Use candles for centerpieces instead of flowers.
Decorate with balloons.
Use silk flowers. They always cost less than fresh flowers, plus they can be rented!
Bridal bouquets can double during the reception as decoration for the head table, cake or gift tables.
To really save costs, have each bridesmaid carry a single bloom.
Make your own pew bows instead of […]
Balloons are an inexpensive and festive option for reception decorations.
Below are a few do-it-yourself ideas as well as ideas you can share with your balloon decorator:
On Your Own
For centerpieces, string up four helium-filled balloons that coordinate with your wedding colors. Use bags filled with sand as your anchor or rocks covered with tulle and ribbon.
Create […]
With all the flowers you have to purchase, you don’t want to forget any… Here’s a helpful checklist:
Bouquets
____ Bride
____ Bride’s Throw Away
____ Bridesmaids #____
____ Maid/Matron of Honor
____ Flower Girl Bouquet or Basket
Boutonnieres
____ Groom
____ Best Man
____ Ushers # ____
____ Ring Bearer
____ Bride’s Father
____ Groom’s Father
____ Grandfathers
Corsages
____ Bride’s Mother
____ Groom’s Mother
____ Grandmothers
Ceremony Flowers
____ Main Altar
____ Aisle or […]
Brides are no longer relegated to choosing the traditional bouquet of plain white flowers with ferns. These days, the sky is the limit! There is an unlimited number and variety of beautiful flowers to choose from. Consider the following trends in flowers, and use your imagination to build the bouquet of your dreams:
Think about using […]
Decorating the church with pew bows can be both beautiful and expensive. When purchased from a florist, pew bows can range in price from $6-$15 each (or more). So, here are a few less expensive alternatives:
Decorate every 2nd to 3rd pew with LARGE bows. This looks beautiful and when you consider how long your guests […]
Here are some great tips to help you in selecting your florist.
First, before you begin your appointment with the florist, look around their shop…
What is the decor of the shop like?
Is it nicely and creatively decorated?
Do they have interesting floral arrangements?
Do they use unique vases or baskets in their arrangements?
Next, look in the […]
By Carolyn Carpino, UC Master Gardener
I have to confess I became a gardener for the flowers. I appreciate foliage and structure and all that, but it’s the magic of the flowers that pull me into the garden. I want to be surrounded by beautiful flowers all the time. But how can you make this summertime […]
H-1037, April 1992
Reviewed and reprinted June 1993
Ronald C. Smith, Horticulturist and Turfgrass Specialist
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Preserving flowers, an old art practiced during colonial times, is becoming more and more popular with an ever-increasing number of flower-conscious Americans. Drying flowers is a rewarding experience because it is easy to do, the flowers usually dry remarkably well, and […]
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Mary Jane McReynolds, Extension Associate
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Flowers blooming in your garden may be dried for use in arrangements this fall and winter. Drying methods are very easy and the results will surprise you if you have not tried your skill at preserving flowers before. For your efforts you can have an excellent […]
Contact: Diane Relf, Extension Specialist, Environmental Horticulture
August 1996
With the use of a microwave, you can now dry your flowers very quickly. Flowers should be gathered at their peak or else they will turn brown. Use any of the drying agents (silica gel, sand, borax) in a container deep enough to cover the bloom. Leave […]