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Garland and Wedding Uses

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:10:55 +0000

Decorative Garland:
A garland is usually a decorative type of wreath or a braided cord, which can be used year round or just at festive occasions. The word “garland” actually comes from the French word “guirlande” which means “a wreath of flowers”. These braided cords can be small and hung around a person’s neck, or placed on the head, or larger and hung on inanimate objects. Originally garlands and wreaths were made of flowers and/or leaves. These were worn on people’s heads, around their necks and draped around buildings. Today they can be artificial or real; some of the more popular types are made of flowers, leaves, tinsel, pine or a combination of any of these. Many people prefer the artificial as it will last longer and can be used many times. And today it is very hard to tell the difference between real and artificial garland without a close examination.
Uses for Garland:
Garland can generally be used at anytime of the year to add an extra touch to make the home look nicer or it can be used just for special occasions to really help make things stand out, such as at:
Weddings
Birthdays
Receptions
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Parties
At these occasions it can be hung around the party room, or for outdoor venues it can be placed on or around the tables, gazebo or the buildings itself. It helps to give the occasion a look of nature, symbolizing a rebirth, a new beginning, that it is growing and to show that hope springs eternal. Garland has been used around the world for thousands of years at festivals and special occasions for this same symbolic purpose.
Garland at Weddings:
This is where the type of decoration is determined by the type of party or event. Ribbons or bows are a common way of decorating the garland. For a birthday a more colorful ribbon would be used and of course for Christmas most use a red ribbon or red bows. For weddings, people often use ribbons or bows that are white, or ivory, or the color of the brides-maids dresses. A colored ribbon could be wrapped around the garland before it is hung or bows could be hung on the garland at certain locations. There are even special hangers that you can use when hanging garland. These will fit over most doors or banisters to allow you to hang the garland pretty much anyway that you would like to and keep it from sliding around. Some weddings might even use the garland to form a circle on the ground around the bride and groom as a representation of their never ending love or love as one eternal round. With garland being like a braid it makes picking it up to store it away very easy, as it can be coiled up like an electric cord and placed in a plastic bag and or in a box to be stored away until it’s next use.

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Make your own wedding bouquet

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:10:05 +0000

Old Time Pottery: oldtimepottery.com Original Bouquet Picture I Used as a Template: www.perfectweddingguide.com

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I ? Beautiful Wedding Favors

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:10:53 +0000

At BeautifulWeddingFavors.com , we think we’ve found the perfect way. Say it with a heart! In our new I ? Wedding Favors, you can tell that special someone over and over how much they really mean to you by giving them your heart over and over again. It may seem so corny and goofy, but just seeing a pretty, frilly Mini Hydrangea Heart Shape Box full of candies or a Heart Place Card Holder/Paperweight can bring a smile across that special person’s face. There are lots of ways to spread your heart around. You can Love Thy Neighbor by hanging our Berry Heart Wreath on a door, or you can speak from the heart with our sweet soft pink Conversation Heart Soaps that display sweet little messages every time you wash up. Keep the page in your favorite magazine or book with our “Marked with Love” Heart Bookmark or light our ‘Heartlights’ Frosted Glass Heart Candle with a glass of wine and some good music when guests come over. There are so many subtle ways to express your deepest feelings for loved ones both near and far. You can also promote everlasting love with Plantable Heart Notes that grow into wildflowers. Love is something you can never express enough. With a Heart Favor from Beautiful Wedding Favors, you’ll have endless ways of saying “I love you” ‘Be Mine’, ‘I’m Yours’, ‘Kiss Me’, ‘Hug Me’ ‘Marry Me’. Here is just a sampling of our I ? BeautifulWeddingFavors.com Products: Mini Hydrangea Heart Shape Box – $2.50 (http://www.beautifulweddingfavors.com/mini-hydrangea-heart-shape-box.html) Heart Place Card Holder/Paperweight – $1.90 (http://www.beautifulweddingfavors.com/heart-place-card-holder-.html) Berry Heart Wreath – $19.90 (http://www.beautifulweddingfavors.com/berry-heart-wreath.html) Conversation Heart Soaps – $3.45 (http://www.beautifulweddingfavors.com/conversation-heart-soaps.html) “Marked with Love” Heart Bookmark – $1.80 (http://www.beautifulweddingfavors.com/mwilohebo.html) ‘Heartlights’ Frosted Glass Heart Candle – $3.95 (http://www.beautifulweddingfavors.com/20045wt.html) Plantable Heart Notes – $0.70 (http://www.beautifulweddingfavors.com/plheno.html)

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How to Commentary: Silk Wedding Bouquet Arrangements

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:10:20 +0000

www.YourBridalFlowers.com Want to make your bridal bouquet out of silk flowers? Let Your Bridal Flowers show you some amazingly life like silk flower designs.

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Lollipop Flowers and A Vintage Wedding Card

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:09:40 +0000

Please enjoy a video from A Vintage Design Studio over at suziecrafter10.blogspot.com – Supplies used were card stock, copper paint, gold dauber, Ranger Tea Dye, Cuttlebug Victorian die, gold Glimmer Mist, silk flowers and lace. Lastly, I made a box to fit this card from a template (not shown). Enjoy!

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Wedding Flower Design Ideas for the Hair

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:10:15 +0000

The bride and female bridal party’s hair should never be forgotten when planning a wedding. In this article I will present you with some beautiful wedding flower deigns for the hair.

While the bride’s hair may be hidden during the ceremony it is exposed for everyone to see at the reception. Most brides remove their veils within 30 minutes of arriving at the reception hall. The removal of the veil is like a sign that reads, “Let the Party Begin!” Of course the maid of honor and bridesmaid hair is not hidden during any part of a wedding. The following wedding flower design ideas for the hair will hopefully help you decide on a terrific flowery hair-do.

Realizing that the 60’s have come and gone I will try to keep these ideas tasteful and simple. Unless of course you want a flower child wedding theme then all the power to you! Peace be with you as you and your gal pals make those groovy flowers!

Traditionally the bride’s flowers will be white or ivory. The maid of honor and bridesmaid will have flowers that are the same color as their dresses or a shade lighter or darker.

· Flower Tierra Veil – Not only is this a fairytale type veil, the Tierra can be decorated with flowers and wore through out the entire wedding. The veil portion just needs to be removed. I have always loved the Tierra look! Decorated with dainty flowers and small shinny beads the bride will feel like a fairy princess and look like one too.

· Handmade Single Flowers – You can choose any flower you would like for your hair and your bridal parties hair. The easiest flowers to make with crepe paper or mulberry paper are the following; the Lilly, peony and the gardenia. Aside from being easy to make these flowers also attach well to barrettes, hair clips and headbands. The best part of making these flowers yourself is you can make the bottom portion (the part that will attach to the clip, headband or barrette flat and smooth.) You can make them large enough to cover an entire bun style hair-do or small enough to have 12 of them on one headband. You also have the ability to make a flower that will fit on a bobby pin for a little flower girl who still has very thin hair.

· Floral Wreath Headpiece – This headpiece reminds me of the lei they place around your neck when you step off the airplane in Hawaii. I suppose because that is basically what it is. Orchids are very popular with these headpieces. However, you can choose any flower you would like to make it. You can purchase the floral head wreath at a floral shop or make your own using a semi thick smooth rope. You will most likely need a few bobby pins to hold it in place regardless of which one you choose to wear. For the bride this wreath often replaces the traditional veil all together. The best part of this flower hair design is you can make any flower or combination of flowers and colors to assemble it.

· The Wrap Around Piece – This hairpiece is designed with brides and females with short hair in mind. It is a simple piece of colored or white cloth wrap that you can decorate with flowers, beads, and even a few leaves if you would like. To attach your crepe paper or mulberry paper flowers you will need fabric glue or to be on the safe side the flowers should be sewn on. This headpiece does require a little more work but it is well worth it.

Flowers make a gorgeous statement! All of these wedding flower deigns for the hair will be screaming look at me “I’m Beautiful!” All the while you will be proud knowing that you created the flowery masterpiece in your hair that everyone is complimenting you on!

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Wedding Cakes : How to Make Professional Wedding Cakes

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 08:11:39 +0000

The main difference between a professional wedding cake and a home cake is the design and detail that a professional puts into their cakes. Discover how professionals can make cakes that are specific to a wedding’s style with help from a chef in this free video on wedding cakes. Expert: Dan Stringfield Contact: www.twiggs.org Bio: Dan Stringfield is a graduate of the San Francisco Culinary Academy. Filmmaker: Oziel J. Ibarra

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How to Make a Wedding Flower Arrangement : How to Use Floral Foam in a Wedding Arrangement

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:09:48 +0000

Learn how to use floral foam in a wedding arrangement with expert wedding décor tips and advice in this free online wedding flowers video clip. Expert: Greg Harem Bio: Greg Harem is the owner of Palm Springs Flower Mart, which is considered the top designer flower shop in all of the Coachella Valley. His designs range from modern simple to high end custom designs. Filmmaker: Nili Nathan

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Simple Wedding Centerpieces – Recommendations How Fast And Simple To Create Them

admin — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:11:27 +0000

Clear beer bottles thoroughly and remove the labels. Spray paint the bottles with the glitter spray silver, gold, or in your wedding colors. Tie an identical or contrasting ribbon across the neck of the bottle with ribbon streamers hanging down. Set both a candle in the high or fill with water and insert flowers. Make an association of 3 or five bottles per table.Use sherbet dessert dishes or champagne cups for this showpiece plan. Using three dishes per table, gather them in a cluster in the center of the table. Tie ribbons/bows on the stems. Setmints in one dish, small chocolates in another and arduous candies in the third. Scatter flower petals, confetti or tinselaround the bases of the dishes.Visit garage sales or a “dollar” store. Purchase a number of decorative teacups and saucers. Sizzling glue the cup to the saucer. Place a small bit of florist foam contained in the cup, add water with put in fresh reduce flowers into the foam or skip the water and use silk flowers.Purchase some colored glass beads available in most craft stores in addition to situate a small layer within the bottom of a giant, yet shallow glass bowl. fill up the bowl with water you may colour the water with meals coloring if you want in addition to float a candle and some flower petals on top.For a garden wedding, purchase pre-made, small fowl houses. Paint in addition to adorn the houses. If it would not already have a perch, drill a small hold in the front of the bird house with glue in a small dowel piece. Connect a small hen to the perch available at most craft stores. Situate the birdhouse on a mattress of twigs and colourful leaves.Go to your native nursery in addition to purchase some small potted plants. Reduce a big circle from material in your essential wedding shade – sufficient so it covers the underside of the pot in addition to up the sides of the pot, so you’ll be able to gather it collectively by the rim. Secure the material with an elastic band. Tie a large ribbon and bow around the top of the pot to cowl the elastic using a complementary color. These build very nice with simple wedding centerpieces, which you’ll be able to hand out to your bridal occasion attendants or to members of the family on the finish of the evening.Utilizing pillar candles is common choice for simple wedding centerpieces as a result of they’re so convenient. Get a plate or base slightly bigger than the pillar candles you choose to use. Place a grapevine wreath on prime of the plate be certain that the opening within the wreath is not less than a half of” bigger than the candle base. You’ll be able to beautify the wreath with some skinny ribbons, string craft beads in addition to small dried flowers. Place the candle within the center. If you want to take action, you may also top it off with a glass hurricane lamp cover. Buy little straw craft hats. Embellish them with ribbon attached around brim in addition to a cluster of dried flowers on single side of the hat. Finish off with a bow. Place these within the center of the desk and scatter some flower petals around. Another thought is to turn the hat over in addition to fill it with a dried flower arrangement.Embellish some wattled baskets in your wedding colours using ribbons and fabrics. Place fruit or rolls within the basket. A nice simple wedding centerpieces concept with a practical use.

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Wedding Cakes : How to Make Towel Cake

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:10:37 +0000

A wedding towel cake is not an actual cake, but rather a tiered towel arrangement that is often used at bridal showers. Make a towel cake out of towels that will serve as gifts to the bride and groom with help from a chef in this free video on wedding cakes. Expert: Dan Stringfield Contact: www.twiggs.org Bio: Dan Stringfield is a graduate of the San Francisco Culinary Academy. Filmmaker: Oziel J. Ibarra

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