Friday, November 13, 2009

I am getting married in late October of 2008.?

My colors are dark brown and champange. I want my bouquet to be a simple and beautiful light pink to pink floral arrangement. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!

I am getting married in late October of 2008.?
High quality silks. I'm getting married then too and both from my experience working with weddings and from planning my own this is the best way to go.





Pink flowers are going to be very out of season. You will have a huge markup for imported/hothouse flowers, or you will be extremely limited in your options of flower.





Wait until Easter or right after springtime when the stores like Garden Ridge put their seasonal things on sale. Just browse aisles for tons of pink flowers and accents that catch your eye both in color and shape. Arrange them yourself, or just take them to your florist. Return any unused stems.
Reply:I would do ALL colors of pink roses...that would be a BEAUTIFUL boquet!!
Reply:Sounds lovely. Recently my daughter hosted a huge seminar in Chicago at a top hotel and they used beautiful pink mini orchids. They come on long stems and were in various sizes of vases (square, round, etc.) grounded with clear stones. Simple, but elegant. She brought many of them to me at an apartment where I was staying while my husband was in the hospital and they stayed fresh looking for weeks!





I would think that these could be used alone as for the seminar dinner or with an assortment of fall flowers. Speak with a florist for advise on what to combine with them. I can envision something in white and the champagne color scheme you are using.





We both liked these flowers so much we plan to use them for her wedding.





Congratulations on the upcoming wedding!
Reply:Check out this link of pink bouquets... I LOVE the bouquet with the pink peonies...They are just so soft and elegant....It would be gorgeous!





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Reply:I can't think of any right now. But, I love your color scheme and the use of the pink in the flowers. Sounds classy and divine.





Have fun planning.
Reply:How about pale purple... I think this would be gorgeous!!!


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Bouquet questions 2 questions?

We’re having a very small casual ceremony only 4 adults and 2 kids in 18 days and I still haven’t picked out the flowers for my bouquet. I’m wearing a pretty floral dress with both bright (almost fuchsia) flowers and soft pink flowers with a sheer black overlay top, very casual.





I want my flowers to match my dress, I know I can get soft pink roses, but what about the bright pink?..what kind of flower is bright pink? …and I don’t want carnations.





Second question…my bridesmaid and my fiancĂ©’s best man are married to each other and the kids (girls) are the only ones left to throw the bouquet to, so I was thinking, If I chose just light pink roses, say about five of them, I could hand one to every girl, keep one for myself for that day and place the other in a book….how does that sound?

Bouquet questions 2 questions?
various roses come in all shades of pink - talk to your florist about maybe do a variety of pink roses - if you want the pale and bright pinks.





I definately like the idea of passing out the flowers - very classy touch to a small wedding.
Reply:A bouquet of mixed white, light pink and dark pink lisianthus. I think the second idea is lovely.
Reply:First question for bright pink flowers - Gerber Daisies beautiful bright pink.......or Tiger Lillies,Stargazers too





Secon question for bouquet throw - Your idea is wonderful.
Reply:You could check with the florist about special-ordering bright pink roses (I've seen the spray-type in florist catalogs), or try bright pink gerbera daisies. They don't have a smell, but they are cheerful and more casual than roses. How about stargazer lilies, which shade from white to bright pink? (Make sure that the florist cuts off the stamens so they don't stain your clothes.) Bright pink orchids are also a possibility.





Go down to the florist RIGHT NOW and see what they have available, or check with an online place like florist.com.





Re the second question: there's no need, particularly for a small wedding, to throw the bouquet. What you propose sounds very sweet. You could even order extra single roses to hand to your girls without having to dismantle your bouquet, if you wanted to. I wish you luck.
Reply:Hi and congratulations!





OK....I had to read your question a couple of times to get it. So you will dismantle your bouquet and give each girl a rose (3 total), keep one, and preserve one. That is a great idea!





My suggestion would be to get to a florist! Unless you want to do your bouquet yourself. I love roses also, so I would stick with roses. For a small bouquet I would go with one shade of pink only (mixed with some greens). Since your dress has some bright flowers in it, I would go with a pale or medium colored pink rose. Go to a florist and see what they can get for you.





Do you want your groom to have a boutonniere? They are usually only around $10.





Good luck!
Reply:i cant answer your first question because i dont know flowers very well





but your second question... your idea of handing out the flowers, sounds really nice and i think the girls will love it
Reply:First of all your dress sounds lovely! For the bright pink i think gerberas will be awesome! they are a gorgeous pink and will look lovely! they are also quite easy to get now..The idea about the roses sounds great! Best of luck! Wish you all the happiness in the future!
Reply:I honestly can't answer your question about the flowers, but I just had to say that your alternative ot the bouquet toss is wonderful!
Reply:Usually the florist will give you a complimentary bouquet to toss...but your idea of giving the roses to the girls is really cute. Another way, and maybe even a cheap way, would be to get a dozen roses from the grocery store the night before. Wrap a few of them in ribbon and let the girls have them for the ceremony. It will make them feel included.


As for your flowers...why don't you do something like in this picture? You can use the roses and gerbera daisies-the gerbera's are wonderful and affordable. http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...


Or you can use the roses with some nice tulips


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I hope that this helps. Good luck to you :)


I have my wedding dress and I no what flowers I want. Should I get wear a veil?(pics)?

If you have veil ideas and hair styles plz let me know what you think would look good, and copy web page sites if you no of anything online. Let me know also what you think of my dress. I'm getting married in an Irish castle.


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I have my wedding dress and I no what flowers I want. Should I get wear a veil?(pics)?
I would go with an up-do and a tiara, no veil, or a small veil in back...
Reply:hrrm- what does the back of the dress look like?? is it just a zipper or does it tie up? if it is just a zipper then i would wear a veil that does down to about your elbows. (maybe a two tier one..??) If it ties up and has a fancy back then i wouldn't wear a veil because i would want to show off the fancy back...





cute dress and flowers..


congratulations and best wishes.





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Reply:As a wedding consultant....The pictures show more of a traditional themed wedding, so I would say yes. Here is what you want to think about......How is your hair going to be. Will it be comfortable with a veil? Can I take the veil out and my hair still look okay? Do I know the traditions behind a veil? Do I believe in the traditions behind a veil? Just somethings to thing about.





Good Luck!





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Reply:I think that the dress is so elegant and should stand alone. You don't want to detract from a beautiful dress like that - plus the flowers will add more elegance.


Plus, getting married in an irish castle...





DON'T wear a veil. Seriously.
Reply:You could also get come bouquet jewelry/crystals to put into the bouquet to make it sparkle and pretty. Im getting a couple of off ebay, they have alot of different types that you could choose from.
Reply:Yes you should wear a veil. All of them look so pretty!





Congrats, the dress and the flowers are gorgeous.





And an Irish castle? Really? Lucky!
Reply:That is a gorgeous dress! I think a veil would make it even more breath taking.
Reply:I kind of like the no veil look, otherwise maybe a really long one, kind of stiff rather than all soft %26amp; floaty?
Reply:No veil. That dress says enough on its own.
Reply:i would weare one that hangs down the back of the head.
Reply:i think it would look good with your hair up and one of those short veils that stick out a little bit...
Reply:i think YOU should do whatever YOU want it's YOUR big day


Who gets flowers?

I've got to start interviewing florists soon, and I'm trying to make a list of the flowers I'll need for our wedding. I've got the centerpieces and the bouquets down, but I'm not sure who all is supposed to get a boutineer or corsage. Obviously the groomsmen get boutineers and the mothers get corsages, but who else? I want to have an accurate count so I can figure out my floral budget. Thanks! Oh, and what other arranged bouquets will I need as well? I know I'll need a couple of arrangements for the altar, but what else?

Who gets flowers?
Okay!! Other than your bouquet and the centerpieces on the dinner tables, make sure you have other tables counted as well- if you are doing anything for the buffet table (if you are having one), gift table (ditto), guest book table, etc.





A few arrangements at the altar are nice, also decide if you want to have anything at the end of the pews and if so, are they going to be floral?





Dont'd forget flower petals - for the flower girls (if theyre allowed to drop them), as well as possibly having guests throw them on you (instead of rice, etc.), and possibly decorating tables with them.





For boutonnieres, corsages, and bouquets, you have obviously the bride and groom, then the groomsmen and bridesmaids, and then mothers and fathers. Some people also choose to honor grandparents with corsages/boutonnieres, or any other guests you want to distinguish, such as godparents. It is also very nice to have anyone who is doing something for you in the ceremony, like reading or singing, to have one.





Also decide on if you want flowers or some other topper on your cake.





Oh and if your flower girls arent or cant drop petals, make sure you have something for them - a mini-bouquet or a pomander ball, or something.





And decide if you are planning to throw the bouquet-you may want a smaller, less expensive "tossing" bouquet instead of using your real one if you want to keep/preserve your own.





All of this is optional-you can stick to the bare bones (wedding party and parents) or flesh it out the the rest of this, but there shouldnt be anything I didnt put on the list that is usually done. Don't forget if you want to save money or do things a little differently, you can use silk flowers instead of real ones, you can choose what types of flowers you use-different ones cost A LOT differently, you can have bridesmaids carry candles or flower girls ring bells, etc. You can also get bouquets and boutonnieres made out of swarovski crystals which are really pretty, or you could do non-floral centerpieces (like floating candles, etc). Just some ideas; good luck!!!
Reply:Don't forget the ushers. And congratulations!!!
Reply:You'd be just as married if you had no flowers at all, so the answer is "anyone you'd to whom you'd care to make a gift of flowers." Generally the bride has some sort of bouquet (to later throw) and the groom has some sort of buttonhole blossom. Everything beyond that is really just icing on the cake. If your florist tries to tell you otherwise, tell your florist that Miss Manners says and that he/she is just trying to pad the bill.
Reply:Some brides include the grandparents as well. I think it's a nice gesture.





Good luck
Reply:We did-


Great Aunt (because my grandmothers are passed), his 5 sisters who are not in the wedding, sister's husband not in the wedding, fathers, mothers and the groomsmen and bridesmaids and of coarse us.


Extra- Church flowers- talk to the church about what you need.
Reply:The fathers should get boutineers as well. Otherwise, I think you've got it covered.
Reply:Fathers of the bride and groom should get boutonnieres.





You may want to give boutonnieres and corsages to the grandparents of the bride and groom.





If you or your groom-to-be have godparents you may want to consider giving them boutonnieres and corsages too.
Reply:the florist knows.
Reply:Your bridesmaids, groomsman, the groom and the bride. Then the parents get one, perhaps the grandparents. Don't worry about anyone else.





As far as decorative flowers, I suggest ditching anything that isn't for your reception tables. Flowers are by far one of the biggest wedding rip offs. They cost a lot of money and die. Depending on your church/ceremony site, you may not need additional decor. BTW, I used ProFlowers.com, and they were great.
Reply:The flower girl needs petals. Get a buttonhole for the ring bearer. And the bridesmaids get bouquets.
Reply:A lot of the time bridesmaids get flowers as well. and any other who are in the wedding party like sisters brothers in laws and so forth you really need to know who is going to be part of the ceremony and what not cause they should have flowers and yes your grandparents should have one as well nieces and nephew don't really need then only if they are old enough to have one or ware one


you should also find pictures of flowers and arrangements that you like so you can show the florist what you would like to have


hope this helps and good luck
Reply:A good loving heart is all you need.


Best Wishes


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How much should a small rose bridesmaid bouquet cost?

I have absolutely no idea what to expect for the cost of the florist for our wedding. I don't even want a lot of flowers, and the bridesmaid's bouquets will just be three large roses tied together with satin. How much would the average florist charge per bouquet? We don't even want floral centerpieces - just tall branches with votive candles hanging off them. I'd just like an idea before we start interviewing florists to get an idea.





Please only answer if you happen to have experience in the floral industry or have planned a wedding before. Thanks :)

How much should a small rose bridesmaid bouquet cost?
It depends on the time of year..For example, around Valentines Day, they will be much more expensive.
Reply:It depends on the florist and also WHEN you buy the flowers. It is cheaper to go through a wholesale florist because they buy directly from the growers, and the flowers are fresher. However, the cost of flowers can vary, depending on timing. For example, my florist told me not to have my consultation until after Valentine's Day, because the weeks leading up to it, the prices of flowers go up (from the growers) but right after they go down. Same thing with Mother's Day. Once my price is quoted and the deposit is paid, it can't go up. But each florist differs...





Anyway, to give you a number, I would't spend more than $20 per bouquet for a three-rose ensemble
Reply:what you need to do is check it out on the computer and get an idea of what roses you want and an idea on how much they cost then go to our florist that you picked and see what they can do for you
Reply:Depending on where you live- what you described would be around $35.
Reply:I was going to get all roses for me and we knocked down the price too 150.
Reply:I would order the centerpieces from a florist, price will vary depending on the size.





Order bulk roses from www.costco.com and make your own bouquets. They come in 125 stems and cost either $189 or $219 depending on the color you order.





You could even make your own bridal bouquet if you wanted and /or use any leftover for rose petals, etc. It is easy. You need florist tape, wire, ribbon, straight pins with pearl embellishment on tip and hairspray. It only takes a few minutes. Google it. You will pay double or triple for such an easy task through a florist.
Reply:I am having bouquets of 6 roses made for my bridesmaids and am paying $45 each for them.
Reply:I paid $65 for cream roses (approx. 8-10 roses) in my bridesmaid's bouquet, and $125 for mine (all roses....probably about 20).





In total we ordered: 2 bouquets (just me and a MOH), 6 boutonnieres, 4 corsages, 2 candelabra pieces for the church, and rose petals for the tables at the reception and flower girl and paid about $500. Hope that helps!!
Reply:It depends on what time of the year you are planning on. If you are planning on getting roses for the bridesmaids around Valentine's Day expect the price to be considerably high.


If you are planning to do it another time of the year that isn't around any other major holiday (flower prices will go up around the holidays) then I would expect you to pay somewhere around $30-$35. You might be better off doing it yourself if you only want 3 roses for the bridesmaids. Get some fabric/ribbon from a craft store and buy a few dozen roses--you can wrap them up the morning of...it'll save you a lot of money.

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HELP! For a budget wedding (North or South CALI)?

I am 19 years old (bride 2 be) and my fiance is 18 (groom 2 be) we do not have alot of money and need to do a budget wedding in either southern-nothern california (VERY expensive) %26amp; preferraby northern. We need a cheap but nice reception place w/ dance floor. Outside catering allowed. 150 - 200 ppl seating. Nice surrondings for pictures... I also need B/M dresses and affordable floral choices for a bouquet. Suggestions %26amp; Ideas would be great for anyone that has done this before!!! Budget: $1,000 - $3,000. Thanks!

HELP! For a budget wedding (North or South CALI)?
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Reply:I suggest visiting wedding directory such as http://www.weddinglenox.com





Unlike most yellow pages, they have price comparison for the vendors (DJ,videographer, florist, and photographer) you can choose.





You can also try their matching system http://www.weddinglenox.com/f-membersign... that will match you up with local vendors. I tried it and have good result as I only recieved responses from vendors according to my request.





One problem I had with my wedding is that it is hard to locate vendors in most website as most likely they group by states and there are too many of them that's too far from me and I have to look at each site to figure out.





The sites I provide above have a easy to use layout to show you pictures, pricing and location in one page plus, you can send out your inquiry for matching vendor to contact you. That save me lots of time to locate the best vendors with the right price.
Reply:Gosh that's tough...I don't know if that is even possible with that many people. I'm having a hard enough time staying under 5k with 50 people. You may have to rethink some things to stay on a budget that small. Maybe not do a formal reception and do finger foods and punch or something. Try eBay for dresses, rings, and decorations...that's what I'm doing and you'd be surprised how cheap you can get good things for. Congratulations and best of luck.
Reply:there are alot of books on this subject. the one i had: How to Have an Elegant Wedding for $5000 (or Less) : Achieving Beautiful Simplicity Without Mortgaging Your Future ( http://www.amazon.com/Have-Elegant-Weddi... ) there are tons of good ideas in there and i believe there are ones for less of a budget.





the first thing you'll unfortunatly have to do is limit your guest list. i know that sux, but wedding are priced per person. you could also try having a champagne and dessert reception, instead of dinner. in northern cali, try some vineyards--maybe even a wine and cheese reception.





the best advice i can give you is to do much of the work yourself to save money, and have a great time. best of luck.
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Reply:Wow, that was our budget 20 years ago and we used our church social hall on a Saturday morning ($100 for the church and the hall). We served a light buffet, tiered wedding cake, punch, no alcohol (except one toast), no dancing. Sorry to burst your bubble, but that's what your budget buys for 100 people.





For the bridesmaids, if you have a friend or family member who sews, you can save a ton of money. With their consent, I chose the fabric and asked my three very differently-shaped bridesmaids (sized 4, 8, %26amp; 20) to choose one dress pattern or three! (I was amazed that they found a simple dress pattern they all liked and it looked great on all of them.) Please don't ask them wear dresses that don't suit them, don't fit perfectly, or that scream "bridesmaid." (My mother made my dress - it was exactly what I wanted and couldn't find in any bridal shop.)





To save more money, the caterer dropped the food and I hired some college student friends to help serve. Another friend sang and another played the organ. (We paid them all, but not much.) Also, we moved the flowers from the sanctuary to the social hall and used the bridesmaids' bouquets there too.





Simple CAN be lovely - and remember it's about the marriage and not the party. You don't want to start the marriage in debt from the wedding.





Good luck.
Reply:You aren't going to have a 150 person wedding for 3,000 anywhere in Cali hon. Even if you served Mcdonalds in the backyard you are looking at $7 a person on just food. You would still need something to eat on and chairs for butts. As much as you might not want to you are going to need to trim your guest list. DIY are the best three letters in your alphabet when trying to keep costs down too. TheKnot.com has plenty of budget friendly tips and project ideas.
Reply:Budget Queen here at your service! First you want to check out some wedding websites like the knot.com. Great place to start looking for a reception spot. See if you can do the ceremony and reception in same spot. House of brides.com is great place for b/m dresses. Also check out jcpenney and sears. Make your own bouquet with silk flowers from Michaels. With a budget like that...personally, I would get married at a park and just have a big family cookout. Save yourself alot of money because the catering alone will take up about 50-75% of your budget. The knot.com also has a budget you can plug numbers into. Start there, it helped me out alot! Good luck and happy planning!
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Do You HAVE To Have Flowers for the Wedding?

I will not have bridesmaids, or any flower arrangements at church or home. I just will have a small bouquet arranged from my backyard flowers for me. No corsages or anything. I believe it is a waste of $$, and the floral industry charges so much and then off to a honeymoon for 2 weeks in which I would never see floral arrangements that would wilt anyways. You say?

Do You HAVE To Have Flowers for the Wedding?
No, you don't have to have flowers, No one will say your wedding was terrible b/c there were no flowers. You could you hurricane vases filled with sand and a candle as a centerpiece (if you even want a centerpiece) or just use candles. A cheap place to get candles is www.candles4less.com
Reply:Weddings are meant to celebrate the union of two people. Do it how you feel suits you and your future spouse!
Reply:You make a good point. It's your wedding day so do what you want. I don't think it would be a problem to not have flowers... who cares right? I did have flowers at my wedding, but I didnt carry a bouquet, I just carried a single rose - most people were like "WHAT, NO BOUQUET" when I told them, but heck, its my wedding!





Do what you want. I think your day will be perfect for you no matter what... ditch the flowers if you want! Go for it!





Good luck and congrats!
Reply:It's your wedding. Do it the way you want it.
Reply:As long as your happy with it, I think it was a good decision. I also agree that it's a waste of money.
Reply:It's your wedding. Do it the way you want it.
Reply:Being that there's no legal requirement to have flowers, I say do what makes you happiest. I agree that most of the wedding fluffery is a waste of time and money.
Reply:fine with me !what ever you want . flowers die and are a waste of money and I tell my husband no flowers for me for , anniversity , birthday , valentines day or any other holiday
Reply:Great idea. Congratulations. Do what you want.
Reply:No, flowers are most definitely not a legal requirement.
Reply:I'm totally with you! I'm so sick of the notion that I have to do something in my wedding because that's the way it's always been. I had this revelation about corsages and boutonnieres the other night. Who needs them?
Reply:sounds really refreshing, good for you. The wedding industry is a real scam!!
Reply:I'm guessing your FH will love you for this!





If flowers are not a big deal for you, don't bother.





More focus on the wedding and the ceremony.





And, for my daughter's wedding, we got flowers from Kroger. They looked great.





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Reply:Hi and congratulations!





NO....you DON'T have to have flowers at all! Personally, I LOVE flowers and would want some.





Here is a thought:


~ Do you have enough backyard flowers for 2 vases (can be bought at a dollar store) for each side of the altar at the church?


I do think that would look nice. OR....do you live by a Walmart or Costco? I buy roses all the time from Walmart...you get 12 for $10! Cheap! I don't know what Costco charges. All the grocery stores with floral departments (and some without!) even sell flowers now. My local grocery store does and I live in a little town!





I do think it would look nice to have something in the church. But, again, YOUR choice.





Also...something inexpensive would be ....what about a small boutonniere for your groom and a small corsage for the "moms"? This is EASY, EASY, EASY to do with silks, which you can make up ahead of time. And with all the upcoming sales at craft stores? Well, again, just an idea. If you got brave enough you could even do them with real flowers (again, from Walmart or a grocery store!) Here is a link showing how to do it:


http://www.save-on-crafts.com/cormakbas....





For everything....2 church arrangements, 1 boutonniere, and 2 corsages....it should be $30 max!





But, again, NO, you don't need anything! Good luck!
Reply:Nope...get creative and try something else-like ribbon bouquets(folded like flowers)
Reply:It is your wedding you can do what you want. I am having a small wedding and a large reception. And I agree that it is a waste of money to have tons of flowers if it is not what you want. I will not be having any flowers at my reception and I think that with the decorations that I will have it will be just as beautiful without spending money on lots of flowers that will just be thrown away once it is over.
Reply:it's your wedding, you do it the way you want. it's your day, noone elses.
Reply:i dont think you NEED flowers for a wedding but its nice to have 1 or 2 boquettes. but that makes alot of sence because 2week honeymoon and you wont get to see them
Reply:Of course you don't have to have flowers at your wedding. You don't have to do anything you don't want to do except sign the marriage license and say "I do."





But if you're only worried about flowers dying and not getting your money's worth, you can use silk flowers and give the bouquets as gifts to the mothers and grandmothers before going on your honeymoon. Flowers just make things look more festive.
Reply:Then don't have flowers. That simple!!! My hubby used to buy me flowers until I told him to stop - they die and I get sad. So for the last to years I get all sorts of little trinkets.
Reply:do whatever makes you happy. You could always substitute flowers with something else. Like my cousin took fish bowls and put floating flower candles in them. They looked cool enough without getting too expensive.
Reply:I say it is your wedding, do what you want! I like the idea of having flowers from your backyard. That sounds beautiful as well and more meaningful than just purchasing them from a store. Enjoy your wedding, congrats and good luck!
Reply:of course you do not need flowers at your wedding silly.. whatever you want!
Reply:it is your wedding. If you don't want to have flowers, it is fine. It is your wedding day, do whatever makes you happy.
Reply:flowers make it classy if you dont want a classy wedding then dont take flowers


its a good gesture that you are a civilized person


How to make your own wedding bouquet? Using roses? Using orchids?

If I bought flowers in bulk online and tried to tie them together would I need to use floral rods to keep them from drooping? Or could I just tie a ribbon around the stems.

How to make your own wedding bouquet? Using roses? Using orchids?
If you decide to buy flowers in bulk such as roses.be sure and choose roses that arent open,to make sure they stay fresh,you can insert stiff florist wires in to the head and wrap the wire around the stems,then you can wrap the bunch of stems with ribbon...to make the rose open,you can leave them out of the refridgeratorand they will open at room temperature,mist them with water right before the wedding,it keeps them fresh
Reply:buy the foam boards and stick the flowers in those and then wrap the bouquet with a pretty ribbon to tie in with your wedding colors...you can get a holder also from the dollar tree which would help keep them from drooping.
Reply:if the steams are a medium length you can just tie ribbons on them if they are long that you might need floral rods or you can just cut them to length. Make sure you use a ribbon that matches the dresses
Reply:http://www.save-on-crafts.com/makbouqand...


here is site that might help
Reply:My wife made all of our wedding decorations including her boquet. Check my website and click on the wedding bells. Our whole engagement, wedding and honeymoon story is there complete with photos. In the Wedding story you'll find photos of the boquet and other arrangements.





Maybe some of these will help.





Good luck and congrats!
Reply:I did not want fake flowers at my wedding but because of expense and dealing with them dying, I did. I used this bouquet tape under the ribbon and I used ivey and hanging flowers under the roses and they came out better than what I could of purchased at any florist. Everybody complemented how lovely they were. Good luck and Congrads!


Where can I find beautiful, unique necklaces for my 4 bridesmaids?

I'm having a fall wedding and would like to give my bridesmaids each a necklace to wear during and after the wedding. They are wearing ivory tops with a espresso skirt and will be carrying a bouquet of all different colored fall flowers. I'd like to find something different for each of them, but with the same basic colors or themes. I especially like citrine or pearls and floral designs. Anyone have any ideas of where to look. My budget is kind of low...$40-$70 per necklace.

Where can I find beautiful, unique necklaces for my 4 bridesmaids?
This is wear I got mine from. They are great. You can buy them online or at Nordstrom.
Reply:Hard to get one unique necklace, let alone four. Best thing is to make them yourself.
Reply:http://www.tiffany.com/shopping/item.asp...
Reply:Craft shows are always a great place to look for unique jewelry.
Reply:I got my girls gorgeous chandelier necklaces - I believe they were around $45/ea.





www.emitations.com








They were almost exactly like these earrings, but they were necklaces.....gorgeous! They loved them :-)





http://www.emitations.com/lyvichea.html
Reply:OYu can try craft shows, or craft stores. If you or someone you know can make them then that would be great.
Reply:You can try either of these two places


http://www.exclusivelyweddings.com/dynam...


I got alot of stuff for my girls from that place. They are really good about getting it to you in a timely manner too. Plus I think they have nice things.


You can also try this place


http://www.parklanegems.com/christine


I got alot of my stuff from there and I really loved it.
Reply:There are so many different places to look. But if you like cubic zirconias have a look at http://mydivinewedding.com/wedding_acces... for some really stunning necklaces and in your price range too.
Reply:Try a jewelry company. I'm with a direct sales jewelry company called lia sophia. We have a lot of different things and we also have a save plan. In the month of August our special is buy 2 or more items and get an equal number of items at 1/2 price, our savings is ALWAYS on the MOST EXPENSIVE items. you can check our catalog out at www.liasophia.com where do you live?? try the advisor locator and find someone in your area and u can have a party and possibly get what you want for free.
Reply:weekendjewelry.com, and clunygrey.com. and alorabridaldesigns.com These three designers have a nice selection of bridal jewelry. I have purchased from weekend jewelry and the designer and owner is a very lovely person. By the way she has a sale going on today..I think it ends at midnight which includes her bridal jewelry, buy one and get one of equal value or lower free. great opportunity.
Reply:overstock.com has some good deals. I'm not sure if they have what you are talking about but it would be worth the look.
Reply:I was in a wedding recently, and the bride and her mother made necklaces and earrings for all of the bridesmaids and it was very inexpensive! They were beautiful; made of swarovski crystals.

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I'm in mumbai, she's in kerala- What to gift???

this is my story.... faaaaar apart frm each other.


but we've still been tugethr 4 the past 1 year now. i can't gift her nythng on her last b'day too.. she insists me not to.


m thnkng abt delivering a bouquet thru floral services or a musical card thru courier.


Plzz help which 1 to send... m totally confused..


P.S.: No answers with.... gift her a wonderful evening or some moments... datz a bit toooo cheeezy.

I'm in mumbai, she's in kerala- What to gift???
Gift her the Map of India !
Reply:A handmade portrait would be a nice present for her. Please take a look at http://www.paintyourlife.com


They have wonderful gift ideas for every occasion. The choice is big – e.g. oil, pencil, charcoal or canvas portraits. They are also fairly priced, and you can instruct them to send the portrait directly to the person you want!


The same company also has a studio for oil paintings reproductions. If you are looking for an affordable gift urgently, you can take a look at their 'stock on sale'. Visit http://www.oil-paintings-reproductions.c...
Reply:forget it
Reply:This is like a Deja vu...


I and my wife stayed so far away, it seemed like an eternity to travel.


And we infact did innovative things to make sure occasions remained special.


You can't go wrong if you decide to send flowers but if it ends up in the wrong hands, then you are in mortal peril, and so is she.


I am a Keralite myself and can fairly safely tell you how folks in kerala would react, so I would ask you not to send musical cards. It would make your lady look like a complete clown.


I would suggest you buy something that you remember she likes, then repack it securely and courier it, to her so that she knows it is from you. Because mostly the elder of the house receives the Courier and if it is addressed from you to her, then she will be able to accept it..


TIP: Buy something that she will cherish as a keepsake or can use for a very long time.


You can also send her a Gift Coupon for a Shopping mall in Kerala...


Always bear in mind that local sensitivities when choosing a gift. Keralites are reknown to be finicky
Reply:Hi,





You can send flowers and cards to her by professional couriers, because they have good network in kerala including rural and urban areas. Now I check their website for you but the website is not working properly now.





this is the link : www.tpckurla.com/mumbai.htm





good luck.
Reply:Glad to hear that you like a Keralite girl. You are most welcome, I am being a Keralite.





You can send her some interesting books, cheaper or costly, according to your interest and financial condition. Everybody likes good books to read, especially we, keralites. You may enclose some dry flowers in memory of your everlasting love towards her.





She is not a greedy type, so it will hurt her if you send some other costly gifts, like high quality garments or ornaments.





May your love long live.
Reply:all girls like jewellery. you can gift her something like a pearl necklace. pearls arent too expensive unless they're seawater pearls.





You could also get her the latest dress or tshirt from hill road if u know her size.





yea girls do tell NO and so do guys but everyone likes to receive a gift. Give it with a box of chocolates and a card.
Reply:send her a card with some flowers


indian girls always say No


but trust she will love it when she gets this lovely surprise an extended hug from you


How can I dry a bridal bouquet?

My daughter would like her bouquet, now 36 hours old to be dried, as well as the cake top floral decoration. Predominately white flowers.

How can I dry a bridal bouquet?
Yes you can dry them by hanging them upside down. It is best if they are hanging free from walls so they are not flattened on one side. I'm sure a florist can also help you with sprays or other ways to keep dried flowers from crumbling.
Reply:Hang it upside down tied over a soft space so if it falls it wont break them.
Reply:ideal conditions: 1) darkness; 2) very good airflow; 3) cool updrafts; 4) perfect (usually) humidity levels. Once you have cut your flowers, it is important to remove them from the sunlight as soon as possible. This, along with drying in the dark, is the most important factor in maintaining good color


Duration of drying time depends on many factors including humidity, temperature, airflow, and the type of flower you are drying. In certain conditions, some flowers can dry in 24 hours. A dried flower should feel stiff and ‘dry’, not limp or damp.


Storing Dried Flowers


We recommend wrapping the flowers in newspaper and placing them in a cardboard box.Do not store the box containing the dried flowers where it is unusually damp (some basements) or very dry (some attics).
Reply:The nbest way is to hang it upside down in the airing cupboard or take it to a pro so they can treat it.. but it really does make a difference how secure it is, if its flimsy dont do it your self just in case its ruened
Reply:hang it upside-down and spray lighly with hairspray.
Reply:Your wedding bouquet can be kept for decades to come. The preservation method you choose will depend on the type of flowers in the bouquet and the look you want for your preserved bouquet.


Instructions


STEP 1: Preserve the bouquet yourself or let a professional do it for you. Make this decision well in advance of the wedding date as all methods of preservation require that the treatment begin no later than one to four days after the wedding. STEP 2: Keep in mind that some home methods of flower preservation can take days or weeks to complete. Will you have the time to monitor the process yourself? Will you be able to begin the preservation process immediately after the wedding? STEP 3: Choose to have your bouquet professionally freeze-dried if you want the resulting bouquet to look as realistic as possible. The elements of the bouquet are taken apart, freeze-dried if possible, and then put back into the original arrangement. This method will take three to four weeks to complete. STEP 4: Choose to have your bouquet professionally pressed. The bouquet is taken apart, the flowers are pressed, and then they are rearranged and framed. Even though the flowers will be flattened, the original silhouette of the bouquet can be achieved. This method takes 8 to 10 weeks. STEP 5: Make bouquet preservation arrangements in advance of the wedding date. The preservationist will give you instructions on how to care for and transport your bouquet. STEP 6: Expect to pay $100 and up to have your bouquet professionally preserved. The price will depend on the size of the bouquet and any additional services, such as special frames or glass enclosures. If there is no professional in your area, you will also have to pay to have the bouquet shipped overnight. STEP 7: Use drying agents such as sand, silica gel or borax to preserve your own bouquet at home. The process involves covering each flower completely with the chosen substance to draw out moisture. See "Preserve Flowers With Sand," under Related eHows, for instructions. STEP 8: Press the flowers from your bouquet at home. See "Press Flowers," under Related eHows, for information and instructions. Frame your own pressed arrangement. STEP 9: Create your own dried flower bouquet. This is perhaps the simplest preservation method to accomplish at home. Take the bouquet apart and hang the individual flowers to dry. Reassemble the bouquet. Take care with the resulting brittle petals and stems. Tips %26amp; Warnings


Look for professionals in bouquet preservation on the Internet or in the yellow pages. Your florist will also be able to make a recommendation.


Ask your florist which method of preservation will work best with your chosen flowers. Some flower types cannot be successfully freeze-dried.


Look for preservation price packages. Some companies will preserve corsages and boutonnieres free when you have the bride's bouquet preserved.


Keep flowers in a cooler until they are ready to be transported or preserved at home. Put ice in the cooler, cover it with plastic and then set the bouquet on top. Keep the bouquet from being submerged in water. If your flowers are arranged in floral foam, keep the foam saturated.


Keep in mind that no method of preservation can keep the look of fresh flowers. Freeze-drying and pressing will alter the flower colors the least of all preservation methods.


Have your wedding invitation, wedding program or an elegantly written copy of your wedding vows framed along with a pressed arrangement.


See "Dry Flowers," under Related eHows, for instructions on air-drying your bouquet. Consider making potpourri from flowers that do not stay intact.
Reply:Hang them upside down like the others are saying, and then get an extra hold, nice smelling, hair spray and spray all the flowers, this will keep them from losing any pedals as they dry, it will also give them a nice smell and preserve them for longer.
Reply:check out the craft store- they sell some stuff that helps dry them out a little nicer then they might naturally. Micheals or Acmoore- they sell this crystal stuff you put with it to stop mold.
Reply:we hung the bouquet in the garage upside down to dry and the decorations just put in an airtight container or behind some glass in a cabinet... some people freeze them i think also.


Anybody know where i can find real stargazer lilies in bulk online?

i'm going to be ordering flowers in bulk and having a family friend do my bouquets and arrangements (she's experienced.) i've looked at the sam's club website, they have other kinds of lilies but not stargazers. these are my favorite flowers, and i'd really like to have them for my wedding. are there any other bulk floral websites out there?

Anybody know where i can find real stargazer lilies in bulk online?
Lilium or stargazer lilies are also known as oriental lilies (not asiatic) and can be bought in bulk at costco online
Reply:http://www.flowerbud.com/flower-market/g...
Reply:Try theflowerexchange.com They've got lots of flowers you can order and good prices.





Are they seasonal? Sams club used to have stargazer lillies online.
Reply:I have heard good things about www.freshroses.com....last I checked they had more than just roses you could get and the prices aren't bad either.





Proflowers.com is pretty good but the prices are a little high


Flowerbud.com ditto





Talk to the florists in the area...perhaps they would be willing to sell the you lillies but at a discount since they wouldn't be doing the arrangements. Some of the nice ones might even tell you who their supplier is so you could order directly from them.


Any good flower bouquet ideas?

My friend is getting hip surgery and I would really like to send her flowers to the hospital. The thing is, she's kind of goth and I'd love to send her something a little more her style than just a cutesey little bouquet. However, I don't want it to be too "deathly" in a hospital setting. Does anyone have any ideas for a classy yet gothy bouquet? Please keep ideas to stuff that one would normally find in a floral shop. Thanks in advance!!

Any good flower bouquet ideas?
Oooh...that's a tough one.





I've found roses at the grocery store that were such a dark shade of red, they were almost black. They looked great, but that also meant they weren't that healthy and they didn't last too long.





I'd suggest purple orchids, but those can by pricey, and they're also rather delicate flowers that can die quickly if they aren't cared for.





You might be best off with some kind of potted plant arrangement. It wont die as quickly as cut flowers, and you might be able to get a nice arrangement to suit the occasion. See if they still have any Halloween pots in the back.
Reply:A decent florist should be able to create the "gothy" arrangement using ordinary flowers. Ikebana style comes to my mind. Take a look at the sites below.

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My goldfish Lou wants a florist for the wedding, what should I do?

He can't decide between Dream Bouquet, Distinctive Floral Designs, Weddings By Teres, Lexis Florist Darryl Murchison Design, RockeFlowers, Floral Events, Inc., Mahala Floral Designer, Flowers To Remember, LZ Floral Design, Simply Charming Flowers, Flora Bella Designs, The Posh Petal, Blissful Moments, Village Flowery, Something Special In Flowers.

My goldfish Lou wants a florist for the wedding, what should I do?
The Posh Petal
Reply:He's pretty demanding for a fish. If he keeps giving you grief threaten to feed him to the cat.
Reply:flush it


Any ideas on what I should toss at my wedding?

I'm making my own crystal bouquets- a lot of them- 9 bridesmaids plus my own- plus the bout. for the guys as well... but I've been thinking about the toss bouquet- I'm going to make one for the toss bouquet, but I'm nervous about throwing it- I don't think it will break if it drops, but I don't want it to poke someone's eye out. So, any ideas on something else I could toss? I'd then give the person who caught it, a real crystal bouquet I made. We're not really having flowers- just rose petals for the tables, so I don't think I'd want to throw a floral toss bouquet.





If you want to see a crystal bouquet- it's kind of like this:





http://www.austrian-crystal.net/bouquets...

Any ideas on what I should toss at my wedding?
If you were able to do one of the netting bags withe the rose petals inside neatly tied off with the wicker stuff you are using for the bouquets and if you were able to attach a couple of the crystals to the end of the ribbon as weights.
Reply:wow and i do mean WOW that is just fabulous!!!!! i have never seen anything like that before. yes, i would perhaps just throw a bouquet made out of silk flowers in the same white color. and then give the lucky person a handmade bouquet.
Reply:Those look like Svarovsky bicone crystals on the bouquet. If you're using a flexible gauge wire for the stems, I wouldn't think it would poke someone's eye out--I mean, it's not like you're hurling your bouquet at home plate at 90mph, ya know? They'll probably bend when someone catches it anyway. You're tossing it over your shoulder as well. Make it smaller than the rest, like a nosegay size, and I think it will be fine. I think it's georgeous, and what a unique idea!
Reply:Wow, those bouquets are absolutely beautiful!! Why don't you make a bouquet of silk flowers in your wedding colors and put some of the crystal stems in it, with the same ribbon you'll be using on your wedding bouquets.
Reply:You could pick a woman among the guests that you know is engaged and just present it to her. Or you could have the anniversary dance and the woman of the couple who've been married the longest would receive your lovely bouquet.


Otherwise I think I would go to a craft store and purchase a ready made silk bouquet to throw.





Good Luck
Reply:I like the idea of giving the girl who Catches the bouquet a crystal one later, but I don't recommend using that one to throw, you don't want to injure anyone at the wedding, but how about silk flowers?
Reply:lovely bouquets! i've never seen them before! very unique!


i wouldn't throw one of these though, i think you are quite right, it could hurt someone! if you don't want a simple floral bouquet to toss then what about a kissing ball? you could easily make one in the size you want. you use a styrofoam ball for the base and add fresh or dried or silk greens/flowers of your choosing, ribbon/garland or a few crystals - glue them into place. you can also purchase readymade or artificial ones!


it would be easy to toss, easy to catch, and they are quite attractive.


happy wedding!!!!!!!
Reply:well this one is hard but you could through a garder then to just make that one cute and stuff and then give the catcher a crystal bouquet
Reply:How about a cabbage?
Reply:don't toss it, have the ladies put their names in a box and then pull a name and present the bouquet to that woman.
Reply:We're doing two tosses:





1. A "fortune toss" since there are very few single people. All the ladies come up and I am going to hold like 8 roses. Each will have their own ribbon with a tag attached that has some sort of fortune, for instance it may say something like "you will be the next kissed", "you will take a trip", "you will come into money"....etc. At the beginning I will hold them all together like a boquet then when I toss they will scatter.





Another idea I loved and would have done if we had single ladies is to get long ribbons. Tie one around the boquet then gather the rest in your hand. Hold it up over your head and have the single ladies gather around and each picks an end of a ribbon. They all tug and the person who gets the one attached to the boquet wins. That may be a good way for you to do a "toss" without shattering your crystals. Make sure the photographer is up high because it makes a great photo to see you with crystals and pretty ribbons surrounded by your ladies.





2. A kiddie toss. I got some cheap little beanies and some halloween candy and am going to do a toss for the kids before the adult toss. I don't want them feeling left out. Just make sure you have enough beanies for each child to get one so nobody gets jelous.
Reply:I really like the idea that pspoptart had about the ribbons.





I think that would be much more interesting than tossing the bouquet.
Reply:CAKE

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Floral Mistake?

On opening his new store, a man received a bouquet of flowers. He became dismayed on reading the enclosed card, that it expressed "Deepest Sympathy".





While puzzling over the message, his telephone rang. It was the florist, apologizing for having sent the wrong card.





"Oh, it's alright." said the storekeeper. "I'm a businessman and I understand how these things can happen."





"But," added the florist, "I accidentally sent your card to a funeral party."





"Well, what did it say?" ask the storekeeper.





"'Congratulations on your new location'." was the reply.

Floral Mistake?
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Reply:To you: a floral thanks, but without any message cards.
Reply:nice one
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Reply:That was FUNNY!!!!


Bachelorette Party Questions....?

I have a couple questions while Im planning my sisters Bachelorette Party?





1 - I want to do something for "Suck for a Buck", but not sure how to do it.


I dont want her to wear a shirt where they are taped to it and for my bachelorette party we had a big floral bouquet of them. So I need something different.... Any idea's appreciated!





2 - I am looking for supplies. Like penis suckers, penis straws etc... Do you know of any good websites or stores (any chain stores or any stores in Wisconsin)???


I have gone to bachelorettesuperstore and it was awesome but they are out of everything :(





Thanks for your help!!!

Bachelorette Party Questions....?
http://www.bachelorettepartyfun.com/


http://www.bachelorette.com/


http://partysupplieshut.com/bachelorette...


http://www.bachelorettepartyshop.com/
Reply:My sister-in-law planned a bachelorette for her brother's fiance and got all her stuff from Bachelorette.com - http://www.bachelorette.com/ - and it was all really decent and reasonably priced.





No idea what "suck for a buck" is, so I'll leave that to the rest.
Reply:suck for a buck.. hmmmm i'm sure there are bachelorette games books at like spencers or something like that. check that out... if you have that.. also check out ummm adult stores that sell adult toys and things like that... sometimes you can find them there.
Reply:Here's a perfect gag gift for your bachelorette party, http://www.adultpartypinatas.com/Bachelo...
Reply:try http://www.bachelorette-store.com
Reply:wear a candy necklace to do suck for a buck. also, something fun that i wore - a shot glass necklace that said "buy me a shot, i'm tying the knot" on it.
Reply:This website has some great stuff you can order! Have fun!





http://www.bachelorette.com/popular.html


Help! Silent Auction Question?

Someone Donated these Antique Earrings. How high of a reserve should I set? I want them to sell, but I want them to make a certian amount of money.





Item: Antique ‘Floral Bouquet’ Cameo Earrings


Medium: Genuine Bull’s Mouth Shell


Mount: 800 Silver


Circa: 1900


Condition: Mint


Estimated Value: $250.00

Help! Silent Auction Question?
I do quite a bit of fundraising. I am hosting a huge silent auction in March for an abused childrens shelter.





I usually start my silent auctions at 25% of fair market value. Understanding that most items end up selling for less than full retail.


One of my items is a 3 night stay in Breckenridge, value 1800.00. I am starting bidding at $500.00.





You have to have some discretion, if it is high ticket. What you have is a pure impulse item, and would not appeal to everyone. I'd set the reserve price at $100.00 %26amp; see what happens.





Lots of luck!
Reply:I would set the reserve for $200.00 and if they don't sell this time around, relist it and lower the reserve a little.
Reply:sick friend---start at $500.00 remember the cause
Reply:It all depends on what the "estimated value" represents.





If the ring was valued at $250 then that may have been a replacement value, and therefore easily DOUBLE what it would make in a normal auction. If that was an insurance valuation, same thing. Keep this in mind.





Nothing kills a lot dead like too high a reserve and a greedy owner. Sorry, that has to be said.





It's worth what someone is willing to pay for it on that occasion, not what you decide it's worth to you.





If it's a silent auction at a sort of charity sale, and people are drinking and someone falls "in love" with it, then it may go higher. Are they "fashionable"? Can you imagine wearing them yourself? If not, keep the reserve reasonable. Drunken punters mean higher prices at any auction, especially if they are private buyers with too much money and it's a good cause.





Personally, if I were in charge, I'd set the reserve at $125 or $150.
Reply:ONE PENNY
Reply:...........................................
Reply:set the reserve at 245


Do You Feel Relaxed When You Read This?

Read this list SLOWLY and tell me how you feel after you read it:








Soft Rain





Puffy Clouds





Floral Bouquet





Sailing





Hawaii





Massage





Dreaming





Bathrobe





Bed and Breakfast





Cool Breeze





Sunlight





Joie De Vivre





Positive





Angel's Wings





Music





Rainbow





Warm Sand





Blue Waters





Pineapple





Guava





Tropical





Palm Trees





Bubble Bath





Love Making





Candle Lights





Lavender, Jasmine, Chamomille





Meditation





Ocean Waves





Nature





Smiling





Soft Kisses





Holding Hands





Touch





Passion Fruit





Strawberries and Bananas





Acoustic Guitar





Piano





Care Free





Laughter





Sleepy





Soft Pillows





Fluffy Slippers





Comfy Blanket





Paradise





Calm





Euphoria





Release of Toxins





Feeling Lighter





Feeling Relaxed





Pleasure





Harmony





Balance





Healing





*If you've read this slowly, you may experience any of the following: relaxation, peaceful, calm, detox, etc.....





Let me know how you feel

Do You Feel Relaxed When You Read This?
I feel relaxed, my back hurt really bad and after reading that for 10 minutes, it felt relaxed THANKS!
Reply:AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Reply:Hm... I'm cooking right now so I'm not relaxed... hehe... but it did put a smile on my face!
Reply:I feel indifferent
Reply:zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...
Reply:yes, right away
Reply:I felt a little more relaxed... not a lot... would have helped if I'd turned off the TV I suppose, lol!





Gotta admit, I was afraid you were gonna pull a mean trick... I was bracing myself for something really creepy or nasty or scary at the end... I guess I dont trust ppl enough!
Reply:i feel real annoyed
Reply:I read it slow and it didn't make me feel any different. I'm very hyper and it takes a lot to make me calm down.
Reply:Can you say frustrated
Reply:Hungry is how I felt time to order dinner.
Reply:peaceful,,, ,,
Reply:FRUSTRATED!!! because I would love to have all of those things, and my life is very hectic right now and I can't afford a relaxing vacation. thanks A lot.
Reply:sorry - nothing
Reply:I got bord with the list. I had to skip to the bottom of the page to answer this question.
Reply:so much better
Reply:i think that im add, i couldnt read all of it
Reply:Nice list of items..


I wish I could go on a vacation to experience some of them...


I need to relax more but have a hard time doing that...
Reply:some
Reply:can i have those for real?............as in now?
Reply:Yes l do.
Reply:yes
Reply:No I feel just as stressed out as when I opened this ?.
Reply:sorry, unless u mention my boyfriend, im not fully happy.
Reply:my eyes hurt coz i read it too slow......but i like it....how i wish to have a long vacation and experience those things...

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For opponents of same-sex marriage--would you take money from one?

Inspired by this article about all the money same-sex marriage is projected to bring into California.





http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008...





Would you photograph the wedding, if you were a wedding photographer? Bake the cake? Arrange floral bouquets? Would you have a twinge of conscience about accepting the money?





I ask as a same-sex married woman who would like to know why my opponents think as they do.

For opponents of same-sex marriage--would you take money from one?
No, with all respect, I would stand fast to my belief and not seek to profit from something that I don't think is right.
Reply:i would not.
Reply:Before my period of enlightenment, my husband and I owned and ran a photography business. This very topic came up, and we actually called whats-his-face, the head of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), to ask if we were required by law to accept the contract for a gay "wedding" (which did not exist at the time, but we all kow people hold weddings whether they be recognized by the state or not). We actually called a lawyer so that we could turn down those vile gay couples, and know we were in the right. We certainly would not have accepted their money unless it were illegal not to.





To quote Michelle from Full House: "How RUuuuDE"





I'd jump at the chance to shoot a gay wedding (or whatever) now. There's no 'making up' for the things I did and said, but I can be thankful for my change of heart, and move forward.





Blessings!
Reply:I personally would not... however that being said I don't necesarily disagree with the practice. Not to disagree, but I'd like to know where Jesus demands us to take photos of a same sex marriage, or bake a cake of a same sex marriage? It's one thing to cut out the politics, but don't replace it with religion!
Reply:How about you cut the politics crap and go bake a cake for some same-sex folks. Jesus demands you too!


What is a fabulous way to thank an awesome bridesmaid?

My maid of honor was incredible! I thought she would hold a bouquet for me and perhaps throw a shower, but she took being a bridesmaid to a whole new level! She threw parties, went shopping with my mother for a dress, created floral arrangements, made me breakfast on the wedding day, drove me everywhere, went to my dress fittings, anticipated my every need, coordinated details with the other bridesmaids, transported the wedding gifts, the list is so long. I'd like to thank her in a huge way. Any ideas? I have $100 I could spend. Thank you in advance!

What is a fabulous way to thank an awesome bridesmaid?
Honestly, this was the kind of MOH I was for my best friend, everyone commented on how they had wished that their MOH's were more like me. Her husband bought she and beautiful matching rings and wrote a letter that was read at her shower about what he thought our friendship was. It was really beautiful and I was so touched that they had made something that was totally about them about me as well. BUT in all honesty, nothing I recieved gift wise was worth the thank you note that I got from my best friend afterwards. It was heartfelt and genuine and full of such gratitude towards me and my husband as well.


No gift will replace a really nice letter and that will be enough for her. Remember she didnt do all that stuff for a gift at the end, she did it because it was her pleasure to help make your special day awesome.
Reply:thats all you have to spend?





cant do much with that... if it were me i would prob send her on a trip somewhere... maybe get her tix to that concert, or play or show she wanted... something that she would do for you...





seems like what she did is priceless... dont limit yourself on $100. if you can find something free, but more meaningful than money can buy, go for that instead.
Reply:I like the spa certificate idea. I also like givign people keepsake boxes with little trinketts in them.
Reply:Wow...is she for real? Just kidding :) That's wonderful! There's so much you can do, and not even have to spend money. Throw her a thank-you bbq, play all of her favorite tunes and make her favorite food. Make her a "friends" cd of all songs about friendship on it. A personalized engraved picture frame. A day outing for the two of you to a spa, a hiking trip, or a picnic...a girl's night with some chick flicks and a pizza (the last one is my answer to pretty much everything-hahaha)...use your imagination, and congrats on the wedding!
Reply:go out and buy her a few small items and put them in a designed basket with a card
Reply:Take some time and find great pictures of the 2 of you together over the years and make a small or not so small scrapbook for her. I made photo albums/mini scrapbooks for all the bridesmaids and groomsmen with just pictures from our wedding weekend and have received tons of comments on them. They all appreciated having the memories and the pictures (some candid) from our special day. Take some from all the years you have been friends and put them in a thank you book. It is has personal meaning, it's cost effective and you know that she will love it!
Reply:A spa gift certificate so she can relax





a gift certificate to her favorite store





a jewlery box with her name engraved
Reply:I agree with everyone else.... get that girl a spa gift certificate!!!!
Reply:Maybe a gift certificate to a day at a spa? Massages, pedicures, facials, etc. You two could go together.
Reply:Send her to the spa for a massage or a pedicure or something...she deserves it!


Wedding day question...?

I am trying to choose my bridal bouquet. I have looked into both real floral bouquets and silk flower ones. Anyone have any feedback on either one...which did you choose, which do you like best??? Etc.





THANKS!!!

Wedding day question...?
I think that real flowers really make the difference at a wedding. It's the look, the feel...and the smell. Even if you choose fragranceless flowers, they still smell fresh, where as silk flowers have that craft store smell to them.
Reply:REAL!





Silk looks cheap.





Go for real flowers that will smell great and look nice and bright. Plus, you can dry them out and have a memory of your special day.
Reply:get the real thing its worth the extra cost...congratualtions!! get what you like personally and see if they match your dress and the decor.
Reply:I couldn't decide on just one kind or color of flower, so my bouqet was a real mix of lilacs, white roses, tiger lilys, and daffodils. They were gorgeous, but remember real flowers have to be chilled and cared for. I'd sugguest drying them out to keep them for memories afterward. Go with what catches your eye!
Reply:Silk flowers can be very nice and some you can't really tell unless you get up close and touch. You can then have your bouquet forever.





Real flowers are real flowers. Due to some personal issues I could not abide anything fake at my wedding but you might like the silk ones.
Reply:I decided on real flowers for my wedding, they really do look the best. It's something that I am glad I didn't skimp on!!! Good luck to you
Reply:fresh bouquets are beautiful but I chose silk because I wanted to keep my bouquet and not have to worry about it dying on me.
Reply:Hey just my opinion but Silk flowers can look just as real and can be cheaper. I have seen many bouq done in silk and I didn't know it till after the wedding!





Here is why I enjoy "fake flowers"


1. no worries about the weather (which can make flowers wilt, not open, not be in season,


2. you do not have to have the dried afterwords (do you know how flowers are dried....they use the same powder as kitty litter is made out of) So you are paying way to much for Kitty litter. plus you can keep them for ever no worries about transporting them, plus your maids can keep them.


3. price can be cheap or expensive as you want, you can make them yourself and have plenty of time to practice with them before hand....as in real you cant unless ahead of time and practice then the day before the wedding buy more flowers and do it all over again!


4. the one thing I have talked to every bride about and they have a complaint about is the flowers (they were the wrong color, they were closed, they were open, the ribbon was wrong, the flowers are wrong, etc) Silk you can see before the wedding and make sure everything is right!





Best wishes and good luck in all your planning! It really depends on what you like!
Reply:I would get real ones, becaus they seem more romantic and smell great and feel nice and they are lovely. You don't have to save your silk flowers, your photographers will save everything you need:)
Reply:Choose what you like an can afford.


I used real for my bouquets and boutonnieres, and silk for decorations and tossing bouquet.


We made them ourselves and spent about $60. and got lots of compliments.


Good luck
Reply:get what ever matches your dress - and which ever your heart desires most -but remember fake flowers last 4 ever
Reply:I would go with fresh because then you can get all the flowers in the church and corsages that will all match.


And they will smell alot nicer too.
Reply:My sister got married last October. Sadly, the grooms mother has leukemia and for reasons that i'm not sure about, she is unable to be around fresh cut flowers due to the treatment she is receiving. For this reason, all the tables had silk flowers on them. They looked fantastic...and it is something that can be kept forever as a memento of the big day.
Reply:I used silk. I've seen too many problems with fresh flowers, mostly discoloring and wilting. You can get really quality silk and unless you're holding the bouquet, nobody knows the difference. And then you can keep it forever!
Reply:well real and you can dry the bouquet. or silk but nice quality ones and it will never die and never crumple to dust when its very old and dried out
Reply:I say go with real flowers. You can always have your bouquet duplicated in silk.
Reply:You HAVE to have a real bouquet! Even if all of the flowers in your wedding are silk besides the ones you're holding. You have to remember all the pictures people will be taking. Close ups on your rings and the edges of the silk flowers will show. If its smell you're worried about with your guests or yourself, no one will be bothered by what you're holding or you can ask a florist about an arrangement that has little scent. If not then the scent of those flowers will remind you of your big day for the rest of your life! You won't regret it, get the fresh ones.
Reply:I have been in several weddings and am married myself... my oppinion and views are as follows.





Pros of real flowers. smell pretty


look pretty


Cons they can die befor the event is even over


they are not very strong


very expencive


Pros of silk beautiful


can get out of season flowers


very cost effective


hardy


easy to work with


most people wont know they are silk


cons


there will be some people who don't care for them








this summer my sister got married and had real flowers they cost close to $4,000 for 7 bm 7gm and the fam. it was hot and our flowers were wilting befor we got down the aisle. The flowergirl stept on my flowers and broke many of them as i was helping her up the stairs so we just stuck pins in them to stay up.





I had 4 bm and 4 gm and the fam for my wedding and i made all the flowers for ours with sliks and no one knew they were fake and they cost $60 and were breath taking.





All in all it is your decision but if you are looking for a way to cut the budget this is the way.


good luck
Reply:i went withreal i always pictured real ones for the smell and the feel i never even looked at the silk.
Reply:I'm planning my wedding right now and am initially planning on real flowers. I love the cool feel and texture of real flowers, and the smells. Also, when they dry, they have an amazing antique look. My mom is a horticulturalist (she arranges flowers), and some of the things I've noticed when she works with real and silk flowers is this:


Real:


-It is real and beautiful


-smells very nice


-not always in season or available


-Sometimes can break during handling and arranging


-will wilt if not stored properly.





Silk:


-Many silk flowers (esp. expensive) do look amazingly real


-Some do have a light scent, and then, you could also perfume them


-Can be handled many times and may just need refluffling or a clean cloth to restore it's beauty


-Come in a multitude of colors, types, and textures.





I think it is really is going to depend on your budget and what your theme or color is going to be.





Also, my mom has done a combination of the two when certain flowers weren't available. That would be beautiful and hard to tell if it is fake or not.


Monday, May 11, 2009

A new Sims 2 expansion. What do you think?

January 4, 2006 - While we'd already collected plenty of evidence on the third expansion to The Sims 2, today Electronic Arts gave us a tap with the Wand of Officialdom: The Sims 2 Open for Business is indeed the next add-on for the popular sequel.











Open for Business lets you run your own business enterprise -- as conventional or outlandish as you wish. You're in charge of opening shops, hiring employees, managing your staff, keeping customers happy, and selling any number of goods -- from toys to floral bouquets to robots. You'll help your sims respond to each customer, dropping prices or even using "wacky outfits" to woo a cranky patron.





The expansion will offer more than 125 new items to support your Sim-business, including display cases, a beauty salon chair, a toy workbench, a floral station, and cash registers. Slick equipment will help, but you'll still need good business sense -- from training to promoting, from hiring to firing -- to bring in profits and grow your op

A new Sims 2 expansion. What do you think?
The Sims 2 is my favorite game, and as with the original series I am always excited when an expansion pack is released. I have yet to be disappointed; not only do they always come with 100+ new objects, but they expand the actual gameplay. I am especially looking forward to OFB, as it sounds like it will essentially add a tycoon-game aspect into the already delightfully fun world of the Sims.
Reply:I can barely wait for it! Only 19 more days and it's out. I'm so excited about the robots!
Reply:I love the sims, can't get enough! I'm sorta excited about the new game.
Reply:pretty neat i think
Reply:lame... its not worth it...
Reply:I think its pretty cool
Reply:i think open for business will be alot of fun it comes out in march i cant wait

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Do cats behave themselves around vases of flowers?

I want to have a floral arrangment delivered to my friend who's just moved into a new home. She and her husband have three cats. Is there anything special that I should keep in mind while choosing a bouquet?

Do cats behave themselves around vases of flowers?
don't get something that can be knocked over easily. some cats do behave, but others don't. also, make sure the flowers aren't poisonous to the kitties.





(have 3 cats, only one broken vase in 3 yrs.)
Reply:Keep in mind what type of lowers to get, a major poisonous flower is Lilies. Cats like to eat plants and lilies cause acute kidney failure-usually fatal after just a little bit of flower or pollen. Go to the ASPCA website and their poison control has a list of flowers that are poisonous, as well as what isn't.
Reply:In my experience, NO, they do not behave around them. If mine smell fresh flowers, they are all over it! But, I would also guess that your friends are used to dealing with this with their cats. Otherwise, I'd look for something a little less appealing to the kitties.
Reply:Don't get any flowers that are potentially poisonious if ingested.
Reply:i wish i could say yes but i often wake up to find smashed vases and trails of sick with bits of flowers. Cats will do anything to get to the flowers and the only thing you can do is glue them down.
Reply:nope srry
Reply:As a general rule - try to get something with a larger base and possibly an arrangement in a pot. Also things that hang far down - such as ribbons or ivy might not be a good idea. Most kitties will want to explore the new addition to the room, but they're not necessarily going to try and destroy it. If it can stand up to a head being rubbed on it and a little tugging, it should be relatively safe. My cats have chewed on a lot of plants so far. The only plant I know of that you have to be truly careful with is a poinsettia.


But I wouldn't worry too much. Your friends will surely find a safe spot to display the flowers where their kitties can't get to them.
Reply:Some cats leave house plants or cut flowers alone, some don't. My cat is very gentle and careful not to knock over a flower arrangement, but likes to eat some types of plants. She LOVES anything with baby's breath (but that's tacky anyways!) and will chew anything with large leaves. She generally leaves most flowers alone, particularly if they are very fragrant. One trick my Mom taught me was to get a pot of cat grass at the same time and encourage the kitty to eat her plants, not yours. It works well with her cat, but not as well with mine. I think it's up to the individual cat.
Reply:From my own experience cats tend to break vases and eat flowers so maybe think about sending a fruit basket. It is nice and the cats don't bother it much.
Reply:You should see which plants are dangerous to cats (there are many out there). You could look at any vet websites, ex. aspca.org. Try not to use a glass vase if you can, it will most likely break soon. Hope I helped.
Reply:how about a basket
Reply:Damn no !
Reply:You're kidding right? :-)





Our cats bahve themselves around flower arrangmeent, that is until we walk out fo the room, then it becomes a free for all. And of course, they will look innocnet when you walk back in and see the leave still falling tothe ground. :-)





Some flower are poisonous to cats too. I'm thinking that orchids are the ones that are very toxic, but not positive.
Reply:I have a few cats myself. Some of them leave plants alone, some don't. I learned along time ago that it was destined to have no plants in my home. For a house-warming gift, try something a little more practical. I personally wouldn't want flowers. Try somethign they can actually use in there new home.
Reply:not really it depends on what type it is
Reply:They might. Like people, all cats are not the same. Mine love to munch all flowers and will go to any length to get to them. I have completely given up on having them in my home because there is nowhere the kitties won't be able to get to them.





Here's another idea though - someone I know received one of these the other day and it was fantastic.
Reply:NO.
Reply:You might try a basket instead of a vase :) Harder to knock over.


Cats are very curious animals, so you might select flowers that won't be toxic if ingested.





Let us know how it goes! :)
Reply:if they have three cats they probably know how to handle them they will know where to put breakable things and where not to put them,
Reply:Cats are very interested in everything, especially smelly dangling flower pettles or leaves. They may not mean to knock over the vase but the flowers needed to go.
Reply:yes, don't do it. The cats will probably eat whatever you send making them sick or knock it over making a mess.


I would recommend a nice bottle of champagne instead.
Reply:They will knock it over as soon as they see it. If you get something that the cats aren't going to be poisoned from and if you make sure the vase has a very study bottom and is wide enough to not be tipped over that would be better than a traditional base. Good Luck!!!!!!!!





PS I am sure they could keep the cats in a room away from the flowers or vice versa....they could make it work I would send it.
Reply:cats are wild it depends on the cats personality and how they act arounf your furniture


Can you say this in your own words?

Prepare the arrangement by pokeing the base end of a stick into the florist foam. The tricky part is to achieve the "floral bouquet" look. Try to imagine the fruits going up in a bouquet shape, with a pointed middle piece and with the bulk of the fruits layering out to the sides. Use your original; sketches and designs in this stage, but do not feel you have to follow them, follow your creative instincts first.

Can you say this in your own words?
Arrange the display by prodding the bottom end of a stick into the florist foam. The difficult part is to attain the "floral bouquet" appearance. Attempt to visualize the fruits rising in a bouquet form, with a pointed center part and with the majority of the fruits layering out to the sides. Make use of your innovative; drafts and plans in this phase, but do not feel you have to pursue them, chase your artistic instincts first.


Has anyone ever tried cutting hibiscuses and making a bouquet out of them?

I'm a budding floral designer (pun intended) with lots of gorgeous hibiscuses on my patio. I'm dying to t ry to arrange them for the dinner table, but will they wilt quickly?

Has anyone ever tried cutting hibiscuses and making a bouquet out of them?
I HAVE NOT MY SELF,PERSONALLY---BUT, MY MOTHER DID WHEN SHE WAS ALIVE!!!---to be placed into a floral vase.
Reply:No


Too much pressure?

I have a very tight budget for my wedding, so i figured I could make my floral bouquets and centerpieces myself. They seem pretty easy to make. My mom says it would be too much pressure. what do you think?

Too much pressure?
you can easily do this without any drama or pressure.





if using fresh flowers: talk with local florists regarding what will be in season, how much she/he can supply and the cost.


you can then design them in advance and buy all the wires and vases necessary in advance. So all you'll have to do is have them delivered (or pick them up) and arrange them. This can be very therapeutic and help you relax instead of being stressful..


but then you risk having a time management issue, and chances of the flowers not being available when you need them, or not being "open" yet etc.





if you are using silk, plastic, dried flowers: you can buy a sample of what you are thinking off and design it at home until you are happy. then buy the lot in bulk and get to work. you can do this months in advance, and with good storage you won't have any dramas come the wedding.








my friend designed all her own centrepieces and the church flowers. we (the bridesmaids) helped her on the morning of the wedding by putting them all in vases and arranging them. it was very relaxed and fun, and they looked beautiful.





xx
Reply:The bouquets are pretty simple, as long as you simply tie some stems together--that's a nice look anyway. If you feel you can handle it, then I say go for it. One suggestion though on the centerpieces--if you've never done it before, you might want to take a class at a craft store in flower arranging.
Reply:No pressure at all...in fact it may ease some financial pressure. I made centerpieces, bouquets, and boutiniers for my wedding. It took me about 3 hours to make everything and in total it only cost me about $75...way cheaper that going to a florist.
Reply:Well, depending on how much time you have, I would do it. I am on a tight budget also and its a six month engagement. We did the bouquets, corsages, and boutoniers. We did them all in one weekend and bought all the flowers at Hobby Lobby when there were 40% off. It ended up being 1/3 of the price, someone else was going to do it. My other suggestions is eBay has yesss-i-do seller who isn't too expensive and I was going to user her but ended up doing my own. I was also going to do the centerpieces but I found some awesome ones at Wal-Mart craft for cheap when they were closing all of our flower departments.


Good Luck and Best Wishes! b2b 12-29
Reply:I think making your own center peices is an excellent way to cut cost and as long as you get things together well enough in advance it shouldnt be that stressful. I am also planning a wedding very soon and here are some simple examples I found that are inexpensive.





http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...


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Both would be pretty for a spring wedding. Possibly use daisy or other wild flowers that are inexpensive.


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beach wedding


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...


fall wedding


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possibly something similar for a seasonal wedding, maybe you could put candycanes somewhere too.


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And this is possibly the most simple and one of my favorites.


You just gather some river rocks and place then in a vase. You could gather some branchs and if you wanted a diffrent color other then the natural browns, you could buy spray paint the same color as your wedding colors ( prolly about 2$) and put those in place of the brown ones.





Well those are just somes ideas. Candles are always create a lovely effect and can usually be found at most any dollar store . Hope this helps and that you have a beautiful wedding =]
Reply:I am doing everything myself for my wedding also. As long as you have enough willing people to help, you will be fine. Gather up your bridal party and do it together and make it a party or pre-wedding event! I am using silk flowers so that we can make everything ahead of time so that we won't be stressed or pressured. Good luck! Feel free to email me if you have any other questions or need more advice :) Congrats!
Reply:I think it's a great idea to do your own centerpieces, however, the bouquets will be in a lot of the pictures with you and your new husband so i wouldn't attempt to make my own! Plus it's going to be a really busy day so don't try do do too much!
Reply:Hi and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!





If you are thinking of using silks, then, no, I don't think this would be too much pressure as you can get them done early.





If you are thinking of ordering wholesale flowers and putting them together the day before your wedding (as a florist would), then, yes, I do think that would be too much pressure.
Reply:I made my centerpieces and wanted to add more things to my bouquet, unfortunately I ran out of time.


Keep in mind that you need a lot of time because you have to have to have patience in case something gets messed up.


The making of the baskets, keepsakes, centerpieces and all of the other extra special touches helped me relax.


When I was glueing pearls and lace it was so distracting from the stuff that was going wrong that I had no control over.





Good Luck and Congratulations.
Reply:If you have so many other things to do, then you're just asking for stress.





If it's easy to do and doesn't take all day and all night then do it!





Otherwise, plan a get together party and have you and your friends do it in an assembly line fashion.
Reply:YOu know, simple is sometimes more effective than an intricate bouquet. Take a look online at floristry sites, and see what you think. I am also on a tight budget and I am considering doing my own flowers. Flowers are beautiful anyways so I am thinking of just tying a few pretty ones together simply with a ribbon.


YOu can save a lot of money doing this yourself but do remember that you will have loads of other stuff that has to be done, including getting yourself ready.....it might be easier to use silk flowers, that way you can do it with a few weeks to spare.
Reply:i made all the centerpieces for my friends wedding... they were beautiful! i got glass wide mouthed vases... glass wide, shallow fish bowls... i turned the vase upside down... hot glued the fish bowl on top... stuffed some flowers (artificial but you can use real) up the bottom of the vase.. make sure you get ones that are on branches so that they stand up.. put some colored stones in the fish bowl... with water and floating candles... and then i hot glued some flower heads around to outside of the fish bowl.. i also let some flowers float in the water.. they were gorgeous and sooooo easy to make! we made them a couple weeks before.. maybe even a month.. i dont remember...

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