wedding-do-it-yourself-tips

Incorporating Flowers Into Your Wedding Color Theme

2009-12-15T10:05:00.000-08:00

Incorporating Flowers Into Your Wedding Color Theme

It is challenging to choose wedding flowers and incorporate them into the color theme of your wedding. Below are some strategies on how to choose the color of the flowers for your wedding. For discussion here, let’s talk about the color of the flowers used in bouquets for the bride and bridesmaids. In choosing the color of the flowers it is important to take into account the color of the dresses. Do you coordinate or contrast the flower color with the dresses.

White Wedding Dress

If the bride is wearing a white wedding dress and the bride maids are wearing pink, you can coordinate your flowers with your bridesmaids' dresses. For example the bride might hold a white bouquet, and the bridesmaids would hold a white and pink bouquet. A great flower combination would be pink roses and white calla lilies for the bridesmaids and a bouquet full of white calla lilies for the bride.

Colored Wedding Dress

If the wedding dress is going to be colored more thought needs to be given to the color of the flowers. Below are three ideas.

1) Use the Same Color - A nice combination can be created by using flowers that in the same shades of the color of the wedding dress. For example if the dress is blue you can use flowers that include intense red through to pastel pinks. This is sometimes referred to as a monochromatic color scheme.

This way of using shades of color is quite common when choosing flowers for the table arrangements too.

2) Use Colors that are Complementary - Complimentary colors are color when placed next to each other, complement each other and appears to make both of the colors brighter and more intense. If you have a green dress you can use red flowers which is a complimentary color to red. Other complimentary colors are orange/blue and purple/yellow. Roses and carnations are great flowers to use for they come in a great selection of colors.

3) You can always use white – If you are struggling to come up with a color you can always use white. White always looks great against a colored dress.

Please visit our blog and get more great information on send flowers online for your wedding, and other cool stuff.

Why Bulk Wedding Flowers

2009-11-16T09:56:00.000-08:00

Bulk Wedding Flowers

Let's face it: wedding prices are out of control. Once you factor in everything from the band to the food to the videographer to those dresses, the price tag can easily swell far beyond your initial projections. Seasoned wedding planners can help you cut corners here and there, but sometimes such half-measures can feel like trying to take garnishes off a five course meal. At 48LongStems.com, we believe we have a better way.

Many people don't realize just how efficient the Web has become at connecting consumers with the people who actually produce those products. Direct ordering used to be the sole province of corporations and distributors for whom buying wholesale was a matter of course. Today, the rest of us are joining the party with unprecedented access to the same distribution channels as the big guys. The result is nothing less than a revolution in the way we buy and sell bulk wedding flowers such as roses, orchids and more.

Our business model is simple. Most of the growers for roses and orchids hail from South America. Instead of paying for several markups as those blooms change hands in transit, why not order instead from the source? Add in our sterling commitment to quality control and you begin to see why so many people come back time and again after receiving their wedding flowers in bulk. Simply put, you won't find a better rate on such stunning florals anywhere on the Web.

If you are already feeling that rising panic that accompanies excessive wedding spending, we invite you to check out our wide selection of bulk wedding flowers today. There is simply no reason to spend a penny more than you need to on the kind of overflowing rose bouquets that make any occasion memorable. Feel free to call or write with any questions whatsoever.

By Michael Geiger

Coming Soon

2009-10-22T12:39:00.000-07:00

Good day all just wanted to let you all know that there will be a new Squidoo lens dedicated for wedding do it yourself tips coming in the next week.

http://bit.ly/292LSC

48LongStems.com

Things You Should Know About Wedding Flowers

2009-10-15T12:27:00.000-07:00

Cool article that I found that I think you will like.... Enjoy!

Things You Should Know About Wedding Flowers

Picking the flowers for your wedding day is something confusing if you have no solid visuals on what you really want to see on your wedding day. With so many so shapes, sizes, colors and varieties to choose from, picking which wedding flowers will be seen on the ceremony venue and reception venue will be difficult.

Flowers can be seen almost anywhere in the wedding. It is used to decorate and bring out that romantic and elegant feel in the ceremony venue. It brings the festive and happy mood in the wedding reception. As a bouquet, it adds beauty to the bridesmaids. Groomsmen look more polished when a boutonnière is added to their suit. The bride looks more radiant and more blushing with her bridal bouquet.

If having troubles on picking the wedding flowers for your big day, here are some aspects of flowers that you may want to look at:

Color

The color of the flowers is considered when there is a wedding color theme. The selection of the flower can be based on its color. It must conform to the colors used to the wedding to produce a polished and unified look.

Smell

Fragrance is one of the flowers' general characteristic. However, not all flowers posses the same level of fragrance or the same level of pleasantness. Some flowers emit a very fragrant scent. It can be smelled even when a few feet away. Other flowers are not very fragrant or almost odorless. If using as a centerpiece, use flowers that are fragrant as these flowers can be appreciated.

Freshness

The lifespan of a cut flower also varies. Even if placed in water or floral foam, there are flowers that wither away in a few hours. Such flowers are very delicate. There are also flowers that remain fresh even for a few days. As much as possible, pick the flowers that remain fresh for a long time. This way, you can be assured that the flowers will serve its purpose all throughout the event.

Availability

Flowers that bloom in season are easier to find. You won't have any trouble with long distance shipments or with expenses. Since these flowers are available on that specific time of the year, you can be assured that you can find it easily and you can have it at their best quality.

Wedding flowers are ever present elements in the celebration. Picking the right ones will add beauty to the whole event.

To your beautiful wedding!

By Bobbie Hamilton

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bobbie_Hamilton

48longstems.com

More Brides Planning on Doing Their Own Flower Arrangements

2009-10-15T12:02:00.000-07:00

It's always exciting to hear that so many of you are already planning to do your own flower arrangements. The DIY trend is sweeping the nation and with more than 75% of you expressing an interest in pursuing this option, it's popularity is definitely on the rise.

Cost savings is the most obvious factor and reason many brides originally consider arranging their own flowers - but with more and more brides choosing this option, many of you are realizing just how easy and fun it is to create the look you want at home.

In fact, many of this year's brides told us they had decided to do their own flowers because they enjoyed helping their friends create arrangements in previous weddings!! Beautiful bouquets and centerpieces can be made quickly and easily - and with flower designers on staff, we are always here to help guide you through the entire process. With a few insider tips, you can achieve the designer look you want without the designer costs.

Brides-to-be make sure to check back to get more info on diy weddings

This short article is brought to you by 48longstems.com

Wedding do it yourself tips

2009-10-15T11:55:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome, this blog is about do it yourself tips tricks and everything else for your wedding.

My goal is to educate you your upcoming wedding how you can save your money in this economy.

This is all going to be FREE advice from my own knowledge to and info that I find on the internet.

I hope you enjoy!