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Archive for category Decorations
July 4th Wedding Flowers DIY
Posted by Crystal in 4th of July Wedding, DIY Weddings, Decorations, Flowers, Wedding Themes
Here is a lovely red and blue centerpiece you can make yourself! What you will need for each centerpiece:
1 red tin or small red box, a small block of floral foam, 6 red silk roses, 6 red silk carnations, 12 silk shasta daisy stems, 4 small bunchs of silk mini daisies, and 4 sprigs of silk blue bells, and a few green filler pieces
1. Place the floral foam in the base and start by creating a shape using the blue bells and mini daisies.
2. Then, use the roses and carnations to create the rounded shape in the middle of arrangement.
3. Fill in the open side spaces with the shasta daisies and insert a few green filler pieces to refine the shape and cover any little holes that are left open.
Here are some more July 4th worth arrangements and bouquets. Click on a thumbnail to enlarge
Color Of The Week:ORANGE Color Combinations
Posted by Crystal in Decorations
Our color of the week for June 16 – 22 is ORANGE. I have never been a huge fan of orange as a wedding color until I say photos of a wedding done in orange and green. It was STUNNING!! So, this week we will honor the color orange – check back all week for orange dresses, cakes, decor, flowers, favors and more.
There are many colors that orange can be combined with, here are just a few suggestions.
Red, Sage Green, Chocolate Brown, Lime Green, Blue, Peach, Yellow, Fuschia, even Purple can compliment orange nicely. My garden this year is full of orange and purple flowers.
Type Writer Guest Book
Posted by Crystal in DIY Weddings, Decorations, Guest List, Wedding Themes
This idea was originally showcased on Martha Stewart Weddings and is catching on quickly. Any couple who loves reading, writing, antiques, literature, etc – can celebrate their personalities with this unique and memorable idea! You can find an antique typewriter fairly affordably online (try Ebay), at an anitque shop, an thrift shop or garage and estate sales.
You can use one long roll of paper, which can then be rolled and tied like a scroll, of folded and placed right into your wedding album! Or, use single sheets of paper, which can then be combined into a book, put together in a scrapbook or in your wedding ablum, or assembled like a manuscript.
Beach Theme Wedding Cakes
Posted by Crystal in Beach Weddings, Decorations, Destination Weddings, Food and Meals, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Themes
My search for beach and destination wedding cake ideas turned up a lot more selection then I had anticipated. I sorted though and picked out a few to share here. The vast majority are decorated with shells, starfish and other “sea life” in tasteful white, cream, blue and sandy colors. Here, I have picked some of my favorites, and included a few that made me go “what the….” – I’m sure you can figure out which ones those are, lol.
My very favorite – shown in the third row – had fish and other sea life actually iced on the layers, which sounds tacky but when you look a the close up, it is beautiful! My guess is that this would be the most expensive shown here, but it is goregous! So, with no furthur ado – my beach or destination wedding cake gallery:)
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DIY Beach Theme Wedding Cake
Summer is here, and beach themed weddings are in full swing. If you are planning a Beach or Destination Wedding, a elegant themed wedding cake you can do your self is not just a dream!
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before your wedding, you need to learn how to work with fondant. You can buy fondant premade or as a powder mix at most cake decor suppliers and large craft stores. You can also find recipes you can try on Baking 911. To learn a little more about using fondant, read Martha’s Article on Fondant. Once you have decided on the fondant you will be using – either store bought or homemade – then you need to practice using it.
TO MAKE THE CAKE
You will need round cakes in three different sizes. For best results, decorate each layer seperately. Cover each layer in cream colored fondant.
TO DECORATE THE CAKE
CAKE #1:
After icing the layers, use additional fondant to create long “snakes” and twist into ropes to trim the bottom of each layer. Using various shells and a variety of sea decor items from the craft store, create a cake topper. Using hot glue, create matching clusters, attaching each to a pick, to be placed into the cake between layers – two per layer.
CAKE #2:
Start by stacking all three layers. Trim the edges of each layer with a string of faux pearls. Use faux star fish and shells from the craft store placed randomly in clusters around each layer. Top the cake with a small cluster of flowers: you can use a small peice of floral foam to hold the silk flowers in place. Spread extra shells and starfish around the table to a tasteful finish.Â
Calla Lily Wedding DIY Projects
Posted by Crystal in DIY Weddings, Decorations, Flower Wedding Themes, Flowers, Wedding Favors, Wedding Themes
While doing some research for this post – I learned a very interesting fact! Apparently, a calla lily is not actually a lily – in fact it is not a flower at all but rather a modified leaf! Regardless, this regal "flower" is associated with some of the most elegant weddings becuase of it's stunning, graceful and exotic appearance. They are also generally very pricing, and many brides to day are opting for high qulaity silk versions to cut down on costs.
One of the best things about silk flowers is that you can prepare them ahead of time and they won't wilt! For the nervous DIY bride, this means you can arrange and rearrange weeks in advance until you have it just perfect! Need ideas? Here are some great DIY Projects for a Calla Lily Themed Wedding.
These two bouquets each features stunning silk Calla Lilies with assorted greens and satin ribbons. Matching bridesmaid's bouquets could be made by simply using a little less flowers for a smaller version. Depending on the cost of silks at your local craft store, these bouquets could be made for as little as $30-$40 each: as compared to anywere from $75 – $300 from a florist!
Dress you men to match, with a simple elegant calla lily boutineirre. For the ring bearer, make a smaller version with only one calla lily for a complete look! You could also have the flower girl carry a tiny bouquet of one calla lily and greens.
For some DIY reception accents, a calla lily place card frame is a prefect table accent – place one in the center of each plate for a perfect finishing touch! This reuseable fram could also double as a wedding favor! Or, you can place little chocolates (white of course) or mints in a favor box and decorate with ribbon and calla liles for an elegant finish! For a centerpiece, a tall clear vase holds a single silk calla lily anchored in clear craft stones with water just for show. Add a romantic candlelight glow by surrounding each centerpiece with three glass votive holders decorated with a tiny bow and calla lily.
Orange, Yellow and White Daisy Wedding DIY Projects
Posted by Crystal in DIY Weddings, Decorations, Flower Wedding Themes, Flowers, Wedding Favors, Wedding Themes
Looking for DIY projects for your Daisy wedding? Here are just a few of the projects available on the Michael's website!
This stunning Daisy Bouquet featuring white Shasta Daisies, Orange and Yellow Gerbera Daisies can be made in different sizes for the bride and the wedding party. A small foam ball, covered in matching flowers for the flower girl, and a single gerbera daisy boutineirre for the men, will tie the look together perfectly! Bring your reception decor up to snuff as well with this simple floral centerpiece.
For a simple, DIY favor, fill a Daisy Wedding Favor Box with treats. Having a candle light reception? These Yellow, Orange and White Daisy Votive Holders can be placed around the centerpiece (leave space so they don't start a fire) for a romantic candle light dinner.
Additonal Resources: Daisy Theme Wedding
Hot New Wedding Trend: Wedding Graffiti
Posted by Crystal in Decorations, Hot Trends
Wedding Graffiti, featured in the May/June issue of Brides magazine, is one of the hottest new trends in wedding decorating this year. Offered by Wonderful Wedding Graffiti, these elegant, stunning wall decor designs are very simple to apply and remove! They can be used anywere – from the walls, to the car, to your wedding favors! You can bet this trend will take off with flying colors, as bride look for more unique ways to personalize their wedding decor! From your names on the front door, to your vows onthe wall behind the head table – you are limited only by your imagination! Wedding Graffiti is also perfect for the bride who is planning a very formal Monogram Themed wedding. Now, you can carry that theme right onto the walls and doors without causing any permanent damage!
Here are a few samples from Wonderful Wedding Graffiti.
(thanks to Always A Bride for this brilliant tip)
Beach and Destination Wedding DIY Projects
Posted by Crystal in Beach Weddings, DIY Weddings, Decorations, Destination Weddings, Wedding Favors, Wedding Themes
Sand & Shells Centerpiece
Sea Shell Candle Holder
Almonds in a Half Shell Wedding Favor
Sea Shell Chair Decoration
Mother Nature’s Color 101 Class
Posted by Crystal in Decorations, Flowers
Looking for inspirations for your wedding color pallette? Look no furthur then your local greenhouse! This time of year, they are stocked from wall to ceiling with plants, hanging pots, arrangements and more! Mother Nature is the expert on color combinations and you are sure to find some unique and wonderful combinations!
The pictures here are a few that I found showing some beautiful color combinations:
orange and blue bird of paradise:
purple, yellow and orange pansies:
pink and yellow roses:
peach, yellow and fuschia tulips:
pink lilies with brown spots:
and more!
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