and it was perfect. The bodice had pearls and the sash had a flower. It was in their Easter/Spring Holiday Dresses section so I think you're on the right track to be on the look out now. Check them out at http://www.zone4kids.com/
Reply:My daughter picked a dress out for her flower girl from JC PENNY online. It was $32.!! When they flower girl's mom ordered it, it had been reduced to $25.!!! My daughter felt the same way. She didn't want boo- coo bucks spent on a toddler's dress. Well, this dress is PERFECT! Perfect color, beautiful.... the wedding is in the Fall this year. No one will ever know, (not that we care) and lets face it...a little girl can't be anything else but adorable in any dress! And I'm sure her parents are feeling great about the price. My daughter's wedding is costing a bundle...(we live in NJ) and this dress will "fit in" just like everyone else's but for a lot less!
Good luck! Enjoy your day!
Reply:Macy's has some on sale right now 1/2 off. You can also buy one used ...check out garage sales or post an ad on craigslist.com
Reply:It's hard to find light blue girls dresses. I had the same problem a few years ago. I ended up with white and pink. Keep looking. Since you are in such a time crunch you may have to spend a little bit more. Good Luck.
Try all the major dept. stores next week.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605...
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605...
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/in... (you can change the sash color on this one and they also have it in sizes 7-16 and infant sizes)
Reply:Plenty of really pretty and not overpriced dresses can be found in many of larger department stores, especially during the Easter/spring season. There are also dresses for little girls for May procession ceremonies and 1st communion.
Another idea, is a consignment shop for pageant dresses or a good quality kids consignment shop. Little girls with flowers in their hair, ballet slippers and carrying a basket of petals is adorable in almost anything. Keep searching, you will find the right dress for the right price.
Good luck and congrats.
Reply:I know you said you would prefer NOT to order online but i thought this was cute! and great price.
http://www.kidspayless.com/kidstown/jsp/...
good luck and all the best for the wedding....
Reply:I think I saw some light blue dresses for girls at Target last weekend. You might try there.
I thought now would be the perfect time, since the easter dresses are all on sale. But everytime I look, the dress is either the wrong color (I want light blue) or too casual.
Any suggestions? I live in Ohio, and would prefer not to order online since my wedding is the last week of April.
Where is the best store to buy an inexpensive flower girl dress?
Ebay is a great source for cheap stuff.
Also, try this website. There are a bunch!
http://www.pinkprincess.com/flower-girl-...
Reply:OK , there are stores that sell "barely Used" bridal dresses. I live in a hick town, but I know there is a bigger world out there.
Reply:So I don't know where in Ohio you live, but I know the outlet malls have several kids' clothing stores. I can't promise they would have anything, so dont' go out of your way to get there (unless you need to go shopping anyway!!) but it's worth a look! You might have a hard time finding the right blue color, but if you wanted to go with white and go to JoAnn's or something and find the right blue material you could make a sash or bow to help bring it together. Good luck and congratulations!!!
Reply:Have you tried David's Bridal? I know that they can have some inexpensive dresses. Here are some other places you can look:
Gently used children's clothing store
Consignment Shop
Department Stores (JC Penny, Sears, etc)
Local seamstress may be able to create it for you
Wal Mart has cute kids formal dresses
Craigslist
Ebay (search in your area, you don't necessarily have to buy online)
Newspaper classifieds
That's all I can think of for now, good luck!
Reply:i don't know if there is a burlington coat factory around you but i bought my flower girl dress from there for about $25. you could also get a white dress and put a blue sash around it and tie a cute little bow in the back.
Reply:I know you said you would prefer NOT to order online but i thought this was cute! and great price.
http://www.sheshopping.com/shopdisplaypr...
good luck and all the best for the wedding....
Reply:Fletcher's half the price of David's bridal
Reply:Try JcPennys, Sears, Target, Walmart even has some at mine they do. MY FMIL is making mine for us so it won't be a problem. Maybe have them made for you.
Reply:I see your trying to buy local but thought you might want to check out this site. My daughter just worn a dress we ordered on-line $35 :-) from Zone4Kids. She wore a light blue dress from Lito and it was perfect. The bodice had pearls and the sash had a flower. It was in their Easter/Spring Holiday Dresses section so I think you're on the right track to be on the look out now. Check them out at http://www.zone4kids.com/
Reply:My daughter picked a dress out for her flower girl from JC PENNY online. It was $32.!! When they flower girl's mom ordered it, it had been reduced to $25.!!! My daughter felt the same way. She didn't want boo- coo bucks spent on a toddler's dress. Well, this dress is PERFECT! Perfect color, beautiful.... the wedding is in the Fall this year. No one will ever know, (not that we care) and lets face it...a little girl can't be anything else but adorable in any dress! And I'm sure her parents are feeling great about the price. My daughter's wedding is costing a bundle...(we live in NJ) and this dress will "fit in" just like everyone else's but for a lot less!
Good luck! Enjoy your day!
Reply:Macy's has some on sale right now 1/2 off. You can also buy one used ...check out garage sales or post an ad on craigslist.com
Reply:It's hard to find light blue girls dresses. I had the same problem a few years ago. I ended up with white and pink. Keep looking. Since you are in such a time crunch you may have to spend a little bit more. Good Luck.
Try all the major dept. stores next week.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605...
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605...
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/in... (you can change the sash color on this one and they also have it in sizes 7-16 and infant sizes)
Reply:Plenty of really pretty and not overpriced dresses can be found in many of larger department stores, especially during the Easter/spring season. There are also dresses for little girls for May procession ceremonies and 1st communion.
Another idea, is a consignment shop for pageant dresses or a good quality kids consignment shop. Little girls with flowers in their hair, ballet slippers and carrying a basket of petals is adorable in almost anything. Keep searching, you will find the right dress for the right price.
Good luck and congrats.
Reply:I know you said you would prefer NOT to order online but i thought this was cute! and great price.
http://www.kidspayless.com/kidstown/jsp/...
good luck and all the best for the wedding....
Reply:I think I saw some light blue dresses for girls at Target last weekend. You might try there.
Do you think it would be dumb to let the women/girls's of the bridal party wear different dresses and colors?
If someone just wanted a maid of honor, best man, ring bearer and flower girl then that would be alright wouldn't it?
If they decided to have more than the above then would it be stupid for each girl in the wedding party wear a different shade of blue since blue and ivory are the brides colors...What do you think?
Do you think it would be dumb to let the women/girls's of the bridal party wear different dresses and colors?
With blue I dont think it would look all that bad because blues all compliment each other, as opposed to colors like reds which can clash easily. However, if you have different colored dresses you should have them in the same dress style otherwise it wont look right, it could possibly come off as looking like 3 women just decided to stand next to you.
Reply:Of course it wouldn't be stupid, regardless of the number of bridesmaids. Just make sure the colors harmonize...
I'm actually doing the same thing.
Reply:It might not be appreciated by all of your guests, and you might have to do a little explaining but I say who cares? It's your wedding, do things how you want!
Reply:No that would be just great. The maid of honor's dress should b different anyway. It is your day whatever u want is just fine!!
Reply:I didn't have a flower girl or ring bearer, but we did have only a maid of honor and best man. I didn't want my maid of honor to have a dress that she'd never wear again, so I told her to chose a dress she liked, just that it had to be some shade of blue. Personally, I think it's funny looking to have all of the maids wearing the same dress.
Our colors were shades of blue and silver. I didn't care what shade of blue, just as long as it belonged to the blue family. Ours was a larger wedding but it wasn't terribly formal, so no matching members of the wedding party.
Reply:When I married, I let my maid of honor chose her own dress. I don't like those bridal party dresses, and I wanted my maid of honor to feel comfortable and pretty. I didn't have anyone else in the bridal party but her, but she looked absolutely beautiful and I could tell she appreciated being able to wear something that could be actually worn at another occasion, and not stuck away in a closet.
Reply:In my opinion uniformity looks good in a bridal party simply because it keeps the focus on the bride and groom and not their friends. It is the couples day after all. I think they should stick to the same shade of blue and just let them pick their own style dress. Like I said it is just my opinion I wouldn't let everyone wear whatever they felt like for my wedding (if they are in the bridal party that is). It just looks classy to have some uniformity. I hope this helps. :0)
Reply:Hi. No matter the size of the bridal party, I would try to keep them in the same "color family." If the colors are blue and ivory....that is easy! Let the maid of honor and the flower girl's mom pick a "blue" dress. I would assume the best man and ring bearer will be wearing either a tux or a suit? If you wanted....they could wear a blue tie...and the groom can wear a tux/suit with an ivory tie. That would look really nice.
Good luck!
Reply:I'm getting married in February of '09, and I'm going to let my bridesmaids and maid of honor wear different styles of dress, but they're going to be the same color.
And yes, it would be perfectly fine if you just wanted a maid of honor, best man, ring bearer and flower girl in the wedding party. It's your wedding, it can be as big or little as you want it to be. :-)
Reply:no. I let my bridesmaids wear whatever they wanted to, as long as it wasn't short or low cut enough to make my conservative grandparents have a heart attack. They ended up color- coordinating so they all wore blue, and they were very grateful because I didn't make them wear matching dresses that don't flatter anybody,
Reply:absolutly not, first and for most do not forget that this is your big day and it can be any way that you want it to be. At my wedding my colors were chocolate brown and copper orange, the groomsmen all wore orange, my bridesmaid and maid of honor did not match at all, Maid of honor worn all chocolate with a orange sash, it was a halter and mermaid skirt. Bridesmaid wore a one piece copper dress and no chocolate, it really looked good in the end, and didn't look sloppy or too unified. It looked very classy, if you worried about the colors being to far off, tie in a little of the opposite color, for example if the maid of homor is wearing dark blue, have her wear a lighter blue sash and visa versa to tie the look together. Congrats!
Reply:I think it is a lovely idea
Reply:Yes. I've seen it done. Go ahead!
If they decided to have more than the above then would it be stupid for each girl in the wedding party wear a different shade of blue since blue and ivory are the brides colors...What do you think?
Do you think it would be dumb to let the women/girls's of the bridal party wear different dresses and colors?
With blue I dont think it would look all that bad because blues all compliment each other, as opposed to colors like reds which can clash easily. However, if you have different colored dresses you should have them in the same dress style otherwise it wont look right, it could possibly come off as looking like 3 women just decided to stand next to you.
Reply:Of course it wouldn't be stupid, regardless of the number of bridesmaids. Just make sure the colors harmonize...
I'm actually doing the same thing.
Reply:It might not be appreciated by all of your guests, and you might have to do a little explaining but I say who cares? It's your wedding, do things how you want!
Reply:No that would be just great. The maid of honor's dress should b different anyway. It is your day whatever u want is just fine!!
Reply:I didn't have a flower girl or ring bearer, but we did have only a maid of honor and best man. I didn't want my maid of honor to have a dress that she'd never wear again, so I told her to chose a dress she liked, just that it had to be some shade of blue. Personally, I think it's funny looking to have all of the maids wearing the same dress.
Our colors were shades of blue and silver. I didn't care what shade of blue, just as long as it belonged to the blue family. Ours was a larger wedding but it wasn't terribly formal, so no matching members of the wedding party.
Reply:When I married, I let my maid of honor chose her own dress. I don't like those bridal party dresses, and I wanted my maid of honor to feel comfortable and pretty. I didn't have anyone else in the bridal party but her, but she looked absolutely beautiful and I could tell she appreciated being able to wear something that could be actually worn at another occasion, and not stuck away in a closet.
Reply:In my opinion uniformity looks good in a bridal party simply because it keeps the focus on the bride and groom and not their friends. It is the couples day after all. I think they should stick to the same shade of blue and just let them pick their own style dress. Like I said it is just my opinion I wouldn't let everyone wear whatever they felt like for my wedding (if they are in the bridal party that is). It just looks classy to have some uniformity. I hope this helps. :0)
Reply:Hi. No matter the size of the bridal party, I would try to keep them in the same "color family." If the colors are blue and ivory....that is easy! Let the maid of honor and the flower girl's mom pick a "blue" dress. I would assume the best man and ring bearer will be wearing either a tux or a suit? If you wanted....they could wear a blue tie...and the groom can wear a tux/suit with an ivory tie. That would look really nice.
Good luck!
Reply:I'm getting married in February of '09, and I'm going to let my bridesmaids and maid of honor wear different styles of dress, but they're going to be the same color.
And yes, it would be perfectly fine if you just wanted a maid of honor, best man, ring bearer and flower girl in the wedding party. It's your wedding, it can be as big or little as you want it to be. :-)
Reply:no. I let my bridesmaids wear whatever they wanted to, as long as it wasn't short or low cut enough to make my conservative grandparents have a heart attack. They ended up color- coordinating so they all wore blue, and they were very grateful because I didn't make them wear matching dresses that don't flatter anybody,
Reply:absolutly not, first and for most do not forget that this is your big day and it can be any way that you want it to be. At my wedding my colors were chocolate brown and copper orange, the groomsmen all wore orange, my bridesmaid and maid of honor did not match at all, Maid of honor worn all chocolate with a orange sash, it was a halter and mermaid skirt. Bridesmaid wore a one piece copper dress and no chocolate, it really looked good in the end, and didn't look sloppy or too unified. It looked very classy, if you worried about the colors being to far off, tie in a little of the opposite color, for example if the maid of homor is wearing dark blue, have her wear a lighter blue sash and visa versa to tie the look together. Congrats!
Reply:I think it is a lovely idea
Reply:Yes. I've seen it done. Go ahead!
Flowers to be used?
which kind of flowers should i use in my bridal bouquet,
for a wedding on a piscine
and in march/aprill 2008?
i would be wearing an A-line dress.
need help plz.
Flowers to be used?
What color will the bridesmaids be wearing? What does the church look like? What flowers do you love? Dislike? Do you want a classic all-white bouquet or something bright and colorful? One flower? A nosegay? A cascade? A sheaf?
Each of these factors will help determine the right flowers for you. For instance, roses work for all of these shapes and styles, but gerbera daisies work best as a nosegay and gladiolus is best either as a sheaf or a single bloom.
Roses are always classic for weddings, but you may carry any sort of flower you like from daisies to lilies to orchids to hydrangea to bird of paradise to wildflowers.
Think about the colors you are using in your wedding and the shape of bouquet you'd like to carry. Think about the flowers you like best. Think about what's in bloom at the time of year you're marrying (you can get pretty much anything any time of year, but choosing something that's naturally blooming around your wedding date will save you a lot of money - especially if you want fairly elaborate bouquets). Then talk to a florist and see what you can get on your budget for flowers.
Somewhere you'll find a decent intersection of all these factors and that's where you will find your wedding flowers.
ETA: if you want colorful, it's hard to go wrong with gerbera daisies. They come in lots of vibrant colors. Also, if you're talking about floating a few blooms in a piscene, their large, flat heads will float beautifully. Roses also come in a wide variety of colors and their petal float nicely, as would a fully opened blossom. Carnations are another good choice, both for color variety and floating potential.
Reply:You could either use Lillies one or an entire bouquet. Or you could use a single red rose.
Reply:Roses, cala lillies, delphiniums or even daisies are pretty depending on what your wedding colors are and if you want to incorporate them into your bouquet.
Reply:try www.theknot.com for help
Reply:I like lilies would look beautiful. They look really elegant too.
Reply:A single calla lily nestled into the crook of your arm. Tie a silk ribbon around the stem.
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for a wedding on a piscine
and in march/aprill 2008?
i would be wearing an A-line dress.
need help plz.
Flowers to be used?
What color will the bridesmaids be wearing? What does the church look like? What flowers do you love? Dislike? Do you want a classic all-white bouquet or something bright and colorful? One flower? A nosegay? A cascade? A sheaf?
Each of these factors will help determine the right flowers for you. For instance, roses work for all of these shapes and styles, but gerbera daisies work best as a nosegay and gladiolus is best either as a sheaf or a single bloom.
Roses are always classic for weddings, but you may carry any sort of flower you like from daisies to lilies to orchids to hydrangea to bird of paradise to wildflowers.
Think about the colors you are using in your wedding and the shape of bouquet you'd like to carry. Think about the flowers you like best. Think about what's in bloom at the time of year you're marrying (you can get pretty much anything any time of year, but choosing something that's naturally blooming around your wedding date will save you a lot of money - especially if you want fairly elaborate bouquets). Then talk to a florist and see what you can get on your budget for flowers.
Somewhere you'll find a decent intersection of all these factors and that's where you will find your wedding flowers.
ETA: if you want colorful, it's hard to go wrong with gerbera daisies. They come in lots of vibrant colors. Also, if you're talking about floating a few blooms in a piscene, their large, flat heads will float beautifully. Roses also come in a wide variety of colors and their petal float nicely, as would a fully opened blossom. Carnations are another good choice, both for color variety and floating potential.
Reply:You could either use Lillies one or an entire bouquet. Or you could use a single red rose.
Reply:Roses, cala lillies, delphiniums or even daisies are pretty depending on what your wedding colors are and if you want to incorporate them into your bouquet.
Reply:try www.theknot.com for help
Reply:I like lilies would look beautiful. They look really elegant too.
Reply:A single calla lily nestled into the crook of your arm. Tie a silk ribbon around the stem.
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What flowers do I use?
I'm getting married in may. I am using clover green dresses from david's bridal, and the groomsmens vests will also be this color. What flowers will look good with clover green? I like calla lilies but I'm not sure
What flowers do I use?
Calla lilies would be perfect because they are so pretty and the creamy-white color will accent the clover dresses nicely.
If you want more than one type of flower, try adding other white flowers (orchids and roses would be pretty).
If you are also wearing a white dress, all those white flowers need to pop, so I would also add some greenery. Ivy is beautiful and represents everlasting love.
I'm putting ivy in my bouquet and my florist says that I can plant the ivy afterwards so that I will always have a living piece of my bouquet!
Reply:Calla lilies are BEAUTIFUL and VERY elegent, especially at weddings.
I got married in April of 2007 and I carried a bouquet of 12 large calla lilies. My Maid of honor carried 6 calla's. My junior bridesmaids carried 3 calla's each, and the flower girl carried 1 calla lily. Each one was wrapped with an off-white satin around the bottom and they turned out beautiful! Everyone complimented me on how simple yet elegent they were!
Calla's can be a little on the expensive side - but calling around for better prices helps a lot! The first place I went to wanted to charge me $20 PER calla lily! My bouquet would have cost $240. Instead - I found a place who charged me $10 per flower. MUCH better.
Good luck with your wedding!
Reply:You won't want to over-use green, that's for sure. Try to think of what color combinations you would like first. Green and white? Green and pink? Green and blue? Whatever you'd like! Then, find a florist you can trust, and let them do their job. When a good florist knows your vision, they can let their expertise take over, and you'll probably be happier with what they will chose.
Reply:I love that color. I'd go with an offwhite. I love calla lilies or just a couple ivory roses. The other color that comes to mind is a pale blush/pale pink rose. That would be very pretty as well.
If its the tea length gown, go for simple. Perhaps have them just carry 1 or 2 flowers.
What are your wedding colors though? B/c if you are planning on carrying a bright bouquet with pink roses or blue flowers--you might want to have the bridesmaids have a bit of that color in the bouquet as well.
What flowers do I use?
Calla lilies would be perfect because they are so pretty and the creamy-white color will accent the clover dresses nicely.
If you want more than one type of flower, try adding other white flowers (orchids and roses would be pretty).
If you are also wearing a white dress, all those white flowers need to pop, so I would also add some greenery. Ivy is beautiful and represents everlasting love.
I'm putting ivy in my bouquet and my florist says that I can plant the ivy afterwards so that I will always have a living piece of my bouquet!
Reply:Calla lilies are BEAUTIFUL and VERY elegent, especially at weddings.
I got married in April of 2007 and I carried a bouquet of 12 large calla lilies. My Maid of honor carried 6 calla's. My junior bridesmaids carried 3 calla's each, and the flower girl carried 1 calla lily. Each one was wrapped with an off-white satin around the bottom and they turned out beautiful! Everyone complimented me on how simple yet elegent they were!
Calla's can be a little on the expensive side - but calling around for better prices helps a lot! The first place I went to wanted to charge me $20 PER calla lily! My bouquet would have cost $240. Instead - I found a place who charged me $10 per flower. MUCH better.
Good luck with your wedding!
Reply:You won't want to over-use green, that's for sure. Try to think of what color combinations you would like first. Green and white? Green and pink? Green and blue? Whatever you'd like! Then, find a florist you can trust, and let them do their job. When a good florist knows your vision, they can let their expertise take over, and you'll probably be happier with what they will chose.
Reply:I love that color. I'd go with an offwhite. I love calla lilies or just a couple ivory roses. The other color that comes to mind is a pale blush/pale pink rose. That would be very pretty as well.
If its the tea length gown, go for simple. Perhaps have them just carry 1 or 2 flowers.
What are your wedding colors though? B/c if you are planning on carrying a bright bouquet with pink roses or blue flowers--you might want to have the bridesmaids have a bit of that color in the bouquet as well.
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