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Showing posts with label Flowers And Centerpieces. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Flowers And Centerpieces. Show all posts
How sweet is this peach & gray inspiration bourd our intern Melissa made?
What do you think?
Intern Melissa did such a great job with this green and gray inspiration board, didn't she?
Who doesn't love walking into a room with a gorgeous scented candle burning? I challenge you to find a single person! French candle brand Cire Trudon have released the cutest new miniature sized candles, which would be perfect for table setting or bomboniere. Each miniature is gift boxed and presented in the signature green Cire Trudon glass. The favoured candle of Marie Antoinette (who we love!), this historic French brand would make a very romantic addition to a wedding. Cire Trudon also create an oversized candle La Grand Bougie, which has over 700 burn hours and is made from 2.8 kg of wax. At $650 is pricey but would make a remarkable wedding gift for candle lovers. If you're looking for something in between there is always the divine mid sized candle. Available in 13 fragrances and with 90 hours burn time it's perfect! Miniature candle with 30hrs burn time $65AUD, medium with 90hrs burn time $99AUD and oversized with 700+hrs burn time $650AUD. Call 02 9339 0220 or email starimages@bigpond.com to find your nearest stockist.
by Emilie Harrison
Lately I've been busy as a bee planning our Thanksgiving menu for the family {my first year cooking for everyone!}, setting out festive decor throughout the house and getting into the general spirit of the holidays ... and this fab inspiration board from Peach and Pearl seems to sum up all that's wonderful about this time of the year ... falling leaves, good company, pumpkins galore ... and, of course, giving thanks for all we've been blessed with ...Anyone having a Thanksgiving wedding?
A lovely centerpiece adds the finishing touch to your reception tables. During the course of the reception, your guests will probably spend more time looking at the centerpiece than they do at your gown, so you want it to be attractive, yet not break your budget. Following are suggestions to consider when choosing centerpieces for your reception.
- Choose a centerpiece that is appropriate in size for the size of the table. A small arrangement placed in the center of a 72-inch table will be lost, while a large arrangement on a 36-inch table can be overpowering.
- Don’t choose a centerpiece that visually obstructs your guests’ ability to converse with each other or to see what is happening in the room. Either keep it low, or choose something that is tall and slender, such as a topiary. You can quickly assemble a centerpiece by using a round glass bowl (12" or more in diameter), adding colored rocks or marbles, water, and either several blossoms or floating candles.
- To visually increase the size of your centerpiece, center it on a mirror tile, a colored napkin, a crocheted doily, a straw mat, or another item. Mirror tiles can be rented; the reception center can supply napkins; you can find doilies and other items at craft stores, discount stores, and import shops.
- Many reception centers do not allow the use of candles with an open flame, though they may allow candles that are covered with a hurricane glass or another form of cover, or floating candles that are surrounded by water. Be sure to ask before purchasing candles.
- If you are planning an outdoor reception, choose centerpieces that can withstand wind and heat. A centerpiece that is low and heavy is best. One that is tall can easily blow over. Flowers and candles left in the bright sun will wilt or melt, so a more durable centerpiece would be a better choice. Plants withstand heat better than cut flowers and the pots will be heavier and less apt to blow over. For a Continental touch, choose potted herbs, such as rosemary and basil. Tie the pots with a raffia bow, and place on a straw mat. The plants can later be given to family members or guests as a favor or a thank you.
- For a classic look, place bowls of fruit on your tables. For a fall reception, choose cornucopias and create a cascade of fruit, or use hollowed-out pumpkins filled with fall flowers and surrounded by fruit.
With a bit of imagination, you can create a lovely centerpiece without spending a lot of money.
- Choose a centerpiece that is appropriate in size for the size of the table. A small arrangement placed in the center of a 72-inch table will be lost, while a large arrangement on a 36-inch table can be overpowering.
- Don’t choose a centerpiece that visually obstructs your guests’ ability to converse with each other or to see what is happening in the room. Either keep it low, or choose something that is tall and slender, such as a topiary. You can quickly assemble a centerpiece by using a round glass bowl (12" or more in diameter), adding colored rocks or marbles, water, and either several blossoms or floating candles.
- To visually increase the size of your centerpiece, center it on a mirror tile, a colored napkin, a crocheted doily, a straw mat, or another item. Mirror tiles can be rented; the reception center can supply napkins; you can find doilies and other items at craft stores, discount stores, and import shops.
- Many reception centers do not allow the use of candles with an open flame, though they may allow candles that are covered with a hurricane glass or another form of cover, or floating candles that are surrounded by water. Be sure to ask before purchasing candles.
- If you are planning an outdoor reception, choose centerpieces that can withstand wind and heat. A centerpiece that is low and heavy is best. One that is tall can easily blow over. Flowers and candles left in the bright sun will wilt or melt, so a more durable centerpiece would be a better choice. Plants withstand heat better than cut flowers and the pots will be heavier and less apt to blow over. For a Continental touch, choose potted herbs, such as rosemary and basil. Tie the pots with a raffia bow, and place on a straw mat. The plants can later be given to family members or guests as a favor or a thank you.
- For a classic look, place bowls of fruit on your tables. For a fall reception, choose cornucopias and create a cascade of fruit, or use hollowed-out pumpkins filled with fall flowers and surrounded by fruit.
With a bit of imagination, you can create a lovely centerpiece without spending a lot of money.
Flowers can make the wedding sparkle, but can also cost a fair bit of money! The best way to save money on your wedding flowers is to buy them in bulk and arrange them yourself. If the idea of entrusting your floral design to your own inexperienced hands scares you, here are a few suggests that mayhelp you save money without the worry!
1. Silk Flowers - silk flowers can make beautiful wedding bouquets, and may also be cheaper then real flowers, especially if you want flowers that are out of season. But the biggest bonus is that you can arrange and rearrange them in advance, and you have enough time to work at it until it is perfect!
2. Find a unprofessional professional! Do you or your fiance have a friend or family member with floral experience? Ask around! You may find that someone you know, knows someone who is a retired florist! Or check out the local Seniors center, they may have suggestions as well! A retired florist will often offer their services at a much lower cost, and if they are friends or family, they may be willing to do it for free!
3. Take a class! Many local colleges and art centers offer flower arranging evening classes to help you learn the basics of arranging flowers for yourself! Local craft stores will often offer similar classes as well!!
4. Search online - many craft stores have websites with craft projects and ideas, including wedding arrangements! Check out Michaels for example! They carry a selction of 20+ bouquets with complete assembly instructions online!
If none of those ideas are particularly calming, and you would prefer to have a professional florist do your flowers, there are still ways that you can save money! Here are a few steps you can take to ensure you get the best flowers for your money.
1. Pick flowers that are in season, they are automatically cheaper then out of season flowers. For example, tulips for a spring wedding would be much less expensive then tulips in December. If you are unsure what flowers are inseason, ask your florist for advice.
2. Pick a bouquet that uses more affordable flowers (carnations, for example) accented with a few exotic flowers for a beautiful finish! When looking through my mother's wedding photos, I found a stunning photo of her bouquet, which was a cascading bouquet of white carnations with one goregous stargazer lily in front! It was goregous, and much more affordable then it woudl have been if she had used roses!
3. Shop around, get quotes from all the shops in your area, and make sure they know you are going to be getting quotes from other shops as well. Often, they will quote you a lower price if they know you are going to be looking around!
4. Look into the cost of silk flowers - especially if you want flowers that are out of seaon. Many retailers, both online and locally, carry exquisite silk flower designs that are fabulous in appearance and in price! Ask around and find out if there is a local craftsperson who does arrangements from their home. Their prices will be lower becuase they have less overhead to deal with the retail locations.
You may choose to save money by arranging you flowers yourself, or you may choose to hire someone to do it for you. Either way, a little planning and research can save you a lot of money! Crystal Unrau is the owner of Chrys Cross Bridal and a wedding consultant who specializes in low budget dream weddings! You can contact Crystal at dcakru@mts.net if you have questions or you can visit her website at Chrys Cross Bridal for a great selection of designer wedding gowns and accessories at discounted prices!
by Crystal Unrau
1. Silk Flowers - silk flowers can make beautiful wedding bouquets, and may also be cheaper then real flowers, especially if you want flowers that are out of season. But the biggest bonus is that you can arrange and rearrange them in advance, and you have enough time to work at it until it is perfect!
2. Find a unprofessional professional! Do you or your fiance have a friend or family member with floral experience? Ask around! You may find that someone you know, knows someone who is a retired florist! Or check out the local Seniors center, they may have suggestions as well! A retired florist will often offer their services at a much lower cost, and if they are friends or family, they may be willing to do it for free!
3. Take a class! Many local colleges and art centers offer flower arranging evening classes to help you learn the basics of arranging flowers for yourself! Local craft stores will often offer similar classes as well!!
4. Search online - many craft stores have websites with craft projects and ideas, including wedding arrangements! Check out Michaels for example! They carry a selction of 20+ bouquets with complete assembly instructions online!
If none of those ideas are particularly calming, and you would prefer to have a professional florist do your flowers, there are still ways that you can save money! Here are a few steps you can take to ensure you get the best flowers for your money.
1. Pick flowers that are in season, they are automatically cheaper then out of season flowers. For example, tulips for a spring wedding would be much less expensive then tulips in December. If you are unsure what flowers are inseason, ask your florist for advice.
2. Pick a bouquet that uses more affordable flowers (carnations, for example) accented with a few exotic flowers for a beautiful finish! When looking through my mother's wedding photos, I found a stunning photo of her bouquet, which was a cascading bouquet of white carnations with one goregous stargazer lily in front! It was goregous, and much more affordable then it woudl have been if she had used roses!
3. Shop around, get quotes from all the shops in your area, and make sure they know you are going to be getting quotes from other shops as well. Often, they will quote you a lower price if they know you are going to be looking around!
4. Look into the cost of silk flowers - especially if you want flowers that are out of seaon. Many retailers, both online and locally, carry exquisite silk flower designs that are fabulous in appearance and in price! Ask around and find out if there is a local craftsperson who does arrangements from their home. Their prices will be lower becuase they have less overhead to deal with the retail locations.
You may choose to save money by arranging you flowers yourself, or you may choose to hire someone to do it for you. Either way, a little planning and research can save you a lot of money! Crystal Unrau is the owner of Chrys Cross Bridal and a wedding consultant who specializes in low budget dream weddings! You can contact Crystal at dcakru@mts.net if you have questions or you can visit her website at Chrys Cross Bridal for a great selection of designer wedding gowns and accessories at discounted prices!
by Crystal Unrau
NEW YORK, NY – Brides need not worry about matchmaking when it comes to wedding flowers. From the bridal bouquets to the boutonnieres, wedding flower trends in 2005 include diversity of choice, boldness of color and distinctiveness of design, according to a leading expert.
Floral and interior designer Rebecca Cole is author of Flower Power, co-host of Discovery Channel’s Surprise by Design and a regular contributor to the Today show. She describes the year's top trends.
"Wedding flowers follow fashion trends," Cole said, "and today, individuality, rather than convention is in style. No longer do the bridesmaids’ bouquets need to match the bridal bouquet, the boutonnieres and centerpieces." In some cases, each bridesmaid may have a different bouquet, according to Cole.
Colorful blooms, in contrast to traditional white, also are en vogue, with lavenders and plums beautifying bridal parties in 2005. Bold and powerful arrangements dominate over the traditionally romantic. "Modern, Zen and even monochromatic designs featuring only one flower or color will in many cases replace traditional delicate mixes of flowers headed down the aisle," Cole said.
When it comes to dramatic and distinctive design, hand-tied French twist bouquets incorporating bold ribbons and pearls will make a striking statement. Cascading bouquets, a current popular selection for brides, will continue to add drama. And, table décor will become even more of a central focus.
"The containers that hold the flowers and what surrounds them, the candles, are attracting significant attention from brides," Cole said. "Even for smaller, more intimate weddings, flowers can make a big design statement, on any budget."
Think Outside the Bunch
Beyond the most established uses for wedding flowers – room and table décor and corsages - flowers of all varieties are being used to enhance the special day in many non-traditional ways. For example:
• Welcome gifts for out-of-town guests and members of the bridal parties,
• Thank you gifts for those people who make the bride and groom's day special,
• Rehearsal dinner and wedding brunch décor,
• Decorations for the wedding transportation,
• Floating arrangements for ponds or pools, and
• Accessories for the bride's hair, in some cases replacing the more traditional veil.
Working with a Florist
For many brides, the most difficult floral decision can be finding the right florist. "One of the biggest mistakes a bride can make is not entrusting a professional florist to design their wedding flowers. The touch of a good floral designer is unmistakable and will be reflected in the feel of the ceremony, as well as in the wedding pictures," Cole said.
The best way to find the florist right for you is to ask friends and family for names of some florists they know and trust.
"Ultimately, you should select a florist whose style you like. Visit a number of florist shops to get a feel for their style, and once you think you've decided on a florist, have your fiancé send you flowers from the shop, and see if you like what arrives," Cole said.
The Society of American Florists, the trade association that represents thousands of U.S. florists and other members of the floral industry, wants every bride's day to be perfect and offers helpful advice for brides-to-be.
Some key pieces of information brides should share with their florists include descriptions of the wedding dress, bridesmaids dress colors, church and reception rules and pictures of arrangements they like and don't like.
"Seeing your personal style will help your florist translate your concepts into workable floral designs that will make your wedding day look like you've always imagined," said Jennifer Sparks, vice president of marketing for the Society.
The organization also suggests some questions brides should ask during a floral consultation, such as:
• Do you have any pictures of your work at my wedding/reception location?
• Will the newest floral varieties be available in the colors I have chosen?
More of the Society of American Florists' floral wedding trends, advice and creative ideas can be found at www.aboutflowers.com.
"Flowers are one of the most important elements of your wedding day," Cole added. "They set the mood and tone for the event and will remembered for years to come."
by Rebecca Cole
Floral and interior designer Rebecca Cole is author of Flower Power, co-host of Discovery Channel’s Surprise by Design and a regular contributor to the Today show. She describes the year's top trends.
"Wedding flowers follow fashion trends," Cole said, "and today, individuality, rather than convention is in style. No longer do the bridesmaids’ bouquets need to match the bridal bouquet, the boutonnieres and centerpieces." In some cases, each bridesmaid may have a different bouquet, according to Cole.
Colorful blooms, in contrast to traditional white, also are en vogue, with lavenders and plums beautifying bridal parties in 2005. Bold and powerful arrangements dominate over the traditionally romantic. "Modern, Zen and even monochromatic designs featuring only one flower or color will in many cases replace traditional delicate mixes of flowers headed down the aisle," Cole said.
When it comes to dramatic and distinctive design, hand-tied French twist bouquets incorporating bold ribbons and pearls will make a striking statement. Cascading bouquets, a current popular selection for brides, will continue to add drama. And, table décor will become even more of a central focus.
"The containers that hold the flowers and what surrounds them, the candles, are attracting significant attention from brides," Cole said. "Even for smaller, more intimate weddings, flowers can make a big design statement, on any budget."
Think Outside the Bunch
Beyond the most established uses for wedding flowers – room and table décor and corsages - flowers of all varieties are being used to enhance the special day in many non-traditional ways. For example:
• Welcome gifts for out-of-town guests and members of the bridal parties,
• Thank you gifts for those people who make the bride and groom's day special,
• Rehearsal dinner and wedding brunch décor,
• Decorations for the wedding transportation,
• Floating arrangements for ponds or pools, and
• Accessories for the bride's hair, in some cases replacing the more traditional veil.
Working with a Florist
For many brides, the most difficult floral decision can be finding the right florist. "One of the biggest mistakes a bride can make is not entrusting a professional florist to design their wedding flowers. The touch of a good floral designer is unmistakable and will be reflected in the feel of the ceremony, as well as in the wedding pictures," Cole said.
The best way to find the florist right for you is to ask friends and family for names of some florists they know and trust.
"Ultimately, you should select a florist whose style you like. Visit a number of florist shops to get a feel for their style, and once you think you've decided on a florist, have your fiancé send you flowers from the shop, and see if you like what arrives," Cole said.
The Society of American Florists, the trade association that represents thousands of U.S. florists and other members of the floral industry, wants every bride's day to be perfect and offers helpful advice for brides-to-be.
Some key pieces of information brides should share with their florists include descriptions of the wedding dress, bridesmaids dress colors, church and reception rules and pictures of arrangements they like and don't like.
"Seeing your personal style will help your florist translate your concepts into workable floral designs that will make your wedding day look like you've always imagined," said Jennifer Sparks, vice president of marketing for the Society.
The organization also suggests some questions brides should ask during a floral consultation, such as:
• Do you have any pictures of your work at my wedding/reception location?
• Will the newest floral varieties be available in the colors I have chosen?
More of the Society of American Florists' floral wedding trends, advice and creative ideas can be found at www.aboutflowers.com.
"Flowers are one of the most important elements of your wedding day," Cole added. "They set the mood and tone for the event and will remembered for years to come."
by Rebecca Cole
