planning a wedding and need ideas?
im getting married in a church and im planning to have 2 pedestal’s at the alter and the pew bows on the side of the seating in the isle is this enough for the church do i need anymore decoration etc?
do i put favours on the table at reception during the meal or after the meal?
do i buy my guests drinks and how many?
anyone know any images or links to good wedding dresses but has to be the cinderella style (like the big puffy skirt and train)
what is the most popular flowers for weddings in july and any pictures of any.
what kind of car is best to go for old classic or the newish ones
and any other ideas people could help with
i do plan to make it alcohol bar rather than non-alcoholic.
i thought that you buy each guest 2 or 3 drinks and then they buy their own from there.
do i pay all night for drinks?that would be a couple of thousand just on drink
I just went to a wedding and I really like it…at the church they had 2 arrangements on the altar…then along the pews the couple had some tall iron cast flower holders with a ball of flowers on top and crystals hanging down….
at the reception, some tables had glass with flowers in them, the same color of the balls of flowers at the church…then they brought those iron cast flower holders with the flowers and put them on top of some of the tables…in other words, the flowers used at the church were used at the reception…the altar flowers were also brought to the reception and used on the table where the wedding party was to sit…
On the reception tables, they had mints in a little bag that said thank you for sharing our special day around the glass of flowers for the guests..
The table where the guests would be served their food, they had tea but have plenty because alot of people were thirstyand so they were drinking two glasses of tea..alot of people go on to the reception area while the party take their wedding pictures so some couples have dips and crackers to hold the guest before they eat…just an idea….I was grateful for that since I am diabetic…
for July, I would have a rainbow of flowers….rainbow matches any color you use for the dress…
Old classic is better but probably more expensive…one wedding I went to had old classic but it was just for the bride and groom…a limo carried bride, groom, and wedding party( bridesmaids and groomsmen).
For a dress you may want to check out boutiques,,,many have beautiful dresses at a discount price…
congratulations…..
Church Wedding Decorations With a Floral Theme
When it comes to your church wedding decorations no decision is more important that the flowers you choose. Flowers can be used to help set the tone for your special day.
It’s important to take into consideration and not disturb the sanctity and purity of the atmosphere of a church setting. You may want to use lace, pearls, crystals, beads, and candles along with your flowers. You will need to consider designs for the church pew, aisle, centerpiece, altar, entry, ceiling as well as door decorations.
What flower will you use to base your theme around? That is your first critical decision and it must be made based on requirements such as your favorite flowers, their colors and aroma, as well as your budget.
For example, Lilly of the Valley is a beautiful and delicate flower that creates a romantic feeling, but since you will need a huge amount, especially if the church has high ceilings, this flower choice can prove to be expensive.
One way that a bride can avoid falling into the “money pit” is to find flowers that are in season. For instance, if you choose hydrangeas that come in a large variety of colors during the summer, a lot less of your total budget will likely be spent on just flowers.
Another thing to consider when choosing flowers for your wedding decorations is what the church looks like. If the church is very ornate, you may not want to have huge arrangements of white lilies everywhere. You want your flowers to add a sense of peace, solemnity, calm and freshness but not chaos. You could use daisies, tulips and/or carnations. Try orchids and lilies just on the pews or tie bows on them.
It is a good idea to decorate the altar or the aisle with matching flower colors to the bride’s bouquet. If you choose to use silk flowers, arrangements can be prepared ahead of time without worrying about them wilting. Combine silk with ribbons and balloons – which are great for high ceilings.
Potted plants are inexpensive and add a great deal of volume and warmth as well as contrasting greenery. Spread rose petals down the aisle. For your entryway or foyer, use pomander balls and mix ornaments of various styles as a decoration.
Remember that you must also consider the fragrance of your flowers. For example, stargazer lilies are beautiful and have various shades that can be used to enhance your wedding, but they are also very fragrant and might actually overwhelm some of your guests if used in large amounts or trigger common allergies. Instead, you may want to use a small amount of live fragrant flowers and focus on finding beautiful silk versions of your favorite flower.
Once the main flower theme has been chosen, you can then focus on how to create a floral escape in the church and at the reception site. More than likely you can find candles that are in the same color as well as wedding favors that have certain flower themes built into them.
It’s important to make your floral theme unique so you and your guests will remember your wedding fondly in the years to come. Decorating for a wedding should be full of good memories. So go have some fun picking out the perfect floral theme for your wedding.
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