Red Rose Wedding Bouquet
by Karen Lincoln
plug itOn you wedding day you will want everything to be perfect, which means planning everything carefully. As the bride you will be the centre of attention so careful thinking regarding your outfit is needed.
The flowers that you will be carrying in your bouquet for your wedding need to be beautiful because the bouquet will not only be the central feature of your wedding outfit, but it will also carry a very personal and special message with it. Many people often think that the flowers chosen by the bride are selected just for the color or because they are the bride's favorites. They fail to realize that there is a lot more to it than that. Flowers are not only symbolic but they also have a message attached to them and your choice of flower for your wedding can convey a lot. There are basically three types of wedding bouquets:
*Teardrop bouquet: has a shape like bunch of grapes *Posy bouquet: simple and circular in shape *Sheath bouquet: long shape of a flower, which is draped across the arm
A wedding bouquet that is made out of roses is one of the most popular choices for brides across the world. Red roses symbolize passion and love, two important factors for any marriage. A rose wedding bouquet looks not only stunning, but it is versatile as well. It has been an old custom for a man to send roses as a gift to his woman and it is a well-known fact that roses carry an unwritten message of love with them. Roses come in different colors and every color has a different meaning. Some rose meanings are:
*Black roses mean 'you are my obsession'. *Champagne colored roses mean 'you are tender and loving'. *A pink rose symbolizes brilliant complexion, glow of the bride's smile and perfect happiness. *A red rose stands for passionate love. *A rose with a single stem shows simplicity. *A white rose means spiritual love, purity and innocence. *A white and red rose means 'we are inseparable'.
Brides carrying flowers in a wedding is not a new tradition. It has its roots in ancient times. Initially strong smelling spices and herbs were used for keeping away evil spirits during such celebrations. But in the Roman era people started using flowers as it symbolizes fertility. A red rose wedding bouquet will look good placed against dark green leaves. All wedding bouquets can also be made with silk or fresh flowers depending on personal choice. It is not at all difficult to make a rose bouquet. All you need is some red roses, natural or artificial, some rose leaves, wire, clear crystals, crimps, head pins, a red ribbon and a crimping tool. Bouquets made out of red roses can never go out of fashion. They are always in vogue and one of the most preferred choices of brides around the world. The passion conveyed by roses is unequalled by any other flower.
2008-05-06
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Best Flowers To Show Sympathy
by Amy Nutt
plug itPeople use flowers for a number of reasons. They are sent to others when something great has happened in their life, as an expression of love, for encouragement, and also for sympathy. They are a way in which people let others know that they are thinking about them in both good times and in bad, but it is in the bad times when someone needs to know that they are supported, especially in a time of grief.
Flowers for sympathy
Flowers for sympathy are certainly not meant to take away the pain that comes during a grieving time. However, this gesture is a great way to let other family members and friends know that they are not alone in their grief; that they have always got someone by their side. It is an honorable gesture, a gesture of kindness, and one of respect. The act shows those grieving how the life of the deceased touched the life of the one sending the flowers.
The best sympathy flowers
The debate on what flowers are the best sympathy flowers has been ongoing for quite some time. Some may say lilies are the best while others say yellow roses are a great expression of sympathy. Many people have their preferences and their favorites. You've probably even sat in a funeral home, looking at all of the different flower arrangements and thought, "that is an interesting choice of flower." It is not at all common to see flowers that do not look like the traditional funeral flower.
However, the flowers that seems to be favored and have proven to be an adequate choice for sympathy flowers is those flowers that are composed of many different colors. It is amazing how many buying flowers for sympathy do not think of the colors of the flowers. Then again, there are many who do. Even something as simple as picking out your favorite colors can be adequate.
What is ideal is buying flowers that were the favorite colors of the deceased, if that is known, and even finding out what their favorite flower was. If not known, pastels make a great choice and it is always safe to go with lilies and roses. A light pastel red makes a wonderful color of flower to show sympathy.
Real VS Artificial
The sender of the flowers usually makes the decision to use real or artificial flowers. Real flowers smell very sweet and give the grieving a comfortable feeling. However, the sender usually states that they want a particular arrangement to go to a specific person and may want the flowers to last them for a while once in their home. Many times these flowers may have a candle or another centerpiece included with them, which makes it ideal to choose artificial flowers.
If the sender knows if the person receiving the flowers likes real or artificial, that is a great way to solve that dilemma when buying sympathy flowers. The idea is to give the grieving individual something that can be enjoyed in their time of grief.
The perfect flowers
With this said, it is fair to say that the best sympathy flowers are going to be those that are colorful. The flowers should also be either a favorite flower of the deceased or the person receiving the arrangement. If not sure, then roses and lilies make a great choice. Whether or not to buy real flowers or artificial flowers depends on what you would like the recipient to use them for. If you want to provide an environment that is comfortable, then the sweet aroma of real flowers can be quite soothing.
by Amy Nutt
plug itPeople use flowers for a number of reasons. They are sent to others when something great has happened in their life, as an expression of love, for encouragement, and also for sympathy. They are a way in which people let others know that they are thinking about them in both good times and in bad, but it is in the bad times when someone needs to know that they are supported, especially in a time of grief.
Flowers for sympathy
Flowers for sympathy are certainly not meant to take away the pain that comes during a grieving time. However, this gesture is a great way to let other family members and friends know that they are not alone in their grief; that they have always got someone by their side. It is an honorable gesture, a gesture of kindness, and one of respect. The act shows those grieving how the life of the deceased touched the life of the one sending the flowers.
The best sympathy flowers
The debate on what flowers are the best sympathy flowers has been ongoing for quite some time. Some may say lilies are the best while others say yellow roses are a great expression of sympathy. Many people have their preferences and their favorites. You've probably even sat in a funeral home, looking at all of the different flower arrangements and thought, "that is an interesting choice of flower." It is not at all common to see flowers that do not look like the traditional funeral flower.
However, the flowers that seems to be favored and have proven to be an adequate choice for sympathy flowers is those flowers that are composed of many different colors. It is amazing how many buying flowers for sympathy do not think of the colors of the flowers. Then again, there are many who do. Even something as simple as picking out your favorite colors can be adequate.
What is ideal is buying flowers that were the favorite colors of the deceased, if that is known, and even finding out what their favorite flower was. If not known, pastels make a great choice and it is always safe to go with lilies and roses. A light pastel red makes a wonderful color of flower to show sympathy.
Real VS Artificial
The sender of the flowers usually makes the decision to use real or artificial flowers. Real flowers smell very sweet and give the grieving a comfortable feeling. However, the sender usually states that they want a particular arrangement to go to a specific person and may want the flowers to last them for a while once in their home. Many times these flowers may have a candle or another centerpiece included with them, which makes it ideal to choose artificial flowers.
If the sender knows if the person receiving the flowers likes real or artificial, that is a great way to solve that dilemma when buying sympathy flowers. The idea is to give the grieving individual something that can be enjoyed in their time of grief.
The perfect flowers
With this said, it is fair to say that the best sympathy flowers are going to be those that are colorful. The flowers should also be either a favorite flower of the deceased or the person receiving the arrangement. If not sure, then roses and lilies make a great choice. Whether or not to buy real flowers or artificial flowers depends on what you would like the recipient to use them for. If you want to provide an environment that is comfortable, then the sweet aroma of real flowers can be quite soothing.
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Make Beautiful Wedding Centerpieces
by Belinda Osgood
plug itWhen wedding costs are mounting and you still want to achieve the wedding of your dreams, it is time to become creative. There are many ways to produce wonderful wedding day treats without a huge expense.
Centerpieces for tables at the wedding reception help to convey an atmosphere and support the wedding theme, whether it is a dream-like quality you desire or a fun and funky edge. Lavish images of perfectly adorned tables, crisp and white, or complementing the attendants' color scheme rush to the forefront of a bride's mind.
Here is a simple and inexpensive idea for making your own table centerpieces.
The materials are basic and easy to find. Obtain a variety of white or clear glass dishes. Saucers are ideal, one for each table at the reception, or 2-3 per long table. Either buy them specifically to match, or look at some money-saving options. Why not visit a second-hand store or see if the local community hall will loan out their supply? Next you will need pebbles. These can be real pebbles, buttons, beads, glass pebbles, or even sand -- colored or plain. Be imaginative and see what materials are freely available, or available at minimal cost. Go for plain, natural, or white tones for a sophisticated look, or match the color chosen for the bridal bouquet.
Now this is where your own style and creativity come to shine. The choice of items to build into your saucer of pebbles is vast. Flowers and candles are classic, beautiful choices. A small tealight candle set into the center of the saucer, with small flowers studded in a circle around it is simple and elegant. Or a taller, wide candle and some loops of metallic ribbon arranged at the bottom. Remember to place some water in the base of the saucer if using real flowers so that they do not wilt. If using candles, always keep in mind the potential of fire and choose embellishments with a lower risk. Taller candles which burn longer can be safer as the flame is above any decorations used at the base.
If the wedding has a theme, you may wish to go for something to match that theme. For a late evening reception place three fireworks sparklers in the middle of the saucer. A glob of modeling clay or similar will help hold them upright and will be hidden by the pebbles. Have one person from each table organised to light them at the same time. The bride and groom's arrival at the reception or as they begin their first dance together are excellent moments for adding a little sparkle.
For a beach theme add some shells, or for a tropical theme place a single large hibiscus flower in each. Never overlook artificial flowers. They are a lot more realistic and attractive in this age than they ever used to be; the quality can be quite amazing. The additional benefits are excellent in that they last as long as you want to keep them and never require watering. For a specific theme to suit the bride and groom's interests, find small little toys or models on that subject. A miniature anchor for boaters, horseshoes for horse lovers, or little flags for those in the military... there is no end to the possibilities.
There are many things to do for a wedding and it is easy for the couple to feel overwhelmed by the number of tasks, many of which need to happen in the last day or two before the wedding. If making centerpieces just seems like another burden, then ask an artistic family member or friend to help. Get together with your bridesmaids and have a fun, crafty afternoon a few weeks out from the wedding. Using artificial flowers means they can look as good at the reception as they did on the day they were created.
The range of choices is vast, so keep in mind that the centerpieces should be representative of the bride and groom's own style and embody the look and feel they've chosen for their wedding day. Have fun with it, and you'll be surprised by the stunning results achievable from very little.
by Belinda Osgood
plug itWhen wedding costs are mounting and you still want to achieve the wedding of your dreams, it is time to become creative. There are many ways to produce wonderful wedding day treats without a huge expense.
Centerpieces for tables at the wedding reception help to convey an atmosphere and support the wedding theme, whether it is a dream-like quality you desire or a fun and funky edge. Lavish images of perfectly adorned tables, crisp and white, or complementing the attendants' color scheme rush to the forefront of a bride's mind.
Here is a simple and inexpensive idea for making your own table centerpieces.
The materials are basic and easy to find. Obtain a variety of white or clear glass dishes. Saucers are ideal, one for each table at the reception, or 2-3 per long table. Either buy them specifically to match, or look at some money-saving options. Why not visit a second-hand store or see if the local community hall will loan out their supply? Next you will need pebbles. These can be real pebbles, buttons, beads, glass pebbles, or even sand -- colored or plain. Be imaginative and see what materials are freely available, or available at minimal cost. Go for plain, natural, or white tones for a sophisticated look, or match the color chosen for the bridal bouquet.
Now this is where your own style and creativity come to shine. The choice of items to build into your saucer of pebbles is vast. Flowers and candles are classic, beautiful choices. A small tealight candle set into the center of the saucer, with small flowers studded in a circle around it is simple and elegant. Or a taller, wide candle and some loops of metallic ribbon arranged at the bottom. Remember to place some water in the base of the saucer if using real flowers so that they do not wilt. If using candles, always keep in mind the potential of fire and choose embellishments with a lower risk. Taller candles which burn longer can be safer as the flame is above any decorations used at the base.
If the wedding has a theme, you may wish to go for something to match that theme. For a late evening reception place three fireworks sparklers in the middle of the saucer. A glob of modeling clay or similar will help hold them upright and will be hidden by the pebbles. Have one person from each table organised to light them at the same time. The bride and groom's arrival at the reception or as they begin their first dance together are excellent moments for adding a little sparkle.
For a beach theme add some shells, or for a tropical theme place a single large hibiscus flower in each. Never overlook artificial flowers. They are a lot more realistic and attractive in this age than they ever used to be; the quality can be quite amazing. The additional benefits are excellent in that they last as long as you want to keep them and never require watering. For a specific theme to suit the bride and groom's interests, find small little toys or models on that subject. A miniature anchor for boaters, horseshoes for horse lovers, or little flags for those in the military... there is no end to the possibilities.
There are many things to do for a wedding and it is easy for the couple to feel overwhelmed by the number of tasks, many of which need to happen in the last day or two before the wedding. If making centerpieces just seems like another burden, then ask an artistic family member or friend to help. Get together with your bridesmaids and have a fun, crafty afternoon a few weeks out from the wedding. Using artificial flowers means they can look as good at the reception as they did on the day they were created.
The range of choices is vast, so keep in mind that the centerpieces should be representative of the bride and groom's own style and embody the look and feel they've chosen for their wedding day. Have fun with it, and you'll be surprised by the stunning results achievable from very little.
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