Product Description
Fresh from the Field Wedding Flowers is a complete guide to using local flowers for weddings. It was created for the eco-conscious couple committed to having a greener wedding, the passionate gardener who wants to grow flowers for events, the floral designer who wishes to jump in on the locally grown trend, and the specialty cut flower farmer providing flowers for weddings. Beautifully illustrated with photographs from dozens of actual weddings, this book provides advice on where to find local flowers, what blooms are available in each season, how to stretch a floral budget, and what to expect when working with local flower farmers. Four detailed step-by-step photo essays walk you through the process of creating your own bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, and large arrangments using seasonal, local flowers. It includes access to 75 minutes of video tutorials (requiring an internet connection), in which designer Erin Benzakein teaches the basic mechanics and overall thought process that go into creating the flowers for an event. Learn how to construct an abundant bridal bouquet, a large altar arrangement, a low and lush centerpiece, a boutonniere, and a pin-on corsage.
Essential Tips For Planning Your Wedding
Your wedding day should be a joyous occasion for everyone involved. The tips and information in the following article will help you plan a beautiful and memorable wedding that will be a joyous occasion.
Religion is an important element of your wedding and married life. It is wise to have conversations with your future mate and his or her family to be sure you all understand each other’s religious beliefs.
When wedding planning, think about what alcohol you want to serve, how you want to serve it, and try to be cost efficient. If there’s a bar that’s open, it can be expensive, especially the longer it’s open. Ask the venue about their various alcohol service options.
If you’re doing your own catering, Costco is a place that can save you a lot on wedding food. Wholesale prices are generally lower. Ask friends to help on food, too.
Use the property of a relative or friend to hold your wedding. If you’re in touch with people with a farm or a big backyard, this can be a cheap place for you to host a wedding ceremony. Saving money on the venue will allow you to hire people to set up and clean up.
Ethnic catering can help add spice to your wedding. Chicken and steak are over-served, so why not pick some other foods in your desired cuisine? Variety is essential to a wedding dinner to make it memorable for all the right reasons.
Incorporate small decorative elements into all your wedding decorations. Take the ribbon you use in a bouquet for instance, and use the same ribbon for table centerpieces, your hair or your gown. These tiny details will give guests an idea of how hard you have worked to create a dream wedding.
A joyous occasion like a wedding can easily turn into a disaster zone, if you improperly plan it. Follow the advice in this article as you are planning your wedding, and you will see how easy it can be.
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