Wedding Flowers - The Ceremony Stretch your Budget

The ceremony is the most important aspect of your wedding day,  however it is usually the shortest .Spending a large portion of your floral budget on a space where a limited amount of time is spent, might seem like a waste. I  want the wedding ceremony to be breathe taking, you may think, but how can I stretch my floral budget?   

 If you are marrying in a house of worship, it is a good idea to check with your officiant ,to find out what types of floral decorations are allowed before ordering ceremony flowers.Some houses of worship expect the ceremony flowers to be left there after the ceremony is over, as a donation to be used in their services.Remember some houses of worship can be ornate and large, so they can easily swallow modest floral arrangements.Elaborate wedding flowers can also be distracting from the most important element, you.

If you are marrying in a nondenominational ceremony in a banquet hall, or other space that might need a little help there are some cost saving ideas the you can incorporate:

• Re purpose-  Tall reception centerpieces can be placed on pedestals/columns at the front, back and center of the aisle 
• Pew ends(every two or three rows for cost-effectiveness) can double as chair-back decorations
• A Blooming arch can be reused over the sweetheart table at the reception
• Use potted flowers, ferns, or palms
• Fresh petals on an aisle runner will add a splash of color

  Try to visit the ceremony space with your wedding florist,they should be able to suggest the best post spots to display floral arrangements and decor.

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Wedding Boutonnieres

Pink Calla Lily Bear

orchid and carnation

It might seem like a minor detail, but the bloom for your Groom is very important. This small but, VIP player in the wedding will be seen in the majority of photos and will also continue to carry out the overall look and feel of the wedding.Consider these factors when selecting wedding boutonnieres:

• Make IT Last

1. If you are getting married during the hot summer months, the flower selected needs to hold up to the summer heat. Ask your wedding florist for blooms that will not wilt
2. You might want to order an extra boutonniere for your Groom, so it will look fresh in all of the pictures, because it needs to stand up threw all of the hugs

• Be Daring 

     Break the tradition and select wedding boutonnieres that are non floral ; berries, beer hops,
     computer chips, wire,small branches, buttons

• Be Cost Effective

1. Contain your list of boutonnieres to key players, best man, groomsmen, FOB(father of the bride),FOG (father of the groom), grandfathers, ring bearer or brothers of the bride or groom
2. Draw the line unless someone is performing a specific role(readings, poem, etc)

• Be Romantic

1. The groom often wears a flower found in your bouquet
2. Present your groom's boutonniere to him and pin it on for him as a surprise (and a great photo opt)

Boutonnieres are generally worn on the left of the lapel. While they may seem like a minor detail, just remember, details will make it  your wedding.

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Roses Are Red Events: Wedding Gown Trends 2011

Roses Are Red Events: Wedding Gown Trends 2011: Selecting your wedding dress is going to be an unforgettable, and maybe nerve wrecking experience.This is possibly, the day you have dreamed...

Wedding Gown Trends 2011

Selecting your wedding dress is going to be an unforgettable, and maybe nerve wrecking experience.This is possibly, the day you have dreamed of , and getting the right look to match your dreams is totally up to you.
Styles come and go, maybe you saw Cinderella as a child and that was the dress of your dreams, however you grew up and your ideas have changed. Wedding dress shopping comes with its own lingo, so the more you know what styles, shades, and shapes will enhance you, the easier it will be to find the perfect dress for you.

Tracie from Macys Bridal Salon Somerset, Troy Mi was so kind to give me a tour of the Salon and explained to me what the hottest trends were for 2011.

The most poplar styles for Wedding Gowns 2011

• A-Line- narrow at the top and extends out along the body in the shape of an (A)
• Mermaid-(Trumpet) slim tapered curve-hugging skirt that follows the line of the hips and flares below the knee
• Modified A-line- somewhere between a mermaid and an A-line, roomier in the hips and slightly flairs out at the bottom, this gives the gown movement as you walk

The most poplar Bridesmaid dress colors were

• Plum/Purple
• Black
• Navy

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248-816-4270
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Maximize Your Floral Budget -Bridemaids Bouquets

We know that you love your bridesmaids, after all if you are Queen for the day they are princesses,(please no Bridezilla treatment) You can still give them beautiful wedding flowers, with out breaking the bank.

• Avoid Expensive -Calla Lilies, orchids, Lily of the Valley, use them only in your bouquet
• Focus on color, shape and style and let your florist select the blooms
• Make the bridesmaids bouquets smaller than the Brides

• Reuse them to decorate the head table, cake, table or escort card 

Maximize Your Floral Budget

Flowers bring color, teture and sophiscation to your wedding, however they can really impact the budget.
How can I stretch my floral budget, is the question I hear the most.

Bridal Bouquet  Please don't trim too much on this item, this is your day.You and your flowers will be the center of attention, and in all of the photos, so it needs to stand out. However there are some things you can do to maximize your budget.

• Choose a hand tied bouquet - they are less time consuming and labor intensive
• If your must have flower is very expensive use it sparingly - only in your bouquet  and the grooms boutonniere ,not the bridesmaids
• Use  it again for the head table decor- allowing it to pull double duty

Remember, your flowers accessorize you and add memorable touch to your day.

Floral Showcase #1 What is your style?

Today's wedding should reflect your personal style showcase who you are as an individual. Select flowers, colors and shapes that appeal to you, not because so and so had this or that at there wedding, but because when you first saw that particular flower you fell in love with it. A talented floral designer will know how to listen, and interpret your design style to create you a one of a kind look.What is your style? Take a look at these style that reflected our past Brides personality.

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