7 Reception Decor Ideas

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June 1st, 2011

You want your wedding to look like your wedding, and the new wedding trends are all about that. Use these simple ideas to give your celebration a personal touch. Read More

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Ways to Save Money on Flowers at Your Wedding

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March 8th, 2011

While the average price of weddings in the United States has risen to more than $20,000 (and $40,000 in large cities such as New York), brides are finding creative ways to spend that money more wisely, and discovering cheap wedding ideas that help them save money. Here are some cheap wedding ideas for the flowers [...]

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How to Preserve Your Wedding Bouquet

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April 7th, 2010

There are three methods: silica gel (quick-drying mode via immersion in a sand-like, silicon substance); pressing (press select blooms from the bouquet and flatten via a flower press and framed); and freeze-drying (pros spray the blooms with a starch to set the colors and then “bake” the bouquet in a freeze-dryer). All modes allow for [...]

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Wedding Flower Checklist

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February 3rd, 2010

Before you talk to your florist, put together a list of wedding flowers you’ll need. It will help focus your discussions, and help you stay within budget! (keep in mind that this is only a general checklist. Read More

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Fourteen Tips for Saving Money on Your Wedding Flowers

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December 26th, 2009

by Kim McMullen As an experienced wedding and special event florist, I’m often asked for floral advice. One of the most frequent questions I’m asked is, “How can I save money on my wedding flowers?” Over the years I’ve given a number of money-saving tips to brides, their mothers, their wedding planners, and anyone else [...]

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Centerpiece Ideas for a Wedding

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October 7th, 2009

In today’s budget-conscious world, many couples who are planning for their wedding are doing many things on their own, like printing their own invitations or doing their own church decorating. Many of them are also looking for homemade wedding centerpieces ideas. Fortunately, it’s easy to create beautiful centerpieces without a lot of money. Read More

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Floral Centerpieces

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August 5th, 2009

Another highly sought after wedding decoration piece is the floral centerpiece. Flowers look fantastic anywhere at a wedding ceremony or reception but if one is looking to find the perfect touch for the center of their tables, a floral centerpiece will definitely do the trick. These centerpieces can be high or low, modest or full. [...]

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Flower Meanings and Symbolism

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June 10th, 2009

Choosing your colors and picking your wedding flowers are some of the most enjoyable decisions you will get to make when planning your wedding. And while most people no longer know the meanings attributed flowers, it can be both interesting and helpful to know their symbolism. Read More

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