flower-ideas

Glowing Decor

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:39:31 +0100

Glowing Decor
To cut your florist bill, use candles lavishly and flowers sparingly: a low vase or container with rose petals floating in water surrounded by lots of candles.

Garden Party

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:38:26 +0100

Garden Party
Hang silk flowers, or clustered arrangements, from the ceiling to give your reception a lush garden-party feel. Use the same blooms in your centerpieces to complement the look.

Flowery Favors

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:37:27 +0100

Flowery Favors
Rent candelabras from a party supplier, then place one candelabra in the center of each table surrounded by one bud vase for every guest. Put a single flower in each vase and let guests take the vases home as favors.

Floral Purses

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:36:29 +0100

Floral Purses
For contemporary flair, find a florist who can create floral purses―square or round handbag-shaped Styrofoam with flowers pinned to it―instead of traditional bridesmaid bouquets.

Fashionable Foliage

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:35:41 +0100

Fashionable Foliage
Find the perfect greenery for your fete by logging on to foliagegarden.com, where you'll find tropical plants to rent or buy, including ten types of palms.

Eco-Friendly Flowers

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:35:02 +0100

Eco-Friendly Flowers
Order locally grown, in-season flowers to support area farmers and conserve fuel (no shipping). Visit your local farmers' market or check out organicbouquet.com for ideas.

Branch Out

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:32:46 +0100

Branch Out
Inexpensive blooms like carnations make sumptuous arrangements affordable, while one or two branches of orchids create dramatic yet cost-effective displays.

Beauty on a Budget

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:31:58 +0100

Beauty on a Budget
Cost-effective flower fillers like star-of-Bethlehem and sweet william can be combined with more exotic varieties to stretch a budget.

Barnyard Bash

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:31:23 +0100

Barnyard Bash
A barn calls out for embellishments—a rustic wreath and muslin drapes at the doorway add the appropriate flourishes. For the country equivalent of a plush red carpet, lay down a generous path of straw.

Aquatic Affair

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:30:39 +0100

Aquatic Affair
Give your wedding a beachy feel even if you're miles from the sea by incorporating aqua and teal into your decor. Add seashells and sand to your centerpieces for extra flair.