Non-Floral Arrangements...

Flowers at weddings make a beautiful statement.  They look lovely and smell great. But if you are not the typical bride and usual think outside the box...using non-floral arrangements may just be the style for your wedding.  

Also, the flowers are usually one of your larger expenses at a wedding. So if you are trying to save a little money and flowers are not your "got to have" item for your wedding...then non-floral arrangements could be just right for you.

Non-florals can be interesting, fun and as beautiful as a floral arrangement. 

Here are some of the many options you could use if considering using non-floral arrangements at your wedding and/or reception. 

Candles

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Fruit

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Lanterns

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Feathers

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Beach Wedding

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There are so many beautiful and unique options for non-floral arrangements.  Please share what you are planning on using for your wedding and reception.  Are you using floral arrangements? Are you going the non-traditional route and using non-floral arrangements?

Brooch Bouquets...Adding Some Bling!

Every bride wants to add a personal touch to their wedding day.  Something that makes their wedding different from everyone else's. Some brides are opting for a brooch bouquet instead of the usual floral bouquet.  They may possibly be brooches or pins that were given to you by your mother, grandmother, aunt or special family friend. What a special touch that would be on your wedding day. And after your wedding, the bouquet can be displayed in a special place in your home...possibly with a photography of you on your wedding carrying the beautiful brooch bouquet.  It would be something to cherish for many years to come.

Following are examples of some gorgeous brooch bouquets.  If you do not want your whole bouquet made of brooches, you could always ask the florist to add a few brooches to a floral one.

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As you can see from all the images of these beautiful bouquets, they can be customized in so many ways to fit the style and color of your wedding.  Just like snowflakes, with so many different shapes, colors, sizes of brooches, as well as different styles of bouquets, there are no two exactly alike. All of the many options will insure that your brooch bouquet is totally your own!

If you have made a brooch bouquet, carried one in your wedding or plan to carry one, please share below in the comment section.  I would love to hear about your experiences because I plan to make a brooch bouquet in the very near future!

If you are interested is trying your hand at making your own brooch bouquet, here is a great video I found that gives great instructions that are easy to follow.  I have bought all the materials to try my first attempt at making a bouquet.  I will post pictures of the finished product.

Video on making a Brooch Bouquet

Please visit our Wedding Bouquet Board on Pinterest to see more bouquets...both floral and brooch!

Hiring a Wedding Planner

Many couples never even consider hiring a wedding planner.  They may think that this is one area where they may be able to save money.  The couple does not realize that having outside help can save them time, aggravation and possibly money in the long run. 

If you are engaged and trying to decide if you need to hire a wedding planner, following is a checklist that you may find helpful:

1. You are behind on your checklist or schedule.
2. You work full time which will prevent you from meeting with vendors.
3. You do not have any outside help that is available for you to call on.
4. You need to know reliable vendors in your area.
5. You are have a destination wedding.
6. There are some personality conflicts or differences in opinions between the couple, parents and/or others.
7. You are excited to be engaged but thinking of all the planning involved fills you with dread.
8. You are having a very short engagement.
9. You can envision your wedding but have no idea of how to make it a reality.
10. You cannot envision your wedding.
11. You are feeling overwhelmed, stressed and worried about the planning process and being able to make everything come together.
12. Even after reading and hearing excellent advice from others, you still wish you had someone to give you personal advice and leadership.




If you have checked off one or more of the above you should at least investigate hiring a wedding planner.  Remember keep in mind because of the connections and experience of wedding planners they will help to make the planning process easier and avoid some common mistakes.Therefore, hiring a wedding planner may be the most cost effective move in the end.




Please leave any questions or comments about hiring a wedding planner.