what part of the wedding? no smart comments please i can bite back just as good:)
When do you throw the bouquet and garter?
Normally, I see the garter/bouquet toss done after the cutting of the cake (which usually takes place after dinner)
Most couples get it out of the way after the cake cutting, so guests can enjoy the rest of the reception/dancing without interruptions.
Reply:Where I'm from, this is usually done just before the late lunch - around 10:30 - 11 p.m., depending upon how the rest of the reception timeline goes.
Reply:I am throwing my bouquet about an hour after the bridal waltz (first dance), which is straight after the cutting of the cake, which is straight after desert. I believe most people leave it fairly close towards the end of the night. (That is what has happened at most of the weddings I have been to)
Reply:I think it's during the reception, after the cake is cut and presents are open. At least, that's when i'm going to do mine lol. Hopefulyl I don't look like an idiot lol.
Congrats on your big day!!
Reply:after cake towards the end
Reply:You should do the Garter and Bouquet toss right before you guys are heading out. Usually on the way to the limo or car.
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Reply:Most of the time they throw the garter and the bouquet after the couple cuts the cake.
Although, I have seen it done where the couple throws in a few songs after the first dance.
It really is just a matter of preference. It's your day, so you can throw it whenever you want. :)
Reply:After the cake is cut. The bouquet and garter toss are the last two official things that are done at the reception.
Friday, May 21, 2010
What do the different number of flowers in a bouquet mean/repressent?
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What do the different number of flowers in a bouquet mean/repressent?
in chinese numerology, odd number represents luck and even is misfortune. in love 3 represents i love you and 3x3 is three more i love you a dozen means the 12 hearts of valentines
Reply:I'm sorry I have never heard of different number of flowers in a bouquet meaning anything. I am well versed in the language of flowers, what different flowers mean.
Reply:well i`m not sure about the number. it have to be even
number.
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What do the different number of flowers in a bouquet mean/repressent?
in chinese numerology, odd number represents luck and even is misfortune. in love 3 represents i love you and 3x3 is three more i love you a dozen means the 12 hearts of valentines
Reply:I'm sorry I have never heard of different number of flowers in a bouquet meaning anything. I am well versed in the language of flowers, what different flowers mean.
Reply:well i`m not sure about the number. it have to be even
number.
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Why do brides always carry a bouquet when thay are getting married?
The tradition came from a time when people only bathed once a year. You usually bathed in spring and that's why weddings were held then. May weddings being the most pleasant. By June, things were starting to stink again so the bride carried flowers to help overpower the smell of herself.
Whose bouquet are you supposed to throw?
I always thought it was the brides but my friend just got married and threw her maid of honors!
Whose bouquet are you supposed to throw?
It is supposed to be your own, but a lot of brides these days want to keep their bouquet and have it preserved. If you are one of those people, then you can have your florist make a smaller version of your bouquet, or an extra attendant bouquet to throw.
I did hear about a "breakaway" bridal bouquet. The bride's bouquet was actually 3-4 smaller bouquets tied with a ribbon. She removed the ribbon before she threw the bouquet, so when she tossed it in the air, it broke apart into the different bouquets. That way, several girls got to "catch the bouquet". I thought it was a cute idea, especially if you have a lot of attendants and/or single girls at the wedding.
Reply:the bride is supposed to throw her own or have the florist do a smaller toss bouquet not her maid of honor that's supposed to be her to do with as she likes it sounds like your friend was being a little selfish, 'wanting to keep her own and not pay anymore for a toss i understand it but it still seems rude to me
Reply:Yes.... well, at my friends wedding, her bouquet was so big and heavy that it was a throwing hazard. It must have weighed 15 pounds... so she threw mine instead. The person who caught it was HANDED her bouquet. They got to keep mine, too. I didn't want it.
Some florist do a tossing bouquet. My other friend had her bouquet made up of 6 tossing bouquets... it was really pretty. She had 500 people at her wedding. She untied three ribbons, then tossed the whole lot, which broke up into six smaller bouquets so more girls would get one.
Reply:when you order your flowers, you have a smaller boquet that is used for the tossing! the boquets for your girls are theirs for keepsakes, and your big boquet is yours also.
Reply:Usually the florist will give you a complimentary "tossing" bouquet.
If your florist doesn't automatically offer that then ask about it. That is how most people do it...♥
Reply:If your flowers are being made have them make you a "toss bouquet" if you are haveing real flowers ask your designer to make you a "toss bouquet". Congrats to you!
Reply:the bride's bouquet is usually the biggest, so they usually throw a smaller one made especially for throwing.
Reply:I agree with April, the florist makes up a dummy bouquet, so you can save your bouquet
Reply:Yeah, we had a special throwing bouquet.
Reply:it's a extra bouquet ask your florist
Whose bouquet are you supposed to throw?
It is supposed to be your own, but a lot of brides these days want to keep their bouquet and have it preserved. If you are one of those people, then you can have your florist make a smaller version of your bouquet, or an extra attendant bouquet to throw.
I did hear about a "breakaway" bridal bouquet. The bride's bouquet was actually 3-4 smaller bouquets tied with a ribbon. She removed the ribbon before she threw the bouquet, so when she tossed it in the air, it broke apart into the different bouquets. That way, several girls got to "catch the bouquet". I thought it was a cute idea, especially if you have a lot of attendants and/or single girls at the wedding.
Reply:the bride is supposed to throw her own or have the florist do a smaller toss bouquet not her maid of honor that's supposed to be her to do with as she likes it sounds like your friend was being a little selfish, 'wanting to keep her own and not pay anymore for a toss i understand it but it still seems rude to me
Reply:Yes.... well, at my friends wedding, her bouquet was so big and heavy that it was a throwing hazard. It must have weighed 15 pounds... so she threw mine instead. The person who caught it was HANDED her bouquet. They got to keep mine, too. I didn't want it.
Some florist do a tossing bouquet. My other friend had her bouquet made up of 6 tossing bouquets... it was really pretty. She had 500 people at her wedding. She untied three ribbons, then tossed the whole lot, which broke up into six smaller bouquets so more girls would get one.
Reply:when you order your flowers, you have a smaller boquet that is used for the tossing! the boquets for your girls are theirs for keepsakes, and your big boquet is yours also.
Reply:Usually the florist will give you a complimentary "tossing" bouquet.
If your florist doesn't automatically offer that then ask about it. That is how most people do it...♥
Reply:If your flowers are being made have them make you a "toss bouquet" if you are haveing real flowers ask your designer to make you a "toss bouquet". Congrats to you!
Reply:the bride's bouquet is usually the biggest, so they usually throw a smaller one made especially for throwing.
Reply:I agree with April, the florist makes up a dummy bouquet, so you can save your bouquet
Reply:Yeah, we had a special throwing bouquet.
Reply:it's a extra bouquet ask your florist
My wedding color is tiffany blue and is in May. What should my bouquet look like (accent colors)- not brown?
Coral Roses will be perfect with the Tiffany blue ribbon
My wedding color is tiffany blue and is in May. What should my bouquet look like (accent colors)- not brown?
I personally would not pick pink - too much like a baby shower! I think yellow or orange would be nice. Even just the cream sounds nice. I also like blue hydranges with the purplish tint to them (http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showima... or with the white insides with yellowish/light green accents: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showima...
Another though would be to have a striking cream (like calla lilies) or even a bright yellow (like sunflowers or yellow roses) or bright orange (orange gerbera daisies or tiger lilies).
Reply:it should be pink,.. tiffany blue goes well with pink.. take a look at this info page i made theres a few examples..... another that would go well is red.
Reply:Do you have a favorite flower? I don't think you need to match your bouquet to your theme, it can be unique. I would suggest to speak with a florist to find out what flowers and colors are available at that time of year I am sure you will find the perfect thing.
If not Roses in any color are always classy and timeless!
Reply:You could use a pale yellow and a white or you could use a nice pink.
Reply:If you are the bold and daring type I say go for red!!!
Reply:i like the white and the coral idea. im doin big white lilies casablanca lilies they are beautiful and hydrangeas are also i good choice. a pale yellow or a pretty green would also look good. i love blue and green together
Reply:I think that you should go with a white flower...any one...roses, calla lillies etc....and I think that you should go wih a younger more modern themed bouquet....nosegays, the tied stem bundle....just to name a couple. I think that would set off your very young and modern Tiffany theme.
Reply:You don't really need to decide yourself. Usually when you sit down with the florist they will tell/show you what will look best. They are the experts.
Reply:As a huge Tiffany fan I would have to say go with their packaging and use black and white. A black bow on an all white bouquet would look gorgeous.
Reply:why would you even consider brown?...doesn't sound very appealing. Maybe you should look at other peoples wedding photos to see what they chose.
Reply:I think some blue hydrenga with some white or cream colored roses would look very pretty.
Reply:I also have a Tiffany blue theme and it is a primary color . and my wedding is in May as well how funny!
But I am also using silver, white, and lots of crystals
what I am doing is using touches of silver here and there
bridesmaid all will have silver jewlery and I am buying them earings from this site..
http://www.mysilvercity.com/details.php?...
as well I am also using white, for table linens
with silver and crystals sprinkeled on the table.
and a box in the center that looks like a tiffany box on top of the box I will have a crystal tree,,, on each table.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w147/...
this is a inspiration photo, but you could do other things like white roses with blue crystals , or a tree with blue and clear crystals ...........to keep it cheaper ... acrylic beads.
We are decopoging clear plates on the underside to match the tiffany blue. ( it is a hard color to find. )
and my bouquet is white roses, with a very soft touch of pink in it , you wouldn't belive how it make the tiffany blue pop...I was shocked i never thought it would work ...
and I also have crystals in the bouquet, for some extra sparkel
hope i helped you
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My wedding color is tiffany blue and is in May. What should my bouquet look like (accent colors)- not brown?
I personally would not pick pink - too much like a baby shower! I think yellow or orange would be nice. Even just the cream sounds nice. I also like blue hydranges with the purplish tint to them (http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showima... or with the white insides with yellowish/light green accents: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showima...
Another though would be to have a striking cream (like calla lilies) or even a bright yellow (like sunflowers or yellow roses) or bright orange (orange gerbera daisies or tiger lilies).
Reply:it should be pink,.. tiffany blue goes well with pink.. take a look at this info page i made theres a few examples..... another that would go well is red.
Reply:Do you have a favorite flower? I don't think you need to match your bouquet to your theme, it can be unique. I would suggest to speak with a florist to find out what flowers and colors are available at that time of year I am sure you will find the perfect thing.
If not Roses in any color are always classy and timeless!
Reply:You could use a pale yellow and a white or you could use a nice pink.
Reply:If you are the bold and daring type I say go for red!!!
Reply:i like the white and the coral idea. im doin big white lilies casablanca lilies they are beautiful and hydrangeas are also i good choice. a pale yellow or a pretty green would also look good. i love blue and green together
Reply:I think that you should go with a white flower...any one...roses, calla lillies etc....and I think that you should go wih a younger more modern themed bouquet....nosegays, the tied stem bundle....just to name a couple. I think that would set off your very young and modern Tiffany theme.
Reply:You don't really need to decide yourself. Usually when you sit down with the florist they will tell/show you what will look best. They are the experts.
Reply:As a huge Tiffany fan I would have to say go with their packaging and use black and white. A black bow on an all white bouquet would look gorgeous.
Reply:why would you even consider brown?...doesn't sound very appealing. Maybe you should look at other peoples wedding photos to see what they chose.
Reply:I think some blue hydrenga with some white or cream colored roses would look very pretty.
Reply:I also have a Tiffany blue theme and it is a primary color . and my wedding is in May as well how funny!
But I am also using silver, white, and lots of crystals
what I am doing is using touches of silver here and there
bridesmaid all will have silver jewlery and I am buying them earings from this site..
http://www.mysilvercity.com/details.php?...
as well I am also using white, for table linens
with silver and crystals sprinkeled on the table.
and a box in the center that looks like a tiffany box on top of the box I will have a crystal tree,,, on each table.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w147/...
this is a inspiration photo, but you could do other things like white roses with blue crystals , or a tree with blue and clear crystals ...........to keep it cheaper ... acrylic beads.
We are decopoging clear plates on the underside to match the tiffany blue. ( it is a hard color to find. )
and my bouquet is white roses, with a very soft touch of pink in it , you wouldn't belive how it make the tiffany blue pop...I was shocked i never thought it would work ...
and I also have crystals in the bouquet, for some extra sparkel
hope i helped you
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What would be the perfect flowers of red and white for a wedding bouquet?
Red roses %26amp; white tulips.......White roses %26amp; red carnations......
White Calla Lilies %26amp; tiny red roses with babys breath.
What would be the perfect flowers of red and white for a wedding bouquet?
You can't go wrong with roses for your bouquet ane for the wedding party. Mom's should have white, pink or red, groomsmen and groom white.
Reply:Roses and carnations are common for weddings. Calla lilies are common for funerals.I love wild flowers and think they would be pleasantly unique. Good white ones would be daisies, queen Ann's lace, mixed with a traditional red type.
Reply:All roses red and white....
Reply:definately add roses in your bouquet. i also like babys breath.
Reply:carnations or roses would be perfect!!
Reply:red rose and white rose, red gladiolus and white gladiolus, red carnations and white carnations, red orchids and white orchids are used a wedding bouquet.
Reply:Roses are perfect for a wedding but not sure about putting white baby's breath with them because it could be too much of a contrast. How about binding the stems with a red ribbon and adding white pearls to the stems as a trim. or a mix of red an white roses.
If you have a swatch of your colours pop along to a florist for advice on which varieties go - gerbera come in a lot of red shades and can be lovely see design on the link. What about a red gerbera bouquet for the bride and white gerbera for the bridesmaids?
Have a look at the site below for some red and white combinations.
Reply:Carnations are nice with a babies breath and some people will mistake them for Roses so you can get a two for one effect. I have flowers everywhere in my yard so to me, any nice done arrangement will look good.
Reply:roses
Reply:Red carnations and baby's breath. Red roses with small red roses and baby's breath.
Reply:tulips and daisys
maybe 1 rose of each
and a couple mini carnations
Reply:I would say peonies or carnations with baby breath, though a light pink would add a soft, femine touch.
Reply:I chose Calla Lillie's and this other deep red flower, both artificial from Michael's Craft store... That way I can keep them beautiful forever... Fall is a good time to go browse the craft stores for good fall colors... even if you want live flowers, at least you can get ideas of what looks good together and what might not...
Reply:Red and white flowers are referred to as blood and bandages.
If you must use red and white...try red roses (love) and alot of white baby's breathe.
Reply:its more helpful to know what time of year you will be having your ceremony. tulips have been suggested in some of the answers, but i promise you... if you want tulips in october, you will be paying twice the price for them than had you wanted them in march.
i'm a floral designer and roses, while gorgeous, are cliche. its a safe choice and i have to recommend 'black magic' roses (its a color name). they are exquisite roses.
roses, stephanotis, calla lilies, casablanca lilies, tulips, amarylis, etc.
i strongly suggest viewing bridal portraits from photography sites. its the best way to view accurate bridal flowers without being innundated with 'filler' bouquets.
White Calla Lilies %26amp; tiny red roses with babys breath.
What would be the perfect flowers of red and white for a wedding bouquet?
You can't go wrong with roses for your bouquet ane for the wedding party. Mom's should have white, pink or red, groomsmen and groom white.
Reply:Roses and carnations are common for weddings. Calla lilies are common for funerals.I love wild flowers and think they would be pleasantly unique. Good white ones would be daisies, queen Ann's lace, mixed with a traditional red type.
Reply:All roses red and white....
Reply:definately add roses in your bouquet. i also like babys breath.
Reply:carnations or roses would be perfect!!
Reply:red rose and white rose, red gladiolus and white gladiolus, red carnations and white carnations, red orchids and white orchids are used a wedding bouquet.
Reply:Roses are perfect for a wedding but not sure about putting white baby's breath with them because it could be too much of a contrast. How about binding the stems with a red ribbon and adding white pearls to the stems as a trim. or a mix of red an white roses.
If you have a swatch of your colours pop along to a florist for advice on which varieties go - gerbera come in a lot of red shades and can be lovely see design on the link. What about a red gerbera bouquet for the bride and white gerbera for the bridesmaids?
Have a look at the site below for some red and white combinations.
Reply:Carnations are nice with a babies breath and some people will mistake them for Roses so you can get a two for one effect. I have flowers everywhere in my yard so to me, any nice done arrangement will look good.
Reply:roses
Reply:Red carnations and baby's breath. Red roses with small red roses and baby's breath.
Reply:tulips and daisys
maybe 1 rose of each
and a couple mini carnations
Reply:I would say peonies or carnations with baby breath, though a light pink would add a soft, femine touch.
Reply:I chose Calla Lillie's and this other deep red flower, both artificial from Michael's Craft store... That way I can keep them beautiful forever... Fall is a good time to go browse the craft stores for good fall colors... even if you want live flowers, at least you can get ideas of what looks good together and what might not...
Reply:Red and white flowers are referred to as blood and bandages.
If you must use red and white...try red roses (love) and alot of white baby's breathe.
Reply:its more helpful to know what time of year you will be having your ceremony. tulips have been suggested in some of the answers, but i promise you... if you want tulips in october, you will be paying twice the price for them than had you wanted them in march.
i'm a floral designer and roses, while gorgeous, are cliche. its a safe choice and i have to recommend 'black magic' roses (its a color name). they are exquisite roses.
roses, stephanotis, calla lilies, casablanca lilies, tulips, amarylis, etc.
i strongly suggest viewing bridal portraits from photography sites. its the best way to view accurate bridal flowers without being innundated with 'filler' bouquets.
If I have a black and white wedding photo, how do I give the flower bouquet color?
I have seen materials to do this, as I am an artist. It seems in my "goin arounds", it was an art supply store or a craft store,such as Michael's, where I saw them. Try both, %26amp; if don't find anything , perhaps someone who works there will direct you to what you need. Have fun!
If I have a black and white wedding photo, how do I give the flower bouquet color?
here's some non-computer ways to do this:
1. use some nice color pencils like prismacolor to shade in the flowers.
2. use water colors to paint the flowers the desired color.
3. use photo pens or photo paint to color in the flowers. these are available through many photo stores. they are archival pigments that become a permanent part of the photo when applied.
Reply:If you want to try and tackle this yourself, Adobe Photoshop is definately your best bet in doing quality work like this. But, as it's a wedding picture, you might want a professional touch. Do a Google search for a "photo lab" in your area. I'm sure they can steer you to someone who can do the job for under $100.
Reply:USE PHOTOSHOP, IS THE EASY WAY, OR GIVE IT TO A PROFESSIONAL
Reply:the easiest way to do this is to probably
make 2 layers of the picture, put the color on the bottom and the b%26amp;w on top.
and then just use the eraser tool to erase away the b%26amp;w photo of the areas you want in color, that way the color from the bottom will show through.
i hope this helps
Reply:If you're talking about a print you have, there are coloring inks and pencils made for that purpose. It works and looks better on matte prints. But it is not easy to do right. So try your hand first on prints you don't care about.
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If I have a black and white wedding photo, how do I give the flower bouquet color?
here's some non-computer ways to do this:
1. use some nice color pencils like prismacolor to shade in the flowers.
2. use water colors to paint the flowers the desired color.
3. use photo pens or photo paint to color in the flowers. these are available through many photo stores. they are archival pigments that become a permanent part of the photo when applied.
Reply:If you want to try and tackle this yourself, Adobe Photoshop is definately your best bet in doing quality work like this. But, as it's a wedding picture, you might want a professional touch. Do a Google search for a "photo lab" in your area. I'm sure they can steer you to someone who can do the job for under $100.
Reply:USE PHOTOSHOP, IS THE EASY WAY, OR GIVE IT TO A PROFESSIONAL
Reply:the easiest way to do this is to probably
make 2 layers of the picture, put the color on the bottom and the b%26amp;w on top.
and then just use the eraser tool to erase away the b%26amp;w photo of the areas you want in color, that way the color from the bottom will show through.
i hope this helps
Reply:If you're talking about a print you have, there are coloring inks and pencils made for that purpose. It works and looks better on matte prints. But it is not easy to do right. So try your hand first on prints you don't care about.
What color should my bouquet be?
I am getting married on Oct. 21 and it is going to be outside. I am wanting to incorporate lots of rich, fall colors. My dress is white and it has a deep red sash on it. What color should my bouquet be? Should I match it with the sash or should I go with something different? Any ideas would be great. I know that I am going to be decorating some with mums. They come in so many beautiful fall colors.
What color should my bouquet be?
You can use yellows, oranges, reds, purples. If you are going to wear a red sash, then you may want red to be the primary color of the flowers in your bouquet then add accents of other colors.
Reply:MAKE THE BOUQUET RED WITH GOLD SPARKLES
Reply:Google: fall bridal bouquets
You'll find lots of good ideas.
Reply:blue
Reply:I would use some flowers to match the sash and then incorporate the other colors you want to use. I just attended a beautiful wedding with a fall theme and the bridesmaids wore deep red dresses. Their flowers were red, orange, gold, and cranberry. It looked really nice, and those same colors were everywhere in the decorations.
Reply:Go with a deeper yellow. Its a great fall color and it would look amazing with red and white.
Reply:i didnt have a sash but i went with the color of my bridesmaid dresses were my main color i used roses so it kinda matters on what flowers you want to use too
Reply:i personally wouldnt MATCH the sash, but i'd coordinate with it. Definate yellows, oranges, copper, maroons. Since your sash is red... i'd incorperate different shades of red. Like if your sash is a bright red, i'd go with a more of a crimson or blood red. i dont think the red should be your primary color, but just spotting in here and there.
I think a bouquet made Entirely of mums would be beautiful .Because of the shape of the mums, you could make a perfect ball out of them. I think that'd be beautiful.
Reply:You should definately take advantage of the fall colors but I would use purples, reds oranges and splash of yellow and white. Good luck.
Reply:Excuse me for my english but I can try to explain my ideal bouquet...
Some white flower with gradation of red and pink and some green touch.. I think the bouquet can be to the same color or proch color as your dress but for the bouquet on the table you can do all you want...
The base of the bouquet is round and it fallen on the dress. For the best size, i think I must arrive at height of your knees when you put the base on your belly...
I don't know if you see what I try to explain.
Good luck for th end of the preparatif
Reply:Mums are a great fall flower. Also, consider gerbera daisies. They com in great colors too. I would go for a bouquet of mostly orange with splashes of red. You can find orange calla lilies, gerbera daisies, and roses. I would stick with a dark orange and deep red color.
Reply:Here is a site of lilies that are red-orange with their names. Print out the pictures you like and bring them to your florist. Lilies are typical wedding flowers and it will be nice to include them with fall colors.
http://www.thelilygarden.com/pages_lilie...
What color should my bouquet be?
You can use yellows, oranges, reds, purples. If you are going to wear a red sash, then you may want red to be the primary color of the flowers in your bouquet then add accents of other colors.
Reply:MAKE THE BOUQUET RED WITH GOLD SPARKLES
Reply:Google: fall bridal bouquets
You'll find lots of good ideas.
Reply:blue
Reply:I would use some flowers to match the sash and then incorporate the other colors you want to use. I just attended a beautiful wedding with a fall theme and the bridesmaids wore deep red dresses. Their flowers were red, orange, gold, and cranberry. It looked really nice, and those same colors were everywhere in the decorations.
Reply:Go with a deeper yellow. Its a great fall color and it would look amazing with red and white.
Reply:i didnt have a sash but i went with the color of my bridesmaid dresses were my main color i used roses so it kinda matters on what flowers you want to use too
Reply:i personally wouldnt MATCH the sash, but i'd coordinate with it. Definate yellows, oranges, copper, maroons. Since your sash is red... i'd incorperate different shades of red. Like if your sash is a bright red, i'd go with a more of a crimson or blood red. i dont think the red should be your primary color, but just spotting in here and there.
I think a bouquet made Entirely of mums would be beautiful .Because of the shape of the mums, you could make a perfect ball out of them. I think that'd be beautiful.
Reply:You should definately take advantage of the fall colors but I would use purples, reds oranges and splash of yellow and white. Good luck.
Reply:Excuse me for my english but I can try to explain my ideal bouquet...
Some white flower with gradation of red and pink and some green touch.. I think the bouquet can be to the same color or proch color as your dress but for the bouquet on the table you can do all you want...
The base of the bouquet is round and it fallen on the dress. For the best size, i think I must arrive at height of your knees when you put the base on your belly...
I don't know if you see what I try to explain.
Good luck for th end of the preparatif
Reply:Mums are a great fall flower. Also, consider gerbera daisies. They com in great colors too. I would go for a bouquet of mostly orange with splashes of red. You can find orange calla lilies, gerbera daisies, and roses. I would stick with a dark orange and deep red color.
Reply:Here is a site of lilies that are red-orange with their names. Print out the pictures you like and bring them to your florist. Lilies are typical wedding flowers and it will be nice to include them with fall colors.
http://www.thelilygarden.com/pages_lilie...
Oh, were it not for the exhilarating bouquet of a Dovedale blue, shouldn't you rather perish than aggrieve?
Oh, indeed! But the stinking Bishop takes the biscuit!
Oh, were it not for the exhilarating bouquet of a Dovedale blue, shouldn't you rather perish than aggrieve?
Why oh why does this sound like poetry....Would that be Irish or Welsh. Please let us know..Could it be Shakespeare? I can't bring myself to think that it's cheese but it sure could be someone waxing poetic of the last piece of Stilton.
Reply:Yes indeed ?????
Reply:I'm not overly fond of that cheese, it's nothing worth dying over.
Oh, were it not for the exhilarating bouquet of a Dovedale blue, shouldn't you rather perish than aggrieve?
Why oh why does this sound like poetry....Would that be Irish or Welsh. Please let us know..Could it be Shakespeare? I can't bring myself to think that it's cheese but it sure could be someone waxing poetic of the last piece of Stilton.
Reply:Yes indeed ?????
Reply:I'm not overly fond of that cheese, it's nothing worth dying over.
How do you take care of easter bouquet mums?
just plant it watch it grow
How do you take care of easter bouquet mums?
I let mine die and go dormant over the summer.In the fall plant them in your garden after trimming off all the dead stalks.
Works for me.I have some which are 4 yrs. old and they bloom every fall.
Reply:In a temperate area, just put them in the ground. They will not rebloom this year and they may go dormant, since they were expecting too, but by next year they should rise in the spring and bloom in the fall as they naturally would. Some will stay green all summer and re-bloom in fall before going dormant over the winter. When they are dormant, let the dead stems stand until the new rosette forms at the base or the plant will rot or freeze - the plant uses sugars stored in the stems over the winter as antifreeze and the cut stems can let water into the crowns of the plants until the new growth forms and the old stem bases are sealed.
How do you take care of easter bouquet mums?
I let mine die and go dormant over the summer.In the fall plant them in your garden after trimming off all the dead stalks.
Works for me.I have some which are 4 yrs. old and they bloom every fall.
Reply:In a temperate area, just put them in the ground. They will not rebloom this year and they may go dormant, since they were expecting too, but by next year they should rise in the spring and bloom in the fall as they naturally would. Some will stay green all summer and re-bloom in fall before going dormant over the winter. When they are dormant, let the dead stems stand until the new rosette forms at the base or the plant will rot or freeze - the plant uses sugars stored in the stems over the winter as antifreeze and the cut stems can let water into the crowns of the plants until the new growth forms and the old stem bases are sealed.
Any suggestions on an unconventional bouquet?
I'm getting married! YAY! My bridesmaids dresses are light blue with brown trim...I originally wanted real flowers....fake look...fake! But I'm having a hard time finding reeal blue flowers that don't look purple compaired to the color of the dresses. I am wanting to know if there are any suggestions for what my bridesmaids could carry instead of flowers...I want them to carry something so they don't have to worry about finding something to do with their hands. If you think it's weird...I might like it! I'm open to any suggestions!!! Thanks in advance!
Any suggestions on an unconventional bouquet?
If it is an evening wedding, you could have them carry votive candles or lanterns. If not, why don't you try white flowers? I am sure they would look beautiful with the dresses. You could do white roses, lilys or daisies.
Reply:i am allergic to flowers so i found someone who made silk flowers they looked very real she even made them look like they had moister on them. she also did my table settings and it was allot cheaper than real flowers.
Reply:How about beaded or crystal flowers? Not only can you get them in the colors you want, but they will make a great keepsake after the wedding.
Reply:I am actually going to be using http://www.thebridesbouquet.com/navyRose...
They really do not look fake at all. There are many colors to choose from.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/yourweddin...
Reply:A basket with flowers, a decorated wreath, a parasol, just holding one flower like a bird of paradise or something exotic.
Reply:Peacock feathers in with the flowers? (sacred to Hera)
Maybe blue crystals in there?
Or even white flowers with the edges done in blue stardusty stuff?
Reply:bouquets made from Hershey's Kisses? Yumz!
http://www.hersheys.com/kisses/crafts/de...
Reply:DIed flowers have the chance of rubbing the color onto clothes...I would be weary of that. There are pleanty of blue flowers that would work and not look to purple. You can do a mix of blue hydrangaes and brown roses...to make it a little more unconvential have them made as a kissing ball that can be held from a ribbon rather then a boquet.
Reply:Have your bridesmaids carry flower balls like this one.
Reply:You might try bead bouquets. The pictures I've seen of them are absolutely gorgeous, and you should be able to pick out beads to match the dresses exactly. I've found several websites with information on how to make them like http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_beads/articl... or just google "bead bouquet."
Reply:You might ask some florists about dyeing flowers. Some florists can dye a white flower to a color that matches the dress. You'd have to take a sample of the color you want with you to the florist.
Another idea is to ask about having white flowers tinted with blue.
Don't know what kind of flowers you are wanting...but daisies look good tinted and so do carnations. :)
erythema
Any suggestions on an unconventional bouquet?
If it is an evening wedding, you could have them carry votive candles or lanterns. If not, why don't you try white flowers? I am sure they would look beautiful with the dresses. You could do white roses, lilys or daisies.
Reply:i am allergic to flowers so i found someone who made silk flowers they looked very real she even made them look like they had moister on them. she also did my table settings and it was allot cheaper than real flowers.
Reply:How about beaded or crystal flowers? Not only can you get them in the colors you want, but they will make a great keepsake after the wedding.
Reply:I am actually going to be using http://www.thebridesbouquet.com/navyRose...
They really do not look fake at all. There are many colors to choose from.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/yourweddin...
Reply:A basket with flowers, a decorated wreath, a parasol, just holding one flower like a bird of paradise or something exotic.
Reply:Peacock feathers in with the flowers? (sacred to Hera)
Maybe blue crystals in there?
Or even white flowers with the edges done in blue stardusty stuff?
Reply:bouquets made from Hershey's Kisses? Yumz!
http://www.hersheys.com/kisses/crafts/de...
Reply:DIed flowers have the chance of rubbing the color onto clothes...I would be weary of that. There are pleanty of blue flowers that would work and not look to purple. You can do a mix of blue hydrangaes and brown roses...to make it a little more unconvential have them made as a kissing ball that can be held from a ribbon rather then a boquet.
Reply:Have your bridesmaids carry flower balls like this one.
Reply:You might try bead bouquets. The pictures I've seen of them are absolutely gorgeous, and you should be able to pick out beads to match the dresses exactly. I've found several websites with information on how to make them like http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_beads/articl... or just google "bead bouquet."
Reply:You might ask some florists about dyeing flowers. Some florists can dye a white flower to a color that matches the dress. You'd have to take a sample of the color you want with you to the florist.
Another idea is to ask about having white flowers tinted with blue.
Don't know what kind of flowers you are wanting...but daisies look good tinted and so do carnations. :)
erythema
Looking for a pattern called bouquet of shells afghan it was free at one time?
CHERYL'S PUFF SHELL SURPRISE REVERSIBLE AFGHAN
http://members.aol.com/sbaycgoa/patcher....
Baby Blanket In Shells and Clusters Free Pattern
http://crochet.about.com/od/babyafghans/...
this was all I could find
Looking for a pattern called bouquet of shells afghan it was free at one time?
I don't see it offered for free online anywhere, but I did find a couple of threads talking about this pattern and one states this:
"Leisure Arts Leaflet 3001 "Book Three: Absolutely Gorgeous Sentimental Shells" and I think I bought it at Michael's"
Here is the link for this quote
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/archiv...
Good luck! It looks very pretty.
Reply:I try to get free patterns too when they're available. Who used to make the yarn and issue the pattern? If you can remember, you can contact them. They may still have it and they may email it to you. If you get it you can forward it to me. I'm taking a break from the afghan I'm working on now. My fingers are still getting a workout on the keyboard but I don't have natural light left to continue my (crochet) hooking. Besides, the SuperBowl game will be starting soon!
http://members.aol.com/sbaycgoa/patcher....
Baby Blanket In Shells and Clusters Free Pattern
http://crochet.about.com/od/babyafghans/...
this was all I could find
Looking for a pattern called bouquet of shells afghan it was free at one time?
I don't see it offered for free online anywhere, but I did find a couple of threads talking about this pattern and one states this:
"Leisure Arts Leaflet 3001 "Book Three: Absolutely Gorgeous Sentimental Shells" and I think I bought it at Michael's"
Here is the link for this quote
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/archiv...
Good luck! It looks very pretty.
Reply:I try to get free patterns too when they're available. Who used to make the yarn and issue the pattern? If you can remember, you can contact them. They may still have it and they may email it to you. If you get it you can forward it to me. I'm taking a break from the afghan I'm working on now. My fingers are still getting a workout on the keyboard but I don't have natural light left to continue my (crochet) hooking. Besides, the SuperBowl game will be starting soon!
I am getting married soon and wanted to know if the brides and the bridesmaids carry a bouquet?
Congrats!
Yes usually all the women in the bridal party carry a bouquet.
A cheap and lovely way to do it, is to get the bridesmaids to carry a single long stemmed flower with a ribbon tied around it. And the bride carries a bunch of the same flower eg. orchid, lily, roses etc.
Also usually the groom and his attendants have a flower in their lapel too. And sometimes the parents of the bride and groom do too. You can get these lapel flowers from your garden. This could be one of your head bridesmaids duties.
All the best
I am getting married soon and wanted to know if the brides and the bridesmaids carry a bouquet?
Mine did but if you don't want a lot of flowers you don't have to have them. Be creative it is your day .
Reply:The bride and the bridesmaids all carry bouquets but the brides is usually different from the bridesmaids bouquets.
Reply:I feel that if the bridesmaids are going to carry any flowers at all they should carry just one rose (white,pink, yellow,or red) or something, because all of those bouquet's might be costly, and I know you and your new hubby to be are trying to save as much as possible.
Reply:All of the answers stating that yes the tradition is that both carry flowers, with the brides being more elaborate are correct. However it is your day and your choice! If you don't want them to, then choose somthing else for them to carry that better suits your style or interests.
Please note: I realize many people suggest using fake/artificial flowers, but please know, this isn't necessarily the cheapest route. Real flowers are generally cheaper than buying fake flowers. Unless of course you go and buy them at a dollar store or something, in which case they are cheaper, but don't look anywhere close to real flowers. So they may be cheaper, but won't look good!
I would suggest going to Sam's Club or Albertson's or anywhere that you can buy a losse bouquet of flowers, and then you can put it together on your own.
Reply:That is strictly up to the bride. She can have the bridesmaids carry a bouquet if she wishes, or something else like one lit candle. Or they don't have to carry anything if she so desires. It is her day.
Reply:you can have all the flowers you want or none at all, it's your wedding.
you can go to hobby centers and pick up some real bargains for making your own bouquets. it's not hard just look for the colors you want and mix and match to your heart's desire.
Reply:congrats ,and 2 ans ur ques yes they dooo!!
Reply:Have the bridesmaids carry smaller ones and have yours larger.
Reply:All of the ladies carry flowers.
Reply:Remember it's YOUR DAY!!! An inexpensive way for everyone to have flowers is to use wildflowers like someone else mentioned. There really is no right or wrong way. When my best friend got married, she had her big white bouquet and a single red rose (to represent her mother who had pasted away a few years prior) and we all had little bouquets with the same flowers, but in her wedding colors. The pictures turned out really great.
Reply:Yep, everybody carries a bouquet traditionally. However, its your wedding and you are allowed to do anything you want.
Honestly, I know this may seem "low-rent" to people, if you have a florist in your local grocery store, they do amazing work and are extremely reasonably priced. If you can get over the stigma of getting them in the grocery store, thats the place to go.
Best of luck!
Reply:All of the answers are right in certain respects.. However, the bottom line is that it is your choice. I have seen brides carry bibles or a single rose/ lily or even rosary beads. Nothing dictates what you "must" carry and nothing says you have to have your bridesmaids carry anything..Its your day and your choice.
Reply:When it's your wedding, you can pretty much do whatever you want to! LOL!
You can have your bridesmaids carry bouquets. I've seen it both ways.
Make your bouquets. Get wildflowers and do it yourself. My sister had daisies at her wedding. We got a huge bunch of daisies and kept the long stems on them. Then we took a satin ribbon and tied up the stems from the bottom up (sorta like ballet slippers) and then tied a pretty ribbon at the top. It was gorgeous!! Good luck!!!
Reply:That decision is completely up to the bride. Some brides prefer to carry a bouquet and have their bridesmaids carry only one single rose or flower. Other brides carry a bouquet and the bridesmaids may carry small bibles or something else entirely.
Reply:If you want them to carry torches they can. It is up to you. TRADITIONALLY, the bridesmaids bouquets, if they carry one, is much smaller than the brides. I have seen many people have them carry a single flower. (Grab some single long stem roses for $2 a piece at walmart if you want cheap and real.)
I would suggest letting them carry something, it will keep them from feeling fidgety standing up there with nothing to do with their hands.
(I personally fell in love with flower balls hanging from a ribbon, but they can get expensive. To make one you can use a styrofoam ball and fake flowers, greenery, and ribbons, but they don't look very good unless they are fairly large, like 8")
Reply:it is only brides who carry bouquet.
Reply:any1 can carry 1
Reply:it all up to you . you only get to do this once. make it the best day of your life.
Reply:No, don't listen to them, I have been in three weddings, and ALL THREE TIMES the bride and bridesmaids have carried bouquets. THe brides should of course be the biggest, then the maid of honors, and the bridesmaids the smallest. hope i helped
Reply:The bridesmaids CAN carry small bouquets, but it's not necessary, it is up to you whether you want them to or not.
Reply:That is your choice. Your the bride what ever you want. Today most of the time the bridesmaid carry a single long steam flower, or rose. With a small ribbon. Its less money that way and very elegant. Hobby Lobby has great flowers you can make your own. Or go to a local florist and order one. If you are the only one who carries a bouquet then you can spend a little more money.
Reply:as others have stated most brides do have a bouquet as well as the attendants- however it is NOT absoluetly necessary.
Options to be considered could be - floral bouquet for the bride with wrist corsages for the maids %26amp; small bags to match their frocks; baskets of petals or a teddy bear for 'flower girls'
fans for all with maybe a single flower attached; parasols;
I heard of a wedding that was conducted in the 'outback' of Aus %26amp; flowers were hard to procure locally so the bride %26amp; her atendants had ""bouquets"" made from coloured leaves.
basically the bouquets just give you all something to do with your hands during the ceremony- there is probably a traditional reason as well - such as different flowers with special meanings or to ward off evil spirits.
When my b/f married I made her bouquet with flowers from her %26amp; her mothers gardens; I also did the same for one of my brothers wedding
something else I heard of was the bride asked all the female guest to bring along a single bloom of thier favourite flower to the ceremony venue %26amp; they were all presented to the bride as she walked down the aisle %26amp; then tied togher with a ribbon by the brides mother ( this would probably work best if only a small wedding)
You could also just carry a small evening bag insted of a bouquet
the choice is entirely yours whatever you decide
Yes usually all the women in the bridal party carry a bouquet.
A cheap and lovely way to do it, is to get the bridesmaids to carry a single long stemmed flower with a ribbon tied around it. And the bride carries a bunch of the same flower eg. orchid, lily, roses etc.
Also usually the groom and his attendants have a flower in their lapel too. And sometimes the parents of the bride and groom do too. You can get these lapel flowers from your garden. This could be one of your head bridesmaids duties.
All the best
I am getting married soon and wanted to know if the brides and the bridesmaids carry a bouquet?
Mine did but if you don't want a lot of flowers you don't have to have them. Be creative it is your day .
Reply:The bride and the bridesmaids all carry bouquets but the brides is usually different from the bridesmaids bouquets.
Reply:I feel that if the bridesmaids are going to carry any flowers at all they should carry just one rose (white,pink, yellow,or red) or something, because all of those bouquet's might be costly, and I know you and your new hubby to be are trying to save as much as possible.
Reply:All of the answers stating that yes the tradition is that both carry flowers, with the brides being more elaborate are correct. However it is your day and your choice! If you don't want them to, then choose somthing else for them to carry that better suits your style or interests.
Please note: I realize many people suggest using fake/artificial flowers, but please know, this isn't necessarily the cheapest route. Real flowers are generally cheaper than buying fake flowers. Unless of course you go and buy them at a dollar store or something, in which case they are cheaper, but don't look anywhere close to real flowers. So they may be cheaper, but won't look good!
I would suggest going to Sam's Club or Albertson's or anywhere that you can buy a losse bouquet of flowers, and then you can put it together on your own.
Reply:That is strictly up to the bride. She can have the bridesmaids carry a bouquet if she wishes, or something else like one lit candle. Or they don't have to carry anything if she so desires. It is her day.
Reply:you can have all the flowers you want or none at all, it's your wedding.
you can go to hobby centers and pick up some real bargains for making your own bouquets. it's not hard just look for the colors you want and mix and match to your heart's desire.
Reply:congrats ,and 2 ans ur ques yes they dooo!!
Reply:Have the bridesmaids carry smaller ones and have yours larger.
Reply:All of the ladies carry flowers.
Reply:Remember it's YOUR DAY!!! An inexpensive way for everyone to have flowers is to use wildflowers like someone else mentioned. There really is no right or wrong way. When my best friend got married, she had her big white bouquet and a single red rose (to represent her mother who had pasted away a few years prior) and we all had little bouquets with the same flowers, but in her wedding colors. The pictures turned out really great.
Reply:Yep, everybody carries a bouquet traditionally. However, its your wedding and you are allowed to do anything you want.
Honestly, I know this may seem "low-rent" to people, if you have a florist in your local grocery store, they do amazing work and are extremely reasonably priced. If you can get over the stigma of getting them in the grocery store, thats the place to go.
Best of luck!
Reply:All of the answers are right in certain respects.. However, the bottom line is that it is your choice. I have seen brides carry bibles or a single rose/ lily or even rosary beads. Nothing dictates what you "must" carry and nothing says you have to have your bridesmaids carry anything..Its your day and your choice.
Reply:When it's your wedding, you can pretty much do whatever you want to! LOL!
You can have your bridesmaids carry bouquets. I've seen it both ways.
Make your bouquets. Get wildflowers and do it yourself. My sister had daisies at her wedding. We got a huge bunch of daisies and kept the long stems on them. Then we took a satin ribbon and tied up the stems from the bottom up (sorta like ballet slippers) and then tied a pretty ribbon at the top. It was gorgeous!! Good luck!!!
Reply:That decision is completely up to the bride. Some brides prefer to carry a bouquet and have their bridesmaids carry only one single rose or flower. Other brides carry a bouquet and the bridesmaids may carry small bibles or something else entirely.
Reply:If you want them to carry torches they can. It is up to you. TRADITIONALLY, the bridesmaids bouquets, if they carry one, is much smaller than the brides. I have seen many people have them carry a single flower. (Grab some single long stem roses for $2 a piece at walmart if you want cheap and real.)
I would suggest letting them carry something, it will keep them from feeling fidgety standing up there with nothing to do with their hands.
(I personally fell in love with flower balls hanging from a ribbon, but they can get expensive. To make one you can use a styrofoam ball and fake flowers, greenery, and ribbons, but they don't look very good unless they are fairly large, like 8")
Reply:it is only brides who carry bouquet.
Reply:any1 can carry 1
Reply:it all up to you . you only get to do this once. make it the best day of your life.
Reply:No, don't listen to them, I have been in three weddings, and ALL THREE TIMES the bride and bridesmaids have carried bouquets. THe brides should of course be the biggest, then the maid of honors, and the bridesmaids the smallest. hope i helped
Reply:The bridesmaids CAN carry small bouquets, but it's not necessary, it is up to you whether you want them to or not.
Reply:That is your choice. Your the bride what ever you want. Today most of the time the bridesmaid carry a single long steam flower, or rose. With a small ribbon. Its less money that way and very elegant. Hobby Lobby has great flowers you can make your own. Or go to a local florist and order one. If you are the only one who carries a bouquet then you can spend a little more money.
Reply:as others have stated most brides do have a bouquet as well as the attendants- however it is NOT absoluetly necessary.
Options to be considered could be - floral bouquet for the bride with wrist corsages for the maids %26amp; small bags to match their frocks; baskets of petals or a teddy bear for 'flower girls'
fans for all with maybe a single flower attached; parasols;
I heard of a wedding that was conducted in the 'outback' of Aus %26amp; flowers were hard to procure locally so the bride %26amp; her atendants had ""bouquets"" made from coloured leaves.
basically the bouquets just give you all something to do with your hands during the ceremony- there is probably a traditional reason as well - such as different flowers with special meanings or to ward off evil spirits.
When my b/f married I made her bouquet with flowers from her %26amp; her mothers gardens; I also did the same for one of my brothers wedding
something else I heard of was the bride asked all the female guest to bring along a single bloom of thier favourite flower to the ceremony venue %26amp; they were all presented to the bride as she walked down the aisle %26amp; then tied togher with a ribbon by the brides mother ( this would probably work best if only a small wedding)
You could also just carry a small evening bag insted of a bouquet
the choice is entirely yours whatever you decide
Where does the tradition of throwing the brides bouquet come from?
i was just curious :)
Where does the tradition of throwing the brides bouquet come from?
The practice of the tossing the bridal bouquet is believed to be an outgrowth of an idea that was popular in the 14th century, particularly in early French tradition. It was considered lucky to get a fragment of the bride's clothing. In those days, the bride was treated poorly. Guests would grab at her wedding dress in order to tear off pieces. Although brides continued to believe that they would not be wearing their wedding gowns again, they objected to its wanton destruction. They looked for an alternative and, instead began the custom of throwing personal articles, such as the garter, to the guests.
Other sources describe the garter as representing the virginal girdle. When the groom removed the garter he was, in essence demonstrating publicly, that the bride was relinquishing her virginal status. In medieval times, it was also traditional for wedding guests to accompany the newlywed couple to their bed chamber, after the ceremony. Sources say in following this practice guests became more and more rowdy, to the extent that some even attempted to disrobe the new bride or "take liberties" with her. In order to keep the other men at bay, the groom would toss the bride's garter as a means of distraction.
The practice of throwing the garter survived and became more focused. People not only subscribed to the superstition that whoever "won" the bride's garter (la jarretière) was lucky, but also that their good luck could be carried through . . . for it was believed that a man who gave his beloved a bride's garter would be guaranteed his loved one's faithfulness. It was up to the best man to "steal" the garter, tear it into small pieces and distribute it to the wedding guests. This notion was taken so to heart that oftentimes guests were seriously injured in the rush for the garter. Some guests apparently got drunk, became impatient and unruly and then tried to tear the garter off the bride. Brides became wary and modified tradition by allowing one garter to dangle, making it easy to reach.
The British practiced another custom, "tossing or flinging the stocking." Groomsmen would actually invade the bridal chamber and steal the bride's stockings. Then they would take turns sitting at the foot of the bed flinging the stockings over the heads of the couple. The notion was held that whoever threw the stocking that landed on the groom's nose, would be the next to marry. Understandably, brides objected to this tradition because it was both undignified and embarrassing and the stocking throw tradition soon disappeared, evolving into the bouquet and garter toss tradition that many brides and grooms follow today.
In the 17th and 18 centuries, today's garter was a silk sash tied well below the bride's knee. The groomsmen considered the sash to be a trophy. Whichever groomsman "captured" the garter would wear it in his hat for the remainder of the celebration.
In keeping with the adage "something old, something new. . . ," brides may choose to wear a blue garter or sew a blue ribbon into their undergarments. This, it is thought, will protect the bride against bad luck or unhappiness. This concept may date back to the Order of the Garter, which was symbolized by a blue ribbon. It is one of the oldest orders of knighthood, and knights were known as the consummate protectors of women. The mantle of a Knight of the Garter was worn by royal bridegrooms over their wedding attire. In 1893, at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, Prince Edward married Alexandra and became the last royal to wear the blue velvet mantle.
Many brides today hold fast to the tradition of a garter toss. The groom removes and tosses the garter, right before the bride tosses her bouquet. Custom has it that the unmarried man who catches the garter, place it on the leg of the unmarried woman who catches the bouquet. It is said that they two will be the next to marry (not necessarily each other). For the sake of balance and egalitarianism, some brides choose to throw a bouquet instead of tossing the garter. Some simply throw a bouquet to the bridesmaids, while the groom throws the garter to the groomsmen.
With some couples, the custom of tossing the bouquet, albeit a very old one, has come under some criticism. It seems that in the rush for the bouquet, young children have been caught underfoot, and even adults have been injured. This actually prompted some musicians and photographers to include a liability release from the bride, should she insist, against their advice, to follow this tradition.
Some modern brides feel that the custom is embarrassing and tacky, because it singles out the single women who are with all good intention "dragged" to the floor to participate in the ritual. Those feelings have motivated changes.. One way of "saving the tradition," but sensitizing it, is to have all the female guests, not just the unmarried ones, participate in the bouquet toss..
There continue to be objections raised both about tossing the bouquet and about tossing the garter. Couples today consider including new, alternative traditions. One such option is to call all the girls in their teens to come up to the bride's side and present each with a flower from a pre-made bouquet. Or, in order to avoid a stampede, the bride may call them all up and give out bags of candies or token gifts to the young girls and teens. Another alternative to tossing the bouquet and/or the garter is to throw dried rose petals, white sequins, confetti, or ribbons, or to blow bubbles and not to expect or invite anyone to catch anything. The bride might also choose to call up her bridesmaids. With the use of a pre-made, break-apart-bouquet, which is designed to separate it into smaller ‘arrangements,' she can give each attendant a "piece." This is a lovely, public way to thank her bridesmaids for their participation in the wedding party.
There is an elegant alternative to the 'tossing' tradition is for the bride and groom, which works particularly well with mature couples. The bride and groom ask all the married couples to stand. Then by groups of five or ten years, the married couples are asked to be seated as the length of their marriage is mentioned. The couple that remains is the one married the longest. They are "rewarded' with the bridal bouquet and the garter." Still another delightful tradition takes its place after the cake cutting. The couple say a few words and then ‘as a token of love and appreciation,' they give the bouquet to her parents.
Some couples make use of tradition, using the bouquet toss as a way to acknowledge a special person. It can, for example, be a way to single-out an engaged friend or relative. A centerpiece or corsage may be substituted for the traditional toss bouquet. Whatever the form of presentation, it's best to avoid a surprise and ask the recipient, in advance, for their okay. By "clearing" the concept, any embarrassment is avoided. Not everyone is comfortable being singled out in front of an audience, even for something pleasant.
The florist can be asked to replace the toss bouquet with a corsage or table centerpiece. At an appropriate moment in the reception, the bride can give the "refashioned" toss bouquet to her mother, mother-in-law or grandmother.
In that same vein, the bouquet may be dedicated to a deceased loved one. Mention may be made of this gesture at the reception or in the program. This is a moving way to make a loved one's memory part of a special day.
In Finland, there is another "tossing alternative." The single women form a circle around the bride, who has been blindfolded. The bride turns slowly in one direction and the women, holding hands, turn in a circle in the opposite direction. The single women's circle stops and the bride reaches out and hands her bouquet to the woman facing her. This works especially well when there aren't too many single women guests.
Whichever version the couple chose, the bouquet and garter toss are best done right after the cake cutting. This allows the caterer to cut and serve the cake while guests are being entertained. Many couples are dispensing with these two traditions altogether, while some hold fast to what they have known, like and wish to replicate.
Old traditions are hard to break, but bridal couples must be mindful that just because something has been around for a long time, doesn't mean that fashioning new rituals isn't perfectly acceptable and perhaps even preferable. The new alternatives they design, may in time become traditions in their own right. There are no hard and fast rules about tossing the bouquet and the garter. With this custom, like many of the other aspects of a wedding celebration, should reflect the wishes, sensibilities and sensitivities of the couple and their guests
Reply:I'm not too sure where it comes from.... but I believe the idea behind it is..... that your using the boquet to symbolize your marriage so by throwing it to someone else is opening the door for them to marry next.
Reply:The tossing of the bouquet was to ward off evil spirits, how I don't know. Same as the bridesmaids. They would all be dressed like the bride in order to fool the spirits.
Reply:Years ago a bride at a wedding in Europe was leaving the church. He new husbands old girl friend was outside and yelled to him I still love you. The new bride was so pissed she chucked her flowers at her.
Where does the tradition of throwing the brides bouquet come from?
The practice of the tossing the bridal bouquet is believed to be an outgrowth of an idea that was popular in the 14th century, particularly in early French tradition. It was considered lucky to get a fragment of the bride's clothing. In those days, the bride was treated poorly. Guests would grab at her wedding dress in order to tear off pieces. Although brides continued to believe that they would not be wearing their wedding gowns again, they objected to its wanton destruction. They looked for an alternative and, instead began the custom of throwing personal articles, such as the garter, to the guests.
Other sources describe the garter as representing the virginal girdle. When the groom removed the garter he was, in essence demonstrating publicly, that the bride was relinquishing her virginal status. In medieval times, it was also traditional for wedding guests to accompany the newlywed couple to their bed chamber, after the ceremony. Sources say in following this practice guests became more and more rowdy, to the extent that some even attempted to disrobe the new bride or "take liberties" with her. In order to keep the other men at bay, the groom would toss the bride's garter as a means of distraction.
The practice of throwing the garter survived and became more focused. People not only subscribed to the superstition that whoever "won" the bride's garter (la jarretière) was lucky, but also that their good luck could be carried through . . . for it was believed that a man who gave his beloved a bride's garter would be guaranteed his loved one's faithfulness. It was up to the best man to "steal" the garter, tear it into small pieces and distribute it to the wedding guests. This notion was taken so to heart that oftentimes guests were seriously injured in the rush for the garter. Some guests apparently got drunk, became impatient and unruly and then tried to tear the garter off the bride. Brides became wary and modified tradition by allowing one garter to dangle, making it easy to reach.
The British practiced another custom, "tossing or flinging the stocking." Groomsmen would actually invade the bridal chamber and steal the bride's stockings. Then they would take turns sitting at the foot of the bed flinging the stockings over the heads of the couple. The notion was held that whoever threw the stocking that landed on the groom's nose, would be the next to marry. Understandably, brides objected to this tradition because it was both undignified and embarrassing and the stocking throw tradition soon disappeared, evolving into the bouquet and garter toss tradition that many brides and grooms follow today.
In the 17th and 18 centuries, today's garter was a silk sash tied well below the bride's knee. The groomsmen considered the sash to be a trophy. Whichever groomsman "captured" the garter would wear it in his hat for the remainder of the celebration.
In keeping with the adage "something old, something new. . . ," brides may choose to wear a blue garter or sew a blue ribbon into their undergarments. This, it is thought, will protect the bride against bad luck or unhappiness. This concept may date back to the Order of the Garter, which was symbolized by a blue ribbon. It is one of the oldest orders of knighthood, and knights were known as the consummate protectors of women. The mantle of a Knight of the Garter was worn by royal bridegrooms over their wedding attire. In 1893, at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, Prince Edward married Alexandra and became the last royal to wear the blue velvet mantle.
Many brides today hold fast to the tradition of a garter toss. The groom removes and tosses the garter, right before the bride tosses her bouquet. Custom has it that the unmarried man who catches the garter, place it on the leg of the unmarried woman who catches the bouquet. It is said that they two will be the next to marry (not necessarily each other). For the sake of balance and egalitarianism, some brides choose to throw a bouquet instead of tossing the garter. Some simply throw a bouquet to the bridesmaids, while the groom throws the garter to the groomsmen.
With some couples, the custom of tossing the bouquet, albeit a very old one, has come under some criticism. It seems that in the rush for the bouquet, young children have been caught underfoot, and even adults have been injured. This actually prompted some musicians and photographers to include a liability release from the bride, should she insist, against their advice, to follow this tradition.
Some modern brides feel that the custom is embarrassing and tacky, because it singles out the single women who are with all good intention "dragged" to the floor to participate in the ritual. Those feelings have motivated changes.. One way of "saving the tradition," but sensitizing it, is to have all the female guests, not just the unmarried ones, participate in the bouquet toss..
There continue to be objections raised both about tossing the bouquet and about tossing the garter. Couples today consider including new, alternative traditions. One such option is to call all the girls in their teens to come up to the bride's side and present each with a flower from a pre-made bouquet. Or, in order to avoid a stampede, the bride may call them all up and give out bags of candies or token gifts to the young girls and teens. Another alternative to tossing the bouquet and/or the garter is to throw dried rose petals, white sequins, confetti, or ribbons, or to blow bubbles and not to expect or invite anyone to catch anything. The bride might also choose to call up her bridesmaids. With the use of a pre-made, break-apart-bouquet, which is designed to separate it into smaller ‘arrangements,' she can give each attendant a "piece." This is a lovely, public way to thank her bridesmaids for their participation in the wedding party.
There is an elegant alternative to the 'tossing' tradition is for the bride and groom, which works particularly well with mature couples. The bride and groom ask all the married couples to stand. Then by groups of five or ten years, the married couples are asked to be seated as the length of their marriage is mentioned. The couple that remains is the one married the longest. They are "rewarded' with the bridal bouquet and the garter." Still another delightful tradition takes its place after the cake cutting. The couple say a few words and then ‘as a token of love and appreciation,' they give the bouquet to her parents.
Some couples make use of tradition, using the bouquet toss as a way to acknowledge a special person. It can, for example, be a way to single-out an engaged friend or relative. A centerpiece or corsage may be substituted for the traditional toss bouquet. Whatever the form of presentation, it's best to avoid a surprise and ask the recipient, in advance, for their okay. By "clearing" the concept, any embarrassment is avoided. Not everyone is comfortable being singled out in front of an audience, even for something pleasant.
The florist can be asked to replace the toss bouquet with a corsage or table centerpiece. At an appropriate moment in the reception, the bride can give the "refashioned" toss bouquet to her mother, mother-in-law or grandmother.
In that same vein, the bouquet may be dedicated to a deceased loved one. Mention may be made of this gesture at the reception or in the program. This is a moving way to make a loved one's memory part of a special day.
In Finland, there is another "tossing alternative." The single women form a circle around the bride, who has been blindfolded. The bride turns slowly in one direction and the women, holding hands, turn in a circle in the opposite direction. The single women's circle stops and the bride reaches out and hands her bouquet to the woman facing her. This works especially well when there aren't too many single women guests.
Whichever version the couple chose, the bouquet and garter toss are best done right after the cake cutting. This allows the caterer to cut and serve the cake while guests are being entertained. Many couples are dispensing with these two traditions altogether, while some hold fast to what they have known, like and wish to replicate.
Old traditions are hard to break, but bridal couples must be mindful that just because something has been around for a long time, doesn't mean that fashioning new rituals isn't perfectly acceptable and perhaps even preferable. The new alternatives they design, may in time become traditions in their own right. There are no hard and fast rules about tossing the bouquet and the garter. With this custom, like many of the other aspects of a wedding celebration, should reflect the wishes, sensibilities and sensitivities of the couple and their guests
Reply:I'm not too sure where it comes from.... but I believe the idea behind it is..... that your using the boquet to symbolize your marriage so by throwing it to someone else is opening the door for them to marry next.
Reply:The tossing of the bouquet was to ward off evil spirits, how I don't know. Same as the bridesmaids. They would all be dressed like the bride in order to fool the spirits.
Reply:Years ago a bride at a wedding in Europe was leaving the church. He new husbands old girl friend was outside and yelled to him I still love you. The new bride was so pissed she chucked her flowers at her.
Are you suppose to go up to caught the bouquet if your engaged?
This is happend twice in my family and both times people made comments. Are you suppose to go up to caught the bouquet if your engaged? I am asking because my friend is getting married before me and she made the comment jokingly that I have to caught hers.. cause I'll be the next married. But I didn't know if I was techincally suppose to? Yes, I know it's not the biggest deal in the world but I didn't want take away from any single girls if I actually caught it and I didn't want to disappoint my friend by not trying.
Are you suppose to go up to caught the bouquet if your engaged?
I'm not sure what the proper etiquette is, people can be so fickle and picky that it would be impossible to NOT have someone complaining about somehting at a wedding.
To spare the drama: Go up and try and be into the whole act, but dont actually catch the bouqet yourself.
Reply:go for it you fine only if your married its not ok for you to up but your only engaged so go for it good luck.
Reply:I hear you, my best friend from work is getting married two monthes before mine and im still going to try to catch the bouqet!
Reply:You bet! It's ALL single girls - engaged, otherwise, and even the 80 year olds! It's just fun...
Reply:Go to the bathroom when it comes time to toss the bouquet!! LOL...just kidding...I believe (and have followed myself) that all unmarried people, which includes engaged people, go to the dance floor at that time. Hey..if you want, stand in the back and don't attempt to catch it
Reply:Does it really matter? If you want to try to catch it, go for it. If not, don't. It's just a silly tradition, it doesn't really mean you'll be the next to get married.
Reply:No, because you don't need to catch it. You ARE getting married. Please, give those unengaged gals a shred of hope to hang onto! :-) And don't let your fiance catch any garters, either! (At some weddings the garter catcher has to put the garter on the leg of the bouquet catcher, and you don't want him sliding it up some stranger's leg, do you?)
Reply:You are betrothed. I wouldn't do it.
Reply:NO! Engaged ladies already ARE goign to get married next, so the SINGLE (and nto engaged) ladies are supposed to catch it to see who is goign to get married next (or engaged next actually). The engaged girls kind of count as already taken you know...Also, the guy who catches the garter is supposed to dance w/ the bouquet catcher adn it migh tbe awkward if some engaged chick is dancing with a single guy then...I woudln't care, but some might talk...
Reply:I wouldn't do it. However, step up in front of the other spectators, and see if the bride signals or calls for you to join in. If she does, then yes, go up, otherwise let the single ladies participate.
Reply:I would:
1) Avoid it, and not go up. (Maybe hide in the bathroom or go to the bar and get a drink.)
2) If you do get forced up just don't catch it.
Reply:I've been told any lady who was unmarried (including engaged women) had to go up.
Reply:Since she made a comment (joking or not) then go ahead and get up there. Maybe stand in the back or off to a side so you aren't in the middle of the mess after it's thrown. Just step back and let the single girls fight it out. :-)
Reply:WELL I BELIEVE THAT ANY UNMARRIED WOMEN SO ENGAGED IS STILL UNMARRIED SO IT'S COOL.
Reply:Actually you have more reason than anyone to get up there. The tradition symbolizes passing the torch to the next girl in the "Village" family and friends whose gonna get married. Whoever catches it is just to be unmarried. Its not like your getting up there to get all the attention of the guys in the room. And anyone to tell you diff, well frankly their wrong. But if you don't feel comfortable, no biggie dont do it. Its all about fun, and tradition.
Reply:I believe that it is ok to catch the bouquet even though you're engaged to be married. I did that when I was engaged!!!!
So don't let anyone tell you , you can't. Have a good time, and congratulations on getting engaged.
Climbing Shoes
Are you suppose to go up to caught the bouquet if your engaged?
I'm not sure what the proper etiquette is, people can be so fickle and picky that it would be impossible to NOT have someone complaining about somehting at a wedding.
To spare the drama: Go up and try and be into the whole act, but dont actually catch the bouqet yourself.
Reply:go for it you fine only if your married its not ok for you to up but your only engaged so go for it good luck.
Reply:I hear you, my best friend from work is getting married two monthes before mine and im still going to try to catch the bouqet!
Reply:You bet! It's ALL single girls - engaged, otherwise, and even the 80 year olds! It's just fun...
Reply:Go to the bathroom when it comes time to toss the bouquet!! LOL...just kidding...I believe (and have followed myself) that all unmarried people, which includes engaged people, go to the dance floor at that time. Hey..if you want, stand in the back and don't attempt to catch it
Reply:Does it really matter? If you want to try to catch it, go for it. If not, don't. It's just a silly tradition, it doesn't really mean you'll be the next to get married.
Reply:No, because you don't need to catch it. You ARE getting married. Please, give those unengaged gals a shred of hope to hang onto! :-) And don't let your fiance catch any garters, either! (At some weddings the garter catcher has to put the garter on the leg of the bouquet catcher, and you don't want him sliding it up some stranger's leg, do you?)
Reply:You are betrothed. I wouldn't do it.
Reply:NO! Engaged ladies already ARE goign to get married next, so the SINGLE (and nto engaged) ladies are supposed to catch it to see who is goign to get married next (or engaged next actually). The engaged girls kind of count as already taken you know...Also, the guy who catches the garter is supposed to dance w/ the bouquet catcher adn it migh tbe awkward if some engaged chick is dancing with a single guy then...I woudln't care, but some might talk...
Reply:I wouldn't do it. However, step up in front of the other spectators, and see if the bride signals or calls for you to join in. If she does, then yes, go up, otherwise let the single ladies participate.
Reply:I would:
1) Avoid it, and not go up. (Maybe hide in the bathroom or go to the bar and get a drink.)
2) If you do get forced up just don't catch it.
Reply:I've been told any lady who was unmarried (including engaged women) had to go up.
Reply:Since she made a comment (joking or not) then go ahead and get up there. Maybe stand in the back or off to a side so you aren't in the middle of the mess after it's thrown. Just step back and let the single girls fight it out. :-)
Reply:WELL I BELIEVE THAT ANY UNMARRIED WOMEN SO ENGAGED IS STILL UNMARRIED SO IT'S COOL.
Reply:Actually you have more reason than anyone to get up there. The tradition symbolizes passing the torch to the next girl in the "Village" family and friends whose gonna get married. Whoever catches it is just to be unmarried. Its not like your getting up there to get all the attention of the guys in the room. And anyone to tell you diff, well frankly their wrong. But if you don't feel comfortable, no biggie dont do it. Its all about fun, and tradition.
Reply:I believe that it is ok to catch the bouquet even though you're engaged to be married. I did that when I was engaged!!!!
So don't let anyone tell you , you can't. Have a good time, and congratulations on getting engaged.
Climbing Shoes
Can anyone tell me how to french-braid ribbon for a wedding bouquet?
my sister is getting married soon and wants bouquets with french braided handles...help!
Can anyone tell me how to french-braid ribbon for a wedding bouquet?
ok well I will try to describe it but it would be better if I could show you! take the stems of the bouquet and cut about 1 yard of ribbon, at the top of where you want the handle, pull the ribbon around there, and make sure the stems are in the middle of the ribbon. essentially, you will tie a shoe-string knot, twist the ribbons around each other once, then flip the bouquet over and bring the ribbons around and do the same thing to the other side working your way down the bouquet till you are at the bottom of your handle. you can take pearl head corsage pins and insert into the knots to keep them in place and make it prettier, but thats not necessary....like I said, this would be way easier to show you, I worked at a florist 4 two years and I hope this helps....my general experience was that it wasn't really worth the extra trouble cuz your hand covers all of it, but it is pretty!
Reply:here is a little bit that i could find ......hope it helps
Can anyone tell me how to french-braid ribbon for a wedding bouquet?
ok well I will try to describe it but it would be better if I could show you! take the stems of the bouquet and cut about 1 yard of ribbon, at the top of where you want the handle, pull the ribbon around there, and make sure the stems are in the middle of the ribbon. essentially, you will tie a shoe-string knot, twist the ribbons around each other once, then flip the bouquet over and bring the ribbons around and do the same thing to the other side working your way down the bouquet till you are at the bottom of your handle. you can take pearl head corsage pins and insert into the knots to keep them in place and make it prettier, but thats not necessary....like I said, this would be way easier to show you, I worked at a florist 4 two years and I hope this helps....my general experience was that it wasn't really worth the extra trouble cuz your hand covers all of it, but it is pretty!
Reply:here is a little bit that i could find ......hope it helps
Bleeding heart plants patio bouquet?
I'M ALSO NOT SURE IF THIS IS WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR. I HAVE THEM AND THEY'RE GREAT. EASY TO GROW ANYWHERE, MINE ARE ABOUT 3FT. TALL. I HAVE THEM IN SHADE AND SUN. BE AWARE THAT THEY DO FADE AWAY LIKE TULIPS AFTER BLOOMING SO DON'T PLAN TO SEE FOLIAGE ALL SUMMER IN A POT OR GROUND. I MULCHED THEM FOR THE WINTER. THEY WILL COME BACK EVERY YEAR AND THE FLOWERS MAKE A BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET RAIN OR SHINE.
Bleeding heart plants patio bouquet?
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Reply:not sure of your question? Early in Spring, when the plant looks nice, it might work...but bleeding hearts are perennials and do better in the ground...or so I've found. they also will "split" if they're in the ground and start new plants. Hope this helps.
Reply:Only when it rAINS IT MAKES A GOOD BOUQUET
Bleeding heart plants patio bouquet?
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Reply:not sure of your question? Early in Spring, when the plant looks nice, it might work...but bleeding hearts are perennials and do better in the ground...or so I've found. they also will "split" if they're in the ground and start new plants. Hope this helps.
Reply:Only when it rAINS IT MAKES A GOOD BOUQUET
How do i perserve a fresh flower from a funeral bouquet?
long spray of an orchid
How do i perserve a fresh flower from a funeral bouquet?
I'm not sure if Orchids can be preserved.
How do i perserve a fresh flower from a funeral bouquet?
I'm not sure if Orchids can be preserved.
How to have a different bouquet and garter ceremony?
i'm bored of the usual throwing of the bouquet and garter during the wedding ceremony... i need some of your ideas so i can make the part more enjoyable... i need a different approach...
How to have a different bouquet and garter ceremony?
How about presenting the bouquet to someone special at your wedding reception...Your grandma, your best friend for helping make your day special etc.
A friend of mine presented her bouquet to her aunt who was there that just had overcome cancer and was doing well. It was a tearful memorable moment.
Reply:we did a scavnger hunt for our bouquet and garter. it was a blast. everyone thought it was great
Reply:Although many couples are now opting to skip these traditions, the garter removal/toss and the bouquet toss are still part of many receptions. So we've come up with a way to keep the tradition while avoiding the feeling that it's being forced... do the tosses at the same time.
This is simply a variation of the traditional procedure. If you're planning on the garter removal, take care of that first. Once that's done, have the emcee ask all the single ladies and gentlemen to come to the dance floor. The ladies should line up on one side of the floor while the guys get together on the opposite side. The bride and groom will stand in the middle of the floor holding each other's left (or right) hand with the bride facing the guys and the groom facing the girls. The DJ plays upbeat background music as the emcee gets everyone ready for the tosses. On the count of three, the bride and groom throw the garter and bouquet at the same time. Provided that the tosses are executed well and the garter/bouquet is not hanging from the chandelier, the lucky catches pose for a picture with the bride and groom.
Reply:I was at a wedding where the bride and groom asked all the married couples to dance with them. Then they asked everyone who had been married a year or less to sit down, then five years or less to sit down, then 10 years or less, etc. until there was only one couple left. They presented the bouquet and garter to the couple married the longest. It was different and nice, no rowdy fights on the floor.
Reply:It is somewhat common in this area to have an auction for them at the dance. You make a little extra money for the honeymoon too.
Anniversary dance: The DJ calls out all couples who have been married for more than five minutes to the dance floor. Then he starts eliminating people by asking only those who have been married for one year, then five years, then ten years, and so forth until only one couple remains. The B%26amp;G then come out on the dancefloor and present the couple with the bride's bouquet. Maybe give the garter to the youngest couple.
All the single woman had to pass the salt shaker while music played in the background. When the music stopped, whoever was holding the saltshaker got to keep the bouquet. You could do the same with the garter, the men and the pepper shaker!
Staying with the musical salt shaker theme, you can do it at the reception, at every table, first just for the ladies. Whoever is left holding the salt shaker gets to take home the centerpiece. The man who is left with the pepper shaker has to bring drinks from the bar for every woman at the table! Well, you get the gist...
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How to have a different bouquet and garter ceremony?
How about presenting the bouquet to someone special at your wedding reception...Your grandma, your best friend for helping make your day special etc.
A friend of mine presented her bouquet to her aunt who was there that just had overcome cancer and was doing well. It was a tearful memorable moment.
Reply:we did a scavnger hunt for our bouquet and garter. it was a blast. everyone thought it was great
Reply:Although many couples are now opting to skip these traditions, the garter removal/toss and the bouquet toss are still part of many receptions. So we've come up with a way to keep the tradition while avoiding the feeling that it's being forced... do the tosses at the same time.
This is simply a variation of the traditional procedure. If you're planning on the garter removal, take care of that first. Once that's done, have the emcee ask all the single ladies and gentlemen to come to the dance floor. The ladies should line up on one side of the floor while the guys get together on the opposite side. The bride and groom will stand in the middle of the floor holding each other's left (or right) hand with the bride facing the guys and the groom facing the girls. The DJ plays upbeat background music as the emcee gets everyone ready for the tosses. On the count of three, the bride and groom throw the garter and bouquet at the same time. Provided that the tosses are executed well and the garter/bouquet is not hanging from the chandelier, the lucky catches pose for a picture with the bride and groom.
Reply:I was at a wedding where the bride and groom asked all the married couples to dance with them. Then they asked everyone who had been married a year or less to sit down, then five years or less to sit down, then 10 years or less, etc. until there was only one couple left. They presented the bouquet and garter to the couple married the longest. It was different and nice, no rowdy fights on the floor.
Reply:It is somewhat common in this area to have an auction for them at the dance. You make a little extra money for the honeymoon too.
Anniversary dance: The DJ calls out all couples who have been married for more than five minutes to the dance floor. Then he starts eliminating people by asking only those who have been married for one year, then five years, then ten years, and so forth until only one couple remains. The B%26amp;G then come out on the dancefloor and present the couple with the bride's bouquet. Maybe give the garter to the youngest couple.
All the single woman had to pass the salt shaker while music played in the background. When the music stopped, whoever was holding the saltshaker got to keep the bouquet. You could do the same with the garter, the men and the pepper shaker!
Staying with the musical salt shaker theme, you can do it at the reception, at every table, first just for the ladies. Whoever is left holding the salt shaker gets to take home the centerpiece. The man who is left with the pepper shaker has to bring drinks from the bar for every woman at the table! Well, you get the gist...
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Any good flower bouquet ideas?
My friend is getting hip surgery and I would really like to send her flowers to the hospital. The thing is, she's kind of goth and I'd love to send her something a little more her style than just a cutesey little bouquet. However, I don't want it to be too "deathly" in a hospital setting. Does anyone have any ideas for a classy yet gothy bouquet? Please keep ideas to stuff that one would normally find in a floral shop. Thanks in advance!!
Any good flower bouquet ideas?
Oooh...that's a tough one.
I've found roses at the grocery store that were such a dark shade of red, they were almost black. They looked great, but that also meant they weren't that healthy and they didn't last too long.
I'd suggest purple orchids, but those can by pricey, and they're also rather delicate flowers that can die quickly if they aren't cared for.
You might be best off with some kind of potted plant arrangement. It wont die as quickly as cut flowers, and you might be able to get a nice arrangement to suit the occasion. See if they still have any Halloween pots in the back.
Reply:A decent florist should be able to create the "gothy" arrangement using ordinary flowers. Ikebana style comes to my mind. Take a look at the sites below.
Any good flower bouquet ideas?
Oooh...that's a tough one.
I've found roses at the grocery store that were such a dark shade of red, they were almost black. They looked great, but that also meant they weren't that healthy and they didn't last too long.
I'd suggest purple orchids, but those can by pricey, and they're also rather delicate flowers that can die quickly if they aren't cared for.
You might be best off with some kind of potted plant arrangement. It wont die as quickly as cut flowers, and you might be able to get a nice arrangement to suit the occasion. See if they still have any Halloween pots in the back.
Reply:A decent florist should be able to create the "gothy" arrangement using ordinary flowers. Ikebana style comes to my mind. Take a look at the sites below.
So who's going to send themselves a big bouquet of flowers and chocolates to work on Thursday?
I do that every year just to make everyone jealous of course. Please don't tell my co-workers.
So who's going to send themselves a big bouquet of flowers and chocolates to work on Thursday?
sounds like a great idea! thanks for the suggestion, count me as 1!
Reply:lol thanks for the idea
Reply:I think I'll have some sent to my house. It'll keep hubby on his toes....
Orrr...make him have a breakdown. Who knows.
So who's going to send themselves a big bouquet of flowers and chocolates to work on Thursday?
sounds like a great idea! thanks for the suggestion, count me as 1!
Reply:lol thanks for the idea
Reply:I think I'll have some sent to my house. It'll keep hubby on his toes....
Orrr...make him have a breakdown. Who knows.
Would someone help find a website to just look at flowers? Getting married, need bouquet ideas.?
This is a great website...
register and then go into Wedding Day-%26gt; Flowers
Would someone help find a website to just look at flowers? Getting married, need bouquet ideas.?
www.wedideas.com
Reply:if you go to sites like brides.com weddingchannel.com and theknot.com they have a section dedicated to flowers/bouquets. i actually found mine online just doing a google search and it turned out to be carmen electra's. maybe even google celebrity weddings to get cool/different ideas. have fun!
Reply:http://www.hellerandreid.com
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/slideshow/slideSh...
Reply:www.marriagepartner.com
www.1800flowers.com
www.virtualflowers.com
www.egyptflowers.net lol its my country flowers hope u enjoy it
Reply:I love wedding solutions - a friend gave me a planning book by this company when I first got engaged and loved how much detail they gave for flowers (pages and pages)!!! The website has an awesome selection too!!!
register and then go into Wedding Day-%26gt; Flowers
Would someone help find a website to just look at flowers? Getting married, need bouquet ideas.?
www.wedideas.com
Reply:if you go to sites like brides.com weddingchannel.com and theknot.com they have a section dedicated to flowers/bouquets. i actually found mine online just doing a google search and it turned out to be carmen electra's. maybe even google celebrity weddings to get cool/different ideas. have fun!
Reply:http://www.hellerandreid.com
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/slideshow/slideSh...
Reply:www.marriagepartner.com
www.1800flowers.com
www.virtualflowers.com
www.egyptflowers.net lol its my country flowers hope u enjoy it
Reply:I love wedding solutions - a friend gave me a planning book by this company when I first got engaged and loved how much detail they gave for flowers (pages and pages)!!! The website has an awesome selection too!!!
What flower(s) were or will be in your bouquet?
Just wondering what flower(s) you are having or had in your wedding bouquet.
Did you coordinate those colors with your wedding gown and/or bridesmaids dresses?
What flower(s) were or will be in your bouquet?
our colours were black white and silver, the flowers were all white gerber daisys. The bridesmaids had 5 each and I had 7 (so mine was fuller) They were all white. the girls had black dresses. we matched the bouquets with the dresses by tying them up with black and white ribbon. They were really very simple but very elegant,
Reply:My bouquet had a big mix of flowers, and in the colors of the bridesmaid dresses - who wore a print with little flowers of lilac, pink, yellow, and light teal leaves. So I had a handtied bouquet of flowers in all the three colors, some white too, along with greenery - some roses, an orchid, a stargazer lily, mums, carnations, alstromeria, baby's breath, etc. It was a large bouquet. The bridesmaids had smaller versions of my bouquet.
Reply:My ideal bouquet would be a combination of roses, peonies and ranunculus. I just love the looks of the flowers, especially in soft pinks. (Wouldn't necessarily use pink for a wedding color though.)
However, since that will mostly likely be out of any budget that I may have (I'm not planning the wedding quite yet), I will probably go for all roses, in a middle to deep red.
My personal choice for wedding colors would be red and silver.
Reply:I had roses, off-white, like pink and peach with little white flowers, don't know their name, but the florist put little pearls on the middle of those flowers (not to many of them) with a touch of greenery under the bouquet (just to make them pop).
My bridesmaid's flowers where the same, expect they didn't have the extra white flowers and their bouquets were smaller. Their dresses were chocolate brown and my dress was off-white, everyone coordinated very nicely.
Reply:--I had all roses w/ a little bit of greenery mixed in the bouquet, and they were tightly bound at the stems.
--My wedding colors were burgundy and white, so the bouquet was half and half (5 burgundy/ 5 white). The flowers were tightly bound at the stems with a burgundy ribbon. My dress was white and it had a burgundy sash around the waist.
--The bouquets for my bridesmaids were the same color as my bouquet, but it had less flowers (3 burgundy/ 3 white). Their dresses were burgundy.
--The arrangements came out extremely well, and they looked good in the photos.
--Hope that helps!
Reply:My bridesmaids are wearing a dark wine color, and my dress is ivory and gold. my bouquet will have cream colored calla lilies and roses and dark red mini roses, the bridesmaids will have the same except without the red roses. My fiance will have a cream colored calla and the groomsmen will have the cream roses.
Reply:My dress is ivory. My flowers will be ivory, green, and a dark calla that looks brown. My colors are hunter, with chocolate and ivory accents. The bridesmaids will have white dahlias and white tulips with italian ruskus greenery.
Here are pictures of flowers I am using:
Green zinnia (Zinnia-dahlia flower-looks like dahlia in bridesmaid bouquets):
http://gettle.org/gallery/v/heirlooms300...
Vendela ivory rose:
http://www.fiftyflowers.com/product/Vend...
Naomi calla lily:
http://www.callalilyshop.pacificcallas.c...
Kermit button pom pom mums (Scroll down) Flower girl will have these mums:
http://www.southernliving.com/southern/g...
Centerpieces will be ivory roses, chocolate artichokes, and green hydrangeas, with limes and cut limes.
Reply:My bouquet will be charlotte red roses with crystals. Girls bouquets are white roses with stephanotis and crystals in the center of the stephanotis. My dress is diamond white, girls are wearing black, some have two tone black and white dresses. I wanted a black and white wedding and I just love red with it. So classic.
Reply:I am having white oriental lilies and white lisianthus'. My bridesmaids are having the same just a smaller arrangement.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/all-flowers...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/68222591@N0...
Didn't really try to coordinate with dresses, I just wanted white. I think they are going to look gorgeous together!
Reply:Mine was simple, but elegant. I had large white lilies with a few yellow roses, no filler flowers or greenery. My MoH had yellow lilies with white roses. My MoH didn't wear a traditional bridesmaid dress--she had a black, cream and light gray dress, which looked great with the yellow and white flowers.
Reply:We used mini calla lillies, roses, and wax flowers.
My bouquet was white
My maid of honor had red roses, pink wax flowers and white callas
All other bridesmaids' bouquets were red with the same flowers
They all wore burgundy color dresses so yes, I did coordinate.
Reply:my dress will be gold hopefully (still looking) and my bridesmaids will be ina teracotta/orange/toffee type colour (also still looking) i am hoping for roses (def yellow and maybe some white) but im not sure how that will look against the dresses. dont 'co-ordinate' if you dont want to but dont colour clash either
or maybe sunflowers :)
Reply:For my bouquet I had Soft Pink, Champagne and White Roses with Stephanotis. My bridesmaids, who wore pink gowns, had shades of pink gerbera daisies. It all worked very well together. I really loved how the daisies looked - plus, they were much cheaper then doing roses, etc.
Reply:Our colors were blue, brown and cream, so my bouquet consisted of cream roses, lisianthus and had coffee beans surrounding the bottom. My bridesmaids (whose dresses were brown lace with blue underlay) had smaller versions of it.
Reply:i am carrying 5 pink calla lillies with the stems wrapped in silver ribbon, and my girls (who are wearing david bridals azalea pink) will carry either 1 or 3 white calla lillies with the stems wrapped in silver ribbon.
Reply:Deep red and white gerbera daisies, with a little fernery mixed in.
And my flower girls are having assorted
pink and white gerberas.
All tied together with the deep blue/green
that we are using as a main colour.
Reply:I'm having assorted Gerbera daisies, with some plain white and yellow daisies thrown in for a little extra flavor. I don't care if they're not normally thought of as wedding flowers- they're my favorites.
Reply:Personally, I had white roses in my bouquet and my girls had stargazer lillies (their dresses were red) with some white flowers and babysbreath (always a nice touch to any arrangement)
Reply:usually roses maybe some babys breath and some greenery depending on what you like and sometimes the roses will match what the bridesmaids are wearing and somethings there just white
Reply:I'm getting married on the same day as you, I'm using burnt orange hydrangeas surrounding chocolate colored roses
Reply:Cali Lily's, hydrangeas, rose, and sweet peas
my bouquet was all white with little greenery
Reply:Mostly orchids. I want it to look like this (we're having a Hawaiian styled wedding): http://www.flickr.com/photos/24495304@N0...
Reply:Gerbera daisies. White to go with my gown. My birdesmaids are in clover green, so their dresses and the flowers so go nicely!
Reply:Roses. I'm thinking of yellow roses because they are my favorite color but it really all depends on the season I decide to get married in.
Reply:I'm having lilies and carnations in mine and my bridesmaids will have the same!
Reply:I didn't marry yet.
A question for men
Did you coordinate those colors with your wedding gown and/or bridesmaids dresses?
What flower(s) were or will be in your bouquet?
our colours were black white and silver, the flowers were all white gerber daisys. The bridesmaids had 5 each and I had 7 (so mine was fuller) They were all white. the girls had black dresses. we matched the bouquets with the dresses by tying them up with black and white ribbon. They were really very simple but very elegant,
Reply:My bouquet had a big mix of flowers, and in the colors of the bridesmaid dresses - who wore a print with little flowers of lilac, pink, yellow, and light teal leaves. So I had a handtied bouquet of flowers in all the three colors, some white too, along with greenery - some roses, an orchid, a stargazer lily, mums, carnations, alstromeria, baby's breath, etc. It was a large bouquet. The bridesmaids had smaller versions of my bouquet.
Reply:My ideal bouquet would be a combination of roses, peonies and ranunculus. I just love the looks of the flowers, especially in soft pinks. (Wouldn't necessarily use pink for a wedding color though.)
However, since that will mostly likely be out of any budget that I may have (I'm not planning the wedding quite yet), I will probably go for all roses, in a middle to deep red.
My personal choice for wedding colors would be red and silver.
Reply:I had roses, off-white, like pink and peach with little white flowers, don't know their name, but the florist put little pearls on the middle of those flowers (not to many of them) with a touch of greenery under the bouquet (just to make them pop).
My bridesmaid's flowers where the same, expect they didn't have the extra white flowers and their bouquets were smaller. Their dresses were chocolate brown and my dress was off-white, everyone coordinated very nicely.
Reply:--I had all roses w/ a little bit of greenery mixed in the bouquet, and they were tightly bound at the stems.
--My wedding colors were burgundy and white, so the bouquet was half and half (5 burgundy/ 5 white). The flowers were tightly bound at the stems with a burgundy ribbon. My dress was white and it had a burgundy sash around the waist.
--The bouquets for my bridesmaids were the same color as my bouquet, but it had less flowers (3 burgundy/ 3 white). Their dresses were burgundy.
--The arrangements came out extremely well, and they looked good in the photos.
--Hope that helps!
Reply:My bridesmaids are wearing a dark wine color, and my dress is ivory and gold. my bouquet will have cream colored calla lilies and roses and dark red mini roses, the bridesmaids will have the same except without the red roses. My fiance will have a cream colored calla and the groomsmen will have the cream roses.
Reply:My dress is ivory. My flowers will be ivory, green, and a dark calla that looks brown. My colors are hunter, with chocolate and ivory accents. The bridesmaids will have white dahlias and white tulips with italian ruskus greenery.
Here are pictures of flowers I am using:
Green zinnia (Zinnia-dahlia flower-looks like dahlia in bridesmaid bouquets):
http://gettle.org/gallery/v/heirlooms300...
Vendela ivory rose:
http://www.fiftyflowers.com/product/Vend...
Naomi calla lily:
http://www.callalilyshop.pacificcallas.c...
Kermit button pom pom mums (Scroll down) Flower girl will have these mums:
http://www.southernliving.com/southern/g...
Centerpieces will be ivory roses, chocolate artichokes, and green hydrangeas, with limes and cut limes.
Reply:My bouquet will be charlotte red roses with crystals. Girls bouquets are white roses with stephanotis and crystals in the center of the stephanotis. My dress is diamond white, girls are wearing black, some have two tone black and white dresses. I wanted a black and white wedding and I just love red with it. So classic.
Reply:I am having white oriental lilies and white lisianthus'. My bridesmaids are having the same just a smaller arrangement.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/all-flowers...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/68222591@N0...
Didn't really try to coordinate with dresses, I just wanted white. I think they are going to look gorgeous together!
Reply:Mine was simple, but elegant. I had large white lilies with a few yellow roses, no filler flowers or greenery. My MoH had yellow lilies with white roses. My MoH didn't wear a traditional bridesmaid dress--she had a black, cream and light gray dress, which looked great with the yellow and white flowers.
Reply:We used mini calla lillies, roses, and wax flowers.
My bouquet was white
My maid of honor had red roses, pink wax flowers and white callas
All other bridesmaids' bouquets were red with the same flowers
They all wore burgundy color dresses so yes, I did coordinate.
Reply:my dress will be gold hopefully (still looking) and my bridesmaids will be ina teracotta/orange/toffee type colour (also still looking) i am hoping for roses (def yellow and maybe some white) but im not sure how that will look against the dresses. dont 'co-ordinate' if you dont want to but dont colour clash either
or maybe sunflowers :)
Reply:For my bouquet I had Soft Pink, Champagne and White Roses with Stephanotis. My bridesmaids, who wore pink gowns, had shades of pink gerbera daisies. It all worked very well together. I really loved how the daisies looked - plus, they were much cheaper then doing roses, etc.
Reply:Our colors were blue, brown and cream, so my bouquet consisted of cream roses, lisianthus and had coffee beans surrounding the bottom. My bridesmaids (whose dresses were brown lace with blue underlay) had smaller versions of it.
Reply:i am carrying 5 pink calla lillies with the stems wrapped in silver ribbon, and my girls (who are wearing david bridals azalea pink) will carry either 1 or 3 white calla lillies with the stems wrapped in silver ribbon.
Reply:Deep red and white gerbera daisies, with a little fernery mixed in.
And my flower girls are having assorted
pink and white gerberas.
All tied together with the deep blue/green
that we are using as a main colour.
Reply:I'm having assorted Gerbera daisies, with some plain white and yellow daisies thrown in for a little extra flavor. I don't care if they're not normally thought of as wedding flowers- they're my favorites.
Reply:Personally, I had white roses in my bouquet and my girls had stargazer lillies (their dresses were red) with some white flowers and babysbreath (always a nice touch to any arrangement)
Reply:usually roses maybe some babys breath and some greenery depending on what you like and sometimes the roses will match what the bridesmaids are wearing and somethings there just white
Reply:I'm getting married on the same day as you, I'm using burnt orange hydrangeas surrounding chocolate colored roses
Reply:Cali Lily's, hydrangeas, rose, and sweet peas
my bouquet was all white with little greenery
Reply:Mostly orchids. I want it to look like this (we're having a Hawaiian styled wedding): http://www.flickr.com/photos/24495304@N0...
Reply:Gerbera daisies. White to go with my gown. My birdesmaids are in clover green, so their dresses and the flowers so go nicely!
Reply:Roses. I'm thinking of yellow roses because they are my favorite color but it really all depends on the season I decide to get married in.
Reply:I'm having lilies and carnations in mine and my bridesmaids will have the same!
Reply:I didn't marry yet.
A question for men
I just bought my boyfriend a gold rose and wrapped it with a gold love letter written by me like a bouquet?
and put a dozen ferrero rocher chocolates in the bouquet ... Would a guy like a gift like that? or is too feminine
I just bought my boyfriend a gold rose and wrapped it with a gold love letter written by me like a bouquet?
It's the thought that counts, but way to feminine.
Reply:kinda too girly
Reply:He'd prefer a bottle of something drinkable.
Reply:thats kinda girly?
I just bought my boyfriend a gold rose and wrapped it with a gold love letter written by me like a bouquet?
It's the thought that counts, but way to feminine.
Reply:kinda too girly
Reply:He'd prefer a bottle of something drinkable.
Reply:thats kinda girly?
Any good sites that I can order a bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day from the US to be delivered to Japan
I would like to send my mother-in-law a bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day. Know of any sites I can order from the US (read English;)) to be delivered to her home in Japan?
Thank you
Any good sites that I can order a bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day from the US to be delivered to Japan
http://www.annieflower.com/shopping/japa...
http://www.flora2000.com/Shopping/Japan....
Thank you
Any good sites that I can order a bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day from the US to be delivered to Japan
http://www.annieflower.com/shopping/japa...
http://www.flora2000.com/Shopping/Japan....
Is there a spray or something that can preserve a bouquet of flowers? i dont want to press it. just dry out...
i would call your local florist and see what they can tell you.
Is there a spray or something that can preserve a bouquet of flowers? i dont want to press it. just dry out...
Craft shops have a silicone beads you nuke it with , I use heavy duty spray starch to keep them longer
Reply:My friend mixes a solution of 1 part bleach with 4 parts water and sets the flowers in it then put it in the dark for a week. I saw the hydrengas and they appeared to be perfectly dried and the colors remained intact.
Here is a sight I found that suggests using sand, upside down hanging, silica gel microwaving and glycerin.
Reply:Hair spray
Is there a spray or something that can preserve a bouquet of flowers? i dont want to press it. just dry out...
Craft shops have a silicone beads you nuke it with , I use heavy duty spray starch to keep them longer
Reply:My friend mixes a solution of 1 part bleach with 4 parts water and sets the flowers in it then put it in the dark for a week. I saw the hydrengas and they appeared to be perfectly dried and the colors remained intact.
Here is a sight I found that suggests using sand, upside down hanging, silica gel microwaving and glycerin.
Reply:Hair spray
I am getting married and need an alternative to throwing the bouquet.?
all of my friends are married and there will be very little unmarried girls there. does anyone have ideas on an alternative for throwing the bouquet? please help!!!
I am getting married and need an alternative to throwing the bouquet.?
For some reason, that whole bouquet/garter toss thing annoys me. So I took my bouquet apart and gave individual flowers to all my single girlfriends, and we didn't do a garter toss at all. A few people asked about it, but I don't think most people cared.
I really like the idea of giving the bouquet to the couple who's been married the longest. I wish I'd known about that for my wedding!
Reply:At my husbands cousins wedding instead of bouquet and garter they had all married couples stand. Then as a tribute to the married people instead of the single people they said everyone whos been married under 5 years sit down. everyone clapped and they went on. they asked 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 36, 37, and finally got to 38 years. The couple who had been married the longest had a private dance and then was honored with a bottle of nice wine
Reply:Good since more and more people are skipping the old traditions like the garter throw which are now meaningless since the old meaning meant the bride was a virgin. You dont have to worry about what to do in place of throwing the bouquet. Just skip it. OR hand it to the unmarried friend you wish to give it to. Its always a chaotic time when the bouquet gets thrown anyway so your wedding will be much more elegant without that part. Best wishes
Reply:Hi. I was going to suggest exactly what "Samantha M" said. I have seen this done at weddings and it's really nice.
Eventually, the couple that has been married the longest will remain on the dance floor.....then, you can go over to the lady and hand her your "toss" bouquet. It's very nice and everyone always likes this. I have seen this done at a number of weddings.
Reply:There is a very charming tradition that not too many people know about---They are called WEDDING CHARMS..........
6-8 Sterling silver charms are attached to beautiful 1/8 inch satin ribbon approximately 12 inches long.
The charms are hidden between 2 layers of a special cake made for this----the women of the wedding party then pull on the ribbons and the charms all have different meanings.
Money bag: Financial Security
Heart: Your love is a true love.
Picture Frame:Happy Family
You get what I mean?
go to www.weddingcakecharms.com
I think this is much better than the bouquet. You can do this whether or not your wedding party is married or single----very young or more mature..........You can get as many charms as you like.........AND even the groomsmen can participate.
Congrats %26amp; Best Wishes.
Reply:in very old England traditions they would "throw the coins" where the groom wishing to have everyone share in his happiness would throw money.
I like the idea of giving a gift to the longest married couple at my wedding that would have been a couple that made 60 years.
While their are traditions that are being laid aside you should research what the deeper meanings were before you cut to much out.
At my sisters wedding we had just lost our mother 4 months before. so we had a corner set up for her and after the wedding I took her flowers and laid them on mama's grave.
Taking photos so my sister could always have a momento of the moment.
ps I was a virgin at my wedding, not every woman feels she needs to share her body with just anyone. (for a comment above)
Reply:When I threw the bouquet at my wedding, I had the DJ invite all the women, married or single. Catching the bouquet would be a sign of good luck for the following year.
Kinda cheesy, but I did want to throw the bouquet at my wedding.
Reply:Give your bouquet to the couple who has been married the longest.
Alternatively, give your bouquet to the oldest relative.
Reply:I like the idea Samantha M said. I was going to post that but she beat me to it =] Also I've heard of people making little cakes and putting a ring inside one of them and whomever finds the ring gets a prize.
Reply:im not sure what ethnicity or religion you are but one hispanic tradition is to set the bouquet at the feet of a virgin mary statue as a gift for the blessing of love.
Reply:well, at my cousins wedding, she threw a little bride beanie baby for the kids, and the groom threw a little groom beanie baby for the kids.....that was a cute idea...i didn't catch the beanie baby though.
Reply:I plan to give it to my mother and her and my dad have a honor dance for them secne there wedding anaversary is 8 days after my wedding date!
Reply:Check out the Anniversary dance - a lot of people have started doing it at their weddings.
Reply:Give it to your mom, or a grandmother.
Reply:Our family tradition is to take our wedding bouquets to the graves of someone we love and miss.
Reply:How about a cute little build a bear....that would be cute and customize it for your wedding in your colors...
Reply:Just skip it altogether. It's a stupid tradition that just makes the single gals look like desperate losers.
Reply:throw your garter for which boy will get married next
or else
bouquet... but will will have next baby
sports shoes
I am getting married and need an alternative to throwing the bouquet.?
For some reason, that whole bouquet/garter toss thing annoys me. So I took my bouquet apart and gave individual flowers to all my single girlfriends, and we didn't do a garter toss at all. A few people asked about it, but I don't think most people cared.
I really like the idea of giving the bouquet to the couple who's been married the longest. I wish I'd known about that for my wedding!
Reply:At my husbands cousins wedding instead of bouquet and garter they had all married couples stand. Then as a tribute to the married people instead of the single people they said everyone whos been married under 5 years sit down. everyone clapped and they went on. they asked 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 36, 37, and finally got to 38 years. The couple who had been married the longest had a private dance and then was honored with a bottle of nice wine
Reply:Good since more and more people are skipping the old traditions like the garter throw which are now meaningless since the old meaning meant the bride was a virgin. You dont have to worry about what to do in place of throwing the bouquet. Just skip it. OR hand it to the unmarried friend you wish to give it to. Its always a chaotic time when the bouquet gets thrown anyway so your wedding will be much more elegant without that part. Best wishes
Reply:Hi. I was going to suggest exactly what "Samantha M" said. I have seen this done at weddings and it's really nice.
Eventually, the couple that has been married the longest will remain on the dance floor.....then, you can go over to the lady and hand her your "toss" bouquet. It's very nice and everyone always likes this. I have seen this done at a number of weddings.
Reply:There is a very charming tradition that not too many people know about---They are called WEDDING CHARMS..........
6-8 Sterling silver charms are attached to beautiful 1/8 inch satin ribbon approximately 12 inches long.
The charms are hidden between 2 layers of a special cake made for this----the women of the wedding party then pull on the ribbons and the charms all have different meanings.
Money bag: Financial Security
Heart: Your love is a true love.
Picture Frame:Happy Family
You get what I mean?
go to www.weddingcakecharms.com
I think this is much better than the bouquet. You can do this whether or not your wedding party is married or single----very young or more mature..........You can get as many charms as you like.........AND even the groomsmen can participate.
Congrats %26amp; Best Wishes.
Reply:in very old England traditions they would "throw the coins" where the groom wishing to have everyone share in his happiness would throw money.
I like the idea of giving a gift to the longest married couple at my wedding that would have been a couple that made 60 years.
While their are traditions that are being laid aside you should research what the deeper meanings were before you cut to much out.
At my sisters wedding we had just lost our mother 4 months before. so we had a corner set up for her and after the wedding I took her flowers and laid them on mama's grave.
Taking photos so my sister could always have a momento of the moment.
ps I was a virgin at my wedding, not every woman feels she needs to share her body with just anyone. (for a comment above)
Reply:When I threw the bouquet at my wedding, I had the DJ invite all the women, married or single. Catching the bouquet would be a sign of good luck for the following year.
Kinda cheesy, but I did want to throw the bouquet at my wedding.
Reply:Give your bouquet to the couple who has been married the longest.
Alternatively, give your bouquet to the oldest relative.
Reply:I like the idea Samantha M said. I was going to post that but she beat me to it =] Also I've heard of people making little cakes and putting a ring inside one of them and whomever finds the ring gets a prize.
Reply:im not sure what ethnicity or religion you are but one hispanic tradition is to set the bouquet at the feet of a virgin mary statue as a gift for the blessing of love.
Reply:well, at my cousins wedding, she threw a little bride beanie baby for the kids, and the groom threw a little groom beanie baby for the kids.....that was a cute idea...i didn't catch the beanie baby though.
Reply:I plan to give it to my mother and her and my dad have a honor dance for them secne there wedding anaversary is 8 days after my wedding date!
Reply:Check out the Anniversary dance - a lot of people have started doing it at their weddings.
Reply:Give it to your mom, or a grandmother.
Reply:Our family tradition is to take our wedding bouquets to the graves of someone we love and miss.
Reply:How about a cute little build a bear....that would be cute and customize it for your wedding in your colors...
Reply:Just skip it altogether. It's a stupid tradition that just makes the single gals look like desperate losers.
Reply:throw your garter for which boy will get married next
or else
bouquet... but will will have next baby
sports shoes
How Did The Tradition Start Of The Bride Throwing The Bouquet To The Single Women?
I used to be a wedding planner, and this question is always being asked on occasions like this. This was a tradition that started in the late 1900's, in the southern part of the world, i don't know exactly where cause the book didn't say so, they just say that the bride throws the bouquet as a symbol of saying goodbye to being single and also to embrace the new life as a married woman. And single women are supposed to catch it, so they can have the same fate ( to get married...hopefully) as the bride.
How Did The Tradition Start Of The Bride Throwing The Bouquet To The Single Women?
I don't know but I wish it would stop!!! Corralling the single women at a wedding is kind of like putting lemon juice in a paper cut. :-)
Reply:I have no clue how it started just that it took up speed and everyone started doing it.
I always thought this was a degrading act. I have gone to a few weddings and I never stand anyway near that thing...I find it rude. I'm gonna be married in 3 months and a week and I won't be doing it at my wedding.
How Did The Tradition Start Of The Bride Throwing The Bouquet To The Single Women?
I don't know but I wish it would stop!!! Corralling the single women at a wedding is kind of like putting lemon juice in a paper cut. :-)
Reply:I have no clue how it started just that it took up speed and everyone started doing it.
I always thought this was a degrading act. I have gone to a few weddings and I never stand anyway near that thing...I find it rude. I'm gonna be married in 3 months and a week and I won't be doing it at my wedding.
Wanted to use peonies for my August wedding bouquet, and I read that you cant get them in August?
My dress is very elegant and I want something simple yet striking. I saw a pic where the bride used about 6-7 huge pink peonies and it was beautiful. Any ideas, I have no idea what the August flowers are, or something close to peonies, thanks!!
Wanted to use peonies for my August wedding bouquet, and I read that you cant get them in August?
You could get someone to make you a bouquet of silk ones,
Reply:Just talk to your florist. They can probably ship them in or suggest something else to you.
Reply:You can get anything you want if you are willing to pay a premium for it.
Reply:http://www.weddingbee.com/2007/03/19/les...
peonies are definitely something you wanna order now to try and actually get for an August wedding. And prepare for a back-up in case the wholesaler doesn't come thru for you.
edit:
they are def. out of season in the US by August and if you can get them you would have to go through a good wholesaler who will likely charge an arm and a leg.
dont know how much they would be off season, but said sometimes prices of flowers can go up 2-3x or more when they aren't in season locally.
Good luck!
Reply:Here are some photos:
this one has Peonies, roses, ranunculus and hydrangea:
http://bp1.blogger.com/_Byn3wbpyP_c/RlyC...
Ranunculus bouquet: much cheaper than peony
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjsooo/2080...
http://www.weddingbee.com/wp-content/upl...
Pink Peony:
http://weddingjunkie.com/blog/images/new...
Silk Peony bouquet:
http://www.princessbrideweddingbouquets....
best wishes.......................
Reply:I love peonies, too, but unfortunately my florist could not guarantee them in October. A similar flower is ranunculus, though not as full. I am not sure if it is in season then.
I am using dahlias and zinnias. I think dahlias are very striking flowers. Here are some pictures of pink dahlias:
http://www.dahlias.com/index.asp?PageAct...
http://www.dahlias.com/index.asp?PageAct...
http://www.dahlias.com/index.asp?PageAct...
Good luck.
Reply:check here under august:
http://www.knotforlife.com/planning/flow...
Reply:use silk flowers....... cheaper and you get to keep them forever!
Wanted to use peonies for my August wedding bouquet, and I read that you cant get them in August?
You could get someone to make you a bouquet of silk ones,
Reply:Just talk to your florist. They can probably ship them in or suggest something else to you.
Reply:You can get anything you want if you are willing to pay a premium for it.
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peonies are definitely something you wanna order now to try and actually get for an August wedding. And prepare for a back-up in case the wholesaler doesn't come thru for you.
edit:
they are def. out of season in the US by August and if you can get them you would have to go through a good wholesaler who will likely charge an arm and a leg.
dont know how much they would be off season, but said sometimes prices of flowers can go up 2-3x or more when they aren't in season locally.
Good luck!
Reply:Here are some photos:
this one has Peonies, roses, ranunculus and hydrangea:
http://bp1.blogger.com/_Byn3wbpyP_c/RlyC...
Ranunculus bouquet: much cheaper than peony
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjsooo/2080...
http://www.weddingbee.com/wp-content/upl...
Pink Peony:
http://weddingjunkie.com/blog/images/new...
Silk Peony bouquet:
http://www.princessbrideweddingbouquets....
best wishes.......................
Reply:I love peonies, too, but unfortunately my florist could not guarantee them in October. A similar flower is ranunculus, though not as full. I am not sure if it is in season then.
I am using dahlias and zinnias. I think dahlias are very striking flowers. Here are some pictures of pink dahlias:
http://www.dahlias.com/index.asp?PageAct...
http://www.dahlias.com/index.asp?PageAct...
http://www.dahlias.com/index.asp?PageAct...
Good luck.
Reply:check here under august:
http://www.knotforlife.com/planning/flow...
Reply:use silk flowers....... cheaper and you get to keep them forever!
Calla lily bouquet how do I make fresh cut lillies stand up and open in a vase?
once you have the calla lilies home you'll need wire to make them stand tall in the vase. first decide how tall you want the flower to stand, next cut wires about 2 inches shorter than that. then make a fresh cut at the end of the stem. you'll notice the stem of the lily is hollow. carefully push the wire up through the stem and try to feel it stick in the bottom of the flower. it's as easy as that . the flower will open when it's ready and not a minute sooner.
Calla lily bouquet how do I make fresh cut lillies stand up and open in a vase?
Callas will last in water for weeks if you keep the end of the stem trimmed every few days or when it becomes mushy. The stems are easily pliable and can be hand shaped to the desired curve or straightness.
Calla lily bouquet how do I make fresh cut lillies stand up and open in a vase?
Callas will last in water for weeks if you keep the end of the stem trimmed every few days or when it becomes mushy. The stems are easily pliable and can be hand shaped to the desired curve or straightness.
How much does a typical rose bouquet cost?
During this time of year? $60 for a dozen--minimum! On a normal day, $24. I used to work in a floral shop. When it got close to V-day, our roses went from $2/each to $5/each!!
For your wallet's sake, try a different flower like tulips or daisies. Or, just buy one rose!
How much does a typical rose bouquet cost?
twenty?
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Reply:like 20 to 100 bucks depends on the brand or stlye or even color
Reply:Go to Jewel, they cost like $10 and they are beatifull
ljuliano11s
For your wallet's sake, try a different flower like tulips or daisies. Or, just buy one rose!
How much does a typical rose bouquet cost?
twenty?
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Reply:like 20 to 100 bucks depends on the brand or stlye or even color
Reply:Go to Jewel, they cost like $10 and they are beatifull
ljuliano11s
Would a calla lilly bouquet or a white rose bouquet be cheapest?
Both ideas are very beautiful!
Different flowers (roses included) do well at different times of the year since they naturally grow at different times of the year. The pricing of those flowers will go up during the time when they are not as abundant.
Out of it's natural season, growers will use greenhouses to "force" blooms. While not different from those grown in a natural environment, they often don't last as long or hold up as well.
Check with a couple of florists. What time of year is the wedding? What types of flowers are readily available in that season? Choosing a flower of the season will mean a lower cost.
Would a calla lilly bouquet or a white rose bouquet be cheapest?
depends on florist, i would go for the roses
Reply:I think calla lilly cause they are bigger you need less of them but something to consider is even white carnations they are the cheapest and cause they are so big and full you only need a dozen or so for it to look nice.Check this site out this is what i used for my wedding flowers so easy and great priced!!
Reply:in my hometown in indiana they are about the same price with the lilly a few dollars more per stem.
i am not a fan of calla lillies myself. i dont think they look that romantic to me. i totally love roses in all colors and styles.
check out a rose book at your local flower shop and you would be surprised (even in white) the different shades available and different types of roses.
Reply:roses.....definitely.
Reply:It depends on the florist. Sometimes a bouquet which seems Pricey will cost MUCH less if purchased online or at a costco . Some costco stores even have in house florists who will design bouquets for you but you have to ask this isn't a service that they really advertise... also you can order a white rose bouquet online at costco... Again it really depends on the florist... call around...
Reply:Just pick some wild flowers and put a bow round them.
Cheap as chips
Reply:i think roses would be cheapers
Reply:Calla lillies are expensive, but gorgeous. I think roses would be cheaper. But ask the florist.
Reply:Calla Lilly, I asked my florist about a White Rose bouqet with around 30 roses she said if you want it cheaper take out the many roses and put in Lillies and thats what ive done.
If i had, had the Rose Bouqet it would have been around £70.00 but its now gone down to £40.00!!! Big difference
Reply:white roses - lillies are for funerals
Reply:Regardless of the price, .. cala lillies are so passe! sorry!
Reply:Why do you want cheap??
If you have someone you want to spend flowers on, then push the boat out a bit.
Personally I would go for the white roses. Every one likes roses.
Lilies to me are for funerals. Sorry.
Different flowers (roses included) do well at different times of the year since they naturally grow at different times of the year. The pricing of those flowers will go up during the time when they are not as abundant.
Out of it's natural season, growers will use greenhouses to "force" blooms. While not different from those grown in a natural environment, they often don't last as long or hold up as well.
Check with a couple of florists. What time of year is the wedding? What types of flowers are readily available in that season? Choosing a flower of the season will mean a lower cost.
Would a calla lilly bouquet or a white rose bouquet be cheapest?
depends on florist, i would go for the roses
Reply:I think calla lilly cause they are bigger you need less of them but something to consider is even white carnations they are the cheapest and cause they are so big and full you only need a dozen or so for it to look nice.Check this site out this is what i used for my wedding flowers so easy and great priced!!
Reply:in my hometown in indiana they are about the same price with the lilly a few dollars more per stem.
i am not a fan of calla lillies myself. i dont think they look that romantic to me. i totally love roses in all colors and styles.
check out a rose book at your local flower shop and you would be surprised (even in white) the different shades available and different types of roses.
Reply:roses.....definitely.
Reply:It depends on the florist. Sometimes a bouquet which seems Pricey will cost MUCH less if purchased online or at a costco . Some costco stores even have in house florists who will design bouquets for you but you have to ask this isn't a service that they really advertise... also you can order a white rose bouquet online at costco... Again it really depends on the florist... call around...
Reply:Just pick some wild flowers and put a bow round them.
Cheap as chips
Reply:i think roses would be cheapers
Reply:Calla lillies are expensive, but gorgeous. I think roses would be cheaper. But ask the florist.
Reply:Calla Lilly, I asked my florist about a White Rose bouqet with around 30 roses she said if you want it cheaper take out the many roses and put in Lillies and thats what ive done.
If i had, had the Rose Bouqet it would have been around £70.00 but its now gone down to £40.00!!! Big difference
Reply:white roses - lillies are for funerals
Reply:Regardless of the price, .. cala lillies are so passe! sorry!
Reply:Why do you want cheap??
If you have someone you want to spend flowers on, then push the boat out a bit.
Personally I would go for the white roses. Every one likes roses.
Lilies to me are for funerals. Sorry.
What is the reason for the bride to throw her flower bouquet?
it used to be superstition that anyone who got something from the bride would have good fortune in finding a mate (thus who catches it gets married next)
People used to chase the bride and groom to try to take something form her (like pieces of dress etc.) so brides got smart and threw their boquet to distract the people.
also it considered good luck at finding a mate if you stole the brides stockings so people would try to steel them as well, the garter was used to hold up the stockings and brides would throw the garter to distract them as well. thus comes the garter toss.
The luck of the bride also comes in with the someting new, old, borrowed, and blue. the something borrowed is suposed to be something from a bride with a successful marriage so that the luck would be passed on to the new bride.
GodBless!
What is the reason for the bride to throw her flower bouquet?
There's no sense keeping it - at that time of the night, the flowers have pretty much bitten the dust. Whomever catches it will be married next.
Reply:who's the next bride!!!!!!!!!
Reply:TRADITION. She is passing it on for the next maid to get married.
Reply:Its a tradition, who ever catches it will be the next one to get married the same reason for the groom to toss the garder..
Reply:isnt who ever catches it suppost to get married next or something?
Reply:It is an old tradition that the girl who catches it will be the next girl to get married.
Reply:well it means that she is not singal no more! i think?
Reply:aaa...just because flowers smell bad... :D
People used to chase the bride and groom to try to take something form her (like pieces of dress etc.) so brides got smart and threw their boquet to distract the people.
also it considered good luck at finding a mate if you stole the brides stockings so people would try to steel them as well, the garter was used to hold up the stockings and brides would throw the garter to distract them as well. thus comes the garter toss.
The luck of the bride also comes in with the someting new, old, borrowed, and blue. the something borrowed is suposed to be something from a bride with a successful marriage so that the luck would be passed on to the new bride.
GodBless!
What is the reason for the bride to throw her flower bouquet?
There's no sense keeping it - at that time of the night, the flowers have pretty much bitten the dust. Whomever catches it will be married next.
Reply:who's the next bride!!!!!!!!!
Reply:TRADITION. She is passing it on for the next maid to get married.
Reply:Its a tradition, who ever catches it will be the next one to get married the same reason for the groom to toss the garder..
Reply:isnt who ever catches it suppost to get married next or something?
Reply:It is an old tradition that the girl who catches it will be the next girl to get married.
Reply:well it means that she is not singal no more! i think?
Reply:aaa...just because flowers smell bad... :D
Did anyone order a silk bouquet off the internet, and if so describe what and where you got one?
I am afraid to order, but will if others had a good experience.
Did anyone order a silk bouquet off the internet, and if so describe what and where you got one?
I didn't order my bouquets from this place because a family member made them, however I did order the guys boutonieres and the coursages, and they were really nice.
http://www.weddingbouquets.com/
Also, they have excellent customer service. I was able to speak with her on the phone, and she made it exactly the way I wanted it. She wanted me to send her samples of the colors I was using in the wedding so she could make sure she used the right color flowers. They were also shipped in a timely fashion.
Reply:My sister and I both ordered our flowers from budgetmindedbrides.com We are both very happy with the way our flowers turned out. There are many different ideas to choose from and she has package deals. Many of the bouquets coordinate with maids bouquets, boutonierres, and corsages. She has a ton of different flowers you can choose from also. The owner was in constant contact via email with us. She notified us when she received the order, when she purchased the flowers and was beginning to arrage them. When she finished she sent pictures in the email to see if we liked them and offered to change anything prior to sending them out. The packaging was great, nothing got smashed or anything. And she was such a nice lady!! I was also able to order loose flowers from her so that I could make my own pew bows, altar arrangements, and cake decorations. I would recommend her to anyone!!
Reply:I feel bad but I have not oredered one....yet. I am either ordering mine from save-on-crafts.com or I will go to Micheals and make one myself. I have seen Micheal's flowers and they actually look really good.
Reply:I have never used a silk bouquet. Actually , fresh flowers might be a fresher way to go with your beautiful wedding
Very easy to make , just in case you want options, here is how to make your own bouquet with fresh flowers. ( $25)
Purchase the flowers of your choice( Costco or Sam's club have a great selection for less than $18 for 24 roses)
Decide the size of your bouquet by looking in a mirror holding the bunch of flowers in your hand.
Take out or add until you have the right bouquet size.
Cut the stems to your desired lenght.
Use green floral tape( buy it at Michael's or any craft store for $1) to wrap 3 stems at a time. ( creating mini bouquets)
Once you have all the minis , arrange them together and tape them with green tape.
cover the whole leght of the bouquet with a piece of fabric - you theme color or white - in 3 easy steps:
1- place bouquet in center of fabric
2- bring bottom part up and wrap the right side to the left and the left to the right.
3- pin it with pearl pins ( craft store $3) or glue
It looks beautiful, fresh professionally made . Highly recommended instead of silk ( silk is too 1980's)
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Did anyone order a silk bouquet off the internet, and if so describe what and where you got one?
I didn't order my bouquets from this place because a family member made them, however I did order the guys boutonieres and the coursages, and they were really nice.
http://www.weddingbouquets.com/
Also, they have excellent customer service. I was able to speak with her on the phone, and she made it exactly the way I wanted it. She wanted me to send her samples of the colors I was using in the wedding so she could make sure she used the right color flowers. They were also shipped in a timely fashion.
Reply:My sister and I both ordered our flowers from budgetmindedbrides.com We are both very happy with the way our flowers turned out. There are many different ideas to choose from and she has package deals. Many of the bouquets coordinate with maids bouquets, boutonierres, and corsages. She has a ton of different flowers you can choose from also. The owner was in constant contact via email with us. She notified us when she received the order, when she purchased the flowers and was beginning to arrage them. When she finished she sent pictures in the email to see if we liked them and offered to change anything prior to sending them out. The packaging was great, nothing got smashed or anything. And she was such a nice lady!! I was also able to order loose flowers from her so that I could make my own pew bows, altar arrangements, and cake decorations. I would recommend her to anyone!!
Reply:I feel bad but I have not oredered one....yet. I am either ordering mine from save-on-crafts.com or I will go to Micheals and make one myself. I have seen Micheal's flowers and they actually look really good.
Reply:I have never used a silk bouquet. Actually , fresh flowers might be a fresher way to go with your beautiful wedding
Very easy to make , just in case you want options, here is how to make your own bouquet with fresh flowers. ( $25)
Purchase the flowers of your choice( Costco or Sam's club have a great selection for less than $18 for 24 roses)
Decide the size of your bouquet by looking in a mirror holding the bunch of flowers in your hand.
Take out or add until you have the right bouquet size.
Cut the stems to your desired lenght.
Use green floral tape( buy it at Michael's or any craft store for $1) to wrap 3 stems at a time. ( creating mini bouquets)
Once you have all the minis , arrange them together and tape them with green tape.
cover the whole leght of the bouquet with a piece of fabric - you theme color or white - in 3 easy steps:
1- place bouquet in center of fabric
2- bring bottom part up and wrap the right side to the left and the left to the right.
3- pin it with pearl pins ( craft store $3) or glue
It looks beautiful, fresh professionally made . Highly recommended instead of silk ( silk is too 1980's)
3
I need directions for drying a bouquet of roses.?
Hello ~
The main thing to remember when trying to dry any type of plant material is to keep it dry and a way from humidity.
You can do as Melanparise wrote and hang it up using string or ribbon, OR you can do as Savhomer wrote and use a desiccant {drying agent}...
There are several good sights on the web about drying plants and below is a few of them which you might want to check out.
http://lancaster.unl.edu/factsheets/091....
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/fl_dried_p...
I was once given some Roses from my nieces funeral. I air dried them and then made a wreath.... Then gave that wreath back to my sister
A sad, yet beautiful memento for her lost daughter, which she still has hanging on her wall.
Another thing I also did was that I took a few of those Roses and tried to start them via cuttings..... Sad to say that non of those cuttings did take, but I have succeeded before in starting cuttings from funeral roses -
Two great ideas for those out there that desire some type of memento for a lost loved one!
I am happy that your roses seem to have come to you in a more pleasant way! Enjoy and best wishes!!
I need directions for drying a bouquet of roses.?
tie their stems together with some pretty ribbon and hang upside down on a nail or hook sticking out of your wall. It looks lovely and I even decorate my bedroom this way. Then I take old picture frames (just the frame, no glass or back piece of cardboard) and attatch that to the wall around it. So it litterally looks like a 3-d picture right on your wall. :)
sammie
Reply:White flowers will soak up food color from the water they are in. You should rough up the end of the stems so they will absorb water more quickly.
Reply:cover them with salt. like alot of salt, its how you mummify a person, so i am sure it would dry out flowers.
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The main thing to remember when trying to dry any type of plant material is to keep it dry and a way from humidity.
You can do as Melanparise wrote and hang it up using string or ribbon, OR you can do as Savhomer wrote and use a desiccant {drying agent}...
There are several good sights on the web about drying plants and below is a few of them which you might want to check out.
http://lancaster.unl.edu/factsheets/091....
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/fl_dried_p...
I was once given some Roses from my nieces funeral. I air dried them and then made a wreath.... Then gave that wreath back to my sister
A sad, yet beautiful memento for her lost daughter, which she still has hanging on her wall.
Another thing I also did was that I took a few of those Roses and tried to start them via cuttings..... Sad to say that non of those cuttings did take, but I have succeeded before in starting cuttings from funeral roses -
Two great ideas for those out there that desire some type of memento for a lost loved one!
I am happy that your roses seem to have come to you in a more pleasant way! Enjoy and best wishes!!
I need directions for drying a bouquet of roses.?
tie their stems together with some pretty ribbon and hang upside down on a nail or hook sticking out of your wall. It looks lovely and I even decorate my bedroom this way. Then I take old picture frames (just the frame, no glass or back piece of cardboard) and attatch that to the wall around it. So it litterally looks like a 3-d picture right on your wall. :)
sammie
Reply:White flowers will soak up food color from the water they are in. You should rough up the end of the stems so they will absorb water more quickly.
Reply:cover them with salt. like alot of salt, its how you mummify a person, so i am sure it would dry out flowers.
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How do you define a Bouquet Hotel?
If you do mean "boutique hotel" then they do cater to a smaller crowd. Also, they tend to have what I'd call "posh" even Night Club-like decor in the rooms, lobby and the restaurant. Expect at least one swatch of velvet somewhere in the hotel experience, and it'll probably be purple. Lots of unique designs, luxury and artsy stuff.
Some popular Boutique Hotels are The W Hotels, The Standard, Kimpton Group and Loews.
How do you define a Bouquet Hotel?
Are you sure you don't mean a "boutique" hotel? A boutique hotel is usually a smaller hotel that is able to cater more to its guests; the ratio of personnel to guests allows for more individual attention to the guests.
Some popular Boutique Hotels are The W Hotels, The Standard, Kimpton Group and Loews.
How do you define a Bouquet Hotel?
Are you sure you don't mean a "boutique" hotel? A boutique hotel is usually a smaller hotel that is able to cater more to its guests; the ratio of personnel to guests allows for more individual attention to the guests.
I would like to place an order for a cake or bouquet to be delivered in stockholm, sweden.?
I want to know if there is a local store I can contact online and place my order because I dont live in Sweden.
I would like to place an order for a cake or bouquet to be delivered in stockholm, sweden.?
Here are a few local bakeries. good luck
local paper in stockholm translated in english
http://www.thelocal.se/
Stockholm:
1. Vete-katten, Kungsgatan 55
2. Tössebageriet, Karlavägen 77
3. Gunnarssons, Götgatan 92
Source: Svenska Dagbladet
Reply:Thank you thor_gare and LittleMiss....your help is appreciated....
Sorry for the comment on top its my first time using it.... by mistake I typed "I dont like Sweden", thats not the case, I have never been to Sweden so I dont know much about it... Report It
Reply:There is a few companies that provides services when it comes to sending gifts.Perhaps u can check the links below?Hope it helps.Cheers! :)
**fellow swede :)
I would like to place an order for a cake or bouquet to be delivered in stockholm, sweden.?
Here are a few local bakeries. good luck
local paper in stockholm translated in english
http://www.thelocal.se/
Stockholm:
1. Vete-katten, Kungsgatan 55
2. Tössebageriet, Karlavägen 77
3. Gunnarssons, Götgatan 92
Source: Svenska Dagbladet
Reply:Thank you thor_gare and LittleMiss....your help is appreciated....
Sorry for the comment on top its my first time using it.... by mistake I typed "I dont like Sweden", thats not the case, I have never been to Sweden so I dont know much about it... Report It
Reply:There is a few companies that provides services when it comes to sending gifts.Perhaps u can check the links below?Hope it helps.Cheers! :)
**fellow swede :)
I need flowers with the color turquoise, do you have any bouquet ideas?
My wedding is June 14th, and i am using the color "pool" which is like turquoise but a lil lighter, I need flowers and favors in this color can you help me
I need flowers with the color turquoise, do you have any bouquet ideas?
You'll need to have this conversation with your florist to see what's available and what you're willing to pay. You can get dendrobium orchids dyed, for example, but then your price starts going up.
Here's a link with some blue flowers: http://www.fiftyflowers.com/flowers/Wedd...
Some alternatives to think about, however, are having a white bouquet with cool, fresh greens incorporated and have your bouquet wrapped in a pool-colored ribbon or fabric; accent with a brooch.
Although, if you have to have the pool-colored flowers, they do make floral spray paints. Cans aren't very expensive, so you may want to pick one up and expriment on some white blooms to decide if that's the route you want to go.
Reply:You can have a bouquet that contains light blue hydrangeas, blue delphiniums and white roses tied with turquoise ribbon. And then for wedding favors there are beautiful turquoise wedding favor boxes that you can fill with whatever you desire. You can see an example here.
http://www.2heartsweddingfavors.com/site...
Reply:You could have carnations tip in any color you like, take to a florist,
Reply:hi, i love turquoise and orange! why not use gerbera daisies as your main flower and use mums, carnations, lilies of the valley, lilacs with them? the gerbera daisies come in beautiful colors including orange! lol i know you are saying turqouise flowers but you might want to have something to add a bit of a splash! mums and carnations are relatively cheap and you can easily tint them any color you want just by adding the color to their water!
favors, i don't like favors, but if you have to have them then make them edible! you could have nice big clear glass bowls on the tables filled with werthers! i say werthers because they are in a gold foil and sparkle so nicely when the light hits them. put a pretty organza bag at each place setting and your guests can help themselves! personally i think its a much better idea to give a donation to your favorite charity in lieu of favors, but thats just me!
i think your color is really beautiful and i hope your wedding is a very happy one!
Reply:To be honest the only flowers I have seen in that color have been carnations that have been died. I suggest using Calla Lilies. They are elegant and you can use a pretty ribbon in your color to accent it. Same with the favors. If you can't find what you are looking for white and accent in your color.
Reply:I am doing the Tiffany' s themed wedding too. I am just using very light pink roses for the centerpieces and bouquets because I couldnt find any matching flowers and i didnt want to dye the flowers. White roses looks good as well, and cherry blossoms too. Good Luck
Reply:I WOULD SUGGEST A NICE LITTLE POKEMON GREEN OR A FLOWER OR A LASAGNA BUT BE CAREFUL CUZZ MY CAT ATE MY LASAGNA , I LIKED SPIDERMAn 2 BETTER THAN SPIDERMAN 1 BUT 3 WAS COOL CUZZ THERE WAS A SKY BATTLE AGAINST THE BAD GUY I ONCE FOUGHT A BAD GUY WITH MY WEB POWERS AND I DIED JUST KIDDUNG I DIDNT DIE BUT HE GOT HURT AND CRIED FOR 10 MINUTES SO I GAVE HIM A POPSICLE
PS. IT WAS GRAPE
I need flowers with the color turquoise, do you have any bouquet ideas?
You'll need to have this conversation with your florist to see what's available and what you're willing to pay. You can get dendrobium orchids dyed, for example, but then your price starts going up.
Here's a link with some blue flowers: http://www.fiftyflowers.com/flowers/Wedd...
Some alternatives to think about, however, are having a white bouquet with cool, fresh greens incorporated and have your bouquet wrapped in a pool-colored ribbon or fabric; accent with a brooch.
Although, if you have to have the pool-colored flowers, they do make floral spray paints. Cans aren't very expensive, so you may want to pick one up and expriment on some white blooms to decide if that's the route you want to go.
Reply:You can have a bouquet that contains light blue hydrangeas, blue delphiniums and white roses tied with turquoise ribbon. And then for wedding favors there are beautiful turquoise wedding favor boxes that you can fill with whatever you desire. You can see an example here.
http://www.2heartsweddingfavors.com/site...
Reply:You could have carnations tip in any color you like, take to a florist,
Reply:hi, i love turquoise and orange! why not use gerbera daisies as your main flower and use mums, carnations, lilies of the valley, lilacs with them? the gerbera daisies come in beautiful colors including orange! lol i know you are saying turqouise flowers but you might want to have something to add a bit of a splash! mums and carnations are relatively cheap and you can easily tint them any color you want just by adding the color to their water!
favors, i don't like favors, but if you have to have them then make them edible! you could have nice big clear glass bowls on the tables filled with werthers! i say werthers because they are in a gold foil and sparkle so nicely when the light hits them. put a pretty organza bag at each place setting and your guests can help themselves! personally i think its a much better idea to give a donation to your favorite charity in lieu of favors, but thats just me!
i think your color is really beautiful and i hope your wedding is a very happy one!
Reply:To be honest the only flowers I have seen in that color have been carnations that have been died. I suggest using Calla Lilies. They are elegant and you can use a pretty ribbon in your color to accent it. Same with the favors. If you can't find what you are looking for white and accent in your color.
Reply:I am doing the Tiffany' s themed wedding too. I am just using very light pink roses for the centerpieces and bouquets because I couldnt find any matching flowers and i didnt want to dye the flowers. White roses looks good as well, and cherry blossoms too. Good Luck
Reply:I WOULD SUGGEST A NICE LITTLE POKEMON GREEN OR A FLOWER OR A LASAGNA BUT BE CAREFUL CUZZ MY CAT ATE MY LASAGNA , I LIKED SPIDERMAn 2 BETTER THAN SPIDERMAN 1 BUT 3 WAS COOL CUZZ THERE WAS A SKY BATTLE AGAINST THE BAD GUY I ONCE FOUGHT A BAD GUY WITH MY WEB POWERS AND I DIED JUST KIDDUNG I DIDNT DIE BUT HE GOT HURT AND CRIED FOR 10 MINUTES SO I GAVE HIM A POPSICLE
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How can I make my own Bouquet?
I dont want to spend a bunch of money on my bouquet because I am just doing a very very small thing with 9 guests. I DO want fresh pink flowers, a small bouquet, I just dont know HOW to make the bouquet. Any suggestions on how to assemble it? Other than just rolling it together with some ribbon? Any web tutorials or instructions or what to buy would be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
How can I make my own Bouquet?
Here are instructions for various types of bouquets... the first one has a video as well as instructions for the various types of bouquets. The video sputters at the beginning, just hang in there, it finally comes on!
http://www.bigrose.com/use_wedding_bouqu...
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/makbouqand...
Reply:Your library may have a DVD or video on flower arrangement (mine does, anyway.) Or you could call local community colleges to see if they have a class. Congratulations!
Reply:go to any craft store and they can set you up
Reply:Any bunch of at least 20 heads will make a nice bouquet. The Martha Stewart web site might have a tutorial - www.marthastewart.com
Basically though, for a very simple, classic bouquet, cut the stems to all the same length - approx. 10 - 12" long. Using floral tape, secure the stems together in a bunch. Then, cut 2 yards of your fav. ribbon and wrap around the stems.
Buy some inexpensive ribbon of the same size to experiment with :-)
Reply:Since you're having a very small wedding I think that it would be better for you to get a bouquet at a shop because they have a larger variety of choices and kno how to keep it fresh for the wedding. I think you could probably find a decently priced shop so you're not spending a fortune. If you make your own bouquet there's a bigger chance of something going wrong. Either way I hope you have a wonderful wedding.
Reply:About.com has a video tutorial on how to make a fresh bouquet, I'm making my own too so this was very helpful. Just enter "how make wedding bouquet" on the search part. Good luck and congratulations!
Reply:I think Proud's DIY sites cover the how to of it.
I would suggest going to the craft store and buying some fake flowers that are as close to the fresh flowers that you will be using the day of. If you are using fresh pink roses go buy some fake pink roses. They don't have to be good fakes as long as they are close at least in shape to what you will be using.
Then you can take them home and try shapes and sizes over and over again until you are satisfied and practice as many times as you want until the big day. Save the mockup and use it as a template to copy that morning when you go buy your fresh flowers.
You will know without spending money on many fresh practice flowers if you need a florist or not. If nothing else it will come in handy for the rehersal! :)
Reply:pick or buy wild flowers cut at different lengths so they get taller through the middle. you could tie with raffia... my personal fav
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How can I make my own Bouquet?
Here are instructions for various types of bouquets... the first one has a video as well as instructions for the various types of bouquets. The video sputters at the beginning, just hang in there, it finally comes on!
http://www.bigrose.com/use_wedding_bouqu...
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/makbouqand...
Reply:Your library may have a DVD or video on flower arrangement (mine does, anyway.) Or you could call local community colleges to see if they have a class. Congratulations!
Reply:go to any craft store and they can set you up
Reply:Any bunch of at least 20 heads will make a nice bouquet. The Martha Stewart web site might have a tutorial - www.marthastewart.com
Basically though, for a very simple, classic bouquet, cut the stems to all the same length - approx. 10 - 12" long. Using floral tape, secure the stems together in a bunch. Then, cut 2 yards of your fav. ribbon and wrap around the stems.
Buy some inexpensive ribbon of the same size to experiment with :-)
Reply:Since you're having a very small wedding I think that it would be better for you to get a bouquet at a shop because they have a larger variety of choices and kno how to keep it fresh for the wedding. I think you could probably find a decently priced shop so you're not spending a fortune. If you make your own bouquet there's a bigger chance of something going wrong. Either way I hope you have a wonderful wedding.
Reply:About.com has a video tutorial on how to make a fresh bouquet, I'm making my own too so this was very helpful. Just enter "how make wedding bouquet" on the search part. Good luck and congratulations!
Reply:I think Proud's DIY sites cover the how to of it.
I would suggest going to the craft store and buying some fake flowers that are as close to the fresh flowers that you will be using the day of. If you are using fresh pink roses go buy some fake pink roses. They don't have to be good fakes as long as they are close at least in shape to what you will be using.
Then you can take them home and try shapes and sizes over and over again until you are satisfied and practice as many times as you want until the big day. Save the mockup and use it as a template to copy that morning when you go buy your fresh flowers.
You will know without spending money on many fresh practice flowers if you need a florist or not. If nothing else it will come in handy for the rehersal! :)
Reply:pick or buy wild flowers cut at different lengths so they get taller through the middle. you could tie with raffia... my personal fav
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