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White and Black Anemones

louise — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:55:40 +0000

Instantly my new favorite flowers. White Anemones have beautiful soft petals with a great contrast of the black center. I will definitely incorporate these in my 1940′s glam vowel renewal!

Flowers, flowers and flowers

louise — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:24:38 +0000

I did not use a lot of flowers for my wedding. Mostly because of budget but also due to ignorance. I was not aware of the impact they make on an event (don’t blame me, I was 23). After watching this new show on TLC, Flowers Uncut with Jeff Leatham, I am in awe. The things this man does from designing to arranging a space is beyond amazing. While his hefty price tag is something I can not fathom at this point, there is certainly a lot of inspiration to be drawn from the work he does.

Simple Centerpieces

LG — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:00:08 +0000

Less can still be eye catching and make a great impact. Simple centerpieces are a great selection for the budget conscious or minimalist couple. Grouping together small vases or bottles and using single flowers in each is a popular trend and stunning when put together. Another way to save is to use one type of flower in your centerpieces such as the tulips below.

A Florist’s Touch

LG — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:00:49 +0000

If you are using a florists for your wedding, they can be as in involved as you choose. You may just want a professional touch for your bouquets or, depending on your budget, you may want to go large and incorporate a florist’s designs throughout your event. We suggest checking out Petal Pushers to draw some inspiration and see how flowers can really make a visual impact for the wedding.

If you are going to hire a florist, here are some tips to help save a few dollars:

Ask about renting vases instead of purchasing.
Make arrangements that can double for the ceremony and reception.
Use smaller bouquets for the bridesmaids.
Do your research on flowers that are in season in time for your wedding.

Pomander Decor

LG — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:00:21 +0000

Pomanders are cute and practical for flower girls of varying ages. These can be decorated in so many ways and incorporate little trinkets that are special to her. If you really like the clean look of pomanders, consider using them as chair adornments for the ceremony as well.

DIY it and pick up the following from your local craft store:

Styrofoam ball – Pick the size that suits your flower girl best. 4-5″ is common.
Hot glue gun
About 50 flowers. Make yours unique and use flowers of different colors and sizes or go monochromatic with one color that is not being used a lot throughout your event.
Ribbon, pearls or beaded string for the handle
Flat push pins

Get started:

Soak the foam in water
Trim your flower stems leaving about 1-inch
Making a loop with your string, be sure it is long enough to comfortable wrap around your flower girls’ wrist. Use your push pins to secure the string on the ball.
Think of a pattern you would like and place the larger flowers on the ball first.
Dab a little hot glue on the stem of each flower and insert the stem into the styrofoam.
Be sure to cover the push pins with flowers so the string looks seamless.
Add a little sparkle to the pomanders by decorating the center of flowers with gems or pearls.

Coffee Bean Centerpieces

LG — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:59:21 +0000

Found on Green Apples

Coffee beans are being incorporated into wedding designs more these days. The aroma and aesthetics bring a nice, urban and earthy feel to your event. The beans can be used in centerpiece with candles or placed at the bottom of a vase with water and flowers as well.

If coffee isn’t your thing, try using another small food item like cranberries or jelly beans.

Unique Centerpieces

LG — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:00:48 +0000

Centerpieces bring an event together. They are the creative touch that help to set the mood of your reception. Check out these unique choices that range from simple to extravagant.

Shower’s Flowers- DIY Bouquets and Boutonnieres

nisha — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:00:13 +0000

Making your own bridal bouquets and boutonnieres does not have to be difficult. In fact, there is lots of help out there for those who wish to add that personal touch to or remove a little economic stress from their wedding celebration. So, below are a few steps to create both bouquets and boutonnieres, thereby saving you time, money, and headache. Have fun, and if you have any notes or special steps that worked for you, please let us know!

For your bridal bouquets, you will need you choice of flowers with long stems, a bit of greenery, rubber bands, decorative ribbon, and any other accents you wish to use.

First, select and prepare your flowers for the bouquets (we suggest wholesale flowers from an online grower or nearby nursery. The Grower’s Box is excellent), and remove excess foliage, thorns and damaged petals until you get the type of green/bloom mix you want. Use stem cutters or a knife to cut the stems at an angle about 1-2 inches from the bottom. Allow the flowers to sit in water until you are ready to use them.

Next, decide on what type of arrangement you desire—elegantly chic, accented and green, minimalistic and romantic? Once, style is decided, arrange your flowers by layering or grouping so that the flowers you want highlighted are front and center…or at least center. Be sure to choose full, round blossoms for your chic and romantic style, as they give better shape to your arrangement.

Then, once you have arranged your flowers just the way you desire, gather the stems together and secure them tightly with a rubber band. If you are using stemmed beads or accents to give your arrangement a aesthetic boost, insert them at this point, wedging them gently into the banded bunch.

You could insert them before the binding, but I’ve found it to be much more helpful to add such accents once the general arrangement of the bouquet has been made and solidified.
Finally, wrap a length of ribbon around the stem base of your bouquet until you have the amount of stem coverage you desire. Secure the end of the ribbon to the bouquet with tacky glue, hot glue, or any other type of craft adhesive. You can dress up this wrapping with decorative pins and glitters (a small sparkling broach or cheap but complimentary earring would work best).

Now, just set your bouquet in water and let the flowers soak up the nourishment until you are ready for the ‘I do’s.

For Boutonnieres, the process is pretty much the same. You will need, the blossom, greenery, stem cutters or scissors, florist tape, wire, straight pins and decorative ribbon.

Choose a particular bloom for the boutonniere. Using a stem cutter or sharp knife, cut the stem to a length of approximately 3-4 inches. Set let it rest in a cup of water while you create a nest for the flower. Taking a few leafs, fern fronds, or other bits of greenery and layer them until you achieve the desired shape backing (the bed should be visible from the sides of the flower).

Next, begin to wrap floral tape down the stems in a spiral to secure them together. Wrap until about an inch of the stem is covered. Trim away the excess stem and continue to wrap floral tape around the wire about three inches down, then wrap the tape back up toward the flower head. Once you’re back at the top, wrap tape around several times to be sure it’s secure. Trim the excess tape.
Finally, trim the stem so the total length is about 1 1/2 inches. Curl the end around a pencil point and pinch the tip to finish it. Attach a ribbon bow or wrap the stem in coordinating ribbon for added pizzazz. Depending on the weight of the boutonniere, insert one or two pearl-tipped pins into the stem to use later for attaching it to the lapel.

The boutonniere is now complete! Mist it with water and place it in a zip-sealing plastic bag (blow a puff of breath into the bag before you seal it to provide airspace). Place no more than 2 boutonnieres in the same bag.