Wedding Flower Bouquets: Learn About the Different Shapes, Sizes & Styles

March 9th, 2010 by Kati

The perfect clutch of flowers will have the power to do two things – complement any color and style of wedding dress and help set a joyous mood at every turn. There are thousands of color combinations and a rainbow of hues to select when your planning your nuptials. Arranging gorgeous blossoms into the perfect wedding appropriate bouquet can be done in many different style and sizes. Depending on your dress, the formality of your wedding and your color palette, the size of your bouquet can have an affect on the unique look of your ceremony. Being savvy about your flower bouquet can create an eye-catching and memorable experience for your guests. No matter what type of blossoms are in your bouquets, you can be assured your wedding flowers will enhanced the beauty of your special day. Read on to learn more about the different types of wedding flower bouquets: 

Hand-Tied Bouquets
 These bouquets have a nature inspired look and are perfect for summer weddings that take place outside, such as in a garden or on the beach. These flower blooms are simply tied together, usually with a fancy ribbon or bow. These wedding flower bouquets are suitable for almost any setting, whether formal or informal. Adding textured flowers such as roses, peonies and chrysanthemum can add an extra elegance to your bouquet. If you are looking for a more personalized hand-tied bouquet, instead of using a ribbon, use meaningful objects such as your mother’s old wedding dress, etc. These bouquets are eye-pleasing and classical

Cascade Bouquets
Cascade wedding bouquets are designed to resemble a “waterfall” of blossoms. Although these bouquets are beautiful to look at, they are usually only complementing to taller brides and dresses with a simpler design. Since the bouquet itself is larger, it is important to balance out the proportions of size and color with your dress. These bouquets are usually filled with flowers such as calla lilies, orchids, stephanotis and long, flowing greenery. The soft accents of green are an excellent backdrop for any other vibrant colors in your bouquet. A cascade bouquet can be striking on it’s own! 

Posy
These smaller flower bouquets are popular among flower girls and bridesmaids. Tiny flowers such as spray roses, baby’s breath and lily-of-the-valley can create cute bouquets for your wedding. Another creative option for the posy flower bouquet is to use a couple larger flowers as focal points to complement your color scheme. These flowers arranged together can make a large statement at your ceremony! This style of bouquet is perfect for children and has the ability to accompany every dress type. Some more examples of flowers that would work are hyacinths, hydrangeas and multicolored roses.

Over arm
This modern look is an elegant and simple, yet extremely beautiful design for any wedding. Over arm bouquets are most commonly seen with long-stemmed flowers such as orchids, calla lilies and roses. These flower buds are your best guarantee because of their sturdy and durable stems. Wrapping these flowers together with a ribbon is also a stylish option. Figure fitting dresses are perfectly complemented with an over arm wedding bouquet. Keep in mind, holding the flowers for long periods of time during photos may make them become heavy – select lighter flowers if this is the case.

Round Flower Bouquet
Round wedding flower bouquets are the most commonly seen as bridal flowers. Although similar to the posy style bouquet, round bouquets are larger in size and usually contain a collection of various flowers. Using color to your advantage for these bouquets is important – use complementing or contrasting colors to create the biggest emotional impact. Any wedding, whether formal or casual, can accompany a round wedding flower bouquet. If fragrance is an important part of your floral design, consider adding sweet smelling roses, lilacs or peonies to your bouquet. Capitalizing on flower texture, color and size, your can be assured to have the most striking bridal flower bouquet your guests have seen!

A lovely, creative and personal flower bouquet is just as much a part of your wedding day as finding the perfect dress. Selecting blooms based on the style of your dress, the color of your wedding palette and the availability of your flower choices can assure you that your choosing the right flowers – and help you save money at the same time. Your bridal flower bouquet is the glorious finishing touch to radiating the true beauty of your entire wedding. Call on flowers to set the mood and scene for the wedding you have dreamed of since childhood. Knowing the various designs of bouquets can help you select the perfect arrangement of complementing flowers for your wedding day.

Janna Hagan is the owner of www.special-flower-delivery.com/wedding-flowers.htm where you can find a complete guide to finding the perfect wedding flowers. Wedding bouquets, arrangements, corsages, seasonal wedding flowers and more! Discover the hidden meanings behind many popular wedding flowers and their colors so you can personalize your bouquet to make your special day a success.

How much does wedding pictures usually cost?

March 9th, 2010 by Kati

Hello,

How much does wedding pictures usually cost? Especially if you would be taking pictures of the wedding itself, the reception, and bridal pictures?

Included would also be your time and services for the development of the pictures, and doing your own touch ups and what not?

Thanks!

Finding the Perfect Wedding Invitation Design …. Ponder This!

March 9th, 2010 by Kati

Most brides now use the internet to find that perfect invitation, or at least get ideas of what other brides have used.  With so many details and so little time, how do you find the right invitation for your very unique wedding? Here’s a quick checklist to think through when pondering what type of wedding invitation you want to go with. Stay tuned for our next article, which will run you through the Elements of a Perfect Invitation. Ponder this:

In what type of setting are you getting married – church, formal, casual, outdoor, beach, gazebo, destination? What are your wedding colors? Is there an overall theme to your wedding? Will your wedding be ethnic or religious related? In what season will your wedding take place? What personal touches will you be adding into your ceremony? Are there symbols that you might want on your invitation that will carry through the wedding? What is the style of your wedding – will you want traditional or modern invitations? What type of flowers are you having in your wedding? How important is traditional wedding etiquette to you? Do you want to include your photo on your wedding invitations? How much have you budgeted for your invitations? Does your budget include any other print items, such as ceremony programs, reception table and place cards, etc.?

Having a good idea to most of these points will make the process much smoother when you sit down with your wedding planner or invitation designer. Call Atlas Designs today at 561.445.7630 or visit our site to see a gallery of designs our brides have loved. We’re at http://www.atlasdesigns.org/.  Our designs our unique, fresh, and custom tailored to every brides’ specifications.  Not a single invitation is identical to the next.  Our brides receive one-on-one service and designs that are uniquely, unquestionably theirs.

WHAT ABOUT YOU? How did you narrow down the myriad of invitations out there to the perfect one that will herald your event?  We’d love to get your comments.

Designing the Unique Moments of Your Life!

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, a Top Honolulu Resort, Announces the Launch of Innovative Standalone Web …

March 9th, 2010 by Kati

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, a Top Honolulu Resort, Announces the Launch of Innovative Standalone Web …
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts® is proud to announce the launch of a standalone Web site for Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. Designed to appeal to the savvy traveler, this secondary Web site offers improved graphic functionality, a unique left-side navigation bar and increased Web 2.0 integration.

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How can I get into professional wedding photography?

March 9th, 2010 by Kati

I’ve been a photographer for some years, but only nature/wildlife, with a little bit of street.

I was wondering, what is the best way to get into the wedding photography business?

Also, does it make a difference that I use film, not digital?
I’m not new to film or photography, I’ve got it all down and I’m used to my main three cameras, and know everything there is to know about these specific cameras, and how to get good tones and shots from them.

The Best of Martha Stewart Living : Weddings

March 9th, 2010 by Kati

Product Description
“Will you marry me?”

If you or someone you love said yes, let America’s wedding experts help you create a day as romantic as the day he asked. For more than a decade, Martha Stewart and the editors of Martha Stewart Weddings have guided brides down the aisle, onto the dance floor, and over the threshold with thousands of ideas for making their wedding day unforgettable. In this breathtakingly beautiful volume, brides-to-be — or anyone participating in planning this joyous event — will find ideas and inspiration for every element of a wedding, including decoration, flowers, cakes, food, favors, and photography.

The very best ideas from Martha Stewart Weddings have been organized here in four sections–For the Ceremony, For the Reception, Forever, and For Reference. For the Ceremony is filled with bridal bouquets, boutonnieres, and bridesmaids flowers. There are decorating ideas for every kind of ceremony imaginable — a classic clapboard church, a grassy meadow, or the family living room. For the Reception features exquisite lighting ideas, a selection of drinks and hors d’oeuvres, charming favors for guests, and, of course, cakes. There are more than 30 cakes to inspire you, and there is one to suit every style, taste, and budget. Novice bakers can learn how to make a basic wedding cake in Wedding Cake 101. Forever includes albums, guest books, and keepsakes. In the For Reference section there is information to help you plan the ceremony and reception, select music, chose stationery, prepare hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, and find supplies to make many of the projects pictured.

Designed to evoke the grandeur with which a wedding day should be celebrated, The Best of Martha Stewart Weddings is the ultimate guide to creating a wedding day as touching as the words “I do.”Amazon.com Review
The maven of all things tasteful, Martha Stewart has impeccable style when it comes to weddings, and The Best of Martha Stewart Living: Weddings compiles the finest ideas from the magazine of the same name. The book is designed to provide inspiration for the big day, whether it is for the ceremony or the reception. Wedding apparel isn’t covered, but all of the other significant parts of the wedding are: ceremony and reception decorating, bouquets and boutonnieres, wedding cakes, favors, guest books, music–even storage and display of photographs and other memorabilia after the wedding.

Stewart encourages readers to use the book’s ideas as inspiration for wedding elements unique to the bride and groom, and to avoid simply incorporating the book’s ideas into their wedding day. She emphasizes that a wedding should reflect the couple’s personality and wishes, as well as any customs they choose to follow. There are few rules of etiquette ? la Emily Post. Instead, the book provides historical explanations of common wedding traditions, then gives examples of variations on that tradition that couples have decided to use in their weddings. Stylishly arranged color photographs of the bouquets, wedding cakes, reception decorations, table settings, party favors, and more bring the ideas to life; instructions for reproducing them are often provided.

Many of Martha’s suggestions are doable even on a budget because they stick to simple, classic design. The reference section at the end of the book includes ceremony and reception planning and seating tips; music suggestions; recipes for cakes, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres; and sources for wedding supplies. The Best of Martha Stewart Living: Weddings should prove a rich source of inspiration for couples looking to add stylish and meaningful touches to their wedding day. –Kris Law

The Best of Martha Stewart Living : Weddings

Wedding Favors: From Traditional to Modernized Ideas

March 9th, 2010 by Kati

Giving out wedding favors has started on early Roman times. It is a fun wedding tradition shared by many cultures all over the world, and it has become an integral part during weddings. So what exactly wedding favors are? They are thoughtful memento from the bride and groom given to all the wedding guests, that symbolizes appreciation for sharing their special day. Almonds, cookies, chocolates and other confectioneries are some of the traditional wedding favors given during weddings throughout the years. From traditional approach, wedding favors today are emerging creatively. Modern couples these days opt for a more personalized, creative favor idea for their wedding and wedding shower. Modernized wedding favors today range from small personalized picture frames, personalized labels on wine bottles, personalized flower seed packets, personalized candy and chocolate bars to personalized favor boxes. The selection is endless since wedding favors can be just anything that the couple may desire to provide as a memorabilia of their wedding day.

These mementos serve as a reminder of the couple’s special day years after their wedding has ended, the reason why it is important to choose ideal wedding favors for your wedding. Wise couples are choosing wedding favors that reflects their own personal taste and will give a long lasting impression to their guests. Ideal items that are usually given are those that guests could actually use often. While others choose gifts that can bring smiles and highlight their sense of fun, wedding favors could be also something that reflects the cultural heritage of the couple.

If the wedding is simple choose simple wedding favors, if the wedding is extravagant choose extravagant wedding favors. Otherwise, an extravagant wedding favor may overwhelm a simple ceremony and a simple wedding favor will appear out of place at an extravagant wedding.

Wedding favors comes in different range of prices. You can find inexpensive ideas such as candles, fortune cookies, coasters, pens etc. Most affordable wedding favors can be found online. With the Internet, you can find a vast variety of favors that fits to any budget preference. But whether they are expensive or not, it is still the thought that counts.

Choosing the right kind of favors for a wedding should be according to the theme, if there is. For example, if it is a beach themed wedding, then the couple will have to choose beach themed favors as well. There are so many themed favors available today, be it for a garden, Asian or winter wedding.

There are unique wedding favors that fits for creative brides and grooms. Unique, creative wedding favors can really bring fun and impression to the guests. Choices include custom disposable cameras, custom wine stoppers, custom scrap books, custom keyboard dusters, candy dispenser, etc. Unique wedding theme like a Las Vegas wedding will need unique matching themed wedding favors also to gather it all together. Customizing the favors creates a unique touch on them. It usually include the couple’s monogram, the date of the wedding and a personal thank you message from the couple.

Jnet is an author for a variety of lifestyle issues and topics including weddings. If you’re looking for chocolate wedding favors, visit the website Americanbridal.com and browse their extensive collection. Find chinese wedding favors to make your wedding extra special!

wedding gowns?

March 9th, 2010 by Kati

do u know some web sites for wedding gowns? im getting married and have no idea how to look on my wedding day:)
thanx

What is a good wedding reception invitation headline for a reception days after the wedding ceremony?

March 9th, 2010 by Kati

My fiance and I are planning to have a courthouse wedding ceremony this May with close family and friends. Then a few days later we are planning to have a huge wedding reception for everyone to come and celebrate our union.

The problem is, I don’t know that “correct” words or phrase to use on the wedding reception invitations without sounding offensive to those who may have not been invited to the ceremony.

So, what is a good way to word my wedding reception invitations?

Where to purchase discount wedding jewelry sets?

March 9th, 2010 by Kati

I am trying to find an online store or store that has a website and sells bridal jewelry sets at a discount price. I have 9 girls total in the wedding so it can get pretty pricey!.
I am looking for a store in tacoma, wa or seattle that carries fashion constume jewlery for my bridemaids. I have 9 girls total so something nice but inexpensive would be great. Also an online store.

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