Weddings

Tropical flowers can be used to create an exotic flower arrangement by adding palm and tea leaf for a base, and filling in with heliconia, ginger and dendrobium orchids as the focal points....

Large hydrangeas are perfect to use as bridal bouquets, and the stems simply need to be bound together with wire, dried off completely and wrapped in satin ribbon to match the wedding colors....

Preserving a bridal bouquet usually involves drying it out carefully and keeping it in a safe place, but bouquets can also be freeze-dried and placed in a glass or plastic display case. Keep a...

Making a simple flower arrangement for a wedding begins by filling a vase with a variety of greenery to use as a base and creating a dome shape with the desired flowers. Use any mix of fresh...

A fresh flower pomander is a ball-shaped bouquet or decoration with a ribbon handle, and only lightweight flowers should be used to cover the majority of the ball's surface. Soak the pomander ball...

A topiary arrangement makes a great accent for a mantle, and it begins by choosing a decorative container, planting the topiary in green moss and adding fresh flowers in water tubes around the...

Hand-tying a bridal bouquet requires drying off the stems, tying a single knit with a long ribbon around the stems and wrapping the ribbon neatly around the bouquet. Make a hand-tied bouquet look...

A boutonniere can be made from any sturdy blossom, such as a cymbidium orchid blossom, by simply inserting a wire into the flower, and wrapping the stem with floral tape. Make a simple boutonniere...

The best way to make a perfectly round bridal bouquet is to use a round bouquet holder and soaked floral foam, where short stems can be inserted to make the dome shape. Create a classic round...

When making a wrist corsage, always use three of the same blossom, such as a rose, a carnation or a cymbidium orchid, and attach them to corsage elastic. Make a custom wrist corsage for a special...

Wedding bouquets can survive the heat by keeping them in a cool room until right before the ceremony, or by spraying them with a liquid floral food that locks in their moisture. Keep bridal...

Blue wedding bouquets can incorporate flowers such as blue hydrangea, blue iris and delphinium, which are all different shades of a rich blue. Design a completely blue bridal bouquet with helpful...

A bridal bouquet can be made from a single-stemmed flower, such as a cymbidium orchid or other similar flower that has a sturdy stem with several blossoms. Tie a ribbon around a cymbidium stem to...

To make a cascading bridal bouquet, place long-stemmed flowers into a bouquet holder, and arrange them with the longest stems on the bottom of the bouquet to get the cascading effect. Use fresh...

To make a bouquet from a single type of rose, strip off the greenery from each stem, cross the stems into a bundle, arrange the blooms in a symmetrical way and tie off the bouquet with floral...

A fall bridal bouquet can incorporate earth-tone flowers, such as sunflowers, cosmos and darker roses, but it can also include berries and greenery. Make the perfect bouquet for a fall wedding...

For big events you may want to hire a florist to decorate your event. Weddings are the most popular event to hire a florist for. But, you want to make sure you get a good deal and when you get the...

Wedding etiquette is often confusing, but addressing the inner envelopes of wedding invitations is easier than you think! Before you begin, be sure you have the first name of everyone on your...

So you've just finished making your own unique 5 x 7 wedding invitations, and it's time to put them in envelopes & send them out. A quick search online shows there's not really a lot of...

Wedding invitations set the tone for your big day and give people an idea of what to expect. Guests depend on the invitation to tell them where to be, what time to be there, and what to wear. That...

Do you want a formal wedding without the formal price? It is possible. Following these steps may help you trim the fat from you wedding budget.

A garter toss has been a time honored tradition at wedding ceremonies, but if you want to shake things up a little, have a few surprises under the dress before revealing the finale.

My sister just tied the knot this year. I witnessed first-hand some chaos that revolved around many ducks that had to be lined up by the time her awaited moment. One duck that had to be lined up...

Your wedding day should be played out like a fairytale, one that is stress-free. In order to relax on your big day and enjoy every moment from the walk down the aisle, to the first dance, have...

You have finally found the person of your dreams, and you are going to make the next step. Marriage! This can be the best day of anyone life, but also the most stressful. There are a lot of ways...

Finding cheap bridal gowns can be just as fun as it is frustrating. Spending a fortune on a dress that you will only wear once is just silly. Even if that day is-or is supposed to be-the most...

Understanding the Color Grading will not only help you find the perfect diamond, it will also prevent an unprincipled jeweler from taking advantage of you, and will save you money in the process.

Clarity is one of the most confusing and complicated C of the Four C’s of buying diamonds. Understanding the Clarity Grading will not only help you find the perfect diamond, it will also prevent...

It is said that the average cost of having a wedding is anywhere between $20,000 to $27,000. Just as if you were buying a new car, purchasing wedding insurance is a smart decision just in case...

When the word wedding comes to mind, we immediately think of the bride and her stunning diamond ring, the three c's and all that good stuff. But this article is for you, the groom to be. There...

Planning your own wedding can be a lot of fun as long as make sure you stay organized and on top of things. Here are some things you can do to help make planning your own wedding go as smoothly...

Building a website dedicated to the upcoming wedding of you and your fiance is not only a wonderful way to celebrate your union, but also a fun way to keep families updated and involved. Here are...

A wedding survival kit is a small kit that your maid of honor or someone in the bridal party should bring along to the wedding that will have everything anyone might need in case of a last minute...

Every bride and groom wants their wedding day to be special and remembered. A great way to accomplish this is to give each guest a unique (yet delicious) wedding favor that people will talk about...

If you're a bride trying to save money on a wedding, consider going with a plain cake and making your own wedding cake topper. It's probably much nicer than anything else you're going to get...

This Article will teach you how to make a Balloon Arch in a Hurry. How to use the tools and where to get free help.

Wedding invitations are one of the most over-inflated costs for a wedding. Websites all over the place tell you that $100 for 100 invitations is cheap. If you tack on the 1-2 stamps that you'll...

Gingerbread wedding favors are excellent for an autumn wedding theme. The smell of fresh gingerbread can go a long way in creating the mood for a crisp fall wedding theme. Use the following...

Although i'm not married...i'm very insightful. I'm engaged and already have written my vows..yes yes i'm over excited

In Europe, bachelorette parties or girls' nights out have a special tradition. The maid of honor and bridesmaids create baskets filled with goodies for the bride-to-be. These goodies are then sold...

Choosing the right diamond demands some knowledge of the basic characteristics of these gems. When buying a diamond, whether as an engagement present, a gift for a loved one, or as an investment...

Flowers as gift remains as much appealing as it was hundred years ago. It is perfect even if there is no occasion, you can give a gift of flowers anytime and anywhere. It is a gift that can be...

Every bride wants to look beautiful on her day. With the high price of weddings, the additional costs of a designer wedding gown can be daunting if even an option at all. I'm here to assure you...

Your wedding day is all for you, so why not make it extra special by adding some unique flavor to your wedding ceremony? Here are some non-traditional ideas that people will be sure to remember.

Almost everyone hates to speak in public, but if you're the best man then you are probably the most nervous. It's not hard to write a bestman speech if you just follow these easy steps.

Well, if you're engaging a "Recessionista" and trying to get engaged during dark financial times, your thoughts may naturally turn to saving money on your engagement rings. But when you...

Black and white diamond engagement rings offer a dramatic, stunning contrast to your look. Black diamonds were once considered "imperfect" and therefore worthless, but that has changed...

After the ring, the next thing on a girl's mind is: the dress. You've probably heard horror stories of women who have spent months scouring every store for months on end, but it really doesn't...

If you are an informed buyer, you can lend your engagement a touch of class by getting antique engagement rings. This is becoming more popular now, as people are becoming more interested in some...

If you're a bride soon to be married, take care in choosing your attendant or bridesmaid gifts. While it is nice to give everyone the standard jewelry for the wedding, consider allowing the girls...