Bridal Shower Flowers Some Tips For Choosing The Right Ones
By admin | December 8, 2008
Even though it is not a part of the wedding day, the bridal shower is an important day for the bride. This day allows the future bride to celebrate the upcoming wedding with all her family and friends. So, to make the day really special, make sure you decorate with bridal shower flowers.
Here are some tips for making the bridal shower flowers you pick the best they can be:
1. Pick flowers that are in season: Believe it or not, all flowers are not always in season! Find out which flowers are in season when you throw a bridal shower and choose on of them. This will keep your bouquets bright and colorful, while also keeping the cost down.
2. Pick flowers that will enhance your decorations: When you are choosing your bridal shower flowers, make sure to pick those colors that will enhance and complement the decorations. Choosing a flower that clashes can ruin well-planned and expensive displays.
3. Pick flowers that the future bride will enjoy: Since it is quite likely that some of the flower arrangements will go home with the guest of honor, make sure you purchase bridal shower flowers that she will appreciate and enjoy. Finding out the variety of flower being used for the wedding or the bride’s favorite flower are great ways to make your choice.
4. Pick flowers that fit your budget: Some flowers will always be more expensive than others. Be sure to take that into account when choosing your bridal shower flowers. You don’t want to cut your budget on food or other decorations because you spent too much on the flower arrangements.
The bridal shower flowers are not there to be attention grabbing. Remember that they are only there to be subtle, decorative items that easily blend into the background. Choose the type of flower for the shower wisely, taking into account color and fragrance.
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By admin | November 8, 2008
Now is the perfect time to try some Thanksgiving crafts and prepare the centerpieces and favors for your special Thanksgiving dinner. One simple idea that makes a great smelling centerpiece is to make a bundle of spice sticks.
To create this sweet smelling and stylish Thanksgiving craft you will need approximately 32 cinnamon sticks of about 16 inches long, floral tape, a glue gun, and an assortment of dried flowers, small pine cones, 2″” wide velvet ribbon, and 1″ wide grosgrain ribbon. When selecting the assortment of dried flowers try to find flowers that will Thanksgiving decorations or tableware. To make the spice bundle wrap 4 of the cinnamon sticks together with floral tape. Don’t cut this tape off but wait to wrap it around the remaining pieces too. Then, add the rest of the cinnamon sticks a few at a time holding them tightly against the first bundle, and wrap tape around the whole bundle. Cut off the tape off of the roll.
Insert and arrange flowers and pine cones by dipping the ends into glue before placing among the cinnamon sticks. Have the flowers point out away from the center of the cinnamon sticks and leave room for the 2″ ribbon right in the center. Wrap the 2″ wide velvet ribbon around the bundle and tie a bow. Add a small bow of 1″ wide grosgrain on top of the velvet bow. Use complementary color ribbons to your anticipate table settings and your flowers. Hide the knotted part beneath a few small flowers.
You can make smaller bundles of cinnamon into place card holders by using 4″ cinnamon sticks instead of the 16″. Carefully stick hand printed cards between the sticks to identify who is to sit at that table setting. This Thanksgiving craft will double as a great smelling party favor after the dinner is through and the guests take their place markers home. The guests can then use the bundle as a photo or recipe holder and enjoy the spicy odor of cinnamon for several months to come.
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By admin | October 11, 2008
A Tea Party may have the reputation of being a calm and quiet gathering, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a good time. Use all of the things you do during tea time as inspiration or decorating supplies. Find shapes of tea cups and saucers, cookies, tea pots, flowers. Do you play cards during tea? Do you discuss a book? Do you share gardening tips?
The great part about Tea Parties is they can be a party for any age group. Mother/ daughter gatherings, garden clubs or ladies luncheons are all perfect for a tea party. Invite the guests to a comfortable setting such as your home and prepare for a lovely visit. Use a teapot shaped invitation, or a plain paper one and include a tea bag in it.
Decorations can be as little or as much as you like. Party supply stores will have every color of balloon or paper goods you need for the kitchen.
Instead of games, have the guests prepare their own snacks. Whether it is cheese dip to go with crackers, fruit flavored muffins, or even cookies, the time in the kitchen will be fun interaction. Getting a little messy is a great ice breaker.
After food preparation is done and goodies are baking, start an activity. Have a wide variety of fresh flowers on hand to decorate personalized projects. Everyone could make a bouquet, a tussy mussy, or a straw hat with whatever flowers are on hand. This could be done easily with ribbon, floral wire and a hot glue gun. A wreath could be made with a wire or foam base. Another idea would be to plant seeds or transplant flowers. You could decorate the pots, or if you gather for tea say once a month, you could watch the seeds sprout and grow every time you visit.
If activities aren’t your bag, play card games or just visit. Guests can continue to be crafty while sipping on tea and eating the fruits of their own labor when the snacks are ready. No matter what activities you do, keep it simple and light- hearted. You want the activities to be fun, but not overpowering. The end result will be a day of fun conversation and good food.
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