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Apr

Alternative Bouquets

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Your bridal bouquet is an important and traditional decoration piece on your wedding day. Your bouquet makes appearances in all your wedding pictures, walks you down the aisle, and serves as a centerpiece on your reception table. Flower bouquets are beautiful and a traditional route to go on your big day, but as soon as your day is done your bouquet quickly fades away. Consider looking atalternative ideas when it comes to creating your bouquet.. Creating your bouquet out of materials other than flowers will give you a unique arrangement and will give you a piece of art to keep forever. Brooch and button bouquets are increasing in popularity among brides. When creating theses bouquets choose various designs and shapes of brooches and buttons in your wedding colors to create a dynamic looking piece of art. Making bouquets out of feathers is another great way to create a more personalized arrangement.

Feathers give a whimsical and more vintage feel to your day, and can really compliment your wedding personality if you are aiming for a classical look. Or if you choose to use feathers and add rhinestones and wrap it in funky fabrics, then you can have a more modern looking bouquet.

 

 

Finally, making your bouquet out of paper or other fabrics is another way to spice up your wedding arangements. Again, chose fabrics or paper in your wedding colors and pick out various textures and patterns to creat a fun and unique bouquet.

Just remember to have fun with your wedding day and choose decorations that compliment you and your wedding style!

Check out Etsy.com to order alternative bouquets and  contact Perfect Posy for wedding decor and design ideas.

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For the bride who wants to mix things up a bit…. moving away from the traditional floral centerpiece may be the way to go. One idea is making a centerpiece out of dishes; plates, teacups, etc… It’s very elegant, you do not have to worry about it wilting before the reception begins and when is the last time you went to a wedding where there wasn’t’ flowers for the centerpiece! Each table can have a different theme or color. Just go to your local thrift or antique store and pick up a few different sets. It can even be a fun way for you and your honey to spend a Saturday afternoon…. it can be like a treasure hunt!

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11

Aug

The Guestbook Revamped

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The guestbook is an old and tired tradition, so brides nowadays are always looking for something different to use for guests to sign. A regular guestbook just gets stuffed in the back of the drawer and is never seen. So… what about plates! Go to an antique shop or department store and buy a few different size plates that match the décor of your house. Then have your guests sign them at your wedding. Finally, mount them on the wall as piece or art and décor for your house. You will be reminded of your special day and those who shared it with you every time you walk in the room. An Always Planned bride will be doing just this next weekend!!

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Just because everyone is feeling the pinch of this economy does not mean you have to sacrifice your wedding day.  I am devoting a series of posts to Budget Weddings.  In these post’s I will make fun and practical suggestions to keep your wedding personal and under budget.  Be sure to leave a comment on your ideas and suggestions.

This week our budget is $10,000.

Many things can inspire you for your beautiful wedding.  Be sure to make it personal and unique.   Here is the story our “bride with a budget” gave me to plan her wedding.

“Jacks and I go for brunch every Sat. morning.  Sometimes we include our friends but others it is just the two of us.  I really love our brunch dates.  I also adore the warm summer weather and really want an outdoor garden wedding but I am concerned about the heat, especially since we will have some elderly guests.  Our relationship has always been very romantic and I would love to express that at our wedding.”

What a fun Challenge!  Since our bride wanted an outdoor summer wedding (in KY) we decided to go with a fun brunch.  The outdoor garden ceremony will begin at 10:30am – just before the heat of the day arrives.  Followed by a hearty brunch, complete with mimosa’s.

Attire:  Limit to 2 attendants per side.  This will cut some costs on gifts and keep with the relaxed, romantic garden wedding theme.

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J. Crew Silk Tricotine Gracie Gown $395

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Liz Rena Couture “Melissa” $87

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J. Crew Aldridge Suit $491 (With vest and dark tie)

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Rockport Nausori $75

Total Spend on Wedding Attire: $1,048

Remaining Budget $8,952

Next Post will be focus on your location.

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