Rustic Wedding

Photo courtesy of White Rose Weddings ...

 

 

Planning a rustic wedding? Why not consider using baby's breath on top of a wine barrel? It has the look of lace and is inexpensive as well. Add some baby's breath to the wedding bouquet and bridesmaids' flowers to pull the look together.

 

 

Photo courtesy of White Rose Weddings ...

 

 

Another great look to add for a rustic wedding are horseshoe placecards. So easy to make you don't even need directions! Again this photo courtesy of White Rose Weddings ... Put them on a burlap backing to give it a barn like look.

 

These two easy ideas are simple to add to your rustic barn wedding. Some other ideas? Rustic benches ir bales of hay covered with cloth instead of chairs, barbeque instead of fancy dinners, use some mason jars scattered around the tabletops for centerpieces, and give homemade jam for wedding favors. And the ideas just keep on coming!

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!

 

 

 

Blue and Pink Wedding Bouquets

Photo courtesy of Bouquet Wedding Flower

 

Love the colors in this brides bouquet. The blue and white Singapore Orchids and Pink Lilies give the bouquet a boost of color against the brides white gown. The colors give the wedding additional color and really pop in photos. For more photos check Queensland Brides.

 

Photo courtesy of Queensland Brides, see link above for website, but photo has been removed, other great photos are available.

 

Baby's Breath Font For Brides

From Keziah Chong on Behance

 

Make your own wedding invitations or other paper designs using Keziah Chong's gorgeous font that has baby's breath wound through each letter. It's breathtaking and will be sure to wow your guests with that little something extra that every bride is looking for to make her wedding unique. I hope you enjoy this font as much as I do.

 

Take the time to browse through Behance, a great site for the creative and the wanna be's who love seeing what people who can, can do.

Orchid Wedding Bouquets

Photo posted on Wedluxe

Are you in love with orchids but dreading the idea of a huge heavy bouquet? Try this lighter version of it's heavier sister shown below.  

Cacasde bouquet photo from Martha Stewart Weddings

It doesn't have all the extraneous flowers some cascade bouquets do, and it also should cost you about half as much! Face it, sometimes it's not all about cost, but what bride wants to be dragged down by two tons  of flowers? (OK so I exaggerate a little!) I'd choose the top bouquet any day!

As a bride who carried a cascade bouquet, I have personal experience to draw on here.  Also if you are having orchids, be sure an have your florist make you a silk bouquet to toss, orchids don't survive slamming onto the floor or being grabbed at by "all the single women."

Love the wrap of glitz the top lighter bouquet shows too.  The top bouquet is five stems of orchid with an added plume of white feathers. Nice combo! Not usually a feather person but I like them here. What do you think? Bouquet 1 or bouquet 2? Leave me a comment!

Flowers and Pearls - Simple and Elegant

Source: jldesigns.blogspot.com via Jessica on Pinterest

I'm about to be the mother of the bride and I have to admit I love this idea! I really don't want pins in my dress and this pearl wristlet is perfect! Not only am I a big pearl fan but it's small enough as to be unobtrusive!

These would also be perfect for a bride who wants to carry a bible or prayer book but who wants some flowers as well. Pretty. Simple. Stylish. See JL Designs for this and other great floral designs.

Also check their site for some great photos of grooms holding bouquets. Love the idea for a wedding pic!

The No-Wilt Bouquet and Other Flowers

Etsy Artist Desicra has a variety of paper floral bouquets, bouts and corsages (as well as other things made from paper) to make your wedding day fun and unique. 

The flowers available vary, but you can always custom order by contacting the artist. 

The flowers are all whimsical and romantic and obviously won't wilt no matter how long they're out of water! Desicra makes bouts and corsages as well, so browse the site for ideas. 

Keep going back to check for new creations posted to the site. 

Floral Chandeliers Light Your Wedding Day

Looking for a modern twist on a classic silhouette? Consider using floral chandeliers.  Whether your even is indoors or out these give your event a vintage elegance which is perfect for weddings.  Head over to Bustle Events and see how Erin Taylor and her team can give wedding or other special event that something extra.

Erin decided to form Bustle Events after she planned her own wedding and fell in love with planning events with a little more 'glitz and glam'.  Bustle Events plans events other than weddings but Erin's first love is weddings--how appropriate!

Crepe Paper Flowers For the Ends of Your Pews

Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings,

Photograph by Gia Canali Photography

Looking foor an inexpensive way to add beautiful flowers to the ends of your pews? (or to add on chairs or doors at your reception? Click the following link to visit Martha Stewart Weddings at: http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/crepe-paper-pew-bouquet-how-to?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/eunice-and-daniel#slide_16  for the directions for this and other creative ways to decorate at your wedding without breaking the bank.  Because while it's your very special day the cost of flowers for the end of your pews can really add up in a hurry.  If you are a little bit crafty just visit Martha's web site and follow the step by step directions. 

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.

Who Wears Boutonnieres?

Photos courtesy of: http://www.floralartvt.com

Wedding flower decisions are pretty straight forward: a bouquet for the bride and her attendants, flowers for the ceremony, table centerpieces, but the personal flowers such as boutonnieres and corsages tend to be more of a personal choice and are up to the bride and groom.  Some opt for no boutonnieres at all. 

In general boutonnieres are worn by the groom, groomsmen, fathers, grandfathers, ushers and ring bearers as well as your officiant if you are not having a religious ceremony. Corsages are traditionally given to mothers & grandmothers, although you can substitute a small bouquet for the mother of the bride/groom. 

You may also want to include any siblings that aren’t in the wedding party and their spouses, readers, singers and other important family members including step-parents. 

Personal flowers are a perfect way of acknowledging people close to you on your wedding day. 

Peacock Wedding Accessories and Accents

Some more fabulous handmade items for planning a wedding with a peacock motif, including shoe clips, a boutonniere, a necklace and a clutch.

1. RadoKri Fashion Accessories // 2. April Hiler Designs // 3. Elaine Haydon Jewelry // 4. Red Ruby Rose

These artisan wedding boutiques all have a little something special for a peacock-themed wedding: save-the-date cards, flowers, hair accessories and jewelry.

1. tucci paper company // 2. Fabricated Family // 3. sweet grass mill // 4. Dutch Pearl

Our final selection of beautiful peacock-themed wedding accessories, invitations and stationery, place cards and bouquets.
1. Luly’s Wedding Accessories // 2. Captured Moments by Amy Leigh // 3. Timeless Paper // 4. Amore Bride

New Flower Ideas -- All Colors

All Photography shown on jmvisuals.com by Gustav Campos

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.

Noaki Jewely--Unique Etsy Strikes Again!

Noaki Jewelry has some beautiful jewelry for your wedding day.  Notable is a bouquet that the designer made for her sister's wedding from old brooches.  Noaki also has some great 'hair jewelry' and necklaces too.  http://noakijewelry.com/.