Comments on: Flower Power http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/09/21/flower-power-2/ The wedding blog that is all about the details... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:02:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: MsBunn.com http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/09/21/flower-power-2/#comment-9203 MsBunn.com Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:12:32 +0000 http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/?p=3448#comment-9203 I actually came across a wedding where there was a mixture of real and fake flowers (centerpieces and decor all fake); it was actually pretty cost-effective for a wedding on a budget. Now, I'm not sure what they done with all those fake flowers after the wedding -- since those real ones (bridal party's bouquets), indeed, died -- but, I think they were either donated to an organization or spread out amongst the couple's soon-to-wed friends as a wedding gift. Either way, I thought it was a cool idea! I actually came across a wedding where there was a mixture of real and fake flowers (centerpieces and decor all fake); it was actually pretty cost-effective for a wedding on a budget. Now, I’m not sure what they done with all those fake flowers after the wedding — since those real ones (bridal party’s bouquets), indeed, died — but, I think they were either donated to an organization or spread out amongst the couple’s soon-to-wed friends as a wedding gift. Either way, I thought it was a cool idea!

]]> By: Rachel http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/09/21/flower-power-2/#comment-8896 Rachel Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:27:05 +0000 http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/?p=3448#comment-8896 Great ideas!! I think mixing in other flowers in a single color will look awesome! I personally really do like roses - but another reason we went with them was because of cost! They're always available, and are generally pretty reasonable. Great ideas!! I think mixing in other flowers in a single color will look awesome!

I personally really do like roses – but another reason we went with them was because of cost! They’re always available, and are generally pretty reasonable.

]]> By: Katie Elfers http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/09/21/flower-power-2/#comment-8796 Katie Elfers Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:42:41 +0000 http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/?p=3448#comment-8796 If your concern is budget, I would consider a few more "cost effective" options. Single flowers grouped in mass can create a very clean look and give a more elegantly modern appeal. Hydrangea can run upwards of $6 each and are a summer flower - while available in winter they are more costly having to come from a greenhouse. A "china mum" has a similar look and as a chrysanthemum is a fraction of the cost. Ranunculus are my favorite flower, but are tiny (average size is about as large as a quarter unless blown open) and cost just as much as a large headed rose. If you like the ruffle of petals look, white carnations look like mini-peonies when grouped together (and many people refer to ranunculus as a mini-peony due to the super high petal count). White tulips can be used in place of the callas if you are doing a more linear design - they also have a sleek stem and graceful line when used in arrangements. White dendrobium orchids are a more "clean and modern" alternative to snapdragons as their color is more crisp (snaps tend to be yellowish) and their individual blooms have a definitive shape mirroring the sleek lines of a calla. The phalenopsis orchids you pictured are stunning, but again a more costly bloom. White irises have a similar shape and have a yellow streak on the throat that resembles the yellow throats of the orchids. If flowers really aren't your top tier priority... a few substitutions could save you hundreds of dollars for another more important vendor! I'd be happy to answer any questions :) If your concern is budget, I would consider a few more “cost effective” options. Single flowers grouped in mass can create a very clean look and give a more elegantly modern appeal. Hydrangea can run upwards of $6 each and are a summer flower – while available in winter they are more costly having to come from a greenhouse. A “china mum” has a similar look and as a chrysanthemum is a fraction of the cost. Ranunculus are my favorite flower, but are tiny (average size is about as large as a quarter unless blown open) and cost just as much as a large headed rose. If you like the ruffle of petals look, white carnations look like mini-peonies when grouped together (and many people refer to ranunculus as a mini-peony due to the super high petal count). White tulips can be used in place of the callas if you are doing a more linear design – they also have a sleek stem and graceful line when used in arrangements. White dendrobium orchids are a more “clean and modern” alternative to snapdragons as their color is more crisp (snaps tend to be yellowish) and their individual blooms have a definitive shape mirroring the sleek lines of a calla. The phalenopsis orchids you pictured are stunning, but again a more costly bloom. White irises have a similar shape and have a yellow streak on the throat that resembles the yellow throats of the orchids. If flowers really aren’t your top tier priority… a few substitutions could save you hundreds of dollars for another more important vendor! I’d be happy to answer any questions :)

]]> By: JLS http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/09/21/flower-power-2/#comment-8761 JLS Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:38:53 +0000 http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/?p=3448#comment-8761 One of your "second choice" flowers, ranunculus, is my #1 choice. But, like your calla lily, it's not in season when we need it, so we aren't having any. We told our florists our image for the day (not necessarily flower-related) and they're just going to create everything. I'm sure it will all be pretty! All flowers are pretty! I think we're having Dusty Miller, too! (The BMs dresses are grey....) One of your “second choice” flowers, ranunculus, is my #1 choice. But, like your calla lily, it’s not in season when we need it, so we aren’t having any. We told our florists our image for the day (not necessarily flower-related) and they’re just going to create everything. I’m sure it will all be pretty! All flowers are pretty! I think we’re having Dusty Miller, too! (The BMs dresses are grey….)

]]> By: Amy http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/09/21/flower-power-2/#comment-8730 Amy Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:38:50 +0000 http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/?p=3448#comment-8730 I'm so happy to see that you're thinking of donating your flowers after your wedding. I did this (donated to a local hospice), and it brightened many peoples' day! I've been trying to spread the idea to anyone I know planning a wedding. Kudos to you :) I’m so happy to see that you’re thinking of donating your flowers after your wedding. I did this (donated to a local hospice), and it brightened many peoples’ day! I’ve been trying to spread the idea to anyone I know planning a wedding. Kudos to you :)

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