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Flower Power!
Posted by Jill in Flowers, Real Weddings on November 11th, 2009
My mom has a meeting with a florist today (I live 500 miles away from where my wedding will be… thanks Mom for doing all the nitty gritty planning for me!!). I’ve always said that flowers weren’t a very high priority for me. I’d rather spend money elsewhere. BUT the more I look for what I want, the more it becomes a high priority. Ugh. What’s a girl to do!
My first dilemma: I don’t want to spend a fortune on my bouquet. And my favorite flowers are roses, garden roses, and peonies (all white/off white). But of course, these are some of the most expensive flowers out there. Good way to smash the budget to smithereens! I’m torn between “Ahhh, let’s just go with carnations” and “but my flowers will be in every picture”. *Sigh* I want them to make a statement… but I don’t want to have to include BYOB in the invitations. Haha! 
Thankfully bewildered budget brides have great internet resources to help us out! Not only did I find great inspiration from our own Dream Weddings on a Budget (search “Flowers” under the categories tab), but according to The Knot I discovered that “ranunculus is a cost effective alternative to roses and peonies and to carry ranunculus is to tell your partner, in the Victorian language of flowers, ‘I am dazzled by your charms.’” Perfecto! And SO true, J is QUITE the charmer!! Does anyone have any other suggestions for cost effective flowers that pack a punch?
Ranunculus
Peonies
Dilemma numero dos: I have chosen ice blue as my bridesmaid color to pair with the black and white damask. What color flowers go with blue dresses??? Other than dyed blue carnations (what my mom had) or blue hydrangeas (okay, but not for the whole bouquet). I took a peak at a color wheel for some inspiration. The complementary (opposite) color of blue on the color wheel is yellow. That would be pretty, very springy. But I hesitate to introduce a WHOLE NEW color into our wedding palate.
I could go with different shades of blues and purples, but I worry that that will be too dark for a spring time wedding.
WHEN DID THIS GET SO COMPLICATED?!?!?!?!?!? 
All photos courtesy the Knot
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Pink Saturday: Pink & Black Wedding Bouquet
Posted by Chrys in Flowers, Pink Saturday on June 13th, 2009
Saturday:) I love Saturdays! This week my Saturday is full of baseball and soccer with both of my girls having their season ending tournaments at the same time but first things first: Pink Saturday! Check out the gorgeous pink and black wedding bouquet I found on eBay today! It is one of the many designs available from Roscoe Choppers on eBay and it’s sold as a complete set including the bridal bouquet, 5 boutinierre’s, 4 bridesmaids, 2 father, 2 mothers, flower girl and ring bearer and the entire set is $135 – so cheap!
The bouquets are faux of course – but so gorgeous! I love the soft pink combined with a dramatic black and the polka dot ribbon gives it a perfect, fun finish. Check out a few of the other designs offered by Roscoe Choppers on eBay.
DIY Carnation Centerpieces
I’ve written about carnations before because I think carnations deserve more respect then they usually get. Carnations have been given a bad rap over the years because they are so common and cheap but the fact is that carnations can be wonderful! Yes – they are a common flower but there are so many fabulous ways you can use that without breaking your budget in the mean time!
Here’s another great idea I found earlier this week from Beginning To End that would make a simple DIY project, very affordable, and absolutely gorgeous!
Most wedding decor rental companies will carry vases similar to these that will be fairly inexpensive. The bottom could be filled with glass pebbles, rocks, sand, coffee beans, etc. Some rental companies will carry pebbles you can rent by the cup full as well. You would then need carnations and a little ribbon – and viola. Gorgeous!
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Fabulous Faux Florals
I learned today that one of my favorite local Silk Flower experts is now offering her bouquets on eBay! I LOVE her work, and she has some amazing bouquets available right now especially for fall brides. They are also very affordable – and very life like! I have seen many wedding photos with her bouquets and they are always stunning. Check out the latest Knot To Worry designs on eBay.
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Ice Cream Bouquets
How cute are these? From the Todd Oldham Summer Collection at FTD, these ice cream bouquets would make a wonderful centerpiece for a summer bridal shower, engagement party or even a fun summer wedding reception. With carnations as the flower of choice for these bouquets, they are also fairly affordable. If you love the idea, how about an ice cream sundae bar for dessert? A perfect late summer wedding treat!
And as a special treat for our readers, use this link for 10% OFF! Todd Oldham Flowers, Gifts & Plants exclusively at FTD
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