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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Unusual bridal bouquets http://ping.fm/aHVXa

Unusual Wedding Bouquets


 
You plan your entire wedding around your own personality and style; where you will walk down the aisle, what music you select, the ambiance you create and so much more. However, you still see brides opting to do what is most popular, or base their decisions on what they’ve already seen. Why not step out of the box, and showcase something unique? Surprise your guests with thoughtful details and beautiful décor.


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Perhaps some of the most beautiful details to your wedding day are your flowers. Not only are there endless possibilities with shapes, colors, and textures, but why not follow-through with the theme of your day or spruce them up with embellishments? Bouquets are the easiest way to incorporate some unique detailing.

There are a few options we’ve pulled that you don’t see every day, but keep it interesting for your guests. Why not create the “ooo”, “aahh” reaction and come out with a bouquet bedazzled with rhinestones and pearls? Notice how beautiful this can be in photo one above!

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Cascading options are also great, and bring in a new shape. You can choose any length and size you desire. Most often you will see cascading bouquets paired with very formal weddings, but as you see here, it was for this casual day.

You can get pretty creative with options, as seen here in these sea shell bouquets. These would be a perfect match for a beach-side or destination wedding. However, you’ll need to be careful. Shells can be sharp and you end up doing quite a bit of hugging on your wedding day! Be sure that your bouquet isn’t poking anyone!

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Another creative option is to use broaches and any other small accessory that creates sparkle, color, and texture. It’s very unique and would work great for a more casual wedding with perhaps a garden/outdoor wedding theme. You could use broaches from grandmothers and other relatives – incorporating your “something old” and “something borrowed” pretty easily! 

Bouquets are a great accessory to your wedding day. Make it unique to you and add a touch of flair that will set you apart from the rest!

~Nicole




Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Wedding Favor Ideas! http://ping.fm/qEeuF

Wedding Favors - Useful or Edible!

Having trouble thinking of guest favors? Here are some great ideas:
To serve a warm gratitude, send your guest home with some coffee! Personalize the packets with your own design and style. I bet they will love the idea of coffee the morning after the party! Along with this idea, you could include hot cocoa packets for the children attending the reception.

Is your event at a country club? Sending your guests home with personalized tee’s or a sleeve of golf balls would be adorable. The guests could use them the next day if they are from out of town!

Everyone can use another salt shaker, especially these cute kissing fish. These would be fun to use at a barbeque, weekend camping trip, or a summer holiday at the lake! Of course there are many other options for designing and personalizing.






Just a spoon full of sugar for your guests! 
What sweet way to say thank you!
Is there a great candy store in your town? Send your guests home with some samples! Maybe order some personalized ribbon to add to an adorable box.



For destination weddings, luggage tags would be a great gift idea. Next time the guest travels, they will remember the special trip they took for your wedding.

If your wedding is on the beach, guests might be very thankful for this! Personalize your own chapstick, maybe include some sun screen to go with it.

Wine glasses would be a great idea for multiple uses throughout the reception. Insert tea lights and use on tables to aid as a centerpiece, or place candy inside the glasses for a quick snack! Personalize the glass and send with the guests. The stemless look adds elegance.


If you’re a wine lover, wine bottle openers are also a great idea. Personalize a cork or bottle stopper! If you have a large budget, a label could be personally designed for your favorite bottle of wine or champagne! The guests could use any of these items in celebration.

Browse the web for endless options, have fun looking!

~ Tara

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Read me before you visit your florist! http://ping.fm/VDe2T

Sunday, May 8, 2011


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Summer brides have a garden full of options for their personal and centerpiece flowers. Variety of type and color is at its peak for the year. Use the list below as a springboard for ideas before visiting your florist. This way, you’ll have a better grasp of what you’re most interested in, what’s available, and the price range of particular flowers.

Calla Lilly
Stock - Works well for garden weddings or weddings with a traditional feel. Great for volume. $$

 Cala Lily – A popular wedding flower for its elegance, but also one of the most expensive. $$$

Lily – Due to its size, a great option as a show stopper while keeping the budget down. $$

Rose – Traditional flower that exudes elegance, love, and romance. Reasonable pricing adds to its popularity. $$

Roses
Carnation – Before shunning this common and inexpensive flower, talk to your florist about creative and modern uses. $

Chrysanthemum – Great for color and price. $

Dahlia – A full flower with lots of looks – from spikey petals, to round and romantic. $$

Gerbera Daisy – Popular for weddings incorporating bright colors and small budgets. $


Dahlia
Daisy – From spider daisies to pom daisies, the look is fun and casual. $
Freesia – A great alternative to orchids, but a bit more traditional and romantic in their look. $

Delphinium – Casual and leggy for an outdoor, casual feel. $

Hydranges
Hydrangea – A large flower with a soft, romantic, and traditional feel. $$$

Orchid – Beautiful, small, and pricey. Only for the largest of wedding budgets. $$$$

Peony – Although pricier, this is a large bloom that makes a very romantic statement. $$$

Peonies

Stephanotis – A great substitute for pricier orchids. $$

Hypericum Berries РA nice add-in for bouquets, boutonni̬res, and centerpieces. $