Looking for something different? a talking point at your wedding reception?
By Sue Simpson @ inspired by script
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Beautiful Blooms
When it comes to choosing flowers for your special day, So many different flowers, colours and arrangements its hard to know where to start. So today i thought we would focus on the options that are available.
Bridal flowers - my first word of advice would be to think about your dress, the shape and style of your dress and choosing a bouquet that will enhance your outfit. Consider your theme and if you are wanting to incorporate it into your bridal flowers.
Below i have put some examples of styles of wedding bouquets.
The Spray is a classic triangular shaped arrangement
A round arrangement that comes in a variety of sizes usually handtied with a decorative ribbon
Bridal flowers - my first word of advice would be to think about your dress, the shape and style of your dress and choosing a bouquet that will enhance your outfit. Consider your theme and if you are wanting to incorporate it into your bridal flowers.
Below i have put some examples of styles of wedding bouquets.
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| The Spray |
The Spray is a classic triangular shaped arrangement
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| The Nosegay |
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| The arm arrangement These bouquets are simple & classic, nestled into the crook of the arm. Easy to put together |
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| The Cascade A beautiful arrangement with blossoms that trail almost down to the floor  A round floral arrangment of continuous circles of different flowers  A handmade, creative arrangement where different petals and buds are wired together  Loose Tied Less structured than a nosegay and usually included are many different types of flowers that are informally arranged. The stems are tied loosely and the arrangement often looks like flowers were just picked from a garden  A sphere or ball of flowers with a ribbon handle, perfect for younger bridesmaids and as hanging decorations for an outdoor ceremony Whatever type of bouquet you choose, always consult a professional florist about the availability of your chosen flowers, an appointment at least 6 months prior to your wedding is a good idea, and dont forget popular florists will be booked up long beforehand. If your looking at making your own loose tied bouquets, again check out local markets or florists for the availibility of your chosen flowers - make sure you dont get caught out at the last moment. Next week we will look at other options for the less traditonal bride.......... |
Friday, July 8, 2011
Lovely to get back to my favourite thing........ Weddings!
I must say it is lovely to finally get back to being able to focus on my Wedding work. It has yet again been a busy week and i have had to spend some time preparing for my summer job. Each school holiday for the past 2 years i have been travelling 250 miles to kent to run a holiday playscheme for children. Some would say why? your mad! but it is based at what was my daughters old nursery school, and i have been involved there as a parent, governor and holiday playscheme manager for 5 years - in that time i have built up great relationships with the children and staff, some of whom are now lifelong friends.
Dont get me wrong i love my job, but as with anything in life things change.
When my daughter was 3 we got the devastating news that she had the incurable disease Cystic Fibrosis - i cannot lie, it kind of turned my world upside down at the start, and as a consequence my marriage broke up. Not one to be beaten, i picked myself up, dusted myself off and decided i had to move foreward with my life.
So after taking stock i realised i wanted a fresh start in the North Yorkshire countryside, plenty of outdoor activities and fresh air for my daughter, and a desire to put all my organisational skills into building a business for myself. I love people, i am always organising events of one kind or another but weddings is where my passion lies.
Now with the support of a wonderful husband & my family its time for me. I am giving up my job in kent to focus completley now on my business, and have spent the last 7 months studying for my qualification to be an international wedding planning professional. Pleased to say that i passed in June.
I cannot tell you how excited i am to be embarking on this new venture. Over the last two months two of my brides have walked down the aisle, seeing them enjoying their dream day makes me so proud to know that i have played a small part in their day and taken some of the stress away from them.
So to anyone out there who has a dream, go for it, follow that dream, nothing is impossible.
Dont get me wrong i love my job, but as with anything in life things change.
When my daughter was 3 we got the devastating news that she had the incurable disease Cystic Fibrosis - i cannot lie, it kind of turned my world upside down at the start, and as a consequence my marriage broke up. Not one to be beaten, i picked myself up, dusted myself off and decided i had to move foreward with my life.
So after taking stock i realised i wanted a fresh start in the North Yorkshire countryside, plenty of outdoor activities and fresh air for my daughter, and a desire to put all my organisational skills into building a business for myself. I love people, i am always organising events of one kind or another but weddings is where my passion lies.
Now with the support of a wonderful husband & my family its time for me. I am giving up my job in kent to focus completley now on my business, and have spent the last 7 months studying for my qualification to be an international wedding planning professional. Pleased to say that i passed in June.
I cannot tell you how excited i am to be embarking on this new venture. Over the last two months two of my brides have walked down the aisle, seeing them enjoying their dream day makes me so proud to know that i have played a small part in their day and taken some of the stress away from them.
So to anyone out there who has a dream, go for it, follow that dream, nothing is impossible.
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