For the bridal party, for centerpieces, and what did you get for that price?
How much did you spend on your flowers for your wedding?
I got a really good deal through someone my Mom works with who has a flower business on the side. Our total cost was $500. When we got a bid before we hired my Mom's friend it came to $2500. We're lucky!
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Reply:$690
Delivery included. We bought them in bulk and did our centerpieces (36)before the wedding. That included all the bridesmaids (6) bouquets and brides that were made up by the florist, 20 Boutonnieres and corsages for everyone else.
Reply:i actually went to a local flower/nursery. if you could find a local one, they're great. you can usually find a pretty fair discount at one also. mine will cost close to almost $25 a centerpiece. the bridal party will cost me a little bit extra since the flowers will be dyed.
but! good wishes.
Reply:2500.00
Flowers for the gents (8 plus the groom) fathers (2)
Flowers for the girls (8 plus the groom)
2 church altar stands
an arch
decorations for the pews
35 center pieces
cake table
head tables
6 corsages
Reply:Just remember that you don't have to get real flowers... who'd be able to tell the difference anyway...and they won't last forever anyway. In pictures they all look the same as well.
Go to an arts store like a Michael's or a crafts store and search around there. Maybe just get yourself real flowers (for your bouquet) if you have to have them.
Reply:I just did the bridal party and it was like $300 including delivery. Parents, Bride and groom, 5 bridesmaids, 3 groomsmen
Reply:Just under 800, from a local florist. My bouquet was a mixed handtied European bouquet (some roses, lilies, alstromeria, carns, an orchid, etc.), which was about 100; bridesmaids were a smaller version, so there were four at about 50-60 each. That included boutonnieres for the guys, several corsages, and three floral arrangements - which we used at the church, then they were on the head table.
Reply:About 2,000.00. For that I got boutionerres (spelling?) for all men in the wedding including the preacher and singers etc. I got hydgrenga and rose bouquets for my bridesmaids, a rose "ball" for my flower girl, a huge flower arrangement for the church and a large flower arrangement for the reception. Flowers are very expensive so it just depends on how much you are going to use. Good luck!
Reply:around $800 total....250 was for 12 centerpeices (made those myself, the 250 covered the materials) and the rest was for bouquets, bouts and corsages, one guestbook table arrangement and cake flowers. We didnt have any arrangements on stage, we had columns and ferns and they covered a lot of area for a lot less than 1 $400 arrangement would have! It was beautiful....
Reply:well in 1964 probably 5 dollars.we got married at my grandparents home.flowers for bridesmaid and me[cousages] and bouneers for husband and bestman.we are still married.that is what counts.i worked for 1 dollar hour at 20-25 hrs a week.husband made 1.60 hr[40 hrs week].we thought we had it made in life.we married for love.now we are 65 and 68.retired.5 kids and 9 grandkids and 1 great grandkid.
Reply:i paid a little over $300 and that is with 6 couples standing up and feeding 400 people i found the bouquets and all flowers on line and they are beautiful
Reply:I don't remember it's been so long. I wanna say somewhere in the neighborhood of 200-250.00 ??? Sorry. I had a small wedding with one maid of honor, one best man, no flower child. I think we had small centerpeices, tho.
Reply:We bought silk flowers in bunches (already in bouquets) from walmart and cut them up. I also got hand picked greenery and roses. beads, and sprays, ribbons. we then created our own bouquets by mixing the flowers together and using floral tape and wire. We made the boutonnieres and the centerpieces and centers for the pew bows. I spent about $250.00 on everything. I had 4 large bouquets, flower girl basket and headband, 10 boutonnieres, 40 pew bows, and 30 centerpieces.
Reply:I had two different florists. My co-workers brother has a flower shop on the high end price. Extremely high end quality as well. He gave me a great deal. $320 for a full orchid %26amp; rose bouquet, two large floral arrangements at the altar, and the gazebo had 3 large arrangements, and 12 boutenniers, AND a box of rose petals. Needless to say, he went above %26amp; beyond because he delivered arrangements worth at least 3-4 times what I paid. My bouquet alone was worth almost $300 %26amp; he charged me $60! For my centerpieces, corsages %26amp; bridesmaid bouquets, I went to the downtown flower market district %26amp; brought the price down from $45 to $16 a centerpiece. Their price including free delivery was about $700. More or less, I spent a little over $1000 for 20 centerpieces, 5 corsages, my bouquet, box of petals, 12 corsages, 5 BM bouquets, gazebo flowers with pillar rental, and 2 extra floral arrangements. Grand total, appx. $1100.
Reply:$700 no centerpieces, 6 bridesmaids, 1 bride, 12 boutineers, 4 corsages, 1 high low, i aisle runner, and 2 larger floral arrangements.
pink gerbera daisy
Reply:Less than $100. I went with silk bouquets, cascades, and garland from ebay and thebridesbouquet.com. I have no complaints..
Reply:$35
Since we were married in a redwood grove, it seemed silly to spend a lot on flower arrangements, or to have very formal bouquets.
So the day before the wedding, my matron of honor and I went to the local open-to-the-public florist's supply store. We picked up a roll of florist's tape, some corsage pins, a roll of red silk ribbon, and a bunch or two each of everything that was long-stemmed, pretty, and cheap that day. We added in one bunch of red roses. Half the roses went into my bouquet, and one rose was laid on each table at the reception.
There wound up being sheaf bouquets for six (me and five bridesmaids), a corsage for my beloved's mother, and boutonierres (sp?) for six (groom, four groomsmen, my father) and a simple decoration for each table at the reception.
Wouldn't have worked for some spaces, but it was plenty for us and everything looked great.
Reply:$0
Reply:About 800. I had a huge alter arrangement. That was the expensive part. Bouquet for 4 bm and me, bouts for 4 gm and groom. Then bouts for the fathers and corsages for several important people (mothers, grandmothers, aunts-i think 8 total).
For flower centerpieces I ordered from a warehouse tons of glads. They came in the box and we arranged them ourselves.
Plus I bought a couple dozen silk hibiscus flowers at a craft store, to scatter around on the gift table and buffet table.
Reply:About $3000. 25 centerpieces, bride's bouquet, 1 toss bouquet, 3 bridesmaids bouquets, 5 corsages, 7 boutonnieres, greenery for outdoor arch, greenery/decoration for head table.
Reply:$800. We got 6 bouquets, flowers for church, pews and some for reception. We used hurricane lamps and candles for centerpieces so didn't need them for tables. My bouquet, 2 dozen roses, was the most expensive item.
Reply:We were lucky because the venue preferred to use its own centerpieces. We carefully thought through and planned a bouquet for the bride, two attendants, the groom and his attendants, plus the immediate family (grandparents, parents, step-parents). Oh, the musician had one. The total cost was around $500.00. There was a "throw-away" bouquet also.
The bridal and attendants' bouquets were put into vases atop the bridal table!
Check different wedding sites such as THE KNOT, etc for ideas for centerpieces. If it is during warm weather, why not use flowers that could go into the garden. Of course, it would depend on the time of year. Or use an indoor ivy plant. It looks quite nice plus could have something with it. Not every venue will let you use candles so ask before you put that into the plan. Too many weddings have tried the mirror on the table with glassware and marbles, etc. Looks cheesy.
Best of luck. Just stay out of the crafts store aisles where it will take lots of work to produce something that YOU think is unusual. The best idea is something that can be given away or reused in another way.
Reply:I only spent $100!!This includes mothers flowers, grandmothers flowers, the groom, best man, ushers and centerpieces. I had a very small intimate wedding and it was very lovely.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Wedding decor and flowers - anyone know any good sites for west london?
i want to make my own wedding decor and personalise it. Anyone know of any good websites where I can get cheap priced personalised ribbons, napkins ets from, and flowers delivered to west london, heathrow on the day?
Wedding decor and flowers - anyone know any good sites for west london?
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Wedding decor and flowers - anyone know any good sites for west london?
These are some sites which might be useful to you,
click here for beautiful flowers
"http://www.kqzyfj.com/email-1961891-1...
click below for some romantic gift ideas
"http://www.tkqlhce.com/email-1961891-...
click below for french chocolates for your wedding
"http://www.dpbolvw.net/email-1961891-10...
Graphics software
Tell me about your Costco Wedding Flowers?
IF you have ordered flowers from Costco, I'd love to hear about your experience.
Tell me about your Costco Wedding Flowers?
I had costco do my wedding flowers they were just what I had dreamed of. Mine were dark red rose and sun flowers and dasies. I loved them and the people there were very helpful and kind
Reply:My cousin purchased flowers from them and seemed happy with the service. When you purchase from a huge warehouse supplier, you really can't go wrong.
Reply:I'm going through a florist because I want specific flowers, but my bro and SIL had Costco flowers for their wedding.
They were absolutely gorgeous and beautiful and perfect!
The ONLY downside that I remember is that they can't guarentee they will have certain flowers, so she had to go back shortly before the wedding to pick out hers. I don't remember exactly but it was somewhere between about 10 days or 20 days ahead of time. So, you'll have to have flowers that are in season (which is cheaper anyways) and may have to budge if you had your heart set on one specific type of flowers, but you definitely will get a big selection and the colors you want.
My SIL chose orangish/pinkish lillies and everyone commented on how beautiful they were! I would whole heartedly recommend going there!
Tell me about your Costco Wedding Flowers?
I had costco do my wedding flowers they were just what I had dreamed of. Mine were dark red rose and sun flowers and dasies. I loved them and the people there were very helpful and kind
Reply:My cousin purchased flowers from them and seemed happy with the service. When you purchase from a huge warehouse supplier, you really can't go wrong.
Reply:I'm going through a florist because I want specific flowers, but my bro and SIL had Costco flowers for their wedding.
They were absolutely gorgeous and beautiful and perfect!
The ONLY downside that I remember is that they can't guarentee they will have certain flowers, so she had to go back shortly before the wedding to pick out hers. I don't remember exactly but it was somewhere between about 10 days or 20 days ahead of time. So, you'll have to have flowers that are in season (which is cheaper anyways) and may have to budge if you had your heart set on one specific type of flowers, but you definitely will get a big selection and the colors you want.
My SIL chose orangish/pinkish lillies and everyone commented on how beautiful they were! I would whole heartedly recommend going there!
Has anyone used publix for their wedding flowers?
I'm on a tight budget and Publix said they can do my centerpieces at half of the local florist. However I don't know if they will be as good of quality. Anyone ever use them for their flowers or been to a wedding that did? I'm using hydrangas and roses in baskets for a casual look, that should be easy enough for them right? My bouquet is also going for a fun casual look...so I don't think it will be to difficult, but I don't know if I can trust them to do as good of a job....any help would be great
Has anyone used publix for their wedding flowers?
We dont have publix, but I have used our local grocery store for flowers for big parties many times. They have been absolutely outstanding. Most recently I used them for the centerpieces for my BF's bridal shower. The greatest thing about it was that I went in there with these silver pails and said "Can you do the arrangements in these?", there was no argument or additional fee for using my own equipment, each piece cost me $10 and looked amazing and were much bigger and better than I would have ever imagined they would be for that price. When her mother asked me about them I told her they were done at Shop Rite and she couldnt believe it, she thought I was pulling her leg and had to show her the receipt to prove it to her. As I was there one day I paged through their wedding albums too, they were really, really nice bouquettes, boutineres and centerpieces. Dont let the "stigma" associated with the grocery store turn you off, you will get the same quality (in my case better quality I think) at a much better bargain.
Good luck!
Reply:Hi and congratulations!
Good for you for staying within a budget! I don't have a Publix by me, but I have been to Florida lots, and have shopped there. I would not hesitate for ONE MINUTE to go ahead with this idea. I am always encouraging brides on a budget to go to a florist in a grocery store. They ARE trained floral designers! Did you ask to see pictures of their work from other weddings? If not, and you want to....go back in and ask to see pictures. I think they will do a nice job. Also....do you know they have GREAT cakes! Perhaps you can even get more of a discount if you order 2 "wedding services" ....cake and flowers. Check it out!
Good luck and I hope you have a beautiful wedding!
Reply:My friends used Shaws (another grocery store chain) for their flowers--and they looked fantastic. I had no idea that was who did their flowers until they told me while I was planning my own wedding. If floral arrangements weren't already included in my contract with the reception hall, I'd definitely get my flowers from a grocery store.
Reply:I have never used them for floral jobs, but I have bought flowers from them and have always had great quality from them...they usually last for some time. If your publix has a full service floral area...go for it. I have never had any complaints on using them for other areas (like platters from the deli or bakery)
Has anyone used publix for their wedding flowers?
We dont have publix, but I have used our local grocery store for flowers for big parties many times. They have been absolutely outstanding. Most recently I used them for the centerpieces for my BF's bridal shower. The greatest thing about it was that I went in there with these silver pails and said "Can you do the arrangements in these?", there was no argument or additional fee for using my own equipment, each piece cost me $10 and looked amazing and were much bigger and better than I would have ever imagined they would be for that price. When her mother asked me about them I told her they were done at Shop Rite and she couldnt believe it, she thought I was pulling her leg and had to show her the receipt to prove it to her. As I was there one day I paged through their wedding albums too, they were really, really nice bouquettes, boutineres and centerpieces. Dont let the "stigma" associated with the grocery store turn you off, you will get the same quality (in my case better quality I think) at a much better bargain.
Good luck!
Reply:Hi and congratulations!
Good for you for staying within a budget! I don't have a Publix by me, but I have been to Florida lots, and have shopped there. I would not hesitate for ONE MINUTE to go ahead with this idea. I am always encouraging brides on a budget to go to a florist in a grocery store. They ARE trained floral designers! Did you ask to see pictures of their work from other weddings? If not, and you want to....go back in and ask to see pictures. I think they will do a nice job. Also....do you know they have GREAT cakes! Perhaps you can even get more of a discount if you order 2 "wedding services" ....cake and flowers. Check it out!
Good luck and I hope you have a beautiful wedding!
Reply:My friends used Shaws (another grocery store chain) for their flowers--and they looked fantastic. I had no idea that was who did their flowers until they told me while I was planning my own wedding. If floral arrangements weren't already included in my contract with the reception hall, I'd definitely get my flowers from a grocery store.
Reply:I have never used them for floral jobs, but I have bought flowers from them and have always had great quality from them...they usually last for some time. If your publix has a full service floral area...go for it. I have never had any complaints on using them for other areas (like platters from the deli or bakery)
Ordering flowers in bulk for a wedding?
I am trying to think of ways to cut down the cost of my wedding. I have some very talented people in my family who could put together some wonderful arrangements- so I'm thinking of ordering flowers in bulk and doing it ourselves. Has anyone ever done this? How did it turn out and where did you order from? About how much did it cost? I don't want crappy looking flowers! THANKS!
Ordering flowers in bulk for a wedding?
That is exactly what I did. I ordered from The Flower Exchange. I got 200 tulips and five bunches of pittsporum for around $220. My only problem was that my red tulips opened up too quickly but they were still amazing. I got all the materials to make bouttonnieres and corsages at Hobby Lobby and a friend of mine put them all together. It was far less expensive to do it that way. Of course, she was busy busy the day before the wedding but she wanted to do it for us. It is very time consuming but a LOT less expensive.
Good luck and congratulations!
If you haven't ordered invitations yet, look into www.lcipaper.com. We ordered ours there and just printed them ourselves. They looked great and were cheap.
Good luck and congratulations!
Reply:I know places like cost-co and sam's club sell flowers in bulk. We're looking to get a bunch of hydrangias from them and just aranging them in vases ourselves and then going to a florist for the actual hand-held arangments (except for my throwing bouqet, that will be wholesale flowers as well. No use play $30 for a small arrangment your throwing and will probably be shredded to piece by bachlorettes anyways).
Reply:Our florist did that for one of my daughters weddings. We wanted calla lillies and it was much cheaper to order in bulk. The other flowers were used elsewhere and it was great. Saved tons of money.
Reply:I am ordering mine from growersbox.com. I am getting about 250 roses for $200. This site was recommended by my photographer.
Congrats and Good luck to you!
Reply:Any decent nursery will be able to take and process your request.
Look at the quality of fresh cut flowers they sell, this is the same quality you'll get, because most of the time they'll order their flowers from the same location.
Reply:WE ORDERED BULK FROM WALMART AND DID THEM OUR SELFS WE SAVED ABOUT 70%DOING THIS
Reply:Try one of these two sites.
Reply:We ordered our flowers from Sam's and had a friend of the family do the arrangements. We had 22 table arrangements,8 bouquets, 17 boutonnieres, and 2 huge altar arrangements. The total was around $700...that included paying our friend to make all the arrangements! It turned out beautiful and what would have costs several thousand to do!
Reply:I am doing the same thing so I will be ordering mine from http://www.growersbox.com/. The have "wedding in-a-box options and if any of those work for you you would save even more money. They are straight from the flower farms so they are super fresh so they will last all day!! Plus free shipping!! Well good luck to you, and if you end up using this site please let me know it worked for you! Have a great day!!
Reply:Unless the talented people in your family are up for a lot of work and willing to be totally busy the day of the wedding, then I would not attempt this.
I understand wanting to save money, but if you want things to be fairly elaborate and/or are fairly picky, then I would just go with a professional and realize that part of the extra expense is the value of knowing it is being handled by someone who does this every weekend and it will look the way you want it to.
Reply:I am doing the same thing. I have not chosen which company I'm going through yet (I'm still in the early planning stages) but I did order a sample from rosesource.com. You get to pick up to 8 varieties of roses you want in the pack to make up 24. (Some companies will only send out a variety sample pack so you don't know which kinds will be in there) These are all the sites that I've looked at. If you have any questions about them just email me. I know A LOT about bulk flowers.
rosesource.com
sommerflowers.com
amazoniaflowers.com
fiftyflowers.com
flowersandfreshness.com
theflowerexchange.com
onlinewholesaleflowers.com
growersbox.com
flowerbud.com
mr-roses.com
nusabana.com
bigrose.com
sunkingwholesale.com
rose911.com
Ordering flowers in bulk for a wedding?
That is exactly what I did. I ordered from The Flower Exchange. I got 200 tulips and five bunches of pittsporum for around $220. My only problem was that my red tulips opened up too quickly but they were still amazing. I got all the materials to make bouttonnieres and corsages at Hobby Lobby and a friend of mine put them all together. It was far less expensive to do it that way. Of course, she was busy busy the day before the wedding but she wanted to do it for us. It is very time consuming but a LOT less expensive.
Good luck and congratulations!
If you haven't ordered invitations yet, look into www.lcipaper.com. We ordered ours there and just printed them ourselves. They looked great and were cheap.
Good luck and congratulations!
Reply:I know places like cost-co and sam's club sell flowers in bulk. We're looking to get a bunch of hydrangias from them and just aranging them in vases ourselves and then going to a florist for the actual hand-held arangments (except for my throwing bouqet, that will be wholesale flowers as well. No use play $30 for a small arrangment your throwing and will probably be shredded to piece by bachlorettes anyways).
Reply:Our florist did that for one of my daughters weddings. We wanted calla lillies and it was much cheaper to order in bulk. The other flowers were used elsewhere and it was great. Saved tons of money.
Reply:I am ordering mine from growersbox.com. I am getting about 250 roses for $200. This site was recommended by my photographer.
Congrats and Good luck to you!
Reply:Any decent nursery will be able to take and process your request.
Look at the quality of fresh cut flowers they sell, this is the same quality you'll get, because most of the time they'll order their flowers from the same location.
Reply:WE ORDERED BULK FROM WALMART AND DID THEM OUR SELFS WE SAVED ABOUT 70%DOING THIS
Reply:Try one of these two sites.
Reply:We ordered our flowers from Sam's and had a friend of the family do the arrangements. We had 22 table arrangements,8 bouquets, 17 boutonnieres, and 2 huge altar arrangements. The total was around $700...that included paying our friend to make all the arrangements! It turned out beautiful and what would have costs several thousand to do!
Reply:I am doing the same thing so I will be ordering mine from http://www.growersbox.com/. The have "wedding in-a-box options and if any of those work for you you would save even more money. They are straight from the flower farms so they are super fresh so they will last all day!! Plus free shipping!! Well good luck to you, and if you end up using this site please let me know it worked for you! Have a great day!!
Reply:Unless the talented people in your family are up for a lot of work and willing to be totally busy the day of the wedding, then I would not attempt this.
I understand wanting to save money, but if you want things to be fairly elaborate and/or are fairly picky, then I would just go with a professional and realize that part of the extra expense is the value of knowing it is being handled by someone who does this every weekend and it will look the way you want it to.
Reply:I am doing the same thing. I have not chosen which company I'm going through yet (I'm still in the early planning stages) but I did order a sample from rosesource.com. You get to pick up to 8 varieties of roses you want in the pack to make up 24. (Some companies will only send out a variety sample pack so you don't know which kinds will be in there) These are all the sites that I've looked at. If you have any questions about them just email me. I know A LOT about bulk flowers.
rosesource.com
sommerflowers.com
amazoniaflowers.com
fiftyflowers.com
flowersandfreshness.com
theflowerexchange.com
onlinewholesaleflowers.com
growersbox.com
flowerbud.com
mr-roses.com
nusabana.com
bigrose.com
sunkingwholesale.com
rose911.com
Why do people take the center pieces of flowers from wedding receptions?
Isn't it supposed to bring good luck?- As though you're bringing some of the joy of the Occasion home with you... :)
Why do people take the center pieces of flowers from wedding receptions?
because they die
Reply:We told them to. LOL
What do you do with 40 centerpieces? They took them all too!
Reply:What is the bride and groom going to do with 25 flower centerpieces? . Why not let people take them?
Reply:Well, usually the couple has nowhere to use that big number of arrangements - they may take one home, and give one to each of their family members. Often, there is some sort of draw or something from guests sitting at the table to see who will take home the centerpiece.
Reply:People love getting things for free -- especially things like flowers from weddings. It's like they feel like it's a bonus for the time and energy they spent coming to the wedding.
Reply:Well they only get chucked out so why not
Reply:i would want them to take home and dry.then i could remember the couple everytime i saw the flower's.
Reply:Usually the couple gives them away to someone at each table. What would you do with 20 centerpieces? They give them away so someone can enjoy them before they die. My mom loves getting the centerpieces from weddings. She puts them on her table.
Reply:I'd rather a person took them home and had a few days enjoyment from having fresh flowers in their home than them being chucked in the bin straight away.
Reply:LMAO....LOL i dont no good Q thou
Now u have me think that
Reply:USUALLY BECAUSE THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL. OTHER THAN THAT...THEY'RE FREE....WHY NOT?
Reply:usually the couple gives them to one guest at each table they tell one person that they can take it home. then you dont have to worry about having so many centerpieces to take home.
Reply:Lets see I'm paying $120 for each center piece at my wedding reception and the flowers are mine to kepp after the reception is done. I can eigther have the place throw the flowers away or have my guest and family take the flowers home since they are so beautiful and fresh flowers.
I think people take them home because at the end of the day the purpose of the flower is done for the reception so people can have them instead of them going to waste.
Reply:because there pretty i guess
Reply:Most brides and grooms will encourage guests to take them. Usually they will tell the oldest female at the table or something like that. If you leave them behind the reception location will just throw them away anyway.
Reply:because they're tacky people?
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Why do people take the center pieces of flowers from wedding receptions?
because they die
Reply:We told them to. LOL
What do you do with 40 centerpieces? They took them all too!
Reply:What is the bride and groom going to do with 25 flower centerpieces? . Why not let people take them?
Reply:Well, usually the couple has nowhere to use that big number of arrangements - they may take one home, and give one to each of their family members. Often, there is some sort of draw or something from guests sitting at the table to see who will take home the centerpiece.
Reply:People love getting things for free -- especially things like flowers from weddings. It's like they feel like it's a bonus for the time and energy they spent coming to the wedding.
Reply:Well they only get chucked out so why not
Reply:i would want them to take home and dry.then i could remember the couple everytime i saw the flower's.
Reply:Usually the couple gives them away to someone at each table. What would you do with 20 centerpieces? They give them away so someone can enjoy them before they die. My mom loves getting the centerpieces from weddings. She puts them on her table.
Reply:I'd rather a person took them home and had a few days enjoyment from having fresh flowers in their home than them being chucked in the bin straight away.
Reply:LMAO....LOL i dont no good Q thou
Now u have me think that
Reply:USUALLY BECAUSE THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL. OTHER THAN THAT...THEY'RE FREE....WHY NOT?
Reply:usually the couple gives them to one guest at each table they tell one person that they can take it home. then you dont have to worry about having so many centerpieces to take home.
Reply:Lets see I'm paying $120 for each center piece at my wedding reception and the flowers are mine to kepp after the reception is done. I can eigther have the place throw the flowers away or have my guest and family take the flowers home since they are so beautiful and fresh flowers.
I think people take them home because at the end of the day the purpose of the flower is done for the reception so people can have them instead of them going to waste.
Reply:because there pretty i guess
Reply:Most brides and grooms will encourage guests to take them. Usually they will tell the oldest female at the table or something like that. If you leave them behind the reception location will just throw them away anyway.
Reply:because they're tacky people?
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Are there "No, No's" when choosing wedding flowers/themes depending on the time of year?
I am getting married in Rome, Italy in June. Ceremony and reception will take place at sunset, on the penthouse terrace, overlooking the eternal city. The hotel is one of the top rated in the world. We are envisioning a small, ultra elegant, black tie affair. I would like to carry a cascading red rose bouquet, and have the terrace adorned with white and red roses and pedals. I've read that red roses are for winter weddings and lighter color roses for spring/summer. Is the color theme I envision too harsh or inappropriate for a June wedding? The wedding planner thinks I should carry all white roses but I'd like a contrast against the dress. My matron of honor would carry red and white roses and wear a red dress(so I plan). My fiance will wear a black tux of course with a red silk vest and tie. Should I rethink the flowers and color theme? Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks :)
Are there "No, No's" when choosing wedding flowers/themes depending on the time of year?
I think that everything that you mentioned sounds absolutely gorgeous! Your colors are fine, and carrying red roses is timeless regardless of the season. What you have described is a theme of timeless, classic, romantic elegance. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
Reply:I think it sounds beautiful!
To give your planner a better idea of what you want, perhaps you should just say that white does not give you the striking contrast and classic romantic feel that you are looking for. Their job is to help you get what you want.
Lastly in answering the "no-no" question, the only really big no-no is to set your heart on something that is out of season when you're getting married. Peonies are the most commonly wanted unattainable flower among brides in my region. My advice is to get a flower in the height of it's glory as you are in yours.
Reply:Your event planner sounds as if she is trying to guide you into what she envisions instead of what you want as the bride. Roses (any color) are an elegant statement and colors can be used at anytime of the year. Some Planners like to work with what they feel is mandatory and others let the bride be.
No need to rethink the flowers or the color theme.......
Reply:Hi and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
Rome, Italy....oh how romantic!! Beautiful!
Hey...you are a girl after my own heart....I am constantly suggesting red roses to people....I just LOVE red roses.
Really, I think red roses are good all year...not just for winter weddings. The ONLY thing I have a concern about is the time of day...sunset. While very romantic, I am wondering how any pictures will look if you do have a red rose bouquet. I don't know...maybe too dark?? But, I think I would still go with it! I too love the contrast with the red roses again the white dress instead of the white dress and white flowers.
I hope you have a beautiful wedding! It certainly sounds romantic and elegant!
Reply:If you go against what you like on the biggest day of your life, you'll regret it for the rest of your life.
Reply:It's your wedding, do as you please. This is one day, you will always remember.
Reply:The only rules are to use flowers that are in season unless you want to pay extra for them, and use whatever colors/theme you want. There are no rules anymore saying you can't use darks in summer or pastels in winter if you love those colors.
Reply:I like your idea of carrying red roses and your BM carrying white in a red dress. Wedding planners are great, but sometimes they do not listen to the bride. Red is a fine color for June, and don't let anyone talk you out of what you want for your wedding. If you have the money, and want it, do it your way!
Thanks :)
Are there "No, No's" when choosing wedding flowers/themes depending on the time of year?
I think that everything that you mentioned sounds absolutely gorgeous! Your colors are fine, and carrying red roses is timeless regardless of the season. What you have described is a theme of timeless, classic, romantic elegance. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
Reply:I think it sounds beautiful!
To give your planner a better idea of what you want, perhaps you should just say that white does not give you the striking contrast and classic romantic feel that you are looking for. Their job is to help you get what you want.
Lastly in answering the "no-no" question, the only really big no-no is to set your heart on something that is out of season when you're getting married. Peonies are the most commonly wanted unattainable flower among brides in my region. My advice is to get a flower in the height of it's glory as you are in yours.
Reply:Your event planner sounds as if she is trying to guide you into what she envisions instead of what you want as the bride. Roses (any color) are an elegant statement and colors can be used at anytime of the year. Some Planners like to work with what they feel is mandatory and others let the bride be.
No need to rethink the flowers or the color theme.......
Reply:Hi and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
Rome, Italy....oh how romantic!! Beautiful!
Hey...you are a girl after my own heart....I am constantly suggesting red roses to people....I just LOVE red roses.
Really, I think red roses are good all year...not just for winter weddings. The ONLY thing I have a concern about is the time of day...sunset. While very romantic, I am wondering how any pictures will look if you do have a red rose bouquet. I don't know...maybe too dark?? But, I think I would still go with it! I too love the contrast with the red roses again the white dress instead of the white dress and white flowers.
I hope you have a beautiful wedding! It certainly sounds romantic and elegant!
Reply:If you go against what you like on the biggest day of your life, you'll regret it for the rest of your life.
Reply:It's your wedding, do as you please. This is one day, you will always remember.
Reply:The only rules are to use flowers that are in season unless you want to pay extra for them, and use whatever colors/theme you want. There are no rules anymore saying you can't use darks in summer or pastels in winter if you love those colors.
Reply:I like your idea of carrying red roses and your BM carrying white in a red dress. Wedding planners are great, but sometimes they do not listen to the bride. Red is a fine color for June, and don't let anyone talk you out of what you want for your wedding. If you have the money, and want it, do it your way!
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