Bouquets With Color

Photos courtesy of Robert Dyer Photography from Bridal Access

 

Any bride who loves color can avoid the ho hum white bouquets and jazz up her day with a bright bouquet. Why not have a brightly colored wedding bouquet? These bouquets reflect your personality and brighten up your wedding day. Callas and orchids are perfect choices, and be sure to add some greenery to balance out the colors. No more ho hum white rose bouquets, go for the color!

 

 

 

"Dead Flowers Aren't Your Fault..."

"Who you order them from is."  This is the tag line on Kabloom, a floral delivery site online.  Kabloom advertises themselves as 'the only florist in America who delivers their flowers in water.' Whether you order from Kabloom or your local florist, THIS is why you need a florist.  Ordering flowers is not simple. Leave it to the experts!

If you're a bride planning on designing and making your centerpieces and bouquets yourself, keep their saying in mind.  Ordering flowers is tricky. Choosing who to purchase them from can be trickier yet. And when you're making the centerpieces and bouquets yourself you need to have a reliable source who can help you out if your flowers 'go south.' As a DIYer it's unlikely you have that source.

What's the difference between buying or ordering flowers from your local grocery store and a florist ordering them? Your florist orders his flowers from quality sources and he'll guarantee them.  Usually flowers from your florist should last a week, maybe more.  Your local '**stop and shop?'. No guarantee.  They may not have been shipped to the store in water, so they're already losing quality before you buy them.

Come on. This is your wedding. Your once in a lifetime wedding.  Go with a florist.  Give yourself a day in your life to be pampered and treated like a queen. Can't afford a florist for 'the works?' At least be sure your bouquet comes from a florist. It doesn't have to be huge, it doesn't have to be fancy, it should be quality.  Hey, you're marrying a quality groom right? Often you can find a florist who can work with you without price gouging.

Keep in mind if you're getting married around Valentine's Day your flower prices will automatically go up.  You won't be able to score a winter wedding discount, even though it is February. So plan ahead. Pick you date with care. And get your flowers from a florist not the grocery store.

**(this name is totally made up, no a reference to any store that could have that name)

Lighted Arbor

Getting married in the evening? Try using this lighted arbor from Save On Crafts.  It has a light behind each leaf and will make your day sparkle and glow without the use of candles.  (Description from Save On Crafts below).  Additional battery pack or power source required (see below).  The arbor itself is only $99.  Think what an arbor of flowers would cost you and compare the costs.  Also this arbor can be used again and again. 

"The LED lighted garland measures 16-1/2" long x 12" wide. Each of the leaves are wired so you can place them wherever you choose. The garland itself is removable if you would want to use somewhere other than on the metal arch. The garland covers the entire frame and it held in place with metal hooks.

The 120 veined clear acrylic veined LED leaves on the garland measure 3" x 2" wide. Can it be powered by batteries (no wires to trip on) or plug in (see info on each below). The power attachments are sold separately from the arbor. Must be powered with our BPP-3201 Battery Power Pack set to 12V. Or for plug in use ADAP-LLAS1000 regulated adapter set on 12V.

It is impressive. And easy to set up. The metal arbor frame comes in 6 pieces with 2 sturdy supports for each side. Each pole slides into the other one. Once the arch is up attach the leaf light strings using wires provided on the arbor. No tools needed for assembly."

Wreaths for Weddings

Photo and design courtesy of: http://www.organicbouquet.com/

For your wedding why not consider bringing the warmth and beauty of nature indoors and compliment any room with Organic Bouquet's eco-friendly and sustainable wreaths and swags. Simple yet attractive designs.  Great on walls, doors or windows.  Around $50. each.  Organic Bouquet also ships large quantities of flowers, just check their web site for which flowers are available and for costs.

Wedding Bouquets With Zing!

Even if you are going to cut back in other areas of your flowers, the bride's bouquet should still standout. These flowers from Brilliant Event Planning's blog will draw every eye and make your bouquet a memorable one.

All Photos Courtesy of http://www.brillainteventplanning.com's/ blog.

Leather Flowers?

Never let it be said that you won't find some unusual items on this blog! Black leather flowers for the bride who's has a taste to the unusual. Photo from: http://www.englishleatherrose.com/.

Flowers for Your Hair

For unique silk floral combs, circlets and barretts go to whichgoose's store at http://www.etsy.com/.  The stock changes frequently and she also does boutenierres as well!