flowers and décor

Ulla-Maija Spring 2009 Collection

Ulla-Maija Spring 2009 Collection of wedding dress and bridal gown designs simple and elegant gowns. With a very popular A-line and comfortable fitting bodices the gown create a fashionable overwhelming gowns. All the dresses are designed for the elegant of the lifestyle. provides the beauty of each woman and bring it into a masterpiece design.

flowers for the bride groom

Focal Flowers: The Bouquet and Boutonniere Between the inventiveness of the floral industry and the abundance of the floral kingdom, there are almost as many styles of bridal bouquet as there are brides to carry them. Generally speaking, the bride’s bouquet determines all other flower choices, so don’t take this consideration lightly. You’ll cherish your choices for years to come–and it’ll make all the other decisions... Read more..

attendant family flowers

Pretty Maids All in a Row When you hit your wedding-planning stride, you may be tempted to start strewing blooms all over your wedding party–after all, flowers are so romantic. Before you order a single bud, though, there are a few crucial decisions to be made. The source of the look. The bouquet carried by the bride is generally the most important floral arrangement in the wedding. All the other flowers–boutonnieres, nosegays, corsages–can... Read more..

reception flowers

Exceptional Reception Flowers By the time you reach the reception on your wedding day, youll be a freshly minted newlywed. What better way to celebrate than amid gorgeous flowers? To give your flowers the most power, youll want to take several things into consideration: Your site: This is elementary, my dear couple, since a June garden buffet requires fewer and different arrangements than a December dinner in a sleek urban hotel. Take some photos... Read more..

ceremony flowers

The Aisle, the Altar, and the Alternatives Fancying flowers for the ceremony? Think: location, location, location. We hate to put your personal style on the back burner for a moment, but the primary consideration here is the ceremony site. Many chapels and temples, for example, neither need nor allow extra adornment, while others are open to bouquets on every pew. Likewise, some secular sites are a blank canvas, while others need nothing more than... Read more..

choosing the flowers for your wedding

The Nuts and Bolts of Flowers Flowers are so delicious that you might want to fling yourself headlong into the nearest florist’s fridge as soon as you start thinking about your wedding. Before you become completely intoxicated, though, you’ll need to lay some groundwork. Start your flower decision by picking a ceremony and reception site, choosing your wedding colors, and figuring out the bridal gown. The florist tailors her art to these... Read more..

how to save money on flowers

More Flowers for Less Money If you’re like most couples planning a wedding, you’re probably torn between your desire for lush, lovely flowers and your need to distribute the budget carefully. Never fear–a few smart strategies can help you get the most out of your blooms without going into the red in the process. Buy in bulk. As with most commodities, flowers bought in bulk cost less. Consider using one of your favorites for the... Read more..

how to toss a bouquet

Heads Up for the Bouquet and Garter Believed to have their roots in 14th-century Europe when guests literally chased the newlyweds to their bridal chamber, the garter toss and the bouquet toss are two of the most recognizable reception traditions. Nowadays, custom dictates that the man who nabs the garter and the woman who catches the bouquet are next in line for the altar. Contemporary couples often forego these traditions for a variety of reasons... Read more..

how to be your own florist

Flowers by Moi: Do-It-Yourself Tips If youre planning the wedding on a limited budget–or you simply love getting your hands dirty–consider doing the flowers yourself. With fresh flowers plucked from your garden, bought at the local farmers’ market, or ordered direct from a grower, you can create bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony accents for a fraction of what a florist would charge. The main balancing act of DIY flowers is getting... Read more..

match the decor to your style

Setting Synergy Your wedding setting isnt just a place to comfortably seat your guests while you say your I dos–it sets the tone for the entire day and the memories to come. The décor you choose should bring all aspects of your wedding into a unified, personal statement. Even for the most casual wedding, youll want to at least match or complement your colors to create a sense of harmony. Putting together the look shouldnt be daunting. First,... Read more..