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Can anyone think of a variation of the tradiational bouquet toss?

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My friends and I have always hated the tradition of having all the single women line up and fight over the bouquet. I need a creative spin on this for my wedding reception.

Can anyone think of a variation of the tradiational bouquet toss?
Have all the guys line up for the bouquet toss.
Reply:My girlfriend did a beautiful variation at her wedding. She didn't call all of the single girls to the dance floor - only particular ones (about 10). For each girl, she had a little prepared speech about why that girl was special to her and what she appreciated about her. She gave each girl a flower from the bouquet as she gave the speech. It was really sweet.
Reply:I liked the idea where the guys catch it- that would be funny!!

Or how about ALL the women and girls can catch it, and say whoever catches it has good luck next week? (or you could attach some fortune cookie-type message to it, to take the focus off finding love for the single person)
Reply:I've always disliked the whole idea of the bouquet toss, too. My florist is going to make my bouquet with mostly white lilies, and six yellow roses, and will tie it so that I can easily remove the roses later. Instead of tossing the bouquet, I'm going call my sister and my sisters-in-law up to the dance floor and give each one of the roses, saying just a few words about sisterhood and how important they each are to me.
Reply:throw poison ivy!
Reply:Do you hate the thought totally? If you do, then don't do it at all. Nothing says you can't start your own traditions.

If you still want the tradition of catching something to indicate the next bride, then what about buying a bunch of carnations or other flower, tie a fake wedding band to one of them, then have the single ladies and men pick flowers.
Reply:My husband and I didn't do this tradition either... But where we got married it is a tradition to dedicate your bouquet... the bride stands up and chooses someone to dedicate her bouquet to. In the end, though, if you don't like the tradition don't do it, no one will really notice (at least they didn't at my wedding)! Good luck!
Reply:This might sound a bit goofy, but . . .

If you and your friends hate the tradition, why even bother with a variation on the event. Just don't do the bouquet toss at all.
Reply:If you want to eschew the toss completely, I would give the bouquet to your mum, a close female relative, or a good friend. If you still want to do something, I do like the idea of picking the carnations with a ring attatched.
Reply:Are you wanting a variation to bring out all the single people? You could always do like the dance thing in the movie "Dirty Dancing" where you line up the single girls on an inside circle, the single guys on an outer circle.... face each other ... have them moving in opposite directions (clockwise and counter clockwise) and when the music stops they have to dance with who they're facing. Kind of a ice breaker, so to speak.

I suppose you could also get the single ladies out onto the floor and toss a bunch a single flowers so they ALL get one.
Reply:For my wedding we're going to have a few tosses...

1. I'm calling up anyone who wants to - regardless of gender or marital status - for the bouquet toss - to represent good luck, happiness, and success - instead of who is going to get married next.

2. We're calling up dog owners and owners of small furry pets. We're going to toss a dog toy and then have a small prize/gift for the person who catches it.

3. We're calling up cat owners and owners of fish or birds. Then, we'll toss a cat toy. And have a prize for that person.

4. We're calling up people with children and/or no pets - and throwing a small rolled up blanket (when it's rolled up it looks like a cute elephant.) - and whoever catches that gets a prize as well.

EDIT: LOL - to all the thumbs down. Our tosses are not traditional, no, but we know our guests and they are going to expect something fun and out of the ordinary. They all know when they come over to our house, they're going to leave with something fun and interesting. So, though this may not be to everyone's taste, and may not be for people who want to adhere to tradition, I just wanted to offer what my fiance and I are doing (to perhaps spark some ideas) - since the asker wanted ideas with a creative spin.
Reply:Toss it to the guys and have the garter tossed to the girls? Do away with it all together? I always thought it would be a lovely idea to have the flower girls carry a basket of flowers and present one to each important female family member during their walk towards the alter, so another idea is for the bride herself to carry a gathering of flowers, I would tie each off with a ribbon and present one to each important female in the family that way she arrives at the alter empty handed and there is no bouquet to toss. Or use the bouquet as your centerpiece with or without a vase and do not toss it.
Reply:I had some gamer friends who had personalized dice made for their wedding, when it came to the toss time they had a roll off. After the toast and the champaign bottle is empty you can have the girls stand in a circle and play spin the wedding bottle. You can always just draw names. Have a dance off. Play musical chairs for it. Number all the wedding favors for the girls, then at the end of the night draw a number.

Play hot potato with it.
Reply:What about instead of having the bouquet toss, have all the married couples come up to the dance floor and the dj will ask how many of them have been married 1 year sit down, 2 sit down, etc..to see who has been married the longest and give them the bouquet or a gift for being married the longest. Hope that made sense.
Reply:One is to have a group of small "breakaway" bouquets put together to look like one....when you throw the bouquet, more than one woman then has a chance to catch a bouquet....some make up the bouquets with flowers that have meaning (purity, honor, etc), others ad little charms to the bouquets.

I've also seen an anniversary dance done. Start with all married couples on the dance floor. The dj will occaisionally ask couples to leave the floor according to how long they've been married....starting usually at 1 year or less.....to the longest wed couple. That couple are then asked to give the newlyweds advice and are given the bouquet.

Whatever you do, make sure your florist makes a seperate bouquet for you to toss from your "carrying" bouquet.
Reply:I didn't do the flower toss. But I'm wondering can you throw the bouquet while people are seated. It can really go to anyone...

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How many flowers in a bridal bouquet?

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I am interested in making my own bouquets for my wedding. I am using roses and calla lillies. How many stems makes a good size bridal bouquet? How many for a bridesmaid? Thanks in advance!

How many flowers in a bridal bouquet?
Find a nice picture and eyeball it. Make sure it's bigger than the bridesmaids.
Reply:I think it's going to depend on your taste. I plan to do my own too. I love the breezy, hand-tied look, and I can save a lot of money going it on my own. I am using Gerbera daisies for my bridesmaids, and for those I plan to leave the stems lovely and long, so I would imagine 7-8 daisies per bouquet will work out fine, tied in ribbon and secured with a brooch. For my maid of honor I am going with pink gerberas and pink roses, so hers will be a little fuller, again tied with ribbon and a brooch. Mine will be all pink roses, so I figure about a dozen for mine, with greenery and ribbons.

I hope that helps!!
Reply:i've heard of 9 in the bridesmaid bouquet and about 15 in the brides bouquet. Try www.proflowers.com
Reply:The number of stems depends on the type of bouquet you will be making. I've been to wedding where the bride and the bridesmaids carried just one stem. And there are some cascading bouquets that have a large number of stems. There are so many books about making bouquets; they will tell you how many you need and how to make them. Keep in mind that the type of bouquets you want to make consider the type and style of your wedding, how elaborate the dresses are, your body size, and your budget.
Reply:As many as you and your bridesmaids can comfortably hold
Reply:It's the width- mine is 15" rose round... about 4 dozen.
Reply:The best way to judge is to start holding them together. I would suggest going to a florist and asking how many are in a normal bouquet. If you are using silk, then get some and make one and see. Always over order a few, just in case.
Reply:A typical bridal bouquet contains 25 stems of flowers. The size of the actual bouquet will depend on how large the roses and calla lillies you are using. I personally would recommend mini-callas - they come in a variety of colors and are absolutely stunning.

I carried a bouquet of calla and roses down the isle (25 stems total) and it was a good sized bouquet. For the bridesmaids, the florist used slightly smaller flowers to create smaller bouquets. You can always use less flowers (go with 15 stems) if you want a much smaller bouquet. If you send me your email, I can send you a picture of my bouquet.

Just a hint - always use odd numbers in your bouquets so you don't need to worry about symmetry.

Congrats!
Reply:go for 8 to 12 stems in the bridemaids bouquets.

go for 14 to 18 in the bride bouquet.
Reply:Normally the bridal bouquet is slightly larger and more dramatic than the bridesmaids'. If your dress is simple, be more elaborate with your flowers, but if your dress is fancy don't distract from it with too many flowers.
Reply:for a full bouquet of callas and roses about 10-12 inches in diameter you would probably need around 3 dozen roses and 2 dozen callas. Sounds like a lot but if you want it to look full, round and lush it takes a lot of densly packed flowers.
Reply:I've actually sat down and figured out how many I want for my bouquets as well and I am using White roses and Blue Dendrobium orchids. Now, calla lillies are a little larger in size so you may want to adjust this down if it looks to be too much, but I had decided on 6 roses and 3 stems of orchids for bridesmaids, 8 roses and 4 stems of orchids for my MOH and my throw away bouquet and then 10 roses and 5 stems of orchids for my bouquet.

As I said, calla lillies are much larger in size than Dendrobium orchids so you may want to adjust that slightly but there's a good place to start. Best of luck
Reply:Just look at pictures of bouquets. That's what I did for my wedding. I went to www.theknot.com for alot of info, including pictures of bouquets. You can really do whatever you want. Just make sure your bouquet is the biggest and baddest in comparison to the bridesmaids. Maybe just have them carry 3-4 calla lillies tied together.
Reply:i used the same for my bouquet i had about 15 roses and abour 25 lillies the more the better for the bride!
Reply:there is about 6 in a bouquet

How to make a wedding bouquet out of ribbon?

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I saw a lady on Bridezillas who had the most beautiful bouquet and it looked like it was made entirely out of ribbon. Dos anyone have a picture of something like that? My daughter is allergic to flowers so we were going to do silk but we both just fell in love with this bouquet. It was very elegant looking, not just a giant bow.... Thanks

How to make a wedding bouquet out of ribbon?
I found this one

http://www.offray.com/loveknot.htm
Reply:I found this site which shows how to make flowers out of ribbon:

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_fabric_ribbo...

I also found this site with crystal bouquets:

http://www.austrian-crystal.net/

and some other ribbon and crystal bouquets:

http://www.brilliant-wedding-jewelry.com...

Good luck!
Reply:try looking for it online. just search for bridezillas and see if you can find it!
Reply:Email the show and ask, I am sure they know.
Reply:I saw that. A ribbon bouquet can be VERY beautiful!!!!!!

Basically, it's a bunch of loops.

Some florists (mine did all my ribbons) do those. There are many craft books to teach you that loop. Many you can borrow from the library. Learn it, then experiment. You may also want to learn how to make other loops and experiment with them as well. This way you'll get the look you want, be it the one on Bridezillas, or you may find another you like better.

Can anyone tell me how or suggest a website that explains how to make a floral arm bouquet?

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The type of bouquet i'm looking for is an arm bouquet that would be wrapped in pretty tissue or celephane, that could be given to a little girl at a dance recital.

thanks!!

Can anyone tell me how or suggest a website that explains how to make a floral arm bouquet?
just go to Micheal's they have books on how to make paper flowers or maybe stein's the flower experts!

Does anyone have directions on how to make a rose wedding bouquet?

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I would like to have red and white roses that are cascading for my bouquet and handtied for my bridesmaids. If anyone hase direction, it would help greatly.

Does anyone have directions on how to make a rose wedding bouquet?
Cascading bouquets are much harder, you might just want to stick with handtieds cause they are super easy. Go to Ragshop or a store comparable, and get floral wire, floral tape, a plain acetate white ribbon, and a pretty ribbon and some pearl pins. Buy bunches of roses (You'll probably need somewhere around 25 for the bride and a bit less for each of the bridesmaids) clean the thorns and leaves off from about 1/4 of the way down the stem on. Cut the stems at an angle, and put them in lukewarm water. You don't want the rose heads really tight cause they don't look good in the bouquet then. When they're a little open, they lay into each other nicely, instead of the bottoms of the rose butting off each other and sticking out all sorts of weird directions. Leave them in the water for at least a few hours so they get plenty of water. Then when you're ready to make your bouquest, take your roses out of the water and clean off all the rest of the leaves and thorns on the stem. Put about 1/4-1/2" of the wire into the base of the head of the rose (the green part) and wrap it around the rose about 1/2 way down. Take the floral tape, and wrap the wire and the rose about the same length. Do that with all the roses you're using, and then just hold one... and keep adding around the sides until you get what size you want. If you're doing this for the first time, you might want to use the floral tape every few you add, cause sometimes it's hard to handle in your hand. Don't tape it TOO tight, cause you can adjust the heights of the roses a bit that way when they're already taped. Your bouquest should somewhat look like a mushroom shape. When you're finished, re-cut the stems and put them back into clean water until a few hours before you're actually going to use them. Remember to keep them refridgerated when you're finished. You don't want them falling apart on your special day! Then, take them out of the water, dry the stems off, cut the bouquet to the length you want. Take your acetate ribbon (the crappy kind of ribbon) and wrap it along the stems, pinning it in place. (I usually use 2 pins. 1 for the start, and one for the end) Then take your pretty ribbon, and do the same. I usually use a few pearl pins to hold the ribbon on and for a pretty detail. Good luck! *Note: Floral tape sticks to itself, and only itself! Stretch the tape out a little, and it gets sticky*
Reply:Marhta Stewart will DEF have it...

http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?...
Reply:check out this website

http://www.bhg.com/bhg/category.jhtml?ca...

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What is the significance of tossing the bridal bouquet?

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Where and how did it come to be what it is now.

And am I correct that whomever catches it is supposed to get married next?

What is the significance of tossing the bridal bouquet?
as the bride left the festivities, she tossed her bouquet to a friend---so the friend would have luck and protection. The custom evolved to imply that whoever caught the bouquet would be lucky and wed next. Flowers were also believed to be pungent and ward off evil spirits.

The garter- since the guests in olden times would literally rip off pieces of the brides gown as good luck tokens, eventually, the bride simply threw her garter to the crowd. Another custom from early England: Friends would follow the newlyweds to their wedding chamber, where the groom's friends would take off their stockings, then hurl them at the groom. The thrower who first hit the groom in the nose would be next to wed.
Reply:You are correct about who catches it, and it's the same with the hubby tossing the garter to the single guys. I'm not sure where the customs originated though.
Reply:not sure about all that but it is true that supposedly the one to catch it is the next to wed. . .i think it's a superstitious thing more than anything. just like the man to catch the bride's garder is next to wed also. . .
Reply:yes whoever catches it will be the next to get married. And whichever man catches the brides garter is the next man to get married
Reply:It's supposed to mean the next one to get married but I've caught 6....doesn't seem to work.
Reply:true- i catched it and i think i'm getting married soon.
Reply:To see first hand which of the Bride's friends are the most desperate to get hitched. Generally, they are the ones fighting tooth and nail to grab the bouquet....can be quite entertaining to watch

What purple flowers are good in a wedding bouquet?

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The theme for my wedding is a darker purple and I have no idea about flowers.

What purple flowers are good in a wedding bouquet?
Irises, freesia, lilacs...they all smell terrific! Also orchids are gorgeous. You can a lso look for lavender colored roses. They would offset all the deep purple. And Maybe throw in some white mini roses too. Lavendar is good too. These all have amazing scents to them.

Goodluck and CONGRATS!!!
Reply:Lilacs are beautiful and smell wonderful.
Reply:Lilacs and orchids are awesome! But also try irises.
Reply:Irises
Reply:Depends when you are getting married, if it is between know and May, try these flowers:-

Cirsium Vulgae-its a cornflower, bit prickly.

Centaur ea Nigra-Lovely

Aubrieta

Tragopogon Porrifolius.

The above flowers all grow within the British Isles..

Happy Wedding days....
Reply:Iris's look really good with roses.
Reply:Hi

Vanda Orchids look amazing! but there are some lovely choices for this colour theme - roses are perfect for your bouquet. We would suggest Blue Curiosa or Cool Water which have a blue tone (try putting these names into google for these images then you can get an idea of what they look like) - alternatively for a more contemporary look try Calla Lily's Picasso or Purple Haze

For added interest there are lots of flowers in this colour palette to choose from including freesia, agapanthus, hyacinth, veronica, brodia or lisianthus.

If you are organising your flowers try the planning section where there are hints on what flowers you might need and how much they'll cost.
Reply:Any purple flowers.
Reply:jeggy nettles..at full bloom...
Reply:You can get beautiful dark purple orchids. Probably a bit pricey though.

Congratulations on your forth-coming wedding!!!
Reply:purple tulips are lovely ....

Congratulations x
Reply:Hiya, what about Feucha they smell lovely. Also you can now buy purple carnations, they last for ages.
Reply:i like crocuses...also there are violets and pansies, but they're all kind of tiny, so i'm not sure about how well they'd work... i like irises...that's a good idea! bachelor's buttons are a bluish purple colour also, there's columbine, which can be pink or white as well...plus it's a wild flower and grows in the wild...at least it does in NY.
Reply:Thistles are lovely, i had them in mine.

I can send you pics if you want to see them
Reply:You can always buy some Ritz dye in the color of the theme then put it in the water that the flowers are going to soak up to change the color of it accordingly.

Otherwise get aa neutral color like yellow among purple daffodils and purple orchids. Perhaps carnations as well.
Reply:Orchids!
Reply:Purple freeshia are a lovely small delicate flower %26amp; are perfect in a wedding bouquet.

They are small enough to mix with the white flowers %26amp; greenery %26amp; smell lovely.

Or if you want something darker look out for a purple Calla Lily.

Is there a website where you can put flowers of your choice together to see how they would look in a bouquet?

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I've searched for pictures of what I am looking for, but am not having much luck.

I like roses, ranunculus, sweet peas, mini calla lilies, gerber daisies, and hydrangea.

I am getting married in July, and I know we REALLY need to get this figured out ASAP.

If you can help in any way, I would greatly appreciate it! :)

Thank you!

Is there a website where you can put flowers of your choice together to see how they would look in a bouquet?
Oh, how I wish there was such a website, however here is a suggestion:

Search for pictures of the flowers you want (if youre having problems finding pictures of the blooms you want search for "wholesale flower" and you should be able to find some pictures that way)

Print them out on paper (you may have to play around with the scaling)

Cut out individual blooms and arrange them in the shape that you want

I know its really primative but it should work.
Reply:Cool idea... I'd love to see such a web site! :)
Reply:Great idea! Will keep a watch out for the replies.

What is the best way to preserve a fresh flower bridal bouquet?

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Check with local florists. I had one preserve mine and put it in a 'dome thing' surrounded by a beautiful frame that matched the decor of our home. It turned out BEAUTIFUL and hangs in our livingroom. People always comment about it.

What is the best way to preserve a fresh flower bridal bouquet?
Hang it upside down until dried out and then put it in a vase for everyone to see.
Reply:Go to this tutorial:

http://www.ehow.com/how_17607_preserve-w...
Reply:Take a picture of it.
Reply:Funny, my wife is into this. Her trick - HAIR SPRAY. Several coats dried in between. Than hang upside down and let dry.

Good Luck

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Any one know of a place in austin or pfugerville where i can order a shoe cookie bouquet?

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or even a candy bouquet place. I need some kind of sweet bouquet with a shoe theme. (hoping not to spend a fortune)

Any one know of a place in austin or pfugerville where i can order a shoe cookie bouquet?
I'm not sure about the shoe theme, but this place has lots of cookie bouquets. You could always send them an email and ask about a shoe themed bouquet.

Where can I buy bouquet for my wife at Heathrow, terminal 2?

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There isn't a florist at terminal 2

http://www.heathrow-airport-guide.co.uk/...

But like the other answer said, if there were it would most likely be overpriced and of poor quality. Why not buy her favourite perfume from the duty free, will last longer and be better value. And she's worth it , right?

Where can I buy bouquet for my wife at Heathrow, terminal 2?
buy a bunch on the way there
Reply:airport flowers are just like petrol station flowers, not worth it. I would advise you to find a flower shop before you leave and get a nice boquet from there or if you are returning home order the flowers on line to arrive before you get home i no i would preffer either of these options.

Can I use real hibiscus flowers in my bridal bouquet?

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I'm not sure if they'll last at all. Do I have to use silk if I want those flowers?

Can I use real hibiscus flowers in my bridal bouquet?
well, my only experience with hibiscus is from the bush I had in my yard. They are absolutely beautiful, but the blooms dont last long. It would bloom in the morning, and the bloom would shrivel up and fall off by evening time. Not sure how they would last in a boquet. You would probably have to put them together the morning of the wedding. you could practice. Get some hibiscus, put them in a small bouqet early in the morning, carry them around for awhile, leave them sitting indoors for awhile, see how well it holds up. Good luck with them, they are sooo beautiful and it would be great if it works for you!
Reply:the hibiscus plant i have its flowers usually only last a few days. i don't see why u can't have them in your bridal bouquet. just don't count on the hibiscus flowers to last as long as the rest. if u are having multiple flowers and congrats!

What is the best way to preserve a wedding bouquet at home?

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Because it's one of the most important events in your life, you will probably want to preserve your wedding bouquet. You can not only preserve your flowers, but you can also place them in a display case along with other keepsakes from your wedding. Because dry flowers are rather fragile, you should keep them out of direct sunlight no matter where you display or store them.

A word of advice here: since you will be busy with your wedding, you should have a friend or relative grab your bouquet and snap a few photos of it from different angles. (Don't skip this step! You will need these photos for later.) Then, he or she needs to place it inside an airtight plastic bag right away. The bag should then be placed in a refrigerator for one night only. The flowers will then need to be dried before they lose any more of their freshness.

There are two methods you can use to dry and preserve your wedding bouquet. With the first method, you will need to carefully take the bouquet apart. Trim the flower stems down to about two or three inches long because you want to preserve the flowers, not a bunch of stems. Then, lay the flowers out on a flat surface. Set the bouquet holder, if there is one, aside for now.

The next step is to round up some flat, deep containers that have airtight lids. Make sure that each container is large enough to contain the flowers, no matter how large they may be. Place an inch or so of silica gel into the bottom of each container. (Silica gel is not a gel, it is actually granular. It will help to absorb the water from the flowers.) Then, lay the flowers from your wedding bouquet one by one in the gel. Place alike flowers - since they take the same amount of time to dry- together in the same containers. Make sure the flowers are spaced evenly apart and that they do not touch one another.

The third step is to slowly place more of the silica gel around the flowers in the containers. Use your finger to mound the gel up around the flowers, then place the lids on the containers tightly. Carefully place all of the containers in a cool, dry place where they will not be bothered. Check on the flowers after three days. The smaller flowers usually take about three days, while the larger varieties can take up to a week to dry.

After all of the flowers from your wedding bouquet are dry, you will need to carefully remove them from the silica gel. Then, use florist's wire to attach the stems together. Use the photos that your friend or relative took to help you remember how the bouquet was put together and how the flowers were arranged. Carefully replace the flowers in in the holder, if it had one.

When you have put the entire bouquet back together, the final step is to spray it with a dried flower spray that you can purchase at your local hobby store. Or, you can use hair spray. The spray will help to protect the dried flowers.

The second method you can use to dry and preserve your wedding bouquet is to "hang dry" them.

This is a much easier method than the first one, but the flowers will look and feel differently. The flowers will be stiff and some of the colors will be faded more.

To use this method, simply hang your wedding bouquet upside down in a cool, dark closet for about a week. Once they are completely dried, you can spray them with a dried flower spray or with hair spray.

What is the best way to preserve a wedding bouquet at home?
Go to Michaels or Hobby Lobby and get some silica gel. If you are in any place with humidity and hang it, you'll have a problem with mold and/or rot.
Reply:I hung mine upside down in the garage and it turned out great!

There are flower drying products you can use. One is a powder that you submerge the flowers in I think that would only work on a bouquet if you did each flower individually then put it back together. There is also a spray to preserve them once they are dried. I did some individual flowers from my mom's funeral that way and they turned out really nice.
Reply:If you really can't afford to get it professionaly done then there are a few steps. PRACTICE THIS SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE YOU DO IT TO THE ACTUAL BOQUET.

1. Put it in a low temp oven for a few minutes (like 3) to quickly dry out any water. bottom rack in a holder so flowers don't touch metal...watch them so they don't burn or wilt.

2. Take them out, let them cool. Give a few light coatings of hairspray to hold their shape.

3. Hang them upside down in a dark, cool place like a closet for a few weeks.

Honestly though, drying flowers well takes lots of practice so I think if you really want them dried you should spring for the pro. Also, see if you can have it recreated with silk flowers as your keepsake. That is usually cheaper than the pro drying services.
Reply:hanging it upside down in a dry place AWAY from pets and kids. that is what i did for about a month (might have been a little longer) and it is still in great shape.

**after reading the other posters, i guess i am lucky mine came out great. :) i do not even own hair spray :)

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When did you last send or receive a bouquet of flowers?

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I was sent a bunch a few months ago.

When did you last send or receive a bouquet of flowers?
Hopefully the ones I ordered online a couple of nights ago will have arrived today for my Grandmother's 95th Birthday. Last received some a few months ago on a sad anniversary.
Reply:About 14 years ago! As a male I remember the first time I was given a bouquet too. I wasn't expecting it and it felt quite wonderful. None gives men flowers. Isso sad!
Reply:my boyfriend brought them home from tesco last week when i sent him shoppin....they were in the reduced section 20p...
Reply:A few months ago, I got a £30 bunch for my aunty. It was so big, but she managed to find the room thank god!
Reply:Never, but I suppose 16 is a bit young
Reply:Years ago. Maybe 20.
Reply:i dont know! but flowers arnt really the key to a 14 year olds heart! lol x
Reply:November 25th
Reply:on my birthday on the 8th of november
Reply:october for my birthday from my daughter.
Reply:Valentine's Day

Does anyone know how to make a Fruit Bouquet ?

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I want to make a fruit boquet for my nieces first birthday. I have gotten the idea from ediblearrangement. I ordered a basket for a co- worker a few weeks ago and it was so cute. The birthday party is at a park and I'm not sure what to put on the fruit to keep it from turning brown. I've done some research and I heard about using lemon juice or pineapple juice but I don't want the whole boquet to taste like lemon or pineapple juice. Does anyone know if I spray it on the fruit or if I did the fruit in the juices before placing them on skewers if they will taste like the juice? Is there some kind of fresh fruit spray I can buy? If so where? Any ideas on making this boquet would be very helpful. Thanks.

Does anyone know how to make a Fruit Bouquet ?
A Fruit Bouquet

Fruit Bouquet

Serving size 30 people

1 Large pineapple wash and trim leaves then cut the bottom to make it level

7 Small oranges pealed and cut in half in a zig-zag pattern

7 Kiwi fruit pealed and cut in half in a zig-zag pattern

20 Large strawberries washed

5 Pounds red grapes remove stems and wash

5 Pounds green grapes remove stems and wash

48 Wooden skewers

Use about 5-6 grapes per skewer using only one color for each skewer. Do this to all the skewers. Leave about 1/2 inch at the end of each skewer for the strawberries, oranges, and kiwi to fit. Push each skewer into the pineapple mixing colors all around. Try not to make the pineapple lopsided so it will not fall over. Then at random place the kiwi, strawberries, and oranges on the end of each skewer making it look like a bouquet of flowers. Some of the skewers may not fit on the pineapple, use your best judgment. You can always add more later.
Reply:I am trying to make one as well.... tips and links are very much appreciated!

What should I do with my wedding bouquet?

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I really don't want to throw it away but I don't want dried up flowers just lying around the house. Is there a cheap but decorative way of displaying them?

(I already have them hanging upside down to preserve them a little)

What should I do with my wedding bouquet?
well if youre going to make a scrapbook of your wedding you can always put it in there and preserve them.

some people always get them dried and framed with their wedding photo and invitations...

Preserving Your Wedding Bouquet

If you have decided to preserve your bouquet, you have two options for air-drying. One is to bring the flowers to a professional florist and use their expertise to get the project done. If you chose this route, you need to have the bouquet in the florist's hands as quickly as possible after the wedding. Your second choice is to air dry the flowers by yourself. Hang the bouquet upside down on a wire or taught string. Find a dark location with good airflow (well-ventilated), cool updrafts and that is not too humid. An attic, large closet, dark shed or garage are several good places. Hanging the bouquet upside down will keep the stems as straight as possible. To maintain the best color in the bouquet, get them away from sunlight as quickly as possible. The colors of flowers fade due to oxidation, a chemical reaction that needs both water and light. Removing the light source during drying curtails oxidation. The length of the process depends on the degree of humidity, temperature, circulation of air, and the kind(s) of flowers in the bouquet. The drying process is complete when the flowers feel stiff and dry, rather than limp or damp. Dried flowers need not be treated with anything. The old wives' tale about spraying your bouquet with hair spray is just that.

One word of warning . . . you may see little moths, called Indian Meal Moths flying around your dried flowers. They find roses and peonies particularly juicy treats. Should that problem arise, the best thing for you to do is to freeze the bouquet, in a plastic bag, in your freezer. About a week there or, in the winter, outside in a garage or shed, should kill the larvae and solve the problem.

To avoid after-drying fading, the flowers should be kept away from direct sunlight and be nowhere near forced air heaters, whose very dry air may cause the flower structure to shatter. Your flowers can be gently dusted with a feather duster, or with a hair dryer, set on low. If you are "keepsaking" your flowers by putting them away, wrap them gently in newspaper and put them in a cardboard box, away from dampness (some basements), and away from very dry air (some) attics.

Flower Preservation, pressed or freeze dried

This process, described below by Augusta Rose of Roses Freeze Dry is a great way to keep an important memento "fresh."

"Flowers are prepared and placed into a vacuum chamber. Then the temperature is lowered to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit and the moisture is slowly removed. Flowers will retain their natural shape and original color. They will appear as fresh as when they were cut, but you will find that flowers tend to become softer in color. Whites mellow to a lovely ivory color. You can have your entire bouquet preserved and placed in a custom designed case or arranged around your invitation, photo, or any special mementos you may have from that day. Special arrangements can be created that make wonderful gifts for the wedding party members, family, or anyone who helped make your day a special day to be remembered."
Reply:My bridal bouquet was made of orchids, and they don't preserve well. However, the girlfriend who caught my bouquet took out the springs of english ivy and planted them in small clay pots. A year later, on our first anniversary, she gave me a lovely houseplant, grown from my bouquet. I still have it, 30 years later!
Reply:Call the florist where the flowers came from %26amp; ask them if they do bridal boquet perservation. Most do or know some place that does.

My brother's wife had this done with her boquet. The flowers are beautifully displayed under a glass dome %26amp; mounted on a wooden base. She has them prominently displayed on their entertainment center.

If no one nearby does it in your price range, try googling Bridal Boquet Preservation. I'm sure one would be willing to work with you on the price.

How many roses are enough for a decent size bouquet?

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I'm thinking about getting my bf a bouquet of roses for Valentine's Day. I've given him bouquets a few times for regular days, but I want this one to be special. How many roses do I need to get for a fairly large size bouquet? I was thinking of 30 to 50. Is that too much or too little?

How many roses are enough for a decent size bouquet?
30 maybe be alright...but 50 seems to much...

they're gonna be real heavy

so, i'd say 30
Reply:I think that is way too much. Go with six roses mixed with baby's breath and other flowers. Keep it simple and sweet. The abundance is not going to impress... the simplicity is.
Reply:24 should be good. I think anything over that is way too much. Especially for a guy.
Reply:One dozen red roses make a very nice bouquet. Course if money is no problem, go for whatever you want to spend. Where I live 50 roses would be well over $100.
Reply:as many as you can kill why buy a rose bush cause then you would have to enjoy them all the time
Reply:6 - 8 - 12 - 24 - 32.
Reply:He's a guy...they are not real flower people. But they love the thoughtfullness. If he drives a car, put a rose on his windshield and fill his car to the top with balloons. Put a card on the seat. If you must do a big bouquet, do a dozen roses and some stargazers...now thats drama!

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What is the meaning of carrying a bouquet of flowers for your wedding?

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Is there a reason for this, or is it just because flowers are pretty? I never really thought about it before, and I'm just wondering because when I think about it, it seems strange, because there doesn't seem to be a purpose. Am I missing it? (And no offense to those who do carry flowers, just curious :) )

What is the meaning of carrying a bouquet of flowers for your wedding?
For centuries, flowers have stood for a variety of emotions and values. Roses for love, lilies for virtue and so on. In ancient marriages, the brides carried herbs beneath their veils to symbolize fidelity. Greek brides carried ivy as a symbol of never-ending love. Orange blossoms, (the world renowned wedding flower) were chosen by the Spaniards to represent happiness and fulfillment, because the orange tree flowers and bears fruit at the same time. During even earlier times of "primitive marriage," when the fear of demons was most prevalent, the brides carried stinking garlands of herbs and spices for the purpose of frightening off evil spirits.

Today, brides carry flowers in the color scheme of their wedding, bringing beauty and elegance as well as old world customs to their special day.
Reply:In general, they are used for weddings to symbolize fertility.

You can go in deeper than that if you want to find out which flowers symbolize what, as well as the colours of them.
Reply:It can mean fertility, but also back in the day when people didnt bathe too often they didnt smell very well so the bride would carry a bouqet to help cover and bad odor.
Reply:I seem to remember that it was originally a bunch of wheat. It was to symbolize having plenty to eat in your coming life.
Reply:It simbolized Fertility.

Good luck

How do I find a listing of a print by paula vaughan, entitled a bouquet for elizabeth?

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I am looking for the value of the print.

How do I find a listing of a print by paula vaughan, entitled a bouquet for elizabeth?
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=Bouq...
Reply:http://antiques.about.com/gi/dynamic/off...

Have you ever dreamed of being carried into the sky by a giant bouquet of colorful toy balloons?

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I certainly have! Check this out- http://www.clusterballoon.org/

Man, I'm virtually there : )

Have you ever dreamed of being carried into the sky by a giant bouquet of colorful toy balloons?
OH YES.Along with many other flying dreams.Usually low and slow vs high and fast.Along side hawks etc. I grew up flying from the age of 5 yr.s old so I can live my dreams out.I am so thankful for that.I imagined jumping out so vividly at that age and falling through the air.A few years later,I saw my first skydiver and knew as soon as I could,I would be living out another dream.My 18 th. birthday saw that come true to.Seeing that guy who, with no time in the air before, build and fly his very own array of surplus wx. balloons across country, again put my dreams one step ahead of my accomplishments.Getting older now and a take off weight to deal with,this just may be the hardest dream to get done.Someone has done it,so can we! I love it all.
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Reply:No.

I'd rather be in an airplane, that I am flying.
Reply:yeh i would really love to do that to, can just imagian it, great fun
Reply:No not really...
Reply:Not that i can recall. But i dreamed i was a milkman last night.
Reply:I used to dream this regularly as a child. Then later saw the film ( from the 50s....a French film ) The Red Balloon. It is a really delightful film if you can get hold of it.
Reply:Your having the same dream as me.
Reply:Let me redirect you to the gay division of Y/A.....quoth the Raven ...Nevermore.
Reply:this one is hot air balloon and balloons right?

i saw one us tv program.

kids used more than 200 or 300 balloons to fly.

looks not comfortable at all lol.
Reply:no but i used to dream i could fly outta my window at night on my pillow
Reply:it wasn;t a giant bouquet, but a few balloons.. i love dreams when i'm in the sky/flying

What is a good way to water roses (or any other bouquet of flowers) if you don't have a vase?

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I was supposed to give a dozen roses to a really special friend of mine for her birthday yesterday, but she didn't come over to my place to pick them up. And, I don't have a vase with water to put them in. Is a very tall glass filled with water suitable?

Please? I need your help on this.

What is a good way to water roses (or any other bouquet of flowers) if you don't have a vase?
Nooooooo, the best way to preserve roses is to place the stems in ice. Once the ice melts just replace it. Always use ice it keeps them fresh longer and they last longer.

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Where can I find linen flowers? I saw them in a magazine once and want them for my wedding bouquet...?

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I saw flowers made from linen fabric in a magazine once and thought they were gorgeous.

Do any of you know where I can find them, or someone who makes them, or a pattern to make them?

The ones I saw looked like roses but they were made from a cream coloured linen. I really really want to use them for my wedding bouquet!

Thank you!

Where can I find linen flowers? I saw them in a magazine once and want them for my wedding bouquet...?
A good florist can order them for you from a wholesaler.
Reply:Try a Millinery / Hat making supplier.

How much does the average bridal bouquet cost?

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I'm attempting to plan a wedding, and I know the price range is going to be widely vaired according to which flowers I use, but I want to get some idea as to how much I'll be spendiing on the bride's bouquet.

How much does the average bridal bouquet cost?
I am a wedding florist and the average bridal bouquet usually runs between $80-$150. Of course it all depends on what flowers you want and the season of your wedding, but this is an average range for most weddings. Anything over $150 will use specialty blooms like Orchids, Callas, or tropicals. Keep in mind that some flowers like Stephenotis are considered traditional wedding flowers and therefore many florists know that they can hike up the price for them since they are in such high demand. A good florist will take your set budget and work with it. Also, search your local area for private designers, like myself, who do not have a storefront. Most of the time you end up with more custom and attentive service with them. Talk to your other vedors and ask them if they know anyone who has this type of business in your area.

Good luck!
Reply:You can spend as little or as much as you want. Tell the florist a price range, they can work with you. Mine cost around $65 dollars for 1 1/2 dozen roses %26amp; a few other accent flowers.
Reply:You can go with silk (or "true touch") flowers for about $35 per bouquet up to the sky. It all depends on the flowers that you choose and whether they are silk or real. Check out the website I put up below. This is the on-line presence for Hobby Lobby. The "true touch" flowers really do look and feel real.

Hope this helps.
Reply:It depends on the types of flowers you will use and the size of the bouquet!
Reply:+ or -100$ (in so-cal, if that makes a difference...)

Homemade recipe for flower food to keep a floral bouquet fresh longer?

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I cut the stems and used the flower food from the florist, but it's been 2 days and the stems are ready to be re-cut. Any suggestions for how to spike the water in lieu of flower food?

Homemade recipe for flower food to keep a floral bouquet fresh longer?
I have no idea why this works, but I learned it from my mom and it does. Get rid of the old water, refill, and add a tiny bit of dish soap and pinch of sugar.
Reply:a shot of vodka once a day will keep the troubles away
Reply:I have seen coins 2pence ones in my friends vases also she puts a little bit of bleach in the water. Her flowers last for ages when mine are dead and gone.And we both bought them at the same time.I now have started to do this too.
Reply:I have found out that Asprin works good too

What type of water additive would prolong a bouquet of roses?

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I heard you should add coffee grinds to rose bushes in an outside garden; I am interested in the care of cut roses.

What type of water additive would prolong a bouquet of roses?
An aspirin tablet seems to work fine, I use that if I am out of the additive they sell to preserve cut flowers. Chrismas tree preservative works great also and is far less expensive. I would stay away from sugar water, it'll attract ants and encourge the growth of molds.
Reply:i would suggest sugar water if tap water it should set mixed overnite
Reply:I have heard a birth control pill, you can try it. who knows. go to your local nursery,where you buy plants and stuff. and ask them what is the best additve that would work. good luck.
Reply:Add 1 teaspoon of bleach and 1 teaspoon of sugar. The bleach stops mold and mildew and the sugar will help the flowers survive for a few extra days.
Reply:Add a tablespoon of sugar to the vase of roses.
Reply:soluable asprin...

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What are some flowers for a wedding bouquet or centerpiece that bloom in october?

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the wedding is in october. tulips i heard are hard to come by during that month. what other flowers would be nice?

What are some flowers for a wedding bouquet or centerpiece that bloom in october?
You can get tulips at any time of the year. Try growingtulips.com They have very pretty tulips available year round. Since you like tulips and are having your wedding in the fall how about stay with a purple, orange, and yellow theme and have each table set with a different color? Tie your bouquets with some pretty ribbon, and have vases to set your bouquets in on the head table. Use 3 tulips for a corsage, and one for a boutonniere. :-)
Reply:Check direct gardening.com and type in Fall flowers. Also you may want to look at a florist website and they can give you a good idea of whats available for that season. I am also doing the flowers for a Fall wedding and will be searching these websites.
Reply:Try posting a projects at http://www.clienty.com and they can give you price quotes from vendors. It's a free service for brides and they helped me a lot. It's a really nifty site and they'll help you save money for your wedding.

Good luck!
Reply:Black-eyed Susans are available at that time of year. But talk to a florist. They are able to get flowers that aren't "in season". Choose your wedding colors, and see what the florist suggests.
Reply:Pansy's are pretty late bloomers.

I saw an October wedding, and the boquet was fall color mums, black eyed susans, and some kind of tiny white flowers (wasn't baby's breath) for filler.
Reply:This ( http://www.freshroses.com/oct.html ) webpage is great. It not only tells you what's in season but also links to a picture of each. Good luck with your wedding!
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Reply:My daughter married in October and we used mums, lots and lots of mums. Mums in October are everywhere and inexpensive. We also decorated the altar with vines of fall leaves. The pews had off white bouquets with off white ribbons. We sprinkled the bridal aisle runner with the fall leaves also. Her bouquet was of dark purple calla lilies with the stems wrapped in ribbon, very simple and elegant.

The mums also made nice table decorations with a length of fabric bunched slightly, candles and again sprinkled leaves for the reception.

What's the botanical name of the fern that is used in rose bouquet?

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It has deep green foliage and very pretty.

I'm trying to plant it in my garden for my cutting flowers.

What's the botanical name of the fern that is used in rose bouquet?
Are you talking about "Leather leaf" fern? This is the most commonly used fern in the floral industry. Botanical name is Rumohra adiantiformis. I have only seen it as a cut product for florists and not sure you can get it as a plant for the garden. There are many ferns out there that would work for arrangements though.

Best way to cut the bottom of the stems on a flower bouquet?

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is it better to cut below or above the little knot on carnation stems?

Best way to cut the bottom of the stems on a flower bouquet?
The only difference of cutting below or above the little knot is the length, and the stability. If you cut it below, it is more of a chance the stem with break if handled a little roughly. Other than that, there really isn't a reason for cutting it so short.

Also, you need to cut the ends with a slant. It is a cleaner cut, and will absorb more water.

Try putting a bit of lemon juice %26amp; sugar in the water. That will keep the flowers fresh and better looking.
Reply:Cut stems on a slant. Trim stems about 6 inches and place in warm water. Spray bouquet with water.
Reply:cut them diagonally under water.
Reply:preferably cut (slant cut) above the little bud/knot and on a running (room temperature) water.
Reply:Cut the stems diagonally so the plants absorb more water. Also, try dropping an asprin in the vase. This disolves harmfull minerals sometimes added to tap water and it will prolong the life of your cut flowers by a few days as well.
Reply:This sounds really dangerous .. especially if you bought the flowers from a "floral shoppe" ... would you recognize the shop assistant?

Maybe you should just find a taller vase.
Reply:Cut them at a slant with luke warm water. Below the knot!
Reply:I haven't heard of any difference between above or below the knot, but I have heard that if you cut them diagonally, they will absorb water better in a vase and last longer.

I bought a potted cymbidium orchid plant and picked off all the blooms to make a bouquet?

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is the plant trash now or will more grow? it was one stem tied with a support stick and has a bunch of drab green leaves. i know nothing of plants.

I bought a potted cymbidium orchid plant and picked off all the blooms to make a bouquet?
The plant is not trash. It will bloom again, but they aren't the easiest plants to keep alive.

Try this site:

http://www.argusorchids.net/

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Where could i find a bouquet of flowers?

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i dont want to buy one from a grocery store.

Where could i find a bouquet of flowers?
A florist shop or plant shop.
Reply:flower shop or online......
Reply:any florist can make them ,check your phone book if they do arrangements for funerals they can do bouquets .

How do you perserve a bouquet of flowers?

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how can you perserve the flowers to where they look pretty but not have to pay much money?

How do you perserve a bouquet of flowers?
easy you get a string and tie it around the ends of the flowers then hang them upside down to dry out but still have their natural and beautiful colors! hope it helped, thatz the way i do it
Reply:The least expensive way is to hang the bouquet upside down in a dark place and let it dry naturally. Then, spray it with an acrylic spray made for dried flowers to keep the petals form falling off. You can also purchase silica gel to use for drying. Place the bouquet carefully in a box with silica gel under the bouquet. Then, carefully pour more silica gel in, taking care to get it in between the petals and around each flower. Cover completely. Clean sand can also be used in place of the silica gel. When dry, spray with the preservative spray
Reply:depends on the flowers, some don't preserve so well. The tried and true way is to hang them upside down in a dark, dry place until they dry. Otherwise, you could press them. Either way, you have to get the moisture out or they'll wilt or rot. If you just want to make them last longer in the water, then take them out every day or two and cut the ends of the stems off at an angle to reopen the veins that draw up water, and drop in a modest amount of aspirin, keep the water fresh. Now, if your lucky, some of your flower stems, or leafy bits might re-root. A Carefully small amount of rerooting formula and fresh water will give you a new plant.

someone above suggested maybe the freezer- Dont. soon as those suckers thaw out your going to have a pile of mush. However, if your storing them for a day or two, the fridge is a good place to stash them.
Reply:have them sit in cold water. if you got them recently and put them into a vase, trim the stems about a quarter or half inch so thats its fresh and then can absorb more water. lastly you can put them into the fridge(maybe freezer, but i'm not sure if that would be too cold) so that it will take a while longer before they wilt.
Reply:I had a bouquet of roses given to me and I just let them run out of water in the vase, they started to dry in the vase. When they were partially dry, I cleaned the vase dried it out and put the bouquet back in intact and they are still good to this day and that was five months ago.
Reply:Put a teaspoon of bleach in the bottom of the vase.

Run the water over the bottom of the stems and trim the bottoms.

Put the flowers in and change water every couple of days.
Reply:You can either freeze them or dry them! Personally I would take a few pictures and call it good! But I am a guy so I am probably missing some stupid sentimental thing! PS...I am pretty sure that mental is part of sentimental for a reason!
Reply:tie them with string at the stems, then hang them upside down from the string in a dark place like a cupboard. leave for 2 weeks or until they're dried
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Reply:Ask a florist. I wouldnt know

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Where can I find a bouquet of ballet slippers?

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About a year ago, I was online, and found a grouping of ballet slippers, each one dyed a different pastel color, and they were all tied together to hang as decor or art. Now, I can't find them. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks!

Where can I find a bouquet of ballet slippers?
Why don't you make your own? You can buy ballet slippers at Payless Shoe store (very inexpensive) and spray paint them with the pastel colors of your choice,attach ribbons and there you have them.

What can I carry down the aisle besides a bouquet of flowers?

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I would like to do my wedding completely without flowers or plants, but my Mom thinks it would be really weird not to have a bridal bouquet. Can anybody think of a bouquet of something besides flowers that I could carry?

What can I carry down the aisle besides a bouquet of flowers?
just have someone walk you down the aisle. i guess it would look strange if you were by yourself and didn't have flowers. if you're with someone else though, NO ONE will notice if you don't have flowers, they'll be too busy looking at you.
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I HAD THIS INSTEAD OF FLOWERS

A CRYSTAL BOUQUET

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Reply:A willow wreath, a parasol, a bible, a fancy purse.
Reply:What about an heirloom handkerchief, or purse that belonged to your grandmother? something elegent?
Reply:carry a bible and a special heirloom
Reply:I don't think you can have a wedding with no flowers or plants at all. you can downsize to save money, but I think it would be hard to decorate and stuff.

You could just walk down the aisle, hands at your sides, and look up and look happy and confident and everyone will forget the flowers. But as the "flower girls" why not have some girls (if theyre young this might work the best) toss little buds of lavendar at the ends of the aisle (not at the people!). It's probably less expensive than rose buds and it smells soothing and amazing.
Reply:.How about a picture or framed pictures of loved ones who are not here physically at your wedding but are spiritually
Reply:Do you not want any flowers because of the cost, or is there some other reason? Because you can only buy a bouquet for yourself if you're just trying to save money, and a buttoniere for your groom.

Otherwise you can use silk flowers (that's not going to save you money), a bible or rosary as someone mentioned, a handkerchief, or you could carry nothing. It's unorthodox, but it's not really a big deal.
Reply:If you are religious, you could carry a rosary. For a beach wedding you could carry a beautiful sea shell adorned with ribbons for decoration. Animal lovers, could carry their miniature dog. If you have a small child or infant you could carry her. You could carry 2 single roses and hand one to your mother and one to your MIL as you get to the alter so that you will not have a bouquet to mess with.

And my favorite, is to walk down the aisle with a smile on your face! Who says you have to have a bridal boquet? Instead, walk down the aisle with a smile and your arm around whomever is walking you down the aisle. People will not notice the flowers as much as they will the smile on your face.

It will not look bad either.
Reply:A candle, a pomander (it is still flowers but in a ball shape), you could also make one with crystals, rhinestones, or fake flowers., a small satin bag, a basket with whatever you want in it, a big colorful candy lollypop (the rainbow swirly ones), a scepter or wand (you know - fairy godmother wand).

if you are religious (%26amp; christian) you could carry a bible, or rosary beads.

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What's the best way to dry out a bouquet of flowers?

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If there are different methods for different types of flowers (or colours of flowers) please let me know!

What's the best way to dry out a bouquet of flowers?
Hi, will there are two ways ..... one... you can turn the whole bouquet upside down and put a rubber band around the stems and tie them up until they dry. two.... you can separate them and put them in to silica sand. They dry in about a week then uncover them and put the flowers back together again. It is important that the flowers aren't to far gone in the beginning to do this or they don't have a good outcome. Ok...
Reply:I find the best way to dry out flowers is by hanging them upside down on a line of twine,but not anyplace damp. Also, make sure that they are not already dying or wilted. Hope this info helps!
Reply:Hang them upside down .. this is no joke it works they stay in same color and shape just dry out
Reply:Tie a ribbon around them, or twine, and hang them upside down. Do not hang them on the wall though, they will flatten on that side. I always hung mine from the ceiling fan till they dried out. It keeps the petals from sagging down.
Reply:Hang them upside down until they are dry.

I used to tie the stems to a hanger, then put them in a closet.
Reply:Hang them upside down. You can also go to a craft store and buy a spray which you can put on the flowers to preserve them after they are dried! I did this with my wedding bouquet, they looked beautiful!
Reply:I take my flowers that are dying and put them outside for about an hour, until their completely dry and dehyderated. After that I hang them upside down by safety pinning the stems to a hanger and hanging the hanger by a window.

I've used this method for all flowers.
Reply:turn them upside down and hang them up. make sure to put them in a room with low humidity (no where near the bathroom, the steam from the shower will mess them up)
Reply:glycerin salt. It will preserve the color as well. Cut off the stems and place the flowers in a gallon bucket full of glycerin salt. (go to a florist store) then insert a wire and wrap the wire in green floral tape.
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How do I take care of my flower bouquet?

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I just received a lovely assortment of flowers and grasses in a small pot, made of roses and sunflowers. Being a complete newbie at gardening, I really need some detailed steps to keeping them fresh and pretty and alive for a long time. :) Things like how much water to give them, frequency of watering the flowers, and any extra stuff to put into the soil/other steps to follow etc, would be greatly appreciated? Thanks!

How do I take care of my flower bouquet?
you likely will need to put into a bigger pot as the larger plants grow, adding some new soil that will give the plants new nutrients, will likely won't need to worry to much about fertilizer if your adding some new soil at times, just check to see if the soil is moist at all times, the larger plants will use up more water than the grass.

What yellow flowers are in season now that I can use to make a bouquet for a funeral next week?

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At the request of my departed mother in law I need to make two bouquets in yellow flowers and I dont know what I will be able to get hold off this weekend.

What yellow flowers are in season now that I can use to make a bouquet for a funeral next week?
Black-eyed Susan and Mums are both in season now, and both are yellow.

Condolences on the death of your mother-in-law.
Reply:Florists get their flowers from around the world, so season isn't a concern. If you are going with home grown flowers, noncommercial, you'd be out of luck at my place as we've had several frosts. That said, you could still use evergreen material as base and filler and just buy what you need for the flower.
Reply:crysanthemums and marigolds. Depending where you are zinnias or maybe lilies.
Reply:In my garden there are sunflowers, but don't think they are appropriate for a funeral. If coreopsis are blooming, they would do. Yellow roses would be good. Yellow hollyhocks might be blooming now. Thats all I can think of now.
Reply:Dahlia's. marigolds sunflowers roses
Reply:Roses are still blooming ,dahlias also
Reply:just go to a good florists, they have every kind of flower almost all year round these days.
Reply:Depending on your location you could also find gladiolas but as the first poster said, most good florists have just about anything. If you give them the heads up in advance and let them know you are specifically looking for yellow they can order extra yellow varieties in for you.

PS Sorry for your loss.
Reply:Mums. and Blackeyed Susans(they are comming up WILD all over my neighborhood right now (early Oct.)

Can I grow a rose bush from a long stem rose in a bouquet?

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My husband bought me 25 long stem roses for our 25th anniversary. A couple of the roses have grown a few 1 to 2 inch shoots with leaves about 4 inches down from the flower. Does this mean that these stems can be planted and how would I do that? Thanks!

Can I grow a rose bush from a long stem rose in a bouquet?
You sometimes can. Try it. What you need to do is get a small pot and fill it with a good well-draining potting mix. There is a product called Rootone which is sold by the box or packet. You would only need a packet. Follow the directions on it by taking your long stemmed rose and clipping the blossom off. Make sure you have the node on the stem on the piece you want to plant. Dip the bottom end in the rooting hormone, tamp the excess off and dip a pencil in the potting soil to make a small hole to place the rose in. Clip off all but one leaf. Place the rose stem in the hole and tamp the soil around it. Water gently once. You can put it in the garden under a larger plant, or keep it in the house with a small baggy over it to act like a mini green house. Each day, remove the baggy for about two hours so that you do not rot the rose. In about six to eight weeks you will have your answer If the rose stem stays put when you gently tug it, your rose has taken hold. You will have a new rose for next spring. Water it regularly but not so that it is sopping, and feed it lightly after about three months. The baggy comes off when it has taken hold and you will see new little leaves starting to grow. Of course, fresh air and sunshine are great for it; just don't let it get too dried out for any long length of time. A day or two won't hurt. In fact, most people overwater their plants you just want to keep it moist. From then on, you can follow up on how to keep roses yourself.
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Reply:I have to agree with telluwat on this.. I don't think it will work.

Most floral roses are grafted onto hardy root stock. The florals have very weak root systems and usually won't survive.

Sorry.. but congratulations on 25 years!
Reply:I also do not think that this will work though I really wish that they would.
Reply:yes you can... keep the roots in water for now, give it plety of sunlight. when the roots become more abundant, plant them in peat moss, and keep moist,, not wet, or saturated.

good luck
Reply:Whether or not the rooting will take depends on if the stems have "buds" to grow the roots from. Most roses do indeed have the capability to grow into bushes.

I wish you the best on this as I know how sentimental bushes grown from your 25 year roses could be.

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Reply:many plant clippings can be put in a glass of water and withing weeks you will see roots protruding from the stem you cut from the mother plant.

however, trying to grow a bush from a rose stem would never happen.

stalks, as your stem is considered cannot grow from a cutting. Once it has been cut your rose will ultimately die. There are some plants within the rose variation that can be put into the ground and the roots may shoot out, but I can assure you, you will not get that cutting into a bush.

sorry, I myself would have loved to do that with the rose bouquets my husband has bought me as well.

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Would amaryllis, orange blossom, and white (common) daisies be compatable for a spring wedding bouquet?

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these are my three favorite flowers and I am wondering if they are compatible (scent wise and visually). I want a primarily white bouquet with yellow accents.

Would amaryllis, orange blossom, and white (common) daisies be compatable for a spring wedding bouquet?
sounds lovely, I can almost smell it now! Go with your choice, the smells are compatible.
Reply:That should look good monochromatic usually does. Not sure what the amaryllis smells like but the daisies and orange blossoms would go good. Congrats by the way!

How do I care for "Hyacinth Bouquet" Flowers?

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Just bought my partner some and a vase, tell me everything I would need to do to make sure they stay longer and fresher?

Many thanks, ;)

How do I care for "Hyacinth Bouquet" Flowers?
Ways to help a flower bouquet last longer:

Use cold water for bulb flowers, such as daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips.

Change the water every 2 days -- don't just top it off. This is the single most effective thing you can do to keep your flowers looking fresh.

Keep flowers out of direct sunlight %26amp; move them to a cool place .

Add a drop of bleach to the water to prevent bacteria...

Or...Add a little Lemon- Lime soda or fresh lemon juice to the water.

http://www.plantea.com/cutflowers.htm

Your bouquet will last longer if not overheated, away from bright lights, %26amp; out of drafts. A cooler area is better. Changing the water every couple of days %26amp; adding bleach to the water prevents bacteria from making it rot. Also, remove any lower leaves that would otherwise be immersed under water as they will rot and shorten the life of your flowers.

"Suggestions range from adding a few drops of bleach to each pint of vase water to keep bacteria from growing to using a solution made with lemon-lime soda, one part soda to two parts water. The sugar in the soda is said to feed the flowers and help buds continue to open, and acidity inhibits bacterial growth."

http://www.reneesgarden.com/articles/bou...

Michael Skaff, a floral specialist for ftd.com recommends: "Under running tap water, quickly cut the bottom of the stems on an angle and remove foliage that will be lower than the water level in the vase. Then add two to three drops of bleach to the vase to prevent bacteria buildup. "

http://www.quickandsimple.com/solutions/...

BTW, The ingredients in commercial flower food which keeps flowers fresh for at least a full week helps reduce the concentration of bacteria in the water, keep the water acidic, and supplies the flowers with sugar.

Good luck!!! Hope this helps.
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Reply:mix white sugar and water to feed them and put them in a cool (not cold) room not in direct sunlight but with sun in it.

try not to have artifiacial lights on too much...

hope this helps!
Reply:He, he...I thought you meant the TV comedy series there for a while...lol ("Keeping up Appearances")

Has anyone ever put or heard of putting gardenias in a bridal bouquet?

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I'm getting married October 13th of this year. I really like gardenias but online haven't seen any pictures of gardenia bouquets. Do you know where I can find a picture? And will they be in season then?

Has anyone ever put or heard of putting gardenias in a bridal bouquet?
This site has pictures of hand-held bouquets:

http://www.loveflowers.com.au/showitem.p...

and another beautiful bouquet can be seen here:

http://www.weddingflowersandmore.com/orc...

I'm unsure of availability for your date, however you could contact the websites to see if it will be possible ... will keep my fingers crossed for you as Gardenias are truly an awesome flower!

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Reply:Of course. Gardenias are a very traditional bouquet maker for brides. Florists can get them just about any time of year nowdays.

http://www.flogarden.com/Weddings.htm

http://www.loveflowers.com.au/showitem.p...

Here are a couple of examples.
Reply:I'm sure. Gardenia's are very traditional bridal flowers.

The draw back? They bruise so easily. They will look terrible by the end of the evening...

Use them sparingly in your wedding flowers.

Just my suggestion.

What else can brides carry other than a bouquet?

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Is there anything at all that I can use to replace my bouquet? I am having a beach wedding and I am trying to think of something creative that I can carry other than a bouquet. My girls are all carrying parasols(paper umbrellas). Any suggestions?

What else can brides carry other than a bouquet?
Hi and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

You don't need to carry a whole bouquet, but I would think you would want to carry something. I try to encourage brides to carry a single rose tied with a nice silk ribbon. It looks elegant, and is easy to do! Or, you could carry two roses and hand one to your mother and one to the grooms mother - then you would be done! I like the parasol idea for your bridesmaids - another idea since you will be on the beach would be nice paper fans. Good luck!
Reply:Carry a decorative raffia fan. They're super adorable and practical!
Reply:Why not carry a white parasol...then pass it off to the maid of honor when you get down the aisle for her to hold...It would look great!
Reply:When Beyonce's sister got married (it was a tropical/beach wedding), the floral bouquets did not come on time. So the mother, ingeniously, got these large shells for all the girls to carry. Perhaps you could have a conch shell filled with orchids (or whatever flower of your choice).
Reply:don't carry anything. That would be unique!

Sun tan lotion would look a little silly.

Carry a big beach hat with a white veil on it?
Reply:A Flower Ring Corsage with long delicate ribbons that match your wedding colors..... Worn on your left ring finger.

(Have the florist make the Flower Ring Corsage to fit your ring finger but not to tight using flowers that last long in the heat of the sun since its a beach wedding)

When you walk down the Isle holding your hands together it will give an appearance of holding a beautiful little bouquet. Then when it comes time for your very soon to be hubby to place "The Wedding ring" on your left ring finger he will take the Flower Ring Corsage from your left finger and place it on your right ring finger. Then he will place "The Wedding ring" on your left finger.
Reply:Anything you want, just as long as it is NOT A BABY! LOL! Seriously, perhap your Bible?
Reply:A colorful parasol with your monogram on it and flowers cascading down. A fan with flowers attached to the handle. A single red rose. A wrist corsage. There are so many things that you can do, I think it is so cool that you are being unique. Have a beautiful wedding! Good Luck!
Reply:a fan or a parasol as well.
Reply:http://www.seashellsinbloom.com/bouquets...

1. Carry a seashell bouquet . . . see site above.

2. Parasol.

3. Fan.

4. Lace-covered Bible or other book that is special to you.

5. A single flower . . . maybe a lily or a rose?

6. A kissing ball.
Reply:carry nothing, tie a beautiful blue ribbon around your wrists and let it flow as you walk
Reply:Well go extreme if your getting flowers, go with the theme.

Try some shells, colours that will go with the scene.

Or try a huge unique parasols, kick your bridemades arses, and look the best. Big white, laces, i can't really suggest much else xD
Reply:You could have a large parasol with flowers on it. I have seen some people just carry a single flower or a couple flowers. You could carry a small basket of sea shells. I have also seen a bouquet of just ribbons.
Reply:a little wristlet.
Reply:A huge lollipop

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What do you write on the card when you present a bouquet to a singer?

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I've never done this before. Do you attach a card with the bouquet you present to a singer? I think I should because it's possible that I won't get to hand it to him personally. And there will be more than one musician on stage so I think it is necessary to put his name on it. And I want to put my name to. But what do I write in between his name and mine?

What do you write on the card when you present a bouquet to a singer?
YOu should put their name..yes..so the wrong person doesnt get them..and ofcourse yours..Do they know you? If not make sure to add an email or # at the bottom.! If it is someone who you are attracted to you could put something like...."thank you for touching me with your music" or go corny with " your music brings beauty to my life.." well you get the idea...if it is someone you just admire...put "to "so%26amp;so" thank you for sharing your gift".....

Or the best backfall....is to present the flowers with a card that has their name..your name..(just your first) and the email or phone #.....if they contact you..then grace them with your words....

Good luck..

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Reply:If you could mention a certain song that you particularly like, that might get you more notice. Or how much you enjoyed a particular CD, or concert.

Dear Tom Jones, I love the song "I, Who Have Nothing", it is my favorite! Thanks for singing it tonight! Susan
Reply:"(his name's) breath smells llike ghandi's slipper"
Reply:thank u for making my day...great with ur melodious music or voice...

Can you plant a flower from a bouquet and cause more to grow?

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I know it sounds stupid, but i was wondering if you planted roses, like just the bottow part where the stem is, more would grow. I am sure the answer is no, but hoping it is yes.

Can you plant a flower from a bouquet and cause more to grow?
It is not easy to do and it depends on a lot of factors. When you get roses in a bouquet they are normally cut too short to root. You need a stem with leaves on it, at least.

Rooting hardwood cuttings (which is what you are trying to do) needs practice and time. You will need rooting compound, peat, a pot, and a plastic bag. See the instructions on this web site.
Reply:You might root it but you will have to cut the flower off and put the stem into a jar of water. Put some foil over the top and suspend the stem in the foil if possible to keep the stem off of the bottom of the jar to allow the stem to grow. This would take some time but it very well could work. I don't take it that you have a woody stem but rooting it may be more effective in a pot of often-watered sand.
Reply:You can try a product called Root Tone; it is used to help enable a clipping to grow roots. Also, there is a product called Take Root, they both have the same purpose, and it appears that Rose growers have successfully used them.

Search for those products and you can get more specific info, or go to a local nursery and ask about them.
Reply:no. actually for some yes. it is not stupid becuase flowers such as hibiscus will grow back. as long as the hibiscus has a woody stem all you need to do it put it in water and wait for it to root.
Reply:nope

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Is It possible to have a bouquet of flowers sent to my house for my mums birthday?

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I've never done it before though so i dont really know what to do- do i just look for a florist in the phonebook? Also...how much would it cost?

Is It possible to have a bouquet of flowers sent to my house for my mums birthday?
http://www.interflora.co.uk/
Reply:It certainly is possible! And a very sweet idea! Since you've never done this before, I'd say visit the florist. Tell them what you'd like to do and ask them to help you. Cost is usually based on size, type of flowers. If you get a "fancy" container it will cost more but if you'd like Mum to have a keepsake as well, go for it! They do arrangements in china tea cups and all kinds of containers!

Wish Mum a Happy Birthday!
Reply:yes you can my dad does it for my mom.
Reply:Of course, people do this all the time.

Just call a florist and compare prices.

It probably ranges from £15-£100,000!!
Reply:go to a florist and they will make a bouquet for you and give you a price before they make it up , 15 quid approx . start to whatever you like .
Reply:any flower shop that does delivery will take them to any house if its in your area intreflora is all over the country so they are more likely to send anywhere
Reply:If you do it on the phone you need a credit card....so go to the nearest florist in your town and arrange it in person then you can pay with cash.
Reply:If you live with her, just go to a florist and pick it out yourself. Much cheaper and more personal.

Get a vase if you would like or just bring them in stems.

Write what you feel about her on the note.

If you want to get them sent, there's too many options. Ask a friend if they have a florist they like or just order it over the internet.

The trouble with sending flowers is that they can send substandard flowers when you've paid for the best quality.

Who would ever know?
Reply:yes it is possible.

if ure mum lives near u, then u cud go to a florist in ure area. and all u do is give them the address you want them to be delivered to.

its really simple..

it can depend on the prices, although, the bigger bouquets are obviously more expensive.

but u can have these things where they put flowers in little baskets and things like that.

its worth asking the florists about.
Reply:Marks and Spencers online do delivery to most the UK, at better priced than Interflora.

Just follow the link and chose what you want, they ask for your details, and you type the message you want to put in the card.

Prices start at 20 pounds.
Reply:Don't you have a local florist? Like when there is a funeral, where do people get their flowers? Phone book is the best way to find it.

How can i dry out a bouquet of flowers that i got today?

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I'm not sure what kind of flowers they are, they're all different colors of orange though. If this can be done, someone tell me how!

How can i dry out a bouquet of flowers that i got today?
Tie all the flowers together in a bundle and hang upside down that way when the flowers dry, they will have straight stems when standing them upright. sweetsdecoratives.com
Reply:Hang the whole bunch upside down in a room temp. dry place. Direct sunlight will fade them. A fairly dark place is best. They will dry in a week or two, depending on the relative humidity. My wife has done this with great success many, many times.
Reply:I would wait until they bloom fully (so they're the most beautiful) and them you use a large size rubber band, band the stems together, and hang them upside down. (I usually hang them in the bathroom, out of the way.)

Some people suggest hair spray, etc, but this will only cause mold. Just hanging them upside down works excellent. :)

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Can anyone tell me how to french-braid ribbon for a wedding bouquet?

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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?
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Does hairspray preserve a bouquet?

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I heard somewhere that if you spray your bouquet with hairspray and dry it out, it will keep its form and shape? Any advice?

Does hairspray preserve a bouquet?
How to

Dry Flowers

Love your flower bouquet so much you don't want to have to let it go? Consider preserving it with our easy-to-follow guide. Let us show you how to dry flowers in a matter of a few simple steps, so that you can keep your special memories close for years to come. Whether you choose to hang the flowers on their own or add them to another crafts-related project, you'll love the delicate beauty of your dried flower bouquet. Interested in an added twist? We'll show you how to dry flowers in the microwave!

Before you get started, you'll need to assess whether your flower bouquet will dry well. Blooms should not be fully mature or they will lose their petals in the flower drying process. Also, consider the type of flowers you are using. Air drying will work for more robust varieties such as roses or small, long-lasting varieties like lavender. For more delicate flowers like lilies, try another preservation technique, such as pressing. Gerbera daisies, chrysanthemums, roses, and tulips are great candidates for the microwave flower drying technique, a process that will preserve their color and structure better than air drying does.

How to Air Dry Flowers

(using everyday household items)

1. Strip excess foliage from your flowers and cut the stems to your desired length (but not shorter than six inches). To help your flowers maintain their color during the drying process, it is important that you remove them from sunlight as soon as they're cut. Rubber band bunches of stems together if you would like to hang a bouquet, or leave the stems be if you'd like to hang the flowers individually.

2. Find a dark, dry area with good circulation. An unused closet will work perfectly. With unflavored dental floss, secure the bottom end of the flower’s stem to a hanger. You may hang two flowers/bunches on each hanger by hanging items from each side, or you can hang one flower/bunch by hanging it from the middle. Once secure, hang flowers upside down to dry. Leave your flowers there for a good two to three weeks and make sure not to remove them until they are completely dry.

3. Remove the flowers from the hangers and spray them with hairspray to give them some extra protection. You can now hang your dried flowers around the house as you please, remove the petals and make potpourri, or use them in a crafts-related project to make a thoughtful gift for someone else. Dried flowers don't like sunlight or extreme heat, so try to find homes for them in more shaded areas.

How to Dry Flowers with a Microwave

(requires items found in craft stores)

1. Find a microwave-safe container that will hold your flowers and fit into the microwave. (Do not use a dish you might want to use for food again after this project.) Your flowers will dry to the shape of the bottom of your container if you do not support them, so you will need to use silica gel in the container to help the flowers maintain their shape. Cover the bottom of the container with about an inch or two of silica gel (more for larger blossoms), place your flowers in the gel with the flower blossom opening upward, and then gently pour gel over the flower to ensure all petals are positioned to dry properly. If you are not careful with the gel, you can flatten your petals. Still, be liberal with it for best results. Don't worry; your silica gel can be used over and over again.

2. Microwave temperature and time will vary from flower to flower, so find the right recipes by trial and error. Place your uncovered container in the microwave. A safe bet is to start the microwave on one or two levels above defrost for 2-5 minutes. Roses can withstand more heat; daisies prefer lower temperatures. Start with a short amount of time, checking your flower's progress periodically. If it doesn't seem to be drying, you can increase heat and time accordingly.

3. Once your flowers have dried, open the microwave and immediately cover the container. Remove the covered container from the microwave, open the top a quarter of a centimeter, and let it sit for 24 hours. Once the flowers have cooled, clean off the petals with a fine brush and mist them with an acrylic spray. Voila! Fresh baked flowers!

Whichever method you choose, we hope that you might find a new hobby in our How to Dry Flowers guide. We all wish our fresh flowers lived forever, but now you can preserve your special bouquet and enjoy it for years to come. There are meanings and expressions behind all flower gifts, so we hope we helped in making your memories last.

This is the airspray method:

Learning how to preserve flowers is a great way to keep those beautiful bouquets lasting longer. It is not terribly difficult, with a bit of time and patience you will have a lasting bouquet for years to come.

To preserve your flowers the only ingredient you need is a bottle of aerosol hairspray. To begin simply gather your flowers and spray with hairspray before they begin to die. If you wait until they die the color will be gone and you can't bring it back.

Next just find a cool, dry and dark place such as a basement or closet and hang the flowers upside down until they dry. It may take a few days to dry but be patient. If you try to arrange them too soon you will damage the flower petals and possible the entire flower. Once they are completely dry you can arrange them in a vase or however you wish. Your flowers will stay beautiful for years to come. Just keep in mind they are very fragile and will break easily when handled.

Another popular method for long lasting flowers is to preserve them by pressing. Using some wax paper or paper towels place flowers in between them and put them in a book. The easiest way is to put more books on top or some thing heavy. The flowers should stay there for a while just remember to check them every few days. After a week or so the flowers will be pressed flat. You can then use them as decoration in picture frames, scrapbooks or albums. You can laminate some of them with a picture from the special occasion and make a beautiful bookmark.

There are so many different ideas to use them in such as when making cement stepping stones for your garden. Cut the bottom 6 inches of a five gallon bucket off. Line the bottom piece you cut away with wax paper, and then pour instant cement into the wax paper. Let it set partway and then sprinkle the flowers onto the cement. Let it dry the rest of the way. When the cement is completely dry take it out of the bucket and peel away the wax paper. Now you have a permanent stepping stone for your garden.

If you do not want to preserve the flowers yourself you can take them to a florist and for a small fee they will do it for you. Any way you choose to preserve your flowers will leave you a lasting treasure to share with future generations.
Reply:I I do not see why it would not work... I used hairspray to keep cat tails looking good and they lasted a good 3 years before my ex husband destroyed them during the divorce. I had 4 or 5 tails and on one of them, I pulled some of the "stuffing" out of it and sprayed it to keep it looking as though it was "flowering naturally" (I wish that I had taken some pictures of it, it was so pretty!)
Reply:Yeah I have tried it to dry roses. it works.
Reply:well i dont really know about that but i do know that putting in the fridge or freezer will keep the fresh for longer and frozen one can last weeks
Reply:I once sprayed it onto a fresh bouquet, and it died.

It needs to be applied to dry, not fresh flowers.

The best thing for you to do is to either press the flowers and laminated them, or you can store them in an airtight container padded with tissues/tissue paper so as not to damage them and keep them dry

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When do you throw the bouquet and garter?

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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.

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 stores besides Walgreen's carry cashmere bouquet body powder?

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Why do brides always carry a bouquet when thay are getting married?

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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?

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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

My wedding color is tiffany blue and is in May. What should my bouquet look like (accent colors)- not brown?

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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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What would be the perfect flowers of red and white for a wedding bouquet?

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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.

If I have a black and white wedding photo, how do I give the flower bouquet color?

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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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What color should my bouquet be?

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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...

Oh, were it not for the exhilarating bouquet of a Dovedale blue, shouldn't you rather perish than aggrieve?

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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.

How do you take care of easter bouquet mums?

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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.

Any suggestions on an unconventional bouquet?

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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. :)

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Looking for a pattern called bouquet of shells afghan it was free at one time?

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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!

I am getting married soon and wanted to know if the brides and the bridesmaids carry a bouquet?

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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

Where does the tradition of throwing the brides bouquet come from?

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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.

Are you suppose to go up to caught the bouquet if your engaged?

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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.

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Can anyone tell me how to french-braid ribbon for a wedding bouquet?

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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

Bleeding heart plants patio bouquet?

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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

How do i perserve a fresh flower from a funeral bouquet?

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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 to have a different bouquet and garter ceremony?

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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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Any good flower bouquet ideas?

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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.

So who's going to send themselves a big bouquet of flowers and chocolates to work on Thursday?

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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.

Would someone help find a website to just look at flowers? Getting married, need bouquet ideas.?

2010-05-21T23:17:00.001-07:00

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!!!

What flower(s) were or will be in your bouquet?

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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

I just bought my boyfriend a gold rose and wrapped it with a gold love letter written by me like a bouquet?

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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?

Any good sites that I can order a bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day from the US to be delivered to Japan

2010-05-21T23:16:00.001-07:00

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....

Is there a spray or something that can preserve a bouquet of flowers? i dont want to press it. just dry out...

2010-05-21T23:16:00.000-07:00

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

I am getting married and need an alternative to throwing the bouquet.?

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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

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How Did The Tradition Start Of The Bride Throwing The Bouquet To The Single Women?

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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.

Wanted to use peonies for my August wedding bouquet, and I read that you cant get them in August?

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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!

Calla lily bouquet how do I make fresh cut lillies stand up and open in a vase?

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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.

How much does a typical rose bouquet cost?

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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

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Would a calla lilly bouquet or a white rose bouquet be cheapest?

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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.

What is the reason for the bride to throw her flower bouquet?

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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

Did anyone order a silk bouquet off the internet, and if so describe what and where you got one?

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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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I need directions for drying a bouquet of roses.?

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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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How do you define a Bouquet Hotel?

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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.

I would like to place an order for a cake or bouquet to be delivered in stockholm, sweden.?

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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 need flowers with the color turquoise, do you have any bouquet ideas?

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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

How can I make my own Bouquet?

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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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I am wanting instructions to make a nappy bouquet.?

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I recently went to a baby shower and there was a nappy bouquet made out of cloth nappies, face cloths and socks. If anyone can help with instructions on how to make this it would be greatly appreciated. It was along the lines of diaper cake .. but this was a bouquet of flowers made from the above mentioned items

I am wanting instructions to make a nappy bouquet.?
hi...

i also have some thing similar when my newborn come ..some one gave me..it is so easy just try to buy somepink and white stuff (for girls) ans a smal bucket coverd it with 2 colour plane papers and just rolll nicely all thing individually and bind with rubberband and just palce them in standing postion in bocket first u need to fill bucket with some tissues and just fix all rool material one by one one pink one white and after just cover it with nice transparent sheet....just like bouket rape...and aad some ribons on top of bucket ...jud try may be while trying u'll understand or got some other ideaz...byee..
Reply:I would use the diapers as the "pot" then dowels painted green for the sticks and socks as "flowers" and the other things as leaves or other flowers.

The dispers would be fashioned the same as a diaper cake just rolled up. The socks I would ball up (if it's a girl get the frilly lace socks) and have the top like a tulip, The other stuff if it's a washcloth you can put a rubber band in the middle and put half way up a stick for a leaf. It would all be trial and error for the best look.

I was at a wedding 6 months ago and I caught the bouquet! Now what do I do with it?

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I still have the bouquet which is made up of 24 white roses. The roses have died, of course, but I have managed to keep the leaves on still. I have never caught the bouquet, so i don't know if it is ok to throw out or should I keep it. What is the correct etiquette? please help.

I was at a wedding 6 months ago and I caught the bouquet! Now what do I do with it?
Do whatever YOU want to do with it. Throw it away or preserve it forever! OR take a digital picture of it then throw it away!
Reply:Burn it before the curse comes true! Some idiot who will ruin your life may get down on one knee to give you jewelry! AHHHHHH!
Reply:now you have to hurry up and look for a b/f bcause there is a tale that said that if the future bride doesnt find a groom in 8 months there will be no marriage for this person not ever again so now you have 2 months for look for a nice guy otherwise you gonna be unmarried the rest of your life.
Reply:you should have thrown it away a long time ago...
Reply:If you are close to the bride, keep it as a momento, if not, it's okay to disgard it. The tradition states that whoever catches the bouquet is the next to get married, it says nothing about keeping that bouquet until you do.
Reply:Throw it away or give it back to the bride on the first anniversary with fresh roses. You should have been married by now, you did catch the bouquet.
Reply:You can throw it away. If you want a memory of it take a pic of it and get rid of it.
Reply:Find a way to use the dried roses, maybe for a wreath or a basket.. It is a nice way to remember the bride who threw you this bit of good luck. Maybe use other elements of the wedding in the arrangement, like the color of the bridesmaid dresses, or some ribbons from the flowers, or some lace that looks like the brides gown, you get the idea.Take a picture of the results, and send a copy to the bride on a 6-month or 1 year anniversary. Or 2- year, since there are 24 roses.

Somewhere on line somebody knows how to preserve dried roses.

Go visit a craft store, or a gift shop for ideas on how to arrange them.

I do not know if there is bad luck in giving the roses back to the bride, you might want to check on it, it would be a thoughtful anniversary gift to give her an arrangement with her roses in it.
Reply:Just throw it out, i caught one when i was 12 and lost it shortly after wards...oh wait I'm still not married...aaahhhhhhhh...keep it dont throw it out.

:-)
Reply:If you don't want the bouquet, then give it back to the bride. She might want it back, and since you have taken such good care of preserving the flowers, it would make a nice gift.
Reply:U should probably throw it out, unless u press the flowers to keep as a momento. It's a cute tradition, but it really doesn't mean anything........plus flowers are organisms, and dead organisms usually start to stink after awhile.
Reply:I personally would keep it, if the flowers dried nice enough for you to display. If not, it is ok to trash it.
Reply:could be the new pick up line for you...

"i caught the boquet, whats your name"
Reply:i suppose it was just a symbolism that applies to the moment you caught the bouquet. i would juz throw the bouquet away once the flowers have died.
Reply:hurry up and strip down to nothing

then wait till some random stranger comes up...have flower right "there'

ask him if he would like to pluck it...

then bop him with a hammer and rip off his prick... ^_^

I was told not to put my bridal bouquet with food in the refrigerator?

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Someone told me not to put my bridal bouquet in the refrigerator with food before the wedding. Is that true? If so do you have any sugestions on how to keep it cool and looking good before the ceremony?

I was told not to put my bridal bouquet with food in the refrigerator?
There are 2 reasons your florist doesn't want your bouquet in the fridge.

The first reason is that the temperature in your fridge is not the same as what the cooler at the flower shop is set at. Your fridge at home is too cold for flower storage. You risk literally FREEZING your expensive bouquet. I have seen it happen too many times.

Secondly, fruits and veggies give off a gas called Ethylene. It is extremely damaging to certain cut flowers.

Please listen to your florist on this one, they just want your bouquet to be in top condition for your special day. Room temperature would be better for the flowers than your fridge. Just make sure they are properly hydrated.
Reply:I say have it kept in a cooler at the flower place and then in an ice chest with nothing in it put your bouquet and ice.
Reply:No, you don't want to put it with food that can cause your flowers to smell like something they are not. You can however still put them in the frig. First you would want to wrap them in plastic, and then put them on a shelf away from strong smelling foods like onions. Put a box of baking powder in beside them as this will absorb any smells that are excapeing in your frig. Hope this helps and Congrats on your up coming wedding!
Reply:Put it in a cooler to keep it cold. If you put it with food in your fridge it can pick up smells from the fridge.

Who would want a bridal bouquet smelling like fish, or something else nasty from the fridge?
Reply:The petals can pick up and hold onto any odors that might be lurking in your refrigerator. Also the temp in your fridge does not equal the same temp that was at your florist.

This is why I recommend to have a silk bouquet copy of your original for two reasons. One, you can have a spare just in case your real one is ruined. Two, you have flowers that will last a lifetime.
Reply:The bacteria in the food can ruin the flowers and the food. It is a lose-lose situation. I would see if you can pick it up that morning, or if you live in the north leave it in the garage overnight and get it before 6 am and put it in the basement. Both should be cool to keep it looking great.

I am interested in whence did a custom to throw a bouquet of the bride to unmarried girls originate?

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The original tradition was to tear off pieces of the brides dress for good fortune. Due to many objections by the brides, they started throwing their flowers to guests instead.

http://www.hudsonvalleyweddings.com/guid...

I am interested in whence did a custom to throw a bouquet of the bride to unmarried girls originate?
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.
Reply:interesting question!

racing shoes

Can an engaged woman still try to catch the bouquet at a wedding?

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Thats an ******** thing to do

Can an engaged woman still try to catch the bouquet at a wedding?
OH well... after reading this I didn't even think about this before and I have been engaged for a year and I have been to about 5 wedding since then and I have been up to catch the bouquet! I didnt' even think about not going. So I guess in my opinion I think it is ok!!! You aren't married until you say "I Do".
Reply:Stay out of it.
Reply:The engaged woman should not try. She is already spoken for and committed. The purpose of the bouquet is to see who will be the next to become engaged or spoken for! For the sake of all in fun, the engaged woman should cheer for her single friends from the sidelines. :)
Reply:Technically, she is still single, but practically - it's not very nice; give someone else a chance.
Reply:of course you can catch the wedding bouquet. who knows if the engagement will lead to marriage.
Reply:Of course, in fact you are saving all of the other girls the embarrassment of having to marry someone they don't know.
Reply:i would catch it what the heck i am not married yet
Reply:Well its really supposed to be for unattached women but I guess if you want to piss your boyfriend off and look as stupid as your question, then sure, go for it. Too bad I can't be there to watch.
Reply:no cause you are "on your way" to the alter. That would be sort of a slap in th face to your fiance and just stupid
Reply:You are already betrothed....spoken for...have a fiance.

This is a a fun ritual for the single ladies.
Reply:Nope. You've already committed yourself to someone, so there is no reason to be posing as a single woman now.
Reply:No
Reply:Technically, she is still single. Plus, it's fun to get out there and (playfully) elbow the other ladies in attempt to get that pretty, sweet smelling bouquet. So why not?! I don't think people need to take it so seriously.
Reply:Certainly. Because it can also just mean good luck, and it's a nice memento to have of the day.

It is not traditionally done I believe- but if she's a close friend or relative I would include her. You'd hate to leave her out!
Reply:yes because she is not married
Reply:Not its only for single women.
Reply:yes. At my best friends wedding i was engaged and she told me to go on out there. Your not married yet. The tradition is to find the next to get married.
Reply:Well yeah I mean it's not like a real thing. Unless you believe that superstition then by all means don't do it. But if it's just for fun then why not. Isn't just to show who is getting married next? You're engaged so it's pretty obvious you will be next so you're not married yet so it doesn't matter. It's just for fun. That's why all the little kids go out there and do it.
Reply:Good question but I would think the answer is no. Your engaged and already have a good chance of being married. The bouquet toss is for the ones who don't have a special guy to hook up with.

Is it still wedding etiquette that the groom pays for the brides bouquet and some of the other flowers?

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It's not something commonly done anymore, no. That doesn't mean you can't do it that way, but it's a custom more honored in the breech than the observation.

These days couples are more likely to pool their money to the common goal - with or without contributions from one or both sets of parents - and not worry about who pays for what specifically.

Is it still wedding etiquette that the groom pays for the brides bouquet and some of the other flowers?
Not specifically. The couple should be paying for everything in regard to the wedding themselves. So it's your money pooled together...
Reply:I have never heard of that.
Reply:My fiancee is going to pay for my bouquet because my Dad is going to pay for the party, Its is supposed for him to pay for alcohol, but it all depends on how you want to organize it.
Reply:no, the old customs assumed a bride living with her parents and that they were paying for the wedding. That is just not the case anymore. it is up to the couple to decide between them how the finances will be handled
Reply:Not really. Grooms help pay for as little or as much as they can.
Reply:they more or less share the cost now days.

I need help picking a bouquet(flowers/colors)?

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I will be getting married next yr. on Halloween. My dress will be red. I'm looking at types of flowers and colors, I guess i can only do red or white. Unless someone has another idea. I like calla lily, roses, and stefanotis..oh and amayrllis is nice too.

But I'm not Martha Stewart and I'm a total dummy when it comes to planning this stuff. Please help. Any other wedding ideas will help alot.

I need help picking a bouquet(flowers/colors)?
Congratulations on your impending marriage! You will be very surprised to find the wide variety of flowers that could look terrific in your bouquet. Do you want your bridesmaids to carry smaller versions of your bouquet or something very different? I suggest you florist shop and look for flowers that provide a nice contrast to your red gown. A professional florist is trained to be creative, helpful, and work within your budget. Good luck! P.S. Did you ever attend a wedding at which you adored the flowers? Ask the bride where she shopped and she will also find it a compliment.
Reply:I would go with a mixture of reds, yellows, oranges and greens. Since you are wearing red, you would want flowers with just a hint of red in them....

There are calla lillies with red around the edges and the flower itself is more orange or yellow. There are also roses this way. I think steganotis is only white.

But I think the warm colors with the greenery would look great for a fall wedding and when I think of halloween, I think of candy corn, and those are the colors involved.

Good luck, and I hope I helped!
Reply:i wish i could help you more but i am right with you. What i would do is go to a florist (or more the one) and get their professional opinion.
Reply:do the calla lilies...they are elegant and beautiful
Reply:I did a 2-dozen simple red rose bouquet and it was perfect. Don't limit yourself to red/white. You could do red/brown, red/black, red/yellow, red/champagne. A red dress with yellow roses would look nice.

Instead of a Halloween theme, you can do autumn leaves which are red/yellow/orange/brown.

The florist can offer suggestions, just be sure to tell them what your budget is and don't let them talk you into spending more.

For more information and worksheets on flower planning, visit the link below:
Reply:Why the red dress? I would go more traditional with an ivory or white dress. Then you could have deep rust, orange and beige bouquet depicting Holloween colors. Go traditional, as you will end up being much happier than with a red dress on Holloween.
Reply:i love lillies, they are my favorite flower ever. For halloween i would go more orangish because they do have an orange calla lily.

http://www.oberers.com/wedfall5.html

only instead of pink around the stems you could wrap orange or even black i suppose since it's on the holiday.
Reply:Red and orange roses with some greenery. You can do the green hydrangas, red and orange roses too. That would go well with halloween.

BOO!!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/smcgee/1389...

http://www.wedideas.com/RoundEarths.htm

http://www.silkflowersandmore.com/calla-...

This last one may be your best bet. You can order a box of mini callas, or large and then put them all together and tie with a ribbon. This will be cheap and very elegant and good for halloween. Scroll down to the orange, you can add red or brown to make it look really good. You can get airbrushed or solid color.

HOpe this helps.
Reply:yellow would work, and obviously white.

Greenery mixed in - fancy leaves and such would add some colour.
Reply:why not red and black with pearls and babybreath red roses and white callas. very pretty yet stays with your season.
Reply:A good florist should be able to help you, but remember this is a business and their main concern is to make money. Don't have them push a less expensive flower on you. Example:

I would say Roses and they would say Freesia

I would say jasmine they would say sweet pea

Good Luck

Where can I find wedding bouquet sample pictures?

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Does anybody know of a good website to use to look for bouquets? My wedding dress is Ivory and the girl's dresses are navy blue. I am looking for something simple and not too big.

Where can I find wedding bouquet sample pictures?
http://www.brides.com/weddingstyle/decor...

http://www.weddingchannel.com/wedding-pl...

http://www.elegala.com/flowers.html

http://www.weddingmasters.com/

http://www.weddingday-flowers.com/

http://www.ftd.com/552/catalog/category....

These are just a few. Do a web search on wedding flowers and you'll get tons of sites!
Reply:Google Image search wedding bouquets, that's what I did for mine. I printed the pics out and brought them to my florist and she did the rest.
Reply:Try the link below my post.

HTH
Reply:theknot.com has a lot of pics for all kinds of things, so you might be able to find some on there- they have all diff. color of bouquets you can look at.
Reply:Do a goodle search for bridal bouquets and look at "images"

good luck with your wedding plans.
Reply:I found this site, its actually an index of floral sites that feature bouquets. Their is a lot of variety and I found everything I needed by goin to this site. Hope it helps!

http://www.yourweddingcompany.com/index....
Reply:www.bellagio.com

link to: Amennities+wedding+flower arrangements

Good luck
Reply:Definately check brides.com, weddingchannel.com and the knot.com. All of those sites have great photos of everything including dresses, cakes and decorations. I found the style for my bouquet on there and it was perfect!
Reply:theknot.com. They have photo galleries that you can search by type, color, theme, etc.

http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/Results....
Reply:Check out www.theknot.com. They have tons of photo galleries and lots of flower pictures!

Good luck!
Reply:Great Site.
Reply:either theknot. com or weddingchannel.com

or you can just google bridal bouquet pictures and youll get a ton of links
Reply:My colors are yellow and blue... we are getting married in September. I am using yellow roses for most and insted of using babies breath we are using Blue Bonnets.. You can go to www.google.com and click on immages and type in bouquet and it will pull up ALL diffrent kids of bouquets!!!! ;) I know this helped me!!!
Reply:not alot of pictures but, they work to get exactly what you want. check it out. email her and ask for a picture of the plum and cream set, I think it would be alot like you are looking for.

beauty

Why is a bouquet of ROSES meant to be unlucky on your wedding day?

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I heard that you should not use roses as your bouquet on your wedding day as it is unlucky? why is this?

My mum had red roses and her bridesmaids had peach - and my mum and dad have been married now for 30years!

I'm getting married soon and would also like some ideas on what flowers would look beautiful for my bouquet?

Why is a bouquet of ROSES meant to be unlucky on your wedding day?
never heard of this. Most brides carry roses. Red roses are the traditional symbol of love.

http://www.rkdn.org/roses/colors.asp

Here is a page with rose colors and their meanings.
Reply:I've never heard that roses in your bridal bouquet are bad luck. My mom had roses and she and my dad have been married for 45 years!
Reply:I've never heard of this either. We used all roses, been married almost 10 years, so it wasnt unlucky for us either. Interesting question, I'm curious to see what others say about this too.
Reply:I've never heard that particular superstition. Roses are gorgeous. My bouquet was dark red roses and baby's breath...the only thing unlucky that occured on our wedding day, was it rained (but that's supposed to be good luck, if you believe in that sort of thing).

Go with what you like! Superstitions are fun to talk about sometimes, but I wouldn't arrange my life around them. ☺
Reply:I've never heard of that before and my mum also had roses and she is still married
Reply:makes no sense to me. if you like roses us them! I am. many many brides use them, that's why they are the most popular flower!
Reply:Far from being unlucky, roses are absolutely traditional, and have been since at least the mid Victorian era. And as you say, you have the best possible example of how silly a superstition that is because your parents have done just fine. I carried roses on my wedding day, too, and have been blissfully married for fourteen years. My sister-in-law carried roses. She and my brother have been married for over twenty years and the only problems they've had have sprung from the fact that they're both extremely combative people.

In the long run, though, they're still together and they still would choose one another over anyone else and over being alone.

If you like roses, carry roses. Enjoy your roses. The only good reasons not to carry roses would be if you don't want to or you can't afford them.

As for what other flowers would be good, that depends on a lot of different things. How formal is the wedding? What shape is the bouquet going to be? What color(s) will the bridesmaid(s) wear? What time of year is the wedding? How big or small is your flower budget? What flowers do you like? Dislike?

Some flowers work better for one shape of bouquet than another. For instance, gerbera daisies look festive and pretty in a nosegay, but wouldn't work nearly as well in a sheaf or a cascade. Sunflowers can be festive as a single stem, but could look silly in a very formal arrangement.

Some flowers cost more than others. Orchids will always be more expensive than carnations. Also, timing is everything with flowers. Tulips are bountiful in the spring. You can still get them in the dead of winter, but you're going to pay a great deal more for the privelige.

Colors are usually coordinated at a wedding. If the bridesmaids are wearing purple dresses, for instance, you'd probably want to keep the flowers in the pink/blue/purple range, unless you're going for a study in contrast. If your wedding colors are chocolate brown and Tiffany blue, chances are you're not going to want yellow or orange flowers.

If you love roses, you should make sure you have some roses somewhere on your big day. On the other hand, if you detest cala lillies or are desperately allergic to stephanotis, you wouldn't want to have those flowers.

Literally any flower can be beautiful in your bouquet. Just make sure it's flowers that make you smile and don't bust the budget.
Reply:Never heard this. I carried all roses and have been happily married. Maybe my friends should have carried them also, many of them are divorced.
Reply:Roses are a universal symbol of love. I never heard any luck related issues with roses...
Reply:Not sure where you heard that one?

Not a superstition I have come across before.

If you like roses go for it.

I am wanting to pick a flower to put into my bouquet to represent our grandparents that have passed away....?

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does anyone know what flower is tradtional used to symbolize rememberance of a loved one? I would use 4 of them (for the 3 grandparents of his and 1 of mine that has passed away) and that flower will not be seen anywhere else in the wedding.

I am wanting to pick a flower to put into my bouquet to represent our grandparents that have passed away....?
CARNATION (PINK) - I'll Never Forget You

CATTAIL - Peace, Prosperity

FORGET ME NOT - True Love, Memories

HYACINTH (PURPLE) - I Am Sorry Please Forgive Me, Sorrow

POPPY (GENERAL) - Eternal Sleep, Oblivion, Imagination

ROSE (DARK CRIMSON) - Mourning

ROSE (TEA) - I'll Remember, Always

ZINNIA (MIXED) - Thinking (or in Memory) Of An Absent Friend

ZINNIA (YELLOW) - Daily Remembrance
Reply:Roses are typically seen at funerals as are lillies.

I would use a flower that was a favorite of the grandparents. Grandfathers might not have a favorite flower but the grandmothers might have.

As an alternative, try to find old pictures of the weddings of your grandparents and choose a flower that grandmother used in her bouquet.

OR...was there a flower that the grandfathers would typically give to the grandmother on special occasions? Like birthday or anniversary?

OR....what flowers did grandmother plant in her garden.

any of these ideas would be personal and bring memories of your grandparents to your mind.
Reply:tuck a few forget me nots into your bouquet - they come in pinks, blues and mauves and are so pretty. what were their favourite flowers and colors? you could add a specific flower to represent each one of them. for example forget me nots have always been my favourite flower, daisies are my cousin's fave, cabbage rose is a fave of my b.f. if they are only appearing in your bouquet then adding them wouldn't cost you too much more!

our daughter had a charm in her bouquet - it was in memory of her father's mum - a lovely lady who absolutely loved horses, so we found a charm to represent her love. our other daughter's bouquet had pink ribbons in it to represent her favourite aunt who had passed. so if you don't particularly want flowers think outside the box, a charm, a ribbon, a tatted hankie, whatever you choose. its a lovely idea and i'm glad to see there is a bride here with such sentimental feelings!

good luck and happy wedding!
Reply:You may want to think about doing something else. Whenever you see your wedding pictures those flowers in your bouquet are going to stand out and be all you focus on. You shouldn't be dwelling on sad things like death on your wedding. Your grandparents wouldn't want that anway. Remember them in a different way like having your grandparents wedding photos displayed at the reception.
Reply:Forget-me-nots

http://johnwmacdonald.com/forgetmenots_J...

Also, rosemary is for remembrance - you can have some tucked into your bouquet, it's very fragrant
Reply:You should try to find out what their favorite flower was. I am using one star gazer lily for my dad. My sister, and I will have one in our bouquets, and my mom will have one in her flowers.
Reply:Everyone I know has used Roses. If you want other roses in the wedding you could use another color to symbolize the grandparents?
Reply:I can't find anything that represents loved ones who have passed away. I would say maybe ask your parents what their favorite flower or color was and use those flowers or colors.
Reply:forget-me-nots? I dont honestly know, but we have those planted to remember our loved ones, and they come in all different colors, they are very pretty and could be paired with just about any color arrangement
Reply:For my grandmother I used the flower she had in her bouquet when she got married.
Reply:http://www.clareflorist.co.uk/meanings.a...
Reply:the following flowers can all mean remembrance:

Forget-me-nots http://www.rivernen.ca/forme3.jpg

Gladioluses ... though those are very large stems with multiple blooms ... http://www.ccfc.org/encyclopedia/img/56....

Myrtle (which is usually a greenery stem, not a flower, so the flower might be hard to find) http://www.uni-graz.at/~katzer/pictures/...

Limonium http://www.robsplants.com/plants/LimonLa...

Poppy http://gallery.hd.org/_c/flowers/poppy-f...

Strawflower http://www.gardensofflowers.com/images/s...

Rosemary http://www.singersworkshop.com/nrosemary... (the bush, not the orange flower in front/left)

Statice http://www.glenleagreenhouses.com/static...

Zinnia http://www.webyarns.com/zinnia.gif

Twisted willow http://www.martinsdriedflowers.co.uk/sho...

Miniature Rose http://etm.freshegg.com/customModules/ap...

Something to think about: a lot of these flowers are small flowers that come with more than one bloom to a stem, I don't know if that throws off your desire to have one for each grandparent.

I personally love the idea of having 4 strands of twisted willow coming out of your bouquet - it's unique and it's something that won't interfere with whatever color scheme you were going for in your bouquet.

However, if there is a particular flower that makes you think of your grandparents - perhaps a flower that you had placed in an arrangement at their funerals? Also, in many cultures (though not so much here in the US) lilies (especially calla lilies, I think) are symbolic of both beauty and death, and lilies are always lovely in a bouquet.

Where can i buy silk flowers to make a bouquet?

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http://www.silkflowersexpress.com/

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/newsilflow...

http://www.petals.com/jump.jsp?itemID=4%26amp;...

http://silkspecialties.com/

Where can i buy silk flowers to make a bouquet?
Michaels, Hobby Lobby, some grocery stores, and many florists.
Reply:any hobby store like hobby lobby and michaels...or, if you want something cheap walmart even has a nice collection of silk flowers
Reply:Hobby Lobby, Michael's, sometimes Pier 1
Reply:Walmart? Seriously, they have them everywhere. Look in your phone book for a craft store.
Reply:If you have a Jo~Anns they have the best.
Reply:everyone has given good places but my I suggest the one I

believe has very good quality and variety Joanne's if in the

DFW metro
Reply:http://www.usifloral.com/

http://www.petals.com/jump.jsp?itemID=4%26amp;...

http://www.silkflowersexpress.com/

I get alot of my craft supplies online. Here are a few of the online stores that I found.
Reply:Do you have a Garden Ridge Pottery? It is AWESOME!
Reply:You can buy it from internet.

Does the brides bouquet have to have the same flowers as the wedding flowers or the bridesmaids flowers?

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I'm getting married this summer and I am trying to decide what flowers I want...

Does the brides bouquet have to have the same flowers as the wedding flowers or the bridesmaids flowers?
You should have want you want.....and if it is not like the other who cares as long as your are happy. congrats.
Reply:Usually the bridesmaids' bouquet is a smaller version of the bride's.
Reply:Your stress can be too much - don't worry about the color of flowers - do what you want - I saw pics of a wedding wear nothing matched and it looked great together. They let the bridesmaids wear dresses they already had - the dresses fit - no money spent and everyone was comfortable
Reply:there's nothing written in stone on how it should be, but generally the bride has a mixture of flowers some same as the bridesmaids some different to stand out a little.

it's really your choice what you want.
Reply:You can do pretty much whatever you want for flowers. I do recommend that the size of the bouquet not be too big. It looks ridiculous when a petite girl is carrying a huge bouquet.
Reply:Yes, everything must match or else you risk the Old Biddy Wedding Police sweeping in and annuling your marriage right then and there.

Seriously, if you love matching, match away, but there is no rule or even major expectation that everything be identical. Most florists are great getting flowers together in a pleasing form. Personally I liked having my bouquet stand out a little, some of the same colors but in different flowers combined with some of the same flowers but in different colors compared to my bridesmaids. My sister had flowers in her's that didn't match anyone or anything else in the wedding, but they looked lovely with everything else.

Don't sweat the small stuff, hon, and trust me, the flowers are the small stuff.
Reply:You can do what you want - you are the bride.
Reply:I know nothing about flowers, so I just googled wedding flowers, looked at some arrangements, and decided I like roses. A lady at church did my flowers at cost. They were lovely. We went with all roses.
Reply:I didnt have the same flowers becaues it s your day and you should be unique.
Reply:do what ever you want, it is your wedding. Saying that my mother in law to be made all the flower bouquets and she made mine similar to the bridesmaids but a bigger bouquet and a little bit different arrangement of flowers to stand out.
Reply:Who cares!

It's your day

do what you want!!
Reply:No, you can have your bouquet how ever you want it and it doesn't have to match...unless you want it to.

My bouquet is going to match only in color to the rest of the girls in my party. At my friends wedding she had Calla Lillies that were colored and we had average white flowers. It's all up to you and the florist you choose to design flowers that are complementary to you and the style of your wedding.

I hope this helps. Congrats and Good Luck!!!
Reply:No not at all, in fact it should be different. What makes a beautiful bouquet are white roses, a center orchid, some ivy, maybe some color. But make your bouquet very different from the bridesmaids bouquets.
Reply:it sometimes looks better that way; but no, it's not a requirement.
Reply:It doesn't have to be, but if you decide to carry different flowers, they should coordinate with the rest of the wedding party!

baffin slippers

What is a good song for the Bouquet Toss?

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We are already using "Another One Bites the Dust" for the Garter Toss"

What is a good song for the Bouquet Toss?
Girls just wanna have fun...
Reply:Girls Just Wanna Have Fun %26amp; Ladies Night are the two most popular. However, I DJ wedding and my website has many suggestions if you're interested. Visit http://www.sounddynamix.com/page7.html Congrats and Good Luck!
Reply:I'm going to use independent woman by destiny's child.
Reply:Brick House
Reply:"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
Reply:"Maneater" by Nelly Furtado
Reply:I am using "Love is a Battlefield" by Pat Benetar or "Hey Ladies" by The Beastie Boys (Leaning more towards Pat Benetar though)

CONGRATS!
Reply:Girls, Girls, Girls" (Motley Crue)

"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" (Cyndi Lauper)

"Going To The Chapel" (Yellowman)

"Hit Me With Your Best Shot" (Pat Benatar)

"Just A Girl" (No Doubt)

"Lady Marmalade" (Moulin Rouge Soundtrack)

"Let's Get Ready To Rumble" (Michael Buffer)

"Man, I Feel Like A Woman" (Shania Twain)

"My Girl" (Temptations)

"Pretty Woman" (Roy Orbison)

"That Girl" (Maxi Priest)

"Uptown Girl" (Billy Joel)

"What A Girl Wants" (Christina Aguilera)

"Wishin' %26amp; Hopin'" (My Best Friend's Wedding Soundtrack)
Reply:well, pretty much any song that girls love, or relates to girls..

i'm having a spice girls song "wannabe" theres tons of them you could choose from.. like

"girls just wanna have fun" "man, i feel like a woman" "its rainin men" "diamonds are a girls best friend" "diamonds are forever" "this one is for the girls" "american woman" "bootylicious""ba-donk-a-donk" "girls girls girls" "he loves me, he loves you not" "like a virgin" "candy shop" "milkshake" "these boots are made for walkin" "what a girl wants" "pretty woman" "r.e.s.p.e.c.t" "my girl" "shes a lady" "indipendant woman" "i will survive" "cant hurry love" ...

and many many more!

Good luck trying to find one!!
Reply:I used the sex and the city theme song
Reply:I'm using "Dancing Queen" by Abba.
Reply:"Move ***** (get out da way)" by Ludacris

well I think it's funny.
Reply:Eye of the tiger.
Reply:I'm using that for the garter toss, too. Anyways, I believe the most popular song is "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"
Reply:How about "This One's for the Girls" by Martina McBride?
Reply:We used Ladies Night
Reply:I did SOS by Rhianna... But If I were getting married again..I would use Save a horse ride a cowboy by bigNrich Just because they are fun songs.
Reply:All the weddings I've been to they don't play a specific song for that.

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the others have good suggestions.