Ok so for my second Hindu wedding that is being held in a covered tent in the backyard of his parents house. With linens like this
http://www.yourweddingday.com/ywd/images...
but in red, and no chair covers (it looked so bad)
I was thinking of using the largest one (with the flowers in it) of these vases
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p332...
And then surrounding them with these going every other size. With orange tea lights.
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.asp...
This would leave me with about 220 dollars for the floral for the centerpieces.
Number 1: could arrangements be done (without carnations) for 220 dollars for each?
Number 2: is this going to look ok?
Number 3: What kind of arrangements can be done, they have to match the red. Other then that any jewel tones, and no white.
Opinions on the centerpiece/ideas?
First off, or course you can do $220 per table for flowers. I'm using orchids %26amp; other tropicals %26amp; mine are only $40-$60 per table, so considering what you're willing to spend, I'm getting a picture in my head that would be extravagant, large, tall, lots of color . . .
Some options first on greenery %26amp; fill-in, would be Bells of Ireland (which I'm also using)
http://www.amazonflowers.us/images/Bells...
Twigs for height/interest:
http://willowdreamsfarm.com/Curly.jpg
You could use gladiolus. They're really impressive height wise %26amp; there's every color imaginable, including red %26amp; oranges.
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/s...
http://dating1.indiatimes.com/loveology/...
My favorite is the orchid. The taller stems w/ smaller flower are Oncidiums:
http://www.baileyorchids.com/types/oncid...
If it were me, I would think that fuchsia Dendrobiums would be a must:
http://www.beautifulorchids.com/orchids/...
Lilies are another great option, especially because there are so many colors %26amp; types. The Asiatic Lilies come in red, like this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bungalowhig...
The Gloriosa Lily is also red %26amp; I love the way they hang:
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/s...
Hope that helps a little!
Reply:i think its pretty. you could do arrangements for 220 you could choose less expensive flowers, or you could do one or two big flowers per table. at one wedding i saw arrangements made out of nothing but baby's breath and it was really pretty and fairly inexpensive.. another thing you could do is use silk flowers, reasonably priced ( better if they are on sale) and you dont have to worry about dealing with a florist you dont know. good luck!
Reply:Here's an idea.... for silk or fresh to conceal the stems, just add pretty ribbon in the water with a few long stemmed flowers:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/79/213274...
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1121/1100...
or marbles:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1376/1396...
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1311/1127...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2296/2272...
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1262/8308...
best wishes...............
Reply:It probably depends just on where your future in-laws live. I know it could be done here, but the cost of living is very low in KY compared to other places. The further out of the city you are, the better chance there if of getting them for your price.
You don't have to make deals with the florists right now, but can you just kind of bop around to the shops in the town and ask to see some of their work? Maybe you could look at the more elaborate displays and inquire about the pricing for those to get some idea.
I think the arrangements themselves will look beautiful, but you may want to do a trial run with one complete set of the vases and some silk flowers, just to make sure that everyone seated will be able to see each other clearly around them and be able to converse freely.
I think lilys (not calla, but tiger and other field lilys) are beautiful and would work well, and gladiolas would be gorgeous. They come in all kinds of jewel tones. For the shortest vases, daisies might be okay...but a mix of yellow and red or something. Leave the dyed blue and green to someone else! (I've always thought that looks so unnatural.)
Best of luck!
Reply:I think you could definitely do something for $220, you just need to pick bigger flowers, things that take up more space so you need less of them like hydrangeas, peonies, dahlias, sunflowers, etc. The idea sounds really pretty.
Reply:They are all lovely. However, my only concern is that at every wedding I have been too, the tall centerpieces seem to impede conversation. They also interfere with picture taking.
Reply:Not really sure what you are paying for that vase with the flowers in it but I just purchased 8 of the exact same thing at the Christmas Tree Shops for 12.99 ea.
Reply:I don't know about floral arrangements, but I'm sure you could do BEAUTIFUL ones for 220 each. I think you have great taste, the linens are beautiful and I love the candle holders/flower holders you chose for the tables.
Reply:I would use a lower center vase because you want guests to be able to see over it so that they can converse with each other. I would pick one size of the votive candle holder that is lower than the vase and use that either four or six of them around the vase. Arrangements can be done for a lot less than 220 with using a vase that size. Even if you do all red roses, it wouldn't cost 220 for flowers. I think I would compliment the red instead of trying to match it because reds are very difficult to match.
Reply:Old tires would look nice.
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Sunday, May 16, 2010
Who gets flowers?
I've got to start interviewing florists soon, and I'm trying to make a list of the flowers I'll need for our wedding. I've got the centerpieces and the bouquets down, but I'm not sure who all is supposed to get a boutineer or corsage. Obviously the groomsmen get boutineers and the mothers get corsages, but who else? I want to have an accurate count so I can figure out my floral budget. Thanks! Oh, and what other arranged bouquets will I need as well? I know I'll need a couple of arrangements for the altar, but what else?
Who gets flowers?
Okay!! Other than your bouquet and the centerpieces on the dinner tables, make sure you have other tables counted as well- if you are doing anything for the buffet table (if you are having one), gift table (ditto), guest book table, etc.
A few arrangements at the altar are nice, also decide if you want to have anything at the end of the pews and if so, are they going to be floral?
Dont'd forget flower petals - for the flower girls (if theyre allowed to drop them), as well as possibly having guests throw them on you (instead of rice, etc.), and possibly decorating tables with them.
For boutonnieres, corsages, and bouquets, you have obviously the bride and groom, then the groomsmen and bridesmaids, and then mothers and fathers. Some people also choose to honor grandparents with corsages/boutonnieres, or any other guests you want to distinguish, such as godparents. It is also very nice to have anyone who is doing something for you in the ceremony, like reading or singing, to have one.
Also decide on if you want flowers or some other topper on your cake.
Oh and if your flower girls arent or cant drop petals, make sure you have something for them - a mini-bouquet or a pomander ball, or something.
And decide if you are planning to throw the bouquet-you may want a smaller, less expensive "tossing" bouquet instead of using your real one if you want to keep/preserve your own.
All of this is optional-you can stick to the bare bones (wedding party and parents) or flesh it out the the rest of this, but there shouldnt be anything I didnt put on the list that is usually done. Don't forget if you want to save money or do things a little differently, you can use silk flowers instead of real ones, you can choose what types of flowers you use-different ones cost A LOT differently, you can have bridesmaids carry candles or flower girls ring bells, etc. You can also get bouquets and boutonnieres made out of swarovski crystals which are really pretty, or you could do non-floral centerpieces (like floating candles, etc). Just some ideas; good luck!!!
Reply:Don't forget the ushers. And congratulations!!!
Reply:You'd be just as married if you had no flowers at all, so the answer is "anyone you'd to whom you'd care to make a gift of flowers." Generally the bride has some sort of bouquet (to later throw) and the groom has some sort of buttonhole blossom. Everything beyond that is really just icing on the cake. If your florist tries to tell you otherwise, tell your florist that Miss Manners says and that he/she is just trying to pad the bill.
Reply:Some brides include the grandparents as well. I think it's a nice gesture.
Good luck
Reply:We did-
Great Aunt (because my grandmothers are passed), his 5 sisters who are not in the wedding, sister's husband not in the wedding, fathers, mothers and the groomsmen and bridesmaids and of coarse us.
Extra- Church flowers- talk to the church about what you need.
Reply:The fathers should get boutineers as well. Otherwise, I think you've got it covered.
Reply:Fathers of the bride and groom should get boutonnieres.
You may want to give boutonnieres and corsages to the grandparents of the bride and groom.
If you or your groom-to-be have godparents you may want to consider giving them boutonnieres and corsages too.
Reply:the florist knows.
Reply:Your bridesmaids, groomsman, the groom and the bride. Then the parents get one, perhaps the grandparents. Don't worry about anyone else.
As far as decorative flowers, I suggest ditching anything that isn't for your reception tables. Flowers are by far one of the biggest wedding rip offs. They cost a lot of money and die. Depending on your church/ceremony site, you may not need additional decor. BTW, I used ProFlowers.com, and they were great.
Reply:The flower girl needs petals. Get a buttonhole for the ring bearer. And the bridesmaids get bouquets.
Reply:A lot of the time bridesmaids get flowers as well. and any other who are in the wedding party like sisters brothers in laws and so forth you really need to know who is going to be part of the ceremony and what not cause they should have flowers and yes your grandparents should have one as well nieces and nephew don't really need then only if they are old enough to have one or ware one
you should also find pictures of flowers and arrangements that you like so you can show the florist what you would like to have
hope this helps and good luck
Reply:A good loving heart is all you need.
Best Wishes
P.S If he comes in late from work and says he had a business meeting.
Make him do 50 push ups and yell out "Yes MAaam" I will obey"
Who gets flowers?
Okay!! Other than your bouquet and the centerpieces on the dinner tables, make sure you have other tables counted as well- if you are doing anything for the buffet table (if you are having one), gift table (ditto), guest book table, etc.
A few arrangements at the altar are nice, also decide if you want to have anything at the end of the pews and if so, are they going to be floral?
Dont'd forget flower petals - for the flower girls (if theyre allowed to drop them), as well as possibly having guests throw them on you (instead of rice, etc.), and possibly decorating tables with them.
For boutonnieres, corsages, and bouquets, you have obviously the bride and groom, then the groomsmen and bridesmaids, and then mothers and fathers. Some people also choose to honor grandparents with corsages/boutonnieres, or any other guests you want to distinguish, such as godparents. It is also very nice to have anyone who is doing something for you in the ceremony, like reading or singing, to have one.
Also decide on if you want flowers or some other topper on your cake.
Oh and if your flower girls arent or cant drop petals, make sure you have something for them - a mini-bouquet or a pomander ball, or something.
And decide if you are planning to throw the bouquet-you may want a smaller, less expensive "tossing" bouquet instead of using your real one if you want to keep/preserve your own.
All of this is optional-you can stick to the bare bones (wedding party and parents) or flesh it out the the rest of this, but there shouldnt be anything I didnt put on the list that is usually done. Don't forget if you want to save money or do things a little differently, you can use silk flowers instead of real ones, you can choose what types of flowers you use-different ones cost A LOT differently, you can have bridesmaids carry candles or flower girls ring bells, etc. You can also get bouquets and boutonnieres made out of swarovski crystals which are really pretty, or you could do non-floral centerpieces (like floating candles, etc). Just some ideas; good luck!!!
Reply:Don't forget the ushers. And congratulations!!!
Reply:You'd be just as married if you had no flowers at all, so the answer is "anyone you'd to whom you'd care to make a gift of flowers." Generally the bride has some sort of bouquet (to later throw) and the groom has some sort of buttonhole blossom. Everything beyond that is really just icing on the cake. If your florist tries to tell you otherwise, tell your florist that Miss Manners says and that he/she is just trying to pad the bill.
Reply:Some brides include the grandparents as well. I think it's a nice gesture.
Good luck
Reply:We did-
Great Aunt (because my grandmothers are passed), his 5 sisters who are not in the wedding, sister's husband not in the wedding, fathers, mothers and the groomsmen and bridesmaids and of coarse us.
Extra- Church flowers- talk to the church about what you need.
Reply:The fathers should get boutineers as well. Otherwise, I think you've got it covered.
Reply:Fathers of the bride and groom should get boutonnieres.
You may want to give boutonnieres and corsages to the grandparents of the bride and groom.
If you or your groom-to-be have godparents you may want to consider giving them boutonnieres and corsages too.
Reply:the florist knows.
Reply:Your bridesmaids, groomsman, the groom and the bride. Then the parents get one, perhaps the grandparents. Don't worry about anyone else.
As far as decorative flowers, I suggest ditching anything that isn't for your reception tables. Flowers are by far one of the biggest wedding rip offs. They cost a lot of money and die. Depending on your church/ceremony site, you may not need additional decor. BTW, I used ProFlowers.com, and they were great.
Reply:The flower girl needs petals. Get a buttonhole for the ring bearer. And the bridesmaids get bouquets.
Reply:A lot of the time bridesmaids get flowers as well. and any other who are in the wedding party like sisters brothers in laws and so forth you really need to know who is going to be part of the ceremony and what not cause they should have flowers and yes your grandparents should have one as well nieces and nephew don't really need then only if they are old enough to have one or ware one
you should also find pictures of flowers and arrangements that you like so you can show the florist what you would like to have
hope this helps and good luck
Reply:A good loving heart is all you need.
Best Wishes
P.S If he comes in late from work and says he had a business meeting.
Make him do 50 push ups and yell out "Yes MAaam" I will obey"
Have you used Farmstogo.com?
I just found this site and they have great prices on flowers.
I am doing simple arrangements and my FMIL BFF (lol) took a couple courses on floral design and bridal design. She is going to help for free. Just buy the supplies. So needless to say, I have a great thing, if I can get the flowers I want for great prices.
I just want to know what you thought about them, or if any other wholesale dealers were awesome and you want to share!
Thanks!
Have you used Farmstogo.com?
I haven't used these suppliers, but I've heard good things about Fresh Roses. (They were recommended in that Bridal Bargains book.)
Reply:Hi. No, sorry, I have not used that particular wholesaler, so I cannot vouch for their service. I have used Rosesource.com, though, (see link below), for my son's wedding. They seem a little higher, but I can vouch for their service and on-time delivery. It's really scary ordering online (for sure!), but they did all arrive and we were extremely happy. You can read my testimonial on their site under "customer comments." It's signed Gail B.
http://www.rosesource.com/
Good luck in your search!
Reply:http://www.afloral.com/Wedding-Supplies;...
This is a good site i havent order from it but it does have a lot of good cheap flowers on it.
I am doing simple arrangements and my FMIL BFF (lol) took a couple courses on floral design and bridal design. She is going to help for free. Just buy the supplies. So needless to say, I have a great thing, if I can get the flowers I want for great prices.
I just want to know what you thought about them, or if any other wholesale dealers were awesome and you want to share!
Thanks!
Have you used Farmstogo.com?
I haven't used these suppliers, but I've heard good things about Fresh Roses. (They were recommended in that Bridal Bargains book.)
Reply:Hi. No, sorry, I have not used that particular wholesaler, so I cannot vouch for their service. I have used Rosesource.com, though, (see link below), for my son's wedding. They seem a little higher, but I can vouch for their service and on-time delivery. It's really scary ordering online (for sure!), but they did all arrive and we were extremely happy. You can read my testimonial on their site under "customer comments." It's signed Gail B.
http://www.rosesource.com/
Good luck in your search!
Reply:http://www.afloral.com/Wedding-Supplies;...
This is a good site i havent order from it but it does have a lot of good cheap flowers on it.
Can you tell this in your own words?
Place a sheet or two of colored tissue paper over the foam. It is thin enough to be pierced by the fruit arranged on sticks and will both cover the foam and provide the tissue paper look of a floral bouquet. If you have some hanging over the edges, this can be "fluffed up" once the fruit arrangement has been made.
Can you tell this in your own words?
Over the foam place 1-2 sheets of colored tissue paper over the foam, this will cover the foam, thin enough to be penetrated by the sticks of fruit and give a wonderful addition to the floral bouquet. Do not worry if you have extra because you can use this after the arrangement is complete to add flavor and details.
Reply:stab the apple with a toothpick, cover the Styrofoam with pretty paper and shove the apple on a toothpick into the foam through the paper. make pretty after.
Can you tell this in your own words?
Over the foam place 1-2 sheets of colored tissue paper over the foam, this will cover the foam, thin enough to be penetrated by the sticks of fruit and give a wonderful addition to the floral bouquet. Do not worry if you have extra because you can use this after the arrangement is complete to add flavor and details.
Reply:stab the apple with a toothpick, cover the Styrofoam with pretty paper and shove the apple on a toothpick into the foam through the paper. make pretty after.
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