So I'm up late again. Thinking about flowers. I really like the looks of the little pomander balls... They seem quite easy to DIY according to the websites I've read. ANd perhaps they could be used at the ceremony on the aisles and then at the reception as decor...
We were thinking that we'd go to a florist to get a large arrangement for the front of the church. But I'm thinking maybe that could be one more DIY. It's ambitious. But I'd rather get more flowers to use in pomanders and around then just get one big arrangement. And maybe I'm just crazy, but I think if I'm not all crazy, "it has to look like this" we could do something large with one of those green spongy things as the base and using only one or two different types of flowers and mount it on a big nice vase filled with leaves so it doesn't look empty (that's how they all are anyway). Like this one below. It's just roses and carnations. Seems easy enough to me. Probably cost $200 or more to be made...
I'm also still looking at the final choices of what flowers I want to order. Click on the links to see pics-
We were thinking that we'd go to a florist to get a large arrangement for the front of the church. But I'm thinking maybe that could be one more DIY. It's ambitious. But I'd rather get more flowers to use in pomanders and around then just get one big arrangement. And maybe I'm just crazy, but I think if I'm not all crazy, "it has to look like this" we could do something large with one of those green spongy things as the base and using only one or two different types of flowers and mount it on a big nice vase filled with leaves so it doesn't look empty (that's how they all are anyway). Like this one below. It's just roses and carnations. Seems easy enough to me. Probably cost $200 or more to be made...
I'm also still looking at the final choices of what flowers I want to order. Click on the links to see pics- The spider mum is still my fav and main inspiration - http://www.theflowerexchange.com/scripts/prodViewn.asp?idproduct=926
And gerbera's are so happy and have nice stems. I certianly want those involved- http://www.theflowerexchange.com/scripts/prodViewn.asp?idproduct=971
New ones I like:
Queen Anne's Lace - http://www.theflowerexchange.com/scripts/prodViewn.asp?idproduct=1571 It wouldn't be for bouquet's but it may look nice other places.
Snapdragon's- how fun is that - http://www.theflowerexchange.com/scripts/prodViewn.asp?idproduct=1457
I know roses are kind of been there done that, but they have a really nice scent - http://www.theflowerexchange.com/scripts/prodViewn.asp?idproduct=535
They also have rose petals. I could put down fake petals first (cause they're cheaper) and then put real ones over the top for scent - http://www.theflowerexchange.com/scripts/prodViewn.asp?idproduct=1277
Maybe having the aisle covered in petals and then a big arrangement in the front is enough for the chuch. How much effort should I really spend decorating the pews? People will not be looking at the pews very much. They are going to be looking forward. The scent of flowers will be nice. But I don't know if I need the pomander balls on the pews... I might still want a few in the trees at Kelly's. Just processing. And really should be in bed instead...
Up late again the next night I'm adding new photos. My latest though (not sure if I'm repeating myself from above) is that the flower petals in the aisle will be enough. I went to a wedding yesterday. And she didn't have anything on the chairs (that would be pews) and I didn't miss it. I barely could see the aisle and when I was focused on it it was to catch a glimpse of the cute flower girl or of the beaming bride. Not a moment was wasted thinking, "why didn't she spend $20 an aisle with flowers to decorate them. So. I think the little poms are cute, but I may have to pass. Also today at Ross I bought this awesome vases that are like crackle glass. One huge one and to medium (really the medium are a large regular size vase) and for the front of the church I'm thinking we have those three and then candle city (still haven't gotten the paperwork from the church telling me if I can have open flames). Then those three can move to Kelly's and go in the entry table. Or something like that. Now I just need to find a picture of an arrangement I really like and order the flowers and figure out how to build it in the vases I bought. Sounds simple enough. Just add it to the about 200 other things I need to do between now and April 4th...
3 comments:
I think one or two big arrangements of colorful ranaculas, mums & snap dragons would be fun & have enough color & pop to stand out. The nice thing about flowers like that is that they are happy, springy flowers that don't need a fancy arrangement (like roses) & have a cute DIYS feel.
I think those little pompom flowers arrangements would be really cute at the reception
I agree- I don't think you should spend too much time/money on the asiles, the front is really where the focus is. Two qustions that affect the front- Are you doing a unity candle? Are you going to take posed pictures inside?
do you still like the idea of lights down the asiles ?? that is simple pretty in pics and inexpensive....i love the vases that you got and i think they will look great as decor for the church then you can just bring them to the reception!
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