What is your opinion on my wedding colors?

My gown is ivory with a tiny bit of champagne color accents. The brides maids dresses are going to be lilac. The men will wear black tuxes with lilac vest and bow tie, I want the flowers to be ivory colored roses, shades of purple hydrangeas, white stephanotis, and just a touch of something pink, and silver accents.

All bows for flowers/pews/doors will be large silver bows.



So what do you think? I know its up to me and what I want, but I would just like some opinions on what you guys think! Thanks in advance!! :)
What is your opinion on my wedding colors?
That sounds beautiful. Elegance comes to mind.



For my wedding, my wedding dress was diamond white. My colors were lilac or lavender and light blue. I liked the contrast. I also wanted my bridesmaids and the men to be comfortable with the colors. (pink was out)

In the bouquets, the florist threw in some yellow and it looked beautiful. It made everything pop (all of the colors).



It sounds like your wedding is going to be absolutely beautiful.

Congratulations and I hope you enjoy yourself. I hope it's everything you want it to be.
Reply:It sounds a little washed-out. Like there might not be enough contrast between the colors, and they could all end up looking white/gray/nondescript in the photos.
Reply:The ivory and lilac is lovely, but skip the silver. If you need another accent colour, go with a darker purple.
Reply:Sounds good, have you thought about putting the groom in a champagne vest to match you since you both are the stars of the day and your dress has the champagne in it?
Reply:yeah it sounds really pretty so go 4 it
Reply:I'm renewing my vows with my husband and my colors are champagne and lilac and I am putting my hubby's best man in lilac (tie and vest) in charcoal grey tuxedo as well as my Matron of Honor in lilac

With champagne,lilac and white it makes it work, you're doing just fine so, hang in there and have fun, don't stress too much about it, it will go better if you can let some of the stress go.
Reply:I think it sounds beautiful. Its soft and elegant but not over the top. Good job in my book. :0)
Reply:My opinion is..... it's beautiful.
Reply:If you love it then go for it..I'm more of a bright bold colors girl but thats just my style, go for whatever fits you best after all its YOUR big day! So have fun with it and get what you want. CONGRATS BY THE BY!
Reply:It sounds very pretty, Just not my style I like bright bold colors rather than pastels.
Reply:It sounds well thoughout and very pretty. Good Luck!
Reply:Sounds beautiful but imho, if your gown is ivory and you have champagne accents you should probably go with gold bows, not silver. I think if you were wearing white and the accent was different I would go with silver.
Reply:As long as your guys are ok wearing lilac! I had a coral wedding and my guys wore a silver vest so they didn't feel girly! But other then that, it sounds pretty!
Reply:I absolutely love it, it's soft, elegant, sophisticated, romantic, and unusual. Love it!
Reply:that's an awesome combination. i love ivory over white. its much more elegant. i also liek the idea of the lilac as well, it fits with every season
Reply:Trust me absolutely gorgeous. Those are the colors my wedding party is wearing. I love all the colors in the purple family so I chose lilac and silver for my party. I asked the question the other day about the flowers what colors and people said it is ok to do other purples inside of the bouquets instead of just keeping it plain and simple with just lilac, so we will have lilac, silver and a few hints of two more purples. Good Luck.

What color should my bridesmaid dresses be, in order to match my dress and flowers?...pics included!?

My bridesmaid's and I are trying to figure out what color/stye their dresses should be. We're all at a complete loss so any advice would be great! (especially if you can provide links! :) )



As of right now the only two colors I'm working with are white and a pale blue (the color of the hydrangeas in my bouquet below)



We would prefer not to have them wear light blue dresses, so what other color would also look good? and of course...what style do you think is best?



Below are the links to my dress, my bouquet, and my venue, and the church, just to give you an idea of the feel of my wedding.



(it should be noted that the reception will probably be mostly white, with some light blue and potentially silver accents....very clean and crisp....so the bridesmaid's dresses won't neccessarily have to match or be incorporated into the venue)



oh and this is an April 2009 wedding!



Thanks so much for all your help! I look forward to your answers!



sBienick
What color should my bridesmaid dresses be, in order to match my dress and flowers?...pics included!?
I would think that a nice pale yellow or a pale green color would look beautiful in that room.

Maybe something along the lines of these colors...

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...

http://a1.vox.com/6a00c10e0f6f3fd3b400c1...

http://weddingjunkie.com/blog/images/mai...

http://weddingjunkie.com/blog/images/mai...

http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGaller...

http://davidsbridal.com/images/makeamatc...

http://static.flickr.com/32/45315278_cee...
Reply:Liked the suggestion of a pale green. What about pale yellow? If your bouquet has a pinkish rose in it, what about pale pink? Just be sure to have lots of contrast between dress color and flowers so they'll show nicely in pics.
Reply:Periwinkle or lavender would be nice, even a dusty rose or the right shade of green...

http://www.cbslimited.com/bridesmaid-dre...

http://www.cbslimited.com/bridesmaid-dre...

Seafoam is pretty -

http://www.cbslimited.com/bridesmaid-dre...

Sapphire -

http://www.cbslimited.com/bridesmaid-dre...

Dark lilac -

http://www.cbslimited.com/bridesmaid-dre...
Reply:I have gone for a blue and white wedding, my dress has a very pale blue in it so for my bridesaids instead of going for the same blue, their dreses are royal blue. Its goes with alll the flowers as we are having blue hyasithms and hydrangeas.

Hope you have a lovely day, and good luck
Reply:I would go with periwinkle or any spring colors. I would also add more color to bouquet, it is dull looking.
Reply:Your wedding is going to be beautiful. I was thinking that dresses in the color of champagne would be beautiful. These can be accessorized with beautiful flowers in their hair that could be a blue to match your bouquet. Congralutations. Just remember that's it's not the wedding that matters, but the marriage.
Reply:I also think a silver would be nice. It would accent everything perfectly.
Reply:I love his show and love these dresses. It's real housewives of orange county. no idea where they got the dresses, but it is Lauri's wedding episode 3-11 (season 3 episode 11). and that green is the prettiest colour. I saw your bouquet, and i think this green dress would really pop with bouquets like that.

http://inspiredeventsbynycia.blogspot.co...

you have to scroll to like the 5th picture.

http://bp1.blogger.com/_iH8zU24R5N4/R5fF...

i think it is chartreuse
Reply:i was going to saw baby blue until i saw the reception room, now I've changed my mind to a pale satin green. fabulous dress, have a wonderful day.
Reply:I think this dresses might work for you. Best wishes!!!

http://www.chadwicks.com/clothing/Illusi...

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/in...

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/in... -----%26gt; that one on the celery color
Reply:Pale yellow would match everything beautifully.

http://www.jimhjelmoccasions.com/dress_d...

http://www.jimhjelmoccasions.com/dress_d...
Reply:I love olive greens or deep greens....nothing lighter than that...here's an example...

http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_...



My girls dresses are truffle (chocolate brown) and it has been a great color to work with.



I love this dress in truffle (you'll have to click on the truffle color box!)...it sort of matches your gown style...



http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_...



You could have a pale blue and chocolate brown color scheme....but again, I'm so drawn to the browns!



Have fun deciding and best wishes to you!!
Reply:I think that a medium blue color would be really nice, I'm not into silver so much and I think that turquoise or teal would clash witht hte hydrangeas as would a really ice blue, April is gorgeous in San Diego so I think I would do teal length dresses, maybe somethinf either lacy or filmy to go with your dress and the reception site.

This in cornflower maybe:

http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/...

OR

http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/...

Here is a good picture of the cornflower:

http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/...

This is great:

http://www.watters.com/product.php?coll=...

and this:

http://www.watters.com/product.php?coll=...

http://www.watters.com/product.php?coll=...

blue version of this is nice:

http://www.watters.com/product.php?coll=...
Reply:A pale yellow would be nice.
Reply:I think a light purple or light yellow would be pretty. Also, silver would be nice as well.
Reply:I think a pale green would be fabulous



http://www.perfect-bridesmaid-dresses.co...



http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php...



I love natural colours...so a cappuchino colour would look fab against the white on your dress.. I think you should go for a natural colour, so it wont look tacky.and something that will look well in the venue aswell because theres lots of natural colours in that room



http://www.weddingsoldandnew.com/MyImage...



http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php...
Reply:I love the flowers and your dress is so stunning! You definatly should not have dresses so matchy matchy. What about picking up the soft green or the crisp green in your bouquet. The color of the hypernicum (berry type filler) is very crisp.



#78 Kiwi i think is cool with blues and greens or

#41 Celery

http://ariadress.com/Descriptions/Desc10...



Look for the greens in the next two

http://threaddesign.com/collections/page...



http://threaddesign.com/collections/page...



good luck! :)

Gerbera Daisies & boutonnieres & corsages???

I'm doing all of my own flowers and I'm mainly using Gerbera daisies %26amp; hydrangeas for my wedding bouquet and for the Bridesmaids. However, they are too large for corsages and boutonnières so I don't know what flower to use. Does anyone have a somewhat inexpensive idea? Also, my colors are alternating BM dresses of Wine %26amp; Dark purple.. what color gerberas would look good in a September wedding? I was thinking opposite gerbera daisies for the BM, but I'm afraid since they are both dark colors they'll drowned each other out.. any suggestions?
Gerbera Daisies %26amp; boutonnieres %26amp; corsages???
For the the boutonnieres you could always use carnations. They are a fairly inexpensive flower, and they look nice. Here is an example of what the carnation boutonneire's and corsages would look like...

http://www.vogueflowers.com/images/thumb...

http://www.filgifts.com/images/product/s...

As for the BM's...you said that you had them in alternating colors, which will look beautiful, do you also want them to have alternating bouquets? Or would you prefer they all had the same bouquets?

For the BM bouquets you could get the white gerbera daisies, then add in some different color carnations (they come in a purple color...you could add a burgundy or mauve color to the bouquet as well). Mums are also in season, and that is a fairly affordable flower as well. You may also want to look into the mini gerbera daisies as well as the mini carnations.

I hope that this helps! Good luck :)
Reply:A single gerbera daisy looks silly for a boutonniere, just so you know. Better to use several mini asters - they look very close, and come in beautiful fall colors.
Reply:I'm getting married in November... and our colors are burgundy and gold/yellow... both of which are Gerbera colors. We've decided to use regular Gerberas for the bridesmaids to carry... and mini gerberas and simply use 1 flower for the guys. Gerberas come in great and bright colors! So... have lots of fun with it!!
Reply:Use mini-gerbera daisies for the men. That's what I'm doing for my FH. I'm having a hand tied bouquet of red gerbera daisies, and he's having a red mini boutonnière.



Good luck, and Congratulations!
Reply:Why not use the hydrangeas for the corsages and boutonnières?

http://www.avictoriangardenflorist.com/i...

http://static.zoovy.com/img/greatlookz/W...

http://www.hibiscusflorals.com/Products/...

http://www.earlywomenmasters.net/quilts/...

http://www.weddingflowersandmore.com/ima...
Reply:My Bridesmaids wore dark purple and my flower girl wore off white with dark purple and yellow flowers, so the bouquets were purple with some yellow flowers and ribbons.
Reply:I think if you had white gerber daisies or white hydrangeas for the BM with orange, yellow, and purple gerber daisies it would like nice!

Go to http://www.flowersbysemia.com/main.htm

She has tons of ideas! Even pictures of bridesmaids in wine colored dresses!!!
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Wedding dinner menu?

I want to do a sit down dinner with servers, i know that can get super expensive, but.. i dont have all that much money. what are some good yet simple and possibly a little on the cheaper side menu ideas. I know we both want fried green beans, those are our favorite food. what can we have to compliment those. we are also going to do a fruit/cheese/veggie table with a chocolate fountain and punch fountain and have 3 cakes, one of which is a surprise he doesn't know about. my wedding cake is red velvet and his will be probably something lemon. his favorite. we are doing black and white with a little pink (in the flowers, mini calla lillies, pink and white hydrangeas.) i want the food to match the elegant simple wedding. if that makes any sense.
Wedding dinner menu?
You could do a "pasta alredo" type of dish where they toss some shrimp or (even cheaper) grilled chicken into the dish. That way it's mostly pasta, which is not expensive. You could serve that w/ a side of broccoli spears or green beans, or broccolini, maybe some "matchstick" veggies of carrots, squash, and zucchini. They'd be pretty on the plate and are not expensive veggies like asparagus. Serve rolsl and butter on the table. Wedding cake(s) for dessert along w/ choc. fountain. The fruit/cheese/veggie trays would be good for snackign on after the meal, while dancing or whatever goes on.



To be honest, I know you both love fried green beans, but I dont' see them as "elegantly simple." Plus, it is very difficult to serve a sit-down meal to numerous guest w/ fried food coming out hot and tasty. Often it just comes out cold and grasy, and that is just how large-group plate assembly goes. So, I'd suggest skipping them, and just eat plenty on your honeymoon! :-)
Reply:do a fondu type menu then. Finger foods. Sliced meats, chicken pieces, steak pieces, and have like teriyaki or cheese(multi flavors) fondu %26amp;veggies etc.) Include a dessert fondu with marshmellows, fruit, poundcakes, gram crackers, and cookies to dip into milk choc and white choc fondu and/or whipped creams(cold). Have small baby choc chips or spinkles to have to dip too. this can fit the black and white theme.
Reply:A marinated pork roast would compliment your green beans and sliced elegantly beside them could be some marinateded beets for color and taste,some roasted heirloom potatoes,,some sliced heirloom tomatoes with a champagne vinegrette,all colors ,with rosemary and lavendar and some sauteed greens in a red wine vinegar,with garlic and lemon .Garnish with fresh flower petals and sprigs of rosemary.Wishing you a happy life..
Reply:I would serve chicken or pasta. Usually those are the least expensive. I know you really want the green beans, but I don't think they'll turn out that good. When they try to fry that many beans, they'll probably just be greasy and gross... :( . I'd have bread and butter on the tables, have a lettuce salad and dressing served first, then chicken with mashed potatoes and a veggie. Then cake. I think you'll just have to check with your venue/ caterer and see what's the best they can do per plate.
Reply:pasta is cheap! served with a red or white sauce.



you can do chicken cordon bleu with a rice pilaf and fried green beans (love them btw!)



or chicken crouquettes (like crab cakes but made from chicken) with gravy, whipped potatoes and fresh steamed, sorry fried, green beans



you sound a lot like me but i'm having ours buffet style with a home cooking kind of feel to the food.
Reply:I would start with either a simple mixed green salad or a creamed soup like, cream of shrimp. A little of something expensive can go a long way in making the meal seem elegant. There are some great chicken breast recipies like Chicken oscar or chicken parmesean that don't seem like just ordinary chicken. I'd also try to serve an additional meat, Maybe a pineapple glazed ham for those who don't like chicken. Mashed sweet potaotes with honey, butter,and pecans would go good with either meat and your green beans will add a lovely color to the plate. Personaly I'd stay away from pasta unless your family and friends are big eaters. Only because to me pasta is too every day like mac %26amp; cheese

I need help with flowers for my wedding! HELP!?

I will be getting married in a little over a year. Our colors will be green and black. My Fiance is in the Army, and he will be wearing his Class A's, which are dark green. My dress is white with ivory pearls and embroidery. The groomsmen will be wearing black tuxes. I want to use silk flowers, because I would like black flowers. I was thinking of some sort of black flower, gardenias, and green hydrangeas. Could you tell me what you think about maybe using other kinds of flowers, tell me what types to use, and what color you think the bridesmaid dresses should be, along with an accent color for the dresses? I really like green, white, and black together so I'm sticking with these colors. Also, it will be a summer wedding, so In-Season flowers are preferrable. Thank you very much! Any comments are greatly appreciated!
I need help with flowers for my wedding! HELP!?
I think the bridesmaids would look great in either black or green (or even black with a green sash or green with a black sash). You could just get them all to buy a black dress that way they get to choose a style that will suit them and they can wear again.



As for flowers:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/a...

I love this bouquet with black leaves rather than black flowers- you could tie it with a green ribbon: http://budgetdreamweddings.com/weddingpl...

Black calla lillies: http://66.34.224.169/uploads/images/cont...

Black irises: http://www.directgardening.com/large/421...



You could go for real: black leaves or black flowers such as black calla lillies or black irises. Some florists will also dye certain (real) flowers black for you (e.g. Orchids stems can be put into black colouring, which will make the flowers turn black- the same as they do to get blue orchids).

Sometimes silk black flowers can look really fake as they're kind of shiny due to the dark colouring - so look for good quality if you really must go with fake.



I'd also suggest mixing up the black with green or white (or both) just so the bouquets aren't too dark, as they won't photograph as well if you have a whole lot of all black flowers clumped together.



If you were to go for black bridesmaid dresses, I think green and white flowers would look really nice (e.g. the first link above). A green or white flower to go with the black tuxes would also look good, rather than having black on black.
Reply:Have you thought of using feathers in your bouquets? My sister got married in October, and her colors were red, gold, and black. We used fluffy black feathers like these ostrich feathers: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h... and red silk roses. You could use a pale green for the flowers, like these: http://www.onesourceweddings.net/bouquet... which looks AWESOME with a darker green, like your fiance's uniform. In fact, shades of green are pretty easy to mix. Green is a great neutral in florals (have you ever heard anyone say "Those green leaves don't match that flower!"? Of course not.), so you can pretty much go with whatever green catches your eye. Same with the bridesmaids dresses, though a pale granny-smith-apple green would be really pretty. I'd avoid the muddy sage color that was so popular a few years ago. It's just kind of bland. You could also go with knee length black dresses for the bridesmaids- much easier for them to wear again.
Reply:If you are wearing ivory I would use cream,green and black together as your colors as white would be stark against the other colors. With that in mind, you could spray carnations (mini or medium) black or even roses that are cream with black tips. Also spray baby's breath a cream color. The bridesmaid dresses could be either green with cream sashes or cream with green sashes.
Reply:I would put the bridesmaids in a lighter version of the greens in your fiances Class A's with the black flowers. OR.. black and white dresses with a green sash. Solid black dresses, and you won't see the black flowers.
Reply:pink accents might look nice...a soft pink or a bright pink might be the "lift" that it needs.
Reply:that would be cool here are some links i found of flower ideas

http://www.wedding-flowers-and-reception...

http://ww4.1800flowers.com/product.do?ba...

And for the dresses i found these

http://davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_byco... and have a black sash or

http://davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_byco... and have a green or white sash
Reply:I am looking in to silks and this is the site I found what I needed. They have a color spray you can buy and you can use it on real or fake flowers I suggest looking under floral supply when you google. Here is the site I am getting my stuff from. Good luck your bestfriend will be Researching for this stuff now you are on the right track! Best wishes!
Reply:If you're using silk flowers, why do you care whether or not they're in season? I don't mean to sound cheeky, but that's part of the benefit of using fake vs. real flowers, right? You get more freedom in what you choose to use!



Try looking for a lot of white blooms to throw in there to avoid making the decor look too gloomy. There are plenty of different types of greenery to choose from, so it should tie in COMPLETELY with your color scheme! White Dendrobium Orchids are BEAUTIFUL and in season between April and August. Chrysanthemum and Dahlias are also beautiful, white, summer flowers.



As far as black flowers go, I just found out about the black viola - they're BEAUTIFUL! ( https://www.anniesannuals.com/signs/v%20... )

Another really pretty (black and white) flower is the Penny Black Nemophila. ( http://www.nickys-nursery.co.uk/seeds/ne... )



I see no reason that your bridesmaids couldn't wear green or black. Black is a very elegant colour, and green can be very cheery, although if you're worried about clashing with the colour green the groom will be wearing, maybe it'd be better to stick with the black. (I'm guessing you don't want to share the white..!)
Reply:BLACK CALLA LILLIES , BLACK VELVET ROSES
Reply:Calla Lily would be great for your wedding, it has a long green stalk with a white petal. The meaning of the flower is beauty.
Reply:green tea roses can look gorgeous!



http://www.ftd.com/vera-wang-ppr/vera-wa...



you could always tie the stems in black ribbon
Reply:First, there are real black flowers, so think about that. Black Magic Roses are near black and there are dark purple calla's that also look black. If you want to do something a little more affordable ask a florists for alternative suggestions. Even if you don't have a florist make the arrangements, they can help you find flowers that work with your color scheme. There are so many options out there, you need an expert to help you narrow it down.



In regards to the girls dresses, black might be a little severe for summer, but if you do a cute short dress, or a black and white floral print, it could be very cute!
Reply:Well, first, let me try to talk you out of the black flowers; if you use silk flowers, it would really look better to use ones as close looking to fresh as possible. Since black flowers don't exist in nature, I would stick with the green and ivory for the flowers themselves. Maybe white roses and green hydrangeas with black ribbon and maybe a hint of black feathers! That would be fabulous!



If you wanted to add another color to this, I would suggest a pink; pink %26amp; green, pink %26amp; black are very nice together!

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Wedding centrepieces- green/cream/chocolate brown colour theme?

My wedding theme colours are apple green, cream, and chocolate brown.. my preferred flowers are hydrangeas, mums, and herbs...



I am looking for ideas (with pix) for wedding centrepieces that are cheap, and the colours I need, I am flexible on the type of flowers (tho I really love mums and hydrangeas, lol)...



If you know of any websites with pix I can check out for ideas, or of any specific pix or links of centrepieces in my theme, please pass along the link!



PS- wedding is in 4 months... thanks!
Wedding centrepieces- green/cream/chocolate brown colour theme?
These are pretty unique



http://ideasbyjoy.blogspot.com/2007/05/t...



http://www.flickr.com/photos/glassslippe...
Reply:hmmm, i like the hydranges and mums but together you have to very lush flowers and they tend to look busy together. I would suggesting keeping the hydrangeas and accenting it with a more delicate flower like a lilly, peony, anenomes...



this is an example of using hydrangeas, button mums and fiddlbacks (fernlings) if you added some white anemones i think that would be beutiful....



http://www.weddingbee.com/wp-content/upl...
Reply:I love the herbs idea, as well as the color scheme you picked. This is what I digged up, personally liked, and thought was possible for 4-months til the wedding.



http://www.bhg.com/gardening/vegetable/h...



http://www.barillaus.com/Home/Publishing...



http://bp0.blogger.com/_aWBudCkgDeg/Rxal...



The last one downloads to the desktop. My favourite is the second one.
Reply:Do not let people sway your color choice. I just read an article on the new "it" wedding color schemes and that was one of them, so bravo! I can't find the website anymore, but they had pictures of centerpieces that had white and offwhite flowers and green hydrangeas. I believe there was some pink mixed in.



I love the green apples used in the post above!
Reply:Sounds like a cool color combo. I like the link provided above by Gracie M (the first one) The apples in the centerpeices is neat. Especially the more simple ones with the "fish bowl" and the apple and the rocks. You could replace the rock with brown candy (choco pieces or M%26amp;M's that are all brown with your initials on them).
Reply:I'm telling you they are not going to be thinking "oh, she's so beautiful!" They'll be thinking, "What the hell was she thinking?" You colors are overwhelming and are going to distract the importance of the event, your wedding. That green has to go.
Reply:Try Google Images. They'll have thousands of images to choose from. Just adjust what you see according to your budget.

Ummm, those colors make me think of chocolate mints!

How can I decorate the pews inexpensively for the ceremony?

I am on a tight budget and had not intended to decorate the pews in the church for the ceremony in Oct. But other people are telling me that it is sooo important as that is the first thing your guests see when they come into the church..... I am having 2 large arrangements on the altar. My friend used a spray of hydrangeas tied to a satin ribbon for each pew, but I am getting married in Denver and it is too dry for hydrangeas to hold up. My florist said it would be a minimum of $25 per pew and I would need to do at least 10. Do you feel this is important? Any low cost ideas would be appreciated!
How can I decorate the pews inexpensively for the ceremony?
I have honestly never seen pews decorated at any wedding I have attended. I can't imagine anyone being scandalized by it either because they are not important. Since you're on a tight budget, use the money elsewhere to upgrade something that guests will actually remember (food and music) and skip the pew decorations.
Reply:for our wedding we used pew bows all u do is go to the dollar store get ribbon and fake flowers use the ribbon the thick kind to make a bow and then put the flower in the middle of the bow this would only cost 20-30 or less
Reply:If you have two nice arrangements at the front of the church decorating the pews with flowers really isn't necessary. If you don't want to decorate the pews, then don't bother. It's one more expense and thing for you to fiddle with when you already have a lot on your mind, plus big bows and fabric can make it cumbersome for your guests getting in and out of the pews. If you decide to decorate them you can look for coupons for Michael's in the Sunday paper and go buy inexpensive supplies (ribbon, bows, etc.). Michael's also has a couple of 'wedding sales' a year. A friend of mine bought bows, netting, fabric, etc. at the dollar store for her pews and no one had a clue as to how much it cost. Orientaltrading.com might have some items you could use as well.
Reply:You can buy a bolt of tulle for about $15. Cut the tulle in half width wise. You will now have two pieces of tulle 15 yards long by 20-22" wide. Starting at the front of the church secure the tulle to the pews allowing it to drape gracefully. You don't have to do all the pews. Just the first few rows. You can add either bows or flowers to accent. For bows you can buy a spool of tulle 6" wide and 15 yards long for $6 You will easily get one bow per yard.



Heres an example with flowers and flower petals instead of bows



http://www.weddingbee.com/wp-content/upl...
Reply:Not even a little bit necessary and sometimes those decorations are really annoying. You have to worry about knocking them off the pew when you're trying to get in. I didn't have any pew decorations and it looked fine. I also refused to buy any flowers for the church, because they were totally rude. It looked fine without, of course they didn't let us take any pictures after the ceremony, only during, which makes no sense at all and is what prompted me to not decorate it at all.



Liz's picture is really nice, but how are the guests supposed to get in and out of the pews? Making them go around to other side is kind of rude.
Reply:Those cones are pretty- that's a good idea, if you're crafty.



For our wedding, we had six markers- I put them on every other pew in the front. That way, they were in the pictures, but I didn't have to spend a small fortune decorating the fifty pews in my church!



I wouldn't stress about this, if it's really going to impact your budget or be difficult for you to pull off, don't do it. Honestly, no one will miss them if you don't.
Reply:I bought pre-made pew bows from Michael's made out of chiffon and we put them on every other pew, I think 8 or 10 came in each box. It was just enough to make it look nice and not like you were going to church on a Sunday. Whats the point on spending thousands on flowers that you will only see for a 1/2 hour or an hour tops. My cousin spent $10,000 on flowers for the ceremony alone and the day after the flowers were just hanging in their house dying. What a waste.
Reply:Hi and congratulations!



If you are on a tight budget....forget decorating the pews! Don't listen to those that tell you to. Really, it is hardly noticed OR appreciated. You will certainly not be looked down upon. Also, if you do want to....check with the church first! I work as a church secretary and you can't believe the things people want to do to decorate!! Check with the church office first. If it is OK, and you still want to do something, there are many, many, many sellers of "pew bows" on Ebay. Some are as little as $2 each!



Check out Ebay....but, again, don't feel pressured if you are on a limited budget. Your guests will be looking at you....not how you have the church decorated!
Reply:Start by finding beautiful but inexpensive ribon. Then make your own bows. if you don't know how email me. Even just a bow will give a great look and there is such a variety of pretty ribbons. This way they are decorated but you didn't go broke for the 20 minute part of the day.
Reply:silk flowers with ribbon, much cheaper.
Reply:My first comment is no, it isn't important to decorate the pews and really no one is going to be like 'omg I cannot believe it I went to her wedding and she didn't even decorate the pews!!' I don't know what your colors are or if this seems like something you'd be interested in, but I'll tell you what we are doing. We are on a tight budget too but I want to decorate. I bought white tulle (you can get inexpensively from ebay stores or Walmart) and I am going to hang tulle the whole way down, tying it on every other pew and sprinkling fake lavender rose petals inside the tulle...I have a picture if you want to see. It isn't my wedding but it's how I plan to do it. If you want to see the pic email me scent.sational@hotmail
Reply:You can use silk flowers (the high quality ones, not dollar tree ones that scream IM FAKE! from across the room). Another option would be to drape tulle along the aisle and have a few petals scattered in it very inexpensively.



Depending on what you have chosen for centerpieces you may be able to construct some pillars and have them do double duty as your reception decor.



Honsetly though....it's not that important to decorate the pews. The church is already beautiful and the pews really don't show up in your photos. Once they reach their seats most people are busy chatting....not scrutinizing if you decorated your pews or not.
Reply:A nice concept that can be very affordable but only if it matches your colors, go to a flower shop that sells supplies and get very small (2"-3") foam oaisis balls, get a ton of button mums (the green ones) and use floral glue and pins to adhear them to the balls, tie a ribbon to the top of each and hang from the pews. Probably would cost around $100 tops....



Or you can just use a really nice silk ribbon in your wedding color and tie it with a hardy flower that will withstand the heat, say a cymbidium orchid, you can buy a stem of betwen 15-20 blooms for about $25 through flower markets.
Reply:I just made flowers for my pews. They cost me about $10.00 ea.



http://www.save-on-crafts.com/pewmarkers... this will show you how to make them.



Congrats!
Reply:Decorating the pews always depends upon how big the church is, how formal it is and is there enough room for you to walk down the aisle in your dress and with the decor.

Ideas for October-

Ivory/White double sided ribbon, tied with a simple knot, having one piece lay over the other straight down to the floor. In the knot glue some leaves, nicely arranged and not to pouffy. Sparsely glue leaves on the ribbon here and there down to the floor. ( Or use greenery, or mums ect.)

At the base of the pew on the floor have a potted plant that is very hardy like mums. Only use those at the base of the pew where you are going to be sitting family.
Reply:We didn't use any decorations for our church. Usually the church is pretty enough. It worked out fine.
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Wedding flower help!?

i am getting married next june. my colors are ivory, sage, and a touch of light pink. i want my flowers to be Calla Lilly's and Hydrangeas. what do you think? any other ideas.





i havent been to the Florists yet but how much aprox. does Calla Lilly's and Hydrangeas cost?
Wedding flower help!?
I think the colors and flower types are a beautiful choice - very elegant - -good job, I am sure it will be beautiful just as you are planning it.
Reply:Go to a good florist, and they can recommend what is best and at lower costs for you. Some pink and white roses would be pretty. For the bridal bouquet get something that brightens your wedding dress.,
Reply:Hello, these days callas (mini or standard) run arroun $9 per stem depending where you are. June is off season, so the head size will likely be a little smaller then average and the cost a little higher then average - although they are still readily available.

The hydranea will run between $9 and $15 depending on size



It would be real pretty to do a mix of white mini callas and sage hydrangea and a really soft pink roses. I havve done this before and it was soft and beautiful.



Just a note - most white flowers fall somewhere between whtie and ivory. If you want a true ivory flower, change the above to soft pink mini calla and an ivory rose - such as vandella.



Cost: for an average size round style bouquet, hand tied I would chage $150



I have a picture of this, but I would need to get it scanned and email to you if you would like.
Reply:very nice choice but cala lilies are very expesive, more then $5 a flower generally!
Reply:I think those flower choices could be very pretty.



Here you can check out available shades of hydrangeas:

http://www.fiftyflowers.com/flowers/AllF...

They have some very pretty light green/pink shades.



Also, here are callas:

http://www.fiftyflowers.com/flowers/AllF...

They have a bright green calla, and several pink and ivory shades of mini callas.



Good luck!
Reply:You have plenty of time to talk to florists and they will know what flowers will be available for a June wedding. I think the Hydrangeas may be too big of a flower for the delicateness of your dress. Your color choice is very nice. Best wishes!
Reply:I use to work as a florist for 4 years until allergies got the best of me. lol . My daughter was married in July and she had calla lilies, peach roses and white lilies The calla's were more expensive than her roses since roses are so abundant in the summer. Calla's can be $3 to $5 each depending on their size and of course some will depend on where you live. Hydrangeas may be more expensive like up to $10. each. I have never had a call to use hydrangeas in wedding bouquet before. We just sold them as potted plants. To be honest, I don't know how well they hold up. Are you doing your own bouquets or having a florist do them? I can't tell you off hand the prices since I don't know the styles you are looking for. Arm bouquet? cut bundle? cascade? It doesn't hurt to go to the florist now to get some pricing so you know what you will find. They have books you can go through to get a feel of what you are looking for. Personally I would add some roses to your bouquet too and some bear grass. If you like fillers, I think you might like caspia instead of baby's breath. Chances of getting white callas are good. Sometimes it is harder to get the lovely colored ones in when you want them. BTW your dress is gorgeous!
Reply:your dress is beautiful! Here are some ideas for you



http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/s...



The Knot has some great pictures and will have price points for the flowers you are interested in. The great thing about Hydrangeas is that they are a nice full and will help keep some cost down.



The cost will really depend on your area and if they can get the flowers local.



good luck and have fun!



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Reply:I think Hydrangeas is too much, just have 1 or 2 Calla Lilly's with beautiful ribbon around it, simple yet beautiful and elegant.

A lawyer sues her florist.. Read and tell me your opinion.?

Elana Elbogen, a litigator at Kelley Drye in New York, married David Glatt at Cipriani 42nd St. this summer. She wasn’t happy with the floral arrangements. So she sued.



In a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed Friday against Posy Floral Design Studios in New York state court, Elbogen alleges that the florist substituted pastel pink and green hydrangeas for the dark rust and green hydrangeas that she had specified for the centerpieces. Other issues, says the lawsuit: “using wilted and/or browned flowers, leaving the event without filling half the centerpiece vases with water, and using dusty and dirty vases.” Here are stories from the NYT and NY Post.



“The use of predominantly pastel centerpieces had a significant impact on the look of the room and was entirely inconsistent with the vision the plaintiffs had bargained for,” says the lawsuit, according to the Times. They paid in advance for the flowers, which cost — yikes! — $27,435.14. After the wedding, they asked for a $4,000 refund. Now, they’re asking for $400,000 in damages.
A lawyer sues her florist.. Read and tell me your opinion.?
If you pay that much for the flowers at your wedding you deserve to get what you asked for. If what she says is true, and if she did ask for just $4000 back and the florist refused to consider it, well... A wedding is really important and wilted and brown flowers in the wrong colours would be very upsetting. And sometimes you have to ask for more than you really want just to get what you deserve. I hate that people now days tend to sue at the drop of a hat, but if someone won't negotiate and they are in the wrong, what other choice is there. Role over and play dead? Let people walk all over you? The florist contracted to perform a service and did not live up to her end of the deal.
Reply:Well, we are a sue happy society.
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Why do my hydrangea leaves look purple and green?

They have been hybridized to do so. Selective Breeding. We do this also with succulents. Fl to F3 We plant 50 -100 seeds, and then select plants from the propagation which has the features that we want. We then collect seed from the first batch and breed them again to get F2 and we may continue to this for several seasons to achieve what we were looking for and only keep three plants from the batch that have different features, that are different. Darker flowers, deeper indents in the leaves, larger teeth for the aloe, with better color, shorter flower stems, and more flowers on the inflorescence, wider leaves, or shorter or miniature plants. This will form a new gene pool you must have diversity in the pool. Once you get what you want, then you can start from cuttings or offsets which ever applies. Hoyakins
Why do my hydrangea leaves look purple and green?
If they normally have green leaves they sound like they have gotten a bit chilled. This makes them 'autumn toned'. I always leave my leaves on my hydrangeas and don't prune to get the autumn colours. If it is spring where you are the weather may have been unseasonally chilly and it has upset them. There are also some varieties that are bred to go nice colours in autumn, particularly the species hydrangeas.
Reply:It's because hydrangeas are very sensitive to acid levels in your soil. Different acidity levels result in different colored petals. For instance, the same periwinkle-blue hydrangea plant that my aunt grew in Kentucky, grew green and pink in Texas.



There's nothing wrong with your plant; it's simply an acidity indicator.

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♥♥WHAT IS YOUR FAVORlTE FLOWER?♥♥?

And is there a reason?

I love hydrangeas, because my grandma used to have them all over her property and it is still vivid in my memories, and makes me think of her.
??WHAT IS YOUR FAVORlTE FLOWER????
the sun flower.



nothing in nature is better.

the sun guides its face all through the day...bright and yellow...

and when the flower fades....ir provides more than enough food for the birds to keep them happy for a while longer.
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Reply:Jasmine i love the smell of it.
Reply:Freesia for scent and dutch Iris for look
Reply:lilly's
Reply:Daisy and Stargazer Lily



The daisy is a simple plain yet beautiful flower and the stargazer lily has the prettiest colors!
Reply:I love all kinds of flowers for all kinds of reasons, but my favorite this year is a spider Lilly, my mom sent a spring bouquet for my birthday and it reminded me of the ones my father sent every year before his death in the early '90s. The arrangement was full of all kinds of flowers, roses, carnations but this spider lily was the crowning glory of the basket, it was breathtaking!
Reply:I don't have a favorite flower , as long as it's beautiful and it smells good , then that's fine with me
Reply:Iris and orchids. They're delicate and beautiful.



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Reply:I love love roses b/c they remind me of my name.
Reply:Roses, all kinds.
Reply:I have two. First is red roses, because the first guy I fell in love with brought me a single red rose on our first date. The second is wild orchids. Because they are beautiful to me..
Reply:Black %26amp; red roses.
Reply:I like to get roses.....I like to grow gardenias....they smell so good
Reply:lilacs...my grandmother has these also when I was growning up.....roses and catalilies....
Reply:My favorite flower is the gardenia. There was a HUGE bush of them outside of our family room window when I was growing up. During blooming season, I would cut the flowers off of it every day and put them in bowls of water throughout the house. It made the whole house smell wonderful. The next day, there would be a whole new set of blossoms.



I wore gardenias from the bush in my hair to the senior prom and also ordered them to be part of my wedding bouquet.



I think heaven must smell of gardenia blossoms!
Reply:I love the daisy.... I was rolled in 'em a few times...LOL
Reply:I love wild flowers. I have planted wild flower seeds all around my house. They're in full bloom now and beautiful.
Reply:orchids- i just like them

and

red/white roses- just because i'm a romantic person.
Reply:i would have to say lily .. and orchids
Reply:I love the Gardenia...and hope to always have the bush in my yard where ever that may be. The smell makes me a child every time.
Reply:Jasmine.... exactly the same reason as yours...
Reply:I love white cala lillies...
Reply:Cherry Blossoms because they're beautiful and have a sweet scent.
Reply:white roses are nice...haha
Reply:orcid there just so beautiful
Reply:The rose, as it's the flower of love %26amp; happiness =D
Reply:orange lilies. they are bee-u-tiful.
Reply:Lillies, I think they are so beautiful.
Reply:Tiger lilies. They use to grow wild and I'd pick them and take them home to my mom and it made her happy.
Reply:tiger lillies-i have them growing in my yard.
Reply:Hogweed.

They say they are dangerous and wanna kill them all.

Stoopid people, those flowers are beautiful.

Favorite Flower?

I am partial to Hydrangeas and Lilacs.
Favorite Flower?
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Reply:Pink Rose
Reply:i love lilys
Reply:Roses and Carnations
Reply:calalillies
Reply:Lilacs and marigolds.
Reply:TULIPS
Reply:Ha ha... a Dead one.



Seriously, White carnations died with red tips.
Reply:Bird of paradise.
Reply:I love Girasole...ehm..in english...SUNFLOWER?
Reply:Orchids.
Reply:tuilp sunflower
Reply:Tiger lilies i have one tattooed on my back
Reply:Hibiscus and Witch Hazel (But that isn't really a flower....but it just smells so awesome!)
Reply:pansies
Reply:Long stem white roses
Reply:Roses
Reply:Lilacs and Roses:D
Reply:sunflowers
Reply:Black roses
Reply:Daisy!!!
Reply:i like tulips, iris', roses, and orchids, and jasmines
Reply:tulips
Reply:portulacas
Reply:I like yellow roses :)
Reply:I love calla lillies
Reply:Daisy
Reply:African Violets
Reply:Bird of Paradise, and Sunflowers.
Reply:gardenia!!!!
Reply:I love carnations and sweet peas,but only in a garden.I hate to see cut flowers.

European Garden Theme Wedding?? Need some advice?

We finally decided on a theme for our wedding. My fiance is wearing a kilt, so we wanted something Scottish or European to fit with the kilt. We finally settled on a European or British Garden theme and here's what I have so far:

Colors (to match kilt): Navy blue and champagne with light blue and ivory accents

Flowers: Hydrangeas, ivory roses, peonies, rannunculas (sp?) and ivy

Favors: Plantable blue paper hearts that double as escort cards - they grow wildflowers when you plant the paper in the ground.

Bridesmaids: Tea length satin bubble dresses in navy blue with champagne sashes

Groomsmen: Black tuxes with navy blue or champagne vests (haven't decided yet)



I'm looking for more ways to tie in the theme with the decor for the reception and the ceremony. We'll probably do bunches of flowers tied to the ends of the chairs for church decorations, but does anyone have anymore suggestions? Unique ideas? Thanks!
European Garden Theme Wedding?? Need some advice?
Try to watch "Four Weddings and a Funeral" a british comedy from a few years back, staring Hugh Grant. In the movie, you can see 4 different weddings (one of them a scotish wedding wuth kilts)... I think that you can gather some cute ideas from this movie.



Good luck
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Reply:Serve tea during the time that would be the cocktail hour. I think that would be really cute - you can probably find some really nice pale blue cups and saucers. Then with the flower seeds, send a bag or two of the tea you drank home with your guests.



Maybe give your maids parasoles that are light blue and ivory as cute gifts and use them during your pictures.



Use doilies for the bottom of your center pieces, lots of tea light candles floating in bowls with peonies, have a bagpipe player play a song when you arrive at your reception, have your guests blow bubbles when you leave ... I can't really think of anything else ... but hopefully those are some ideas you can play off of.
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Wedding Bouquet?

Im using Red Hydrangeas for my Bouquet, and i was wondering what is a good flower to use for the boutonnieres?

was thinking beige magnolia.

What do you think .. any pix you have would help

Thanks
Wedding Bouquet?
I like your idea, perhaps for the guys add a bit of ivy around it - the green will look great against the beige magnolia.
Reply:I love hydrangeas and think they make a lovely bouquet. I love magnolias, too. Will the beige magnolias be smaller than the white ones? The ones we have on our tree are about the size of a dinner plate when they are in full bloom. It you can get some small ones, that would be lovely for boutonnieres.

EDIT: It looks like they do breed smaller magnolias for arrangements and such. If you go with the magnolias, you may want to get some of the large blooms and float them in water in a pretty bowl as a centerpeice. Wish you lived near me! I could give you some from my mother's tree!
Reply:I think they are both nice flowers....just make sure they will hold up if you're having a summer wedding. A deep red and beige will look very nice together. You could also use hydrengea in the boutonnieres. I've seen this done in one of the magizines I bought to perpare for my wedding.



Here's a couple ideas just using hydrangeas.



http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...



Here's another photo...



http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...



Magnolias are quite beautiful, so feel free to go with those instead...either way I'm sure they'll be great!
Reply:I think magnolias are beautiful. look at these pics.



http://www.thedelightedeye.com/weddings....



http://www.weddingflowers.bz/christmas.h...



http://www.weddingstheislandway.com/imag...



I hope i helped. good luck
Reply:Congratulations!



Here are a ton of really good looking bouts:



http://weddings.theknot.com/ODB/themes/r...
Reply:Magnolia's are very complimentary to Red Hydrangeas. They represent Love of nature; Nobility; Dignity. I think that's what you want the men in your party to reflect.
Reply:I absolutely adore hydrangeas! They are so beautiful!

I think magnolias would be really nice as well as white lilies

for the guys :)
Reply:a magnolia is way too big a flower to pin on a lapel. see if you can get a dwarf lily
Reply:Those both sound pretty. Best of luck to you!
Reply:just a single deep red rose.

Bridal bouquet, help!!?

I found a picture on the internet a couple months ago of the bouquet I wanted and I cannot find it now!

If anyone has a link or picture of a bouquet with roses, hydrangeas, and stephanotis please share with me!!

Thanks in advance!!
Bridal bouquet, help!!?
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Here are a few I found. Hope they help.
Reply:I say explain the flowers and colors to your florist, and let them come up with a bouquet that's totally unique for your wedding. Trust 'em, they know what they're doing. Congrats!
Reply:http://www.blumen.com/images/garden%20bo...

http://www.abrideschoicefloristonline.co...

http://i.ivillage.com/relationships/wedd...

http://www.placervilleflowermarket.net/i...



They're all pretty .. so good luck!
Reply:I agree with blee. Any type of arrangement with roses, hydrangeas and stephanotis will be gorgeous.
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Flower help!?!?!?

When are daisies and hydrangeas in season and would they be good to use together in wedding bouquets??
Flower help!?!?!?
Daisy are available all year. They are an inexpensive and long lasting flower. Hydrangeas are strickly july/aug blooms. Mine are coming to the end right now, but what a crop of them I had this year! I think they would compliment each other. The different shapes are great together. I had periwinkle roses and wisteria and white spider mums. Silk of course. A lot of compliments on the selection of color and shape. A professional floral designer can do any combo you want and give you a honest opinion, also. It's your day...Best wishes!
Reply:I don't know much about hydrangeas... However for my past April wedding I used gerber daisies. I was able to find a gardener in my area who distributes to a local florist, so I was able to get a really good deal.

My bridesmaids dresses were sage green, and my favorite colour is pink.

So, their bouquets were various shades of pink. Then my bouquet had the same gerbers in it but also white roses. Gerbers are a large flower, but the bouquets were gorgeous. I can send photo's if you'd like.

It was also really pretty that their bouquets were one colour and mine was the same but fancier. Hope that helps.
Reply:Both are spring flowers. I LOVE hydrangeas. But I'm not sure they would do together in a bouquet as hydrangeas are a large flower.

Maybe you could use the hydrangea in some other arrangement in your wedding other than the bouquets, like pew markers or altar arrangements or even just a small arrangement on the table if you're using the unity candle.



But then again, if that's what you want, have a florist help you with ideas.

Flowers to go with red bridesmaid dress???

My bridesmaid dresses are red (apple) and i don't have any idea what color flowers i should have them carry. I am having a white bouquet with hydrangeas, roses, lilies, etc. and i wanted them to have a similar, but smaller version of that. The only problem is that not all of the flowers come in red and i thought that the red dresses and red flowers would be too "blood-like."
Flowers to go with red bridesmaid dress???
how about red roses %26amp; white lillies with a bit of greenery in it
Reply:I would go with all white with a red ribbon to match the dresses or go with white with some red roses or carnations



although be careful with white roses they are very delicate and will brown



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http://www.hibiscusflorals.com/larger_im...



http://www.elegantbridalbouquets.com/pro...
Reply:The roses can be red and everything else white. (they can also spray the tips of the hydrangea if you would like...the lilies too :) )
Reply:pink, red, an white flowers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lots of bright green leaves!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:They shouldn't have red flowers. Either have them have the smaller white versions of yours, or maybe just a lovely mixed bouquet -

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Reply:Try off-white to pale yellow for something tasteful.



If you're not afraid to make a statement, try deep purples.
Reply:white roses, they will be stunning, and maybe add crystals
Reply:Your florist can dye or color the tips of just about any flower. Honestly, I think just a bouquet of lillies with baby's breath would be beautiful.
Reply:I think that they would look wonderful. You can also only use a couple of the flowers not all of them. They'd match but not be matchy- matchy:)
Reply:Have them carry an ivory or cream lily. That way your bridal bouquet will stand out but they will be in the same color scheme.
Reply:White flowers would really stand out and be beautiful
Reply:Yellow or pink.
Reply:you could go with lillies as there a nice flower or even cream roses hope you have a great wedding.
Reply:We have similar colors as you (apple, white, and silver accents). Our BM's are wearing the apple color, too. I am planning on having them carry a hand-tied bouquet consisting of three Gerber Daisies with the colors: Orange, Red, and Yellow (one of each). My bouquet will be 24 red roses. I hope this helps some. I just thought that having some related colors, but not wedding colors in their bouquet would give some visual variety to it all. Good luck!
Reply:ivory roses!!!
Reply:I think white/pink roses would be lovely.
Reply:white flowers are really pretty with a red dress.
Reply:Hi and congratulations!



There are lots of questions from brides regarding flowers. I always say the same thing....but it's true...and that is:



~ Look through bridal magazines to get ideas!

~ Go and meet with A FLORIST! That is their business. You do not have to know what you want before you go in. They also have many, many books of previous weddings and they are there to guide you, help you with a decision, suggest flowers, and work within your budget!



Here are my ideas:



~ DON'T have red flowers and red dresses....that won't look right.

~ I love the contrast of say....you having RED flowers...and your bridesmaids carrying white flowers. That looks great in pictures.



~ OR...just have a mixture of bright flowers for your bridesmaids....with some reds and other colors.



Good luck and, again my suggestion is to meet with a florist to help with a decision.
Reply:please get white roses!
Reply:white flowers would be beautiful. keep it simple
Reply:i think white roses would look nice
Reply:i think white roses would look nice,try...
Reply:you could do a smaller scale of this

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Reply:White, yellow, pink, and a few red.
Reply:Use red and white flowers
Reply:I think that just white flowers with some greenery would be very pretty for them to carry. Maybe Cala Lillies would be nice.

I agree that you don't need red flowers in their bouquets
Reply:You can give them a mixture of red and white flowers. For example, use red roses and leave all other flowers white. It'll give the bouquets a flair without overdoing them.
Reply:Have them hold a single white rose or another large white flower. Maybe wrap a red ribbon around the stem. It would look very classy.
Reply:white roses, purple irises, maybe some red roses thrown in and some greenery. The purple irises will really stand out against a red dress. White roses %26amp; pink stargazer lillies would be pretty too.
Reply:You can do a smaller version of your bouquet for the bridesmaids. If you don't want to go with red for them you can still use roses, lillies and hydrangea since those flowers come in a variety of colors. You could possibly do theirs with red and white, maybe red roses or white or the redish colored lillies and white hydrangea.Or you can have them carry a bouquet that's totally different with any combination of gerbera daisies, daisies, carnations, wild flowers, etc. We recently did a wedding and the bridesmaids wore dark dresses, the bride chose bouquets of mixed colored gerbera daisies and it was very nice...
Reply:you need to speak to your florist. Peach, orange, yellow, red, white, pink, lavender all can go with a red dress if arranged properly and in correct scheme. I see no reason why they canot have a small version of your bouquet, the flowers do not all need to be red, use all white, or a pretty mix like I suggested above,
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How many wedding flowers should I order? Are the flowers from Sam's Club any good?

i have to make my bridal bouquet, my bouquet for tossing, 7 bridesmaids bouquets, 12 boutineers, 5 pin on corsages,cake decorations, 20 larger centerpieces( large fish bowl jar), 40 smaller centerpieces(smaller fish bowl jar), and 2 large topiaries for outside of the tent. I do not want to use anything but pink roses for the wedding party but I plan on using pink roses and green hydrangea for my centerpieces. So tell me what you guys think.
How many wedding flowers should I order? Are the flowers from Sam's Club any good?
Yes. They are beautiful! I got them for my shower for centerpieces, and the planner at the place I had the wedding put them in bowls for me. I got married in Sept. and had fall flowers like sunflowers, mums and some roses. Good luck!!
Reply:Sam's Club usually has nice flowers and affordable. The color combination sounds really nice.



2 dozen roses for your bouquets

4 dozen for bridesmaids

2 dozen for corsages/boutineers

10 dozen for large center pieces (for 6 roses)

4 dozen for small

4 dozen for topiaries

2 dozen for cake

So, get 30 dozen roses just to be safe.



I can't predict on the hydrangeas because I'm not certain of the size. Get more than you think you'll need, they're gorgeous filler.



I also made everything for my wedding...to save money. However, I was up until 3am the night before the wedding finishing. Be sure to get some help!



Congratulations and best wishes!
Reply:Yes they are and also visit pro flowers.com.Their prices are really good.I really am not sure how many to tell you to buy. I think you may get your best deal with them on pink roses.Congratulations.

What is a very good vine to grow on a wall?

I was thinking of possibly climbing hydrangea, or English Ivy , and anyone who could tell me the best way to train Englsih Ivy to climb a wall better and faster, I would appreciate it.





There is a strip of ground in between the sidewalk and the wall I am wishing to have this vine grow on. I think the are is around only 3 feet wide. IS it possible to contain this planted vine and have it grow very quickly vertically or not?



how do you do this?



Thanks for your answers!
What is a very good vine to grow on a wall?
Ivy will totally cover this area! In a few years you will be trimming and pulling it out to keep it under control. Have you considered a columnar shaped bush such as arborvitae or cypress. Look up columnar apple trees they sound nice.

Vines are nice but they do take over and this sounds like a small area.

Another idea would be an annual vine such as hummingbird vine.

Clematis are nice too and they are perennials.
Reply:Grape. That way, when it grows big enough and produces fruit, you can make your own wine.
Reply:English Ivy will take over everything. If you want to keep it in check i suggest planting it in a raised bed. Other than that you will have to be dilligent about pruning. Have you ever considered a climbing tee rose.

also Ivy growing on a wall may be very pretty but it can eventually harm the mortar of bricks and can do a number on siding. The tendrils that attach itself to whatever will grow into some pretty tight crack which degrades the material....eventually

New to Gardening and really need advice on flower bed design..?

I have a new bricked in flower bed that is about 15 feet wide and 3 feet deep. I am in zone 6b and the garden is in mostly full sun for the day.



So far I have two Emerald Isle Leyland Cypress (small spirals)and two Golden Euonymus to the rear of the bed. In front I have Hostas and some colorful annuals - petunias, celosia and coleus.



I still have a space to the rear (in the center) which I would like to fill in with something really eye-catching that will bring color in the spring and summer, and not die in the winter... I was thinking a Hydrangea, but I don't think it will do well in the full sun - and the winter frost may finish it off...



Any and all suggestions will be much appreciated. And if I am on the wrong track with my mix of plants - please let me know while I still have the pots and the receipt! :-) Thanks all...
New to Gardening and really need advice on flower bed design..?
A Nandina bush might be just the thing. It has pretty white flowers in spring/summer and bright red berries in the fall/winter. The leaves are soft, not sharp like Holly, and the bush can be trimmed and prunned if needed or left alone. Landscapers use it quite a bit in flower beds around the house. Check it out at your local nursery.
Reply:Hi:

I am a landscaper and designer. There are many evergreen shrubs you could incorporate along the back of your garden. Here are a few suggestions:



Chinese Pizazz or Loropetalum - evergreen shrub with green and purple leaves year around. Pinkish flowers appear in spring and summer.



Lemon Thread or Mop Cypress - evergreen variegated yellow and green leaves year around. Great compliment to the Emerald Green and Euonymus.



If you have some shade, consider some Camellias or Pieris Japonica. One goal you may have is to try and get color year around, with different plants blooming at different times.



I will link you to the gallery of plants section of my website as well as the variety of more plants. There are many photos, descriptions and zones that may give you some ideas for the back of you garden. If you need more suggestions, feel free to contact me and I would be happy to help you. Good luck and have a great day!

Kimberly



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Reply:You might have found a variety of Hosta that will tolerate full sun, but they're rare. Hostas are shade loving plants.

You are in a warmer zone than me, so have more options. For your remaining space, how about a mixture of daylilies. They are tall enough and very pretty, with lots of colors to choose from. You might be able to get selections that bloom successively in slightly different times, to extend the flowering season. The leaves are quite attractive when blooming is over. Another option is roses. I have a patio rose tree that blooms nonstop all summer. Or the standard bush type. It is a bit tricky for me to overwinter, but you should be OK.

stila