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Congratulations all you Brides to be!! This is no doubt a very exciting time in your life. Planning the wedding you have been dreaming about since you were a little girl. You want everything to be perfect and beautiful and choosing your wedding flowers plays a key role. But choosing the right flower is essential depending on the time of year you are planning to get married. With that said there are many benefits to using silk bridal bouquets.Silk bridal bouquets are available in just about any flower choice you have in mind for your wedding flowers. They are easily arranged in various bouquet styles and are not subject to wilting no matter what time of the year your big event is being planned. This is why using silk flowers is the more affordable choice compared to real flowers that are sensitive to harsh climates.Another benefit to using silk bridal bouquets for your wedding flowers is that they can be arranged ahead of time. Your wedding flowers will still look real even though you have taken care of this detail months in advance. This will take the worry out of wondering if the flowers will arrive on time and if they will look fresh. So no need to rush around at the last minute taking care of flower detail.Also another benefit worth mentioning to using silk bridal bouquets is that they last forever and they make a great keepsake for all who are in your wedding party. So if you are wondering what you will give your bridesmaids, maid or matron of honor and flower girl as a gift to remember your big day, silk flower bouquets is your solution.Finally, perhaps the best benefit of all to using silk bridal bouquets instead of real flowers, is that they are readily available and easily accessible. So if you already have a flower in mind that you want to use as your wedding flowers there is no need to plan a date around whether or not your flower will be in season.So for all you brides who would like to use silk bridal bouquets for your wedding flowers please visit my website www.BrandisBridalBoutique.com. There you will find a nice selection and much, much, more.
Silk trees and silk plants have changed a lot since I used to work with them. Back in 1985, I had a job at my cousins silk plants store called Fantasy Forest. There was a small showroom up front where customers could see the finished product, and a large warehouse area in back where we actually created the designs. We would get boxes of silk flowers and artificial tree branches with silk leaves and/or silk flowers attached. Silk Ficus Trees were very popular as were flowering trees such as Apple Blossom, Cherry Blossom and Dogwood.
Periodically, we would get shipments of real Birch tree trunks in various diameters and heights. Since most silk trees were custom made, I would start by choosing a limb closest to the height needed. I would mix plaster in a cardboard planter and insert the trunk. Drying took a couple of hours, depending on the size. A paper planter was used so it could be peeled away, leaving just the plaster “cast”. The cast would then be placed into a decorative planter. Moss and/or silk ivy would be arranged on top of the plaster to cover and disguise it. After the trunk had set, the branches were added. Starting at the top, I would drill a diagonal hole completely through the trunk. I’d fill the hole with hot glue and insert the silk tree branch. I’d hold it in position until the glue cooled. The branches would then be shaped to look like a real tree.
As I said, most of our silk trees were custom made. One order we did was for a Las Vegas shopping mall. The silk trees were all at least 20 feet tall. We made 25 foot silk trees for a Las Vegas nightclub. Silk trees of that size were always done on-site, as transporting them was difficult and could cause damage.
Of course we did much more than silk trees. We constantly got orders for silk wedding bouquets. Though most couples used real flowers for the wedding, many brides would have the bouquets made with silk flowers, so they would keep without losing their beauty. Most of our silk plant arrangements were custom made for people who needed to fill up space in a large area of their home. Silk plants are wonderful for areas up high or hard to get at, since they require no water and only need to be cleaned every few months.
Looking back, as beautiful as our creations were, the products we used were nowhere near the quality available today. Silk trees and silk plants I see now are unbelievably vibrant and life like. I’ve seen silk plants I actually had to feel to know if they were real. I especially enjoy live plants with silk flowers mixed in. A clever way of adding more variety and color without flowers wilting. Silk trees and silk plants can balance a room by filling in spaces with year round color and beauty.
There are a numerous reasons as to why people are now choosing Artificial Flowers for their Wedding as opposed to fresh flowers.
Artificial flowers cause no problems for allergy sufferers.
They can withstand all climatic conditions such as heat which cause fresh flowers to wilt or die. For this reason many brides choose artificial flowers over fresh flowers so that their bridal flowers continue to look beautiful throughout the duration of their wedding day.
Using artificial flowers eliminates the issue of only being able to choose fresh flowers that are in season. With artificial flowers your favourite flowers are in season every day of the year. Fresh flowers may be able to be supplied out of season however the cost of the flowers will increase significantly. The cost of artificial flowers remains constant throughout the year.
Using silk flowers eliminates the possibility of the stamen or petals staining the bridal gown or bridesmaid dresses, another very important factor when deciding whether to use silk or fresh flowers.
Whatever the stage of your wedding day, you can guarantee your bouquet will always look stunning in all the wedding photos.
Save money on having your fresh flower bouquet preserved after your wedding day. Your silk flower bouquet will last forever.
If you are getting married overseas they you can take your silk flower bouquet with you. Buying your silk flower bouquet ahead of time in your home country, means that you won’t be limited on what type of bouquet you can get at your overseas wedding destination.
Your can get your silk flowers well in advance of your wedding day. This eliminates any stress of worrying if you are going to get them in time and hoping the bouquet is what you ordered.
You may be surprised at the cost of artificial flower bouquets, they are very comparable in price to fresh flower bouquets, and remember a silk flower bouquet will last forever, not just one day.
Fresh flowers can easily become damaged during the construction of the posy especially if a formal design has been selected. However using silk flowers, the bride is assured that the flowers have not been damaged in anyway and therefore will last the duration of the wedding day.
Using artificial wedding flowers means you can get an exact match of flower colour with your gown or bridesmaid dresses. Many artificial flowers can be sprayed to the exact colour that you require.
It is summer wedding season. Brides all over the world have been planning their weddings. Choosing your color pallet and flowers for your arrangements and bouquets is one of the top tasks on your list of things to do.
The use of silk and artificial flowers is a growing trend. The use of silk and artificial flowers is an eco friendly and economical choice. Today, I would like to focus on the use of silk hydrangeas in wedding bouquets and arrangements.
Silk hydrangeas come in every color of the rainbow. There are several types of silk hydrangea flowers. Because there is such a variety, you can choose the type of flowers suited to your style and choice of other mixed silk flowers. These silk hydrangeas will last for years to come and can be saved as the original bouquet or flower arrangement or they can be reused in a new design.
There versatile silk mop head hydrangeas have beautiful round symmetrical blossoms. They can be used in the bridal and brides maid bouquets or in the flower arrangements used in the ceremony and reception areas. When you choose silk hydrangeas, you can purchase and design you wedding bouquets long before your chosen wedding date. You will know exactly how many you have to design with and the blossoms will remain beautiful no matter what the weather .The mop head silk hydrangeas come in various sizes. Silk hydrangeas come in a large assortment of colors and sizes and can be mixed to create your own special signature arrangement or bouquet. These silk hydrangeas can be mixed or stand alone for a stunning look.
Many cake artists use silk hydrangeas to accent the wedding color theme on their wedding cakes. It adds color, continues your floral scheme and will not be toxic to those consuming your delicious wedding cake.
Mixing lace cap silk hydrangeas and silk or real touch artificial roses adds a touch of elegance to any wedding bouquet. The lace cap silk hydrangea adds a delicate touch to you bouquet. You can even mix the lace cap and mop head silk hydrangeas to add texture to your silk bridal bouquets.
There are a couple of other hydrangeas to consider for your floral arrangements and bouquets. Your wedding floral arrangements will have beautiful height and dimension if you design with the silk Panicle or cone shape silk hydrangeas. Cone shape hydrangeas are ideal to mix with traditional tall stem silk flowers.
To add to greenery interest in the bouquets and wedding arrangements, it is really nice to use the Oak Leaf silk hydrangea. The silk oak shape leaves will add beauty and help fill up your floral designs. The Oak Leaf silk hydrangeas tend to have smaller cone shape flowers and really stand out with their dark green silk oak shape leaves.
It is easy to create wedding or home decor garlands using silk hydrangeas. When you design with a mix of silk greenery such as ivy and weave in silk hydrangeas, you create a garland that is realistic and can be used for any special occasion or can be given as a gift.
I could go on and on about the use of these beautiful silk hydrangeas, but I will save my thoughts for another time. I?ll be sharing more thoughts on the use of silk and artificial uses soon.
Cleaning silk flowers is easy with the right cleansers, learn about house cleaning in this free video. Expert: Gale Gassiot Bio: Gale Gassiot makes her own organic compost or “gardener’s black gold.”
Flower arrangements are extremely beautiful and can help many people relax and stay calm. Flower arrangements can add excitement to your house and a touch of grace to any room. Although buying flower arrangements can be expensive, you can find some great deals online for cheap. One of the best types of flower arrangements on the market today is fashionable flower arrangements.
To make a fashionable flower arrangement the first thing you need to do is choose a container with enough space for your arrangement to work. You are going to want to choose a vase or bowl depending on your preferences and you also want to choose a flower holder based on the color of your room or your favorite color. You are now going to want to choose flowers that are closely related to one another and mesh well together. Such flowers include roses, lilies, and carnations. Soon as you mix these flowers together you are going to want to fill your vase or bowl up with marbles. This works best with silk flower arrangements and can work for real flowers also. You want to make sure all the stems are lined up proportionally and you are going to want to fill the bottom of the vase or bowl with green foam in order to prevent any stems from falling. You can add a great looking bow to the bowl or vase.
There are also many types of live flower arrangements that are absolutely gorgeous and breathe taking. These flower arrangements can be found all across the internet from various online floral shops. You can really find some great deals when ordering flower arrangements. The first thing you want to do is find flower arrangements only from trustable sources. The last thing you want to do is put in an order for your loved one, family member, or friend to receive flowers and they not come in on time, look dead, or are just a scam. Buying flowers from a reliable and trusted source will give you the satisfaction of great customer service, healthy flowers, and on time delivery service. There are many floral services on the internet that offer next day delivery. You can find great deals, better than deals you would find at your local floral shop. A simple Yahoo or Google search on “flower arrangements” will give you some great results. If you spend some time researching the price and refund policy you should have no problem finding a trusted and reliable source of flowers. Once you find that reliable source, you will be partners for life and they will provide you with all your flower needs. Flowers are one of the most soothing plants in the entire world and it is extremely important you have ONLY the best.
Don’t fall for the scams on the internet. Go with the trusted sources for all your floral needs. I wish you the best of luck in your search for the best flowers on the market!
Flowers are special for every occasion but special mention should be made of weddings. You cannot imagine a wedding without floral decorations. The tradition of using flowers during wedding goes a long way. It has begun from the ancient times when herbs and spices were used for keeping the evil spirits at bay.
But before you decide about the floral arrangement in your wedding, you need to remember some important points. These are:
a) You should be very particular that the flowers match the theme of the wedding. It is also preferable that you use the seasonal and regional flowers for the decoration purpose.
b) Always take the help of a floral designer. This is because the floral designer would arrange the flowers as well as the lights and the linens keeping the theme in mind.
c) When you are making the bouquets for decorating the pillars then have the bouquet made of right kind of flowers. For this take the help of a florist.
d) When you talk to a florist about the floral decoration in the wedding, always keep the personal choices of the groom and the bride in mind. But always listen to the suggestion of the florist. After all they have the expertise and the talent too.
After you have decided the floral decoration according to the theme of the wedding, you need to decide what the places that need floral decoration are! Your list should include
1) The gate of the wedding venue where preferably an arch of flower should be made
2) The pillars of the hall which should have garlands
3) The lecterns and pulpits should also be decorated with petals
4) The kneeling bench where you can keep rose petals
5) The aisle can be decorated with wreaths or garlands
6) The bridal table, cake table and buffet table with petals or garlands.
It is preferable that you use fresh flowers for wedding decoration because then you get both beauty and fragrance. But those who prefer artificial flowers they can go for decorations made with silk flowers. These come with vibrant colors and their stems can be bent in many ways for making a good decoration. A good floral decoration should have a mix of both artificial as well as natural flowers. If you want to have a good artificial decoration in place, choose the heart door decoration. It is made with silk flowers and paper cut out in heart shapes.
After making the floral arrangement for the wedding you would find how an ordinary venue can turn into breathtakingly beautiful place.
A silk lei is made up of silk flowers instead of fresh flowers, which allows them to last much longer. Thread silk flowers into a lei with a demonstration from a Hawaiian entertainment director in this free video on making a lei. Expert: Nalani Contact: www.maikai.com Bio: Nalani is the entertainment director for the Mai Kai Hawaiian Restaurant, located in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Hawaii silk floral arrangements are used all over the world for their beauty and stunning arrangement. These flowers are seasonal and are not available at all times. To be able to get hawaii silk floral arrangements all year round, we have to settle for the artificial variety. Asianlanterns, boylesilkfloralsupply, kinkadestudios and outbackboutique are great sources for artificial Hawaii silk floral arrangements .
How to prepare a Hawaii silk floral arrangement called a lei: The flowers are sorted by size, color, and quality prior to stringing. A special lei needle and twine are used to fashion the blossoms into a strand about 40 inches in length. The strand is then tied with ribbon to form the typical lei. The metal lei needle is 12 to 18 inches long with a sharp point at one end and a small hook on the other end to hold the twine.
To make an orchid lei: hold a blossom flat in one hand and insert the needle carefully through the bottom of the flower, then through the center, and finally through the other end. Push the blossom down onto the lei needle and repeat the process until you have five or six blossoms on the needle. Wrap your free hand around the flowers and pull the needle and then the lei twine gently through the flowers. Repeat this process until the lei is the length you want.
Hawaii silk floral arrangements can be used for many occasions. According to the occasion the arrangement and the flowers included will vary. The occasions can be everyday decoration, anniversary, baby, get well soon gift and sympathy gift. From the arrangement of flowers the celebration or the occasions will be identified.
Silk flowers and plants are great for use in home decor or commercial business decor and are available from retailers such as designers, gift shops and promotional companies.
