Wedding are always held with flowers. Whether it is a simple ceremony where only the bridal bouquet is present or a garden wedding or a ballroom fully adorned with flowers, flowers are popular decorations that work for many different wedding venues. But even if the flowers are beautiful, poor arrangement can actually marginalize the look of the flowers. Here are some ideas on how to choose and how to use flowers as décor for your wedding so that the wedding and the flowers can both complement each other.
Flowers are primarily used as centerpieces. Whether on the buffet table or on the tables of the guests, flowers make for romantic centerpieces that can soften up the reception venue. You can also place flower petals on the table or line up the red carpet in the church or reception venue with petals as well.
For the couple’s arc or gazebo, you can decorate them fully with flowers, or place small amounts of flowers in them. The chairs of the couple and the guests can be decorated with flowers as well. Tie small flowers or use silk flowers at the back of the chair as accents.
The wedding cake can be decorated with flowers as well. While some would decorate their cake with toppers, bows, or even crystals, you can use real or silk flowers to highlight the area around the cake, or place them in the cake itself.
For a fully coordinated look, the entourage can use flowers as accessories. Wrist corsages, bouquet for the little bride and flower girl, and the corsages for the male entourage can all be made of the wedding flower you choose. This way, not only will the venue be decorated with the lovely flowers, but even the entourage brings with them a little of the romance that the flowers bring.
But most of all, to be able to make the most out of your wedding flowers, choose flowers that are in season so they have the best quality and will not wilt early on in the celebration. Apart from that, flowers that are in season are way cheaper than flowers that are not in season.
You can also give flower favors to make your guests feel the love, even at the end of the wedding celebration.
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Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Spring Wedding Color Ideas
The seasons of spring and summer are considered to be the best seasons for an outdoor wedding. Without having to worry about the wind’s chill or snow, spring and summer casts the sun’s vibrant life and energy to any occasion, especially weddings. When choosing colors for your wedding, your preference will be the final deciding factor. However, if you want to go for the popular and fool-proof colors that will truly make the vibrant season blend with your romantic celebration, here are some spring wedding color suggestions that you can use.
Because of the vibrancy of this color and being the same color as the sun, yellow is the most popular choice as a spring wedding color. Especially when having an outdoor wedding, yellow centerpieces, yellow wedding favors and other wedding items in yellow will truly light up the ambience of the wedding. Yellow is one of the bright colors that may not be great with a winter wedding, but is a fool-proof color for spring. Light blue is another popular spring wedding color as the sky is cast in this color during spring. The sky’s horizon casts a light blue shade and adopting this color for a spring wedding will guarantee a coordinated look. As with the fresh green leaves you can find during spring, green, both in dark green or light green shades is another great pick for your wedding color. Symbolizing a new life for the newlyweds, this color will indeed represent the new chapter in your life that you can look forward to.
Other wedding colors that you can choose should be of pastel or bright colors. Pastel hues are great because the soft, gentle colors will blend with the colors of spring especially for great photographs when having an outdoor wedding. Bright colors are best if you are having an indoor wedding and would want your reception venue to be as bright as the sun outside.
Your choice of wedding color will be used from the invitation, to the centerpieces, to the wedding favors. Make sure that your color will reflect not just your personality, but will look good on photo, at your venue, and complements your overall theme. Your wedding color is a major aspect of your wedding and what you choose will definitely affect the not just you but the guests as well. But with these vibrant colors, your guests will bask in the sunshine as well as your wedding colors.
Because of the vibrancy of this color and being the same color as the sun, yellow is the most popular choice as a spring wedding color. Especially when having an outdoor wedding, yellow centerpieces, yellow wedding favors and other wedding items in yellow will truly light up the ambience of the wedding. Yellow is one of the bright colors that may not be great with a winter wedding, but is a fool-proof color for spring. Light blue is another popular spring wedding color as the sky is cast in this color during spring. The sky’s horizon casts a light blue shade and adopting this color for a spring wedding will guarantee a coordinated look. As with the fresh green leaves you can find during spring, green, both in dark green or light green shades is another great pick for your wedding color. Symbolizing a new life for the newlyweds, this color will indeed represent the new chapter in your life that you can look forward to.
Other wedding colors that you can choose should be of pastel or bright colors. Pastel hues are great because the soft, gentle colors will blend with the colors of spring especially for great photographs when having an outdoor wedding. Bright colors are best if you are having an indoor wedding and would want your reception venue to be as bright as the sun outside.
Your choice of wedding color will be used from the invitation, to the centerpieces, to the wedding favors. Make sure that your color will reflect not just your personality, but will look good on photo, at your venue, and complements your overall theme. Your wedding color is a major aspect of your wedding and what you choose will definitely affect the not just you but the guests as well. But with these vibrant colors, your guests will bask in the sunshine as well as your wedding colors.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
How to Find Supplies and Decorations for a Baby Shower
Baby showers are a great way to celebrate the coming birth of a new baby. Gathering together to surprise the about-to-be mommy will involve all the planning and the decision making on what to serve, how to decorate and more. People who have never thrown a baby shower before may not know where to start looking for all the necessary baby shower supplies.
Supplies needed for a baby shower are very easy to find if one were to know where to look for them. Party planners already have a directory full of names and numbers of suppliers to make their lives easier. Most of these suppliers have websites that can be easily found online. Ordering and paying online is easy to do and the delivery can be done within a matter of days, some as soon as overnight.
The invitations are the easiest. They can be ordered from the printers and they could also be bought off the rack. There are also those who can make a custom made invitation just for the baby shower party. Remember though, when choosing custom made ones that some places will have minimum orders. If you only need a few, then it might be economical to print them yourself or use a local print shop.
For party souvenirs, again online shops are the easiest places to go to. There are literally thousands of these e-supply stores and they operate 24/7 so even going through them in the middle of the night or the wee hours of the morning is not an issue. Again, ordering, paying and delivery are easy. Talk to the mother to be and show her the choices that had been narrowed down for her. Let her have the final say on the souvenir and order ASAP so there would be no question of delays.
The local bakery is the best choice for a cake to order, but then again there are also online bakers which can have the cake delivered unscathed and in edible condition. There are really some fantastic choices out there so it is worth taking a look around. However, it is still safest to order from the local bakeshop since there is no risk of the cake being damaged in transit or arriving late due to shipping issues. Also, there is always the choice of making one yourself for the party.
Decorations for the party will greatly depend on the theme and the budget. There are some themes which are cheap and then there are others which can be very expensive. Choose items that are inexpensive like colored plastic and paper tableware. Disposable tableware is easy to clean up as well. Other baby shower decorations include streamers, balloons, and a diaper cake or some other baby shower centerpiece.
The food can be catered, homemade or pot luck. The choice really depends on the planners and how many people are invited. If there are too many people coming in from all over the place, catering would be the simplest solution.
Finding supplies needed for a baby shower party is easy, if you know where to look for them. You might even enjoy searching for these and browsing through the many ideas for hosting a baby shower party.
Supplies needed for a baby shower are very easy to find if one were to know where to look for them. Party planners already have a directory full of names and numbers of suppliers to make their lives easier. Most of these suppliers have websites that can be easily found online. Ordering and paying online is easy to do and the delivery can be done within a matter of days, some as soon as overnight.
The invitations are the easiest. They can be ordered from the printers and they could also be bought off the rack. There are also those who can make a custom made invitation just for the baby shower party. Remember though, when choosing custom made ones that some places will have minimum orders. If you only need a few, then it might be economical to print them yourself or use a local print shop.
For party souvenirs, again online shops are the easiest places to go to. There are literally thousands of these e-supply stores and they operate 24/7 so even going through them in the middle of the night or the wee hours of the morning is not an issue. Again, ordering, paying and delivery are easy. Talk to the mother to be and show her the choices that had been narrowed down for her. Let her have the final say on the souvenir and order ASAP so there would be no question of delays.
The local bakery is the best choice for a cake to order, but then again there are also online bakers which can have the cake delivered unscathed and in edible condition. There are really some fantastic choices out there so it is worth taking a look around. However, it is still safest to order from the local bakeshop since there is no risk of the cake being damaged in transit or arriving late due to shipping issues. Also, there is always the choice of making one yourself for the party.
Decorations for the party will greatly depend on the theme and the budget. There are some themes which are cheap and then there are others which can be very expensive. Choose items that are inexpensive like colored plastic and paper tableware. Disposable tableware is easy to clean up as well. Other baby shower decorations include streamers, balloons, and a diaper cake or some other baby shower centerpiece.
The food can be catered, homemade or pot luck. The choice really depends on the planners and how many people are invited. If there are too many people coming in from all over the place, catering would be the simplest solution.
Finding supplies needed for a baby shower party is easy, if you know where to look for them. You might even enjoy searching for these and browsing through the many ideas for hosting a baby shower party.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Use Candles as Lovely Room Decor
A lot of people use candles for practical reasons, while a lot more others are interested in them as decorations. People believe that a candle symbolizes hope and a brighter future. Whether used in birthday cakes, in church during baptism, on tables during romantic dinners – candles instantly changes the mood of the people around it. The mere light it shines is more beautiful compared to that of an electric bulb.
As decoration, candles are also preferred by many people. The sense of romance and elegance is captivating and can brighten up the dark mood of the people around it.
Here are some ways on how you can decorate living spaces and lift the mood of the people around you at the same time.
1. Flower decorations can be made even more beautiful by adding candles. You can wrap ribbons around the candle and then stick in your flower pot or bundle and you can instantly have elegant decor without having to spend much. Use a colored ribbon that can complement the color of your flowers or the flower or plant pot.
2. Candles can be used at your dining table and not just during romantic dates. The light at the center of your dining table can bring a sense of peace, and if with children around, they can be really festive when they see the candles lit as they know it is not just a simple dinner but that it is a fun celebration.
3. Candles in the living room can balance out all the modern electronic technology and once again bring a sense of ‘homey-ness’ in your living room. Candles can make you feel relaxed and calm your being – making the living room truly ‘live’ once again.
4. Romance and passion will come alive when you place candles in your bedroom as décor. It can open your senses and give a feeling of sensuality once lit and its romantic ambience can truly awaken the senses. At the same time, especially when you are alone, candles can remind you of your favorite spa or massage area and bring you a sense of peace and calm.
5. Candles are more popularly used as decoration during Christmas. You can dress up your candles with ribbons, lace, wreaths, and other Christmas novelties you can think of. If you know how to make your own candles, you can mold them into different designs such as angels, reindeer or a pine tree. At the same time, you can also give candles as gift during Christmas, and on other occasions such as weddings as wedding candle favors.
Candles can be used for religious events and can be equally useful as decorations as well. You just need to have a little creativity and as they are made of wax, you can mold them into different designs that can complement your home. Candles also come in different colors, so you can express yourself and personalize your decor based on your personal preference for colors. Just have fun and know that in every way, candles can help beautify your place.
As decoration, candles are also preferred by many people. The sense of romance and elegance is captivating and can brighten up the dark mood of the people around it.
Here are some ways on how you can decorate living spaces and lift the mood of the people around you at the same time.
1. Flower decorations can be made even more beautiful by adding candles. You can wrap ribbons around the candle and then stick in your flower pot or bundle and you can instantly have elegant decor without having to spend much. Use a colored ribbon that can complement the color of your flowers or the flower or plant pot.
2. Candles can be used at your dining table and not just during romantic dates. The light at the center of your dining table can bring a sense of peace, and if with children around, they can be really festive when they see the candles lit as they know it is not just a simple dinner but that it is a fun celebration.
3. Candles in the living room can balance out all the modern electronic technology and once again bring a sense of ‘homey-ness’ in your living room. Candles can make you feel relaxed and calm your being – making the living room truly ‘live’ once again.
4. Romance and passion will come alive when you place candles in your bedroom as décor. It can open your senses and give a feeling of sensuality once lit and its romantic ambience can truly awaken the senses. At the same time, especially when you are alone, candles can remind you of your favorite spa or massage area and bring you a sense of peace and calm.
5. Candles are more popularly used as decoration during Christmas. You can dress up your candles with ribbons, lace, wreaths, and other Christmas novelties you can think of. If you know how to make your own candles, you can mold them into different designs such as angels, reindeer or a pine tree. At the same time, you can also give candles as gift during Christmas, and on other occasions such as weddings as wedding candle favors.
Candles can be used for religious events and can be equally useful as decorations as well. You just need to have a little creativity and as they are made of wax, you can mold them into different designs that can complement your home. Candles also come in different colors, so you can express yourself and personalize your decor based on your personal preference for colors. Just have fun and know that in every way, candles can help beautify your place.
Friday, July 9, 2010
How To Start A Wedding Decorating Business
Establishing yourself as a wedding decorating business means stress, but it adds a big thrill, because it’s not the kind of business journey your embark on if you don’t really enjoy it. Just as any other type of life change, it certainly has its risks, but if truly apply yourself, your chances of succeeding will vastly improve.
Do Market Research
If you really want to start in the wedding decorating business industry, it should mean that you possess the needed skills and motivation to be a success. What you also want to work on is to become entirely informed of what’s in, and what’s not. Fashions and hypes are known to turn quickly and you would do well to be prepared for them in order to be thought of as a serious competitor in the market.
Market research is often time-consuming, but the wide array of resources will make your endeavor a bit less hard with the computer and magazines. The best way to go is a trip on site though: checking in at weddings on an ongoing basis is the best part of your business.
Offer All-In-One Deals
As a wedding professional, there are usually various things that you enjoy more than others: for some it’s flowers, for others it’s centerpieces for example. But you have to think of your client’s preferences: if they are engaging a professional decorator, it indicates that they desire to take a bit of the work off their own plates. They could therefore be searching for packages that include everything: the more professional you are (with a few choices and estimated price ranges at hand), the better your chances of landing the business will be.
Start Small
When you start a financial venture, it is hugely important to watch your risk. There will typically be significant sums of money involved and understandably you will feel enormous stress until you receive your initial dollar. A business plan is another thing you ought to prepare, regardless of the amount of your future business, and it is something absolutely unavoidable if you hope for outside investors.
A professional decorating business is often the sort of business that will expand over the long haul but that will have small beginnings. Finding your first client is generally the most difficult part, and it will afford you resources and credibility. As you are about to start your venture, all your desires must be focused on that goal: securing your initial contract, even at a reduced price, so you can get noticed and get your business off the ground.
Establish Yourself
It has no use how adept you are at adorning weddings if no one knows you exist. Campaigning yourself as a new professional is crucial to your long-term success. There are a lot of ways to go about it. The least expensive way to get noticed is to take advantage of the exposure you’ll get from the receptions you decorate.
There are always a lot of future clients (especially friends of the newlyweds) so you should be sure to leave business cards and perhaps leave your website-link on the couple’s website. Partnering up with wedding locales is also an excellent way of generating business: the locales will have their own client base, and if you you convince them to give you referrals (this can often be negotiated for a finders fee of sorts) you will improve your visibility.
Criss White is a professional writer for baby, parenting and bridal showers topics. For more wedding decorating tips and other wedding articles, visit Wedding Ideas Etc.
Do Market Research
If you really want to start in the wedding decorating business industry, it should mean that you possess the needed skills and motivation to be a success. What you also want to work on is to become entirely informed of what’s in, and what’s not. Fashions and hypes are known to turn quickly and you would do well to be prepared for them in order to be thought of as a serious competitor in the market.
Market research is often time-consuming, but the wide array of resources will make your endeavor a bit less hard with the computer and magazines. The best way to go is a trip on site though: checking in at weddings on an ongoing basis is the best part of your business.
Offer All-In-One Deals
As a wedding professional, there are usually various things that you enjoy more than others: for some it’s flowers, for others it’s centerpieces for example. But you have to think of your client’s preferences: if they are engaging a professional decorator, it indicates that they desire to take a bit of the work off their own plates. They could therefore be searching for packages that include everything: the more professional you are (with a few choices and estimated price ranges at hand), the better your chances of landing the business will be.
Start Small
When you start a financial venture, it is hugely important to watch your risk. There will typically be significant sums of money involved and understandably you will feel enormous stress until you receive your initial dollar. A business plan is another thing you ought to prepare, regardless of the amount of your future business, and it is something absolutely unavoidable if you hope for outside investors.
A professional decorating business is often the sort of business that will expand over the long haul but that will have small beginnings. Finding your first client is generally the most difficult part, and it will afford you resources and credibility. As you are about to start your venture, all your desires must be focused on that goal: securing your initial contract, even at a reduced price, so you can get noticed and get your business off the ground.
Establish Yourself
It has no use how adept you are at adorning weddings if no one knows you exist. Campaigning yourself as a new professional is crucial to your long-term success. There are a lot of ways to go about it. The least expensive way to get noticed is to take advantage of the exposure you’ll get from the receptions you decorate.
There are always a lot of future clients (especially friends of the newlyweds) so you should be sure to leave business cards and perhaps leave your website-link on the couple’s website. Partnering up with wedding locales is also an excellent way of generating business: the locales will have their own client base, and if you you convince them to give you referrals (this can often be negotiated for a finders fee of sorts) you will improve your visibility.
Criss White is a professional writer for baby, parenting and bridal showers topics. For more wedding decorating tips and other wedding articles, visit Wedding Ideas Etc.
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