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Mocha
Member

08-12-2001

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 2:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Kool beans!!

Pcakes2
Member

08-29-2001

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 2:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Froggie is getting married on my birthday...truly a special day! I really like the one Mocha mentioned as well as the one with the berries.

Jbean
Member

01-05-2002

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 5:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
they are gorgeous, froggie. i've never seen a wedding in that color before. very original. love all the flower ideas! you go girl!

Scootersmom
Member

08-10-2002

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 5:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I like the 4th pic too, Froggie! Perfect for a fall wedding. Wow it really is under a year now.

Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 5:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Did Mocha call? <heh>

Froggiegirl, those roses are gorgeous and I really like the chocolate dress color. Somehow I thought you might go with green! Hey, maybe theOwl could do a countdown to your wedding day.

Mocha
Member

08-12-2001

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 6:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Call what?

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 6:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I love the 4th one, but the champange colour roses in the 6th one are beautiful too.

Grannyg
Member

05-28-2002

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 7:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Love the flowers and the dress color!! Great choice, Froggie!!

Egbok
Member

07-13-2000

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 8:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh Froggiegirl, the Hot Chocolate roses are gorgeous!! I like the arrangement in #4 and the long strands of fallish colored ribbons in the "inspiration pic".

Very, very pretty Froggiegirl...gosh, I can't believe you're finally at this point in the planning!! Wasn't it just yesterday that you had your two cousin's weddings to get through first? LOL!!

Have fun with your planning! I can hardly wait for the big event next Fall when you post all your pretty, pretty pictures!!


Spygirl
Moderator

04-23-2001

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 9:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
How beautiful, Froggie! Your wedding is going to be so beautiful and so fitting for a fall date!

I love the chocolate roses - though I have to say that I love the chocolate callalilly bouquet, too (the one you called "3"). If you want to carry roses, though, it would probably be best if your bridesmaids did, too.


Froggiegirl621
Member

02-14-2003

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 10:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks everyone for the wonderful compliments!

I was toying around with possibly using green (sage, to be exact) or even a mocha/cafe' color, but then I saw those two "inspiration" pics that I posted and I thought THAT'S IT! So "chocolate" it is! All my bridesmaids seem on board so far, so that's a good sign, lol.

I'm absolutely dead set on having roses for my bouquet. Now whether or not they end up being the Hot Chocolate roses remains to be seen. They may be too pricey for the size of bouquet that I want, so I may have to go with a more readily available rose in a similar color (think oranges/peaches).

I agree with most of you, #4 (or the one I labeled 2) is a great choice. I love the ribbon as well as the variety of different colored roses. I think it's my favorite!

Spy - I love the chocolate calla lilies in "3" as well. But there are also some roses in that bouquet as well, so it may still be an option.

My meeting is set up for 1pm on Saturday and my FMIL is going with us. Hopefully I made the right choice in asking her! I'll let you all know how it goes.

Gosh...after flowers, I need to focus on a DJ. Then comes the dreaded task of choosing bridesmaid dresses! Not looking forward to that.


Goddessatlaw
Member

07-19-2002

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 6:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm going with number 4, with the hot chocolate roses mixed in. Love love love those champagne roses, though. Froggie, your color scheme is just yummy. Fall gives such a rich palate of colors to choose from. The berries really add a beautiful touch of rich color to a fall bouquet - and yes, the roses are going to be expensive (mine were close to the hot chocolate - we used Leonidis mixed with fall flowers, berries and sage-colored ivy). You can reduce the overall cost by mixing your roses with alternative foliage, like the berries and fall flowers, so that your table arrangments match your bouquets (for example we had rings of flowers and berries arranged around glass hurricane lamps, with a Leonidis rose thrown in here and there). By going with the rings of mixed flowers and hurricanes, rather than full vase arrangments at each table, the cost went from $75.00 per table to $50.00 per table. You can hit the dollar stores and collect smaller candles and glass bases to scatter around the tables, which also add a warm glow of lighting to the tables (if you're going to allow smoking, I'd also get glass ashtrays from the dollar store for 50 cents - they look nice and are functional). BTW, start collecting candles of all types now, as long as they go with your color scheme. You will likely use them all.

Having said all that, though, we had a small wedding and the flowers still cost $2,000.00 (and this was without a centerpiece, because we didn't have a bride's table). Start rubbing your nickles together girl - and build a cushion into your budget, because there are always going to be unexpected costs come up at the last minute. Don't wait on the DJ, though - the good ones book up well in advance. You should be able to get a good DJ for around $300 or $400 for 4 hours.

I told Spygirl and I'm going to tell you too - David's is a great place to find exactly what you want in a bridesmaid's dress and dyed shoes, and at a relatively reasonable cost. But don't get the alterations done there - you will save at least by half the cost of alterations and save yourself alot of aggravation by going to an independent seamstress for alterations. Don't depend on them to press your dresses before the wedding, either - just take them to a martinizer.

This is fun watching you plan a fall wedding too!!

PS and BTW - David's has a weird rotation on their offerings in bridesmaids dresses - right now is when they have what I'd consider the most appropriate fall color/style dresses available for your consideration (they weren't available when I was looking in February). I'd get over there in the next few weeks and not wait on it.


Mocha
Member

08-12-2001

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 8:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Froggie, here's a pic of the table setting that Gal is talking about. It was just beautiful.

table setting

Froggiegirl621
Member

02-14-2003

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 11:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks so much for the great advice GAL! I do appreciate it. And thanks for the compliments on my choice of colors.

My budget for flowers is close to what you spent. I'm keeping in mind that I live in a very "small-town" area and prices tend to be a bit cheaper, at least when comparing them to those of larger cities near-by. Some local brides that I met on a wedding board already have gotten some of their estimates, and from what they tell me they're getting and the type of flowers they're using, I think my budget is right on. I definitely want my bouquet to be all roses, no filler. The bridesmaid's bouquets can include some greens, berries and other fall type flowers, as long as some roses are included to tie it to the look of mine.

As far as centerpieces go, I'm not even sure if I'm going to have my florist do them. I'm toying with the idea of using lanterns and then scattering fall leaves (artificial of course) or colored rose petals around with some votives as well. I've already found some lanterns that I LOVE, so I'm going to talk it over with my florist and see what he's able to do at what price. I may even do 1/2 the table with the lanterns and 1/2 with a floral arrangement. It all comes down to cost really. And believe it or not, I've already started picking up candles here and there when I see good deals. The dollar stores are a great resource as well. My venue does not allow smoking except in the designated smoking area (an enclosed space off the lobby with a smoke-eater, lounge chairs, and tons of ashtrays, lol), but thanks for the tip on the glass ashtrays!

We have quite a few recommendations on different DJ's, all are pretty much around the same price range. It just comes down to who we like the best really. I'm expecting some info. packages from a few DJ's, so I'm hoping to select one and send in our deposit before the month's end. Like I said, I'm hoping! I'm very picky about music, and I want a great DJ who will keep the dance floor packed!

David's has some great dresses (although I've yet to see any come in the chocolate color I want), I always check out their website. Unfortunately, the David's in my area has just closed. The next closest one is in Harrisburg which is over an hour and a half away. There are three bridal shops in my area that I'm going to check out first and then go from there. I'm hoping to keep everything as local as possible, just for convenience purposes. We used two of the shops for my cousin's two weddings and they were both great and I didn't pay over $175 for either dress and that included alterations. I already have two seamstresses in mind to do my dress and I'm not expecting to pay more than $150 for the alterations I'll need. As far as pressing goes...what the heck is a martinizer?

BTW, your centerpieces looked great! Sooooo pretty. I'm looking forward to seeing your proofs too!

I'll post some pics of centerpiece ideas that I like. I'm taking the pics of the floral centerpices to my my florist to see what he'd charge to do them.

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Some head tables ideas:

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And the lanterns I like to use as possible centerpieces:

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Spygirl
Moderator

04-23-2001

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 1:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, today was quite eventful! I was getting ready for work and saw a commercial on TV for a local arts & crafts store that is going out of business and everything in the store was listed as 75% off. I had an extra hour and a half before I had to be at work, so I took off for the store which was close by.

Turns out it is a huge local store that has been open for years and is really closing up shop. So, I started browsing and picked up a ton of stuff for the centerpieces.

While I can't share exactly what I'm doing for the centerpieces, I can say that I am making them myself and they will not include any live blooms. I will have anywhere from 30 to 50 tables (), so, you can see where $50.00/table wouldn't work within my wedding budget. Heck, $10/table was even a bit much!

Anyway, Flyboy, the wedding planner, and I have created a unique theme for the reception that we are going to surprise our guests with. Today, I picked up $200 worth of supplies that we are going to use in decorating the tables at the reception.

The great news is that I paid $47.00 for it all!!




Pcakes2
Member

08-29-2001

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 1:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
That's great Spy!!! I remember telling you that you could make something for a lot less than what a florist would charge. If I can help in any way, don't hesitate to ask.

ETA: I have a love/hate relationship with suprises, but I'll wait patiently til February to see what you've come up with.

Spygirl
Moderator

04-23-2001

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 1:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL, pcakes. I actually may need to tell you about the surprise so that you and I can collaborate about how to include the favors into the theme. I've been toying with telling you or not. Do you have a preference?

Froggiegirl621
Member

02-14-2003

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 1:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Great deal Spy! Way to go!!!

I wanna know what the surprise is <insert foot stomp here>. I won't be at the wedding, so I can know, right??? Pretty, pretty, please...

ETA: I will have over 25 tables at my reception, so $50 a table is no way possible for me either. Is it possible for your centerpiece idea to be used in a Fall themed wedding???


Pcakes2
Member

08-29-2001

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 1:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
YAY!!! You can tell me!!! Email or PM me.

And for anyone wanting to know what Spy is planning...DON'T EVEN THINK OF ASKING ME...my lips are sealed!

Moondance
Member

07-30-2000

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 1:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
--using lanterns and then scattering fall leaves (artificial of course) or colored rose petals around with some votives as well--

LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea MsFroggie!

Why does it have to be artifical???

Spygirl
Moderator

04-23-2001

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 2:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Froggie, the theme I am using is sorta' unique to me and related to my career choice, but it is entirely possible that you can use the idea. It is incredibly inexpensive!

But, I'll say that your idea of using the lanterns and leaves is absolutely in line with what I would have suggested for a fall theme. I also gotta agree with Moonie - why not use real ones??? Cheaper and more authentic. :-)

Pcakes, I'll email you, but it may be next week before I can. It takes a bit to explain the idea and I'm teaching till 10 tonight and going out of town tomorrow for the weekend.


Pcakes2
Member

08-29-2001

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 2:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Take your time....I know how hectic things are for you.



Moondance
Member

07-30-2000

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 3:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Spy... I did the same thing. I went to a craft sale and bought out the sale items from the season before. I had tin and copper vases ($2-3 bucks!) and filled them with eucalyptus and curly twigs. No live blooms. I filled the bottom with sand and filled them up. Cost no more than $5 bucks a pop. Sounds cheapy bit I thought they looked great.

Meggieprice
Member

07-09-2001

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 3:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I've got wedding sickness and I've got it bad! I go to a wedding every weekend but here I am voraciously drinking in every thing i can about your weddings.

As a photographer, we love rich fall colors! We can do black and white photos with the flowers in color, for one thing. Oh I can't wait to see these weddings come together...

One thing we have seen quite a lot is floating candle centerpieces as well as just a few gardenias floating. Candles are so wonderful, they make a room so elegant.

Dreaming here...dreaming...

Froggiegirl621
Member

02-14-2003

Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 3:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Where would I get real ones that aren't all dirty and stuff from being outside? What would you all suggest? Heck, if I could just use real (and free!) ones I could splurge a bit more on the lanterns.

Spy - if you think there would be a way to translate your centerpiece idea into one for a Fall themed wedding, if you don't mind and of course only when you have the time, I woud love it if you could email me the details.