Bridal Pomander Bouquet

If you need your hands free, or just want a change from the normal bouquet, a pomander may be the way to go. This Sweetheart Pomander was made by Pemberton’s Flowers, but a skilled florist should be able to make you something similar.
A pomander flower ball hangs from a ribbon, and can be convenient, fun, [...]

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Keeping Tulips Fresh

If you want a bouquet like this one, you will have to know how to care for tulips! Tulips will actually continue to grow after they are picked, and are very temperature sensitive. What this means to you is that your florist must know that the flowers have to be arranged as close to before [...]

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Consider a Crochet Bouquet

For a unique look and a wedding bouquet that will last forever (or at least much longer than fresh flowers can, even after drying), consider yarn. Knit and crocheted flowers can be both simple and intricate, colorful or subdued, and your imagination is the limit. For crochet and knitting artists like the Etsy seller Crochet [...]

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Pink Bouquets from USAFlorist.com

Pink is a popular wedding color, and if you’ve chosen this hue for your wedding, you have a number of beautiful floral choices available. Instead of limiting your bouquet to just a single type of flower, why not combine a number of pink buds to create a bouquet bursting with color? These bouquets, available from [...]

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Holding Your Bouquet

Yes, it matters how you and your bridesmaids hold your bouquets! Earlier this week, I came across a great article from The Wedding Doc about holding you bouquet the right way. Your guests will definitely notice if someone is holding their oddly. Some of the best tips include:

Avoid bouquets that are too heavy to be [...]

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Pomanders: Kissing Balls for your Wedding

Pomanders, or kissing balls, have been around for centuries, but have only recently started becoming popular once again at weddings. Few brides actually choose pomanders for their own bouquet, but they look great for bridesmaids and flower girls to carry. They can even be used to decorate the reception hall or church/ceremony location.
You can make [...]

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Daffodils and Tulips

These two flowers are gorgeous in spring and summer bouquets, but beware the dangers of the flowers!  Not to yourself, of course, but to each other.

Photo by Joe Shlabotnik
Daffodils and tulips do not particulaly like each other, but they can actually be used in a mixed arrangement without them killing each other off.  A big [...]

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Trends in bridal bouquets

According to an article by Michele Kraus that was published in Favor Ideas, the biggest trend in bridal bouquets is to accessorize - including charms, family heirlooms and even photographs in the bouquet. Swarovski crystals are also still very much in vogue, particularly in the form of charms or brooches that are actually pinned to the bouquet.
Another [...]

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