Showing posts with label outdoor Bridess. Show all posts
Showing posts with label outdoor Bridess. Show all posts
Friday, July 19, 2013

Things to consider for an outdoor Brides!


 
 
Here is a guest post from Michelle Rebecca that links in very well with our current weather to get you thinking about whether to have an outdoor Brides or not!
 
 
An increasingly popular option for summer and autumn Bridess is to hold the service or reception outdoors. It’s no wonder, considering how the setting is naturally romantic and the fantastic options and themes that are possible.
Popular options include garden receptions and beach Bridess. Forest themed Bridess have become popular in recent years as well. If you are considering eschewing the traditional indoors setting for something daring, there are some things to keep in mind while planning:
 
Planning is Key
Most brides have had their ideal Brides planned in their head since long before they put on an engagement ring. A Brides planner is there to help translate what you have in your head and make it a reality.
Some of the details like potential inconveniences don’t get as much attention while planning. But in order to have the perfect day, it’s important to be practical and focused while planning to ensure there’s a plan for any issues that have the potential to interrupt the big day.
The Weather and Climate
In your mind’s eye, your Brides day is probably sunny. But no one can control the weather, which is why you should have a backup plan. There are many touches that you can add to your Brides that will prepare for rain but still keep your event beautiful. After all, kissing in the summer rain is pretty romantic.
Because it can get quite hot during the summer, you can avoid some heat problems by simply scheduling your Brides for the evening when it’s cooler. Similarly, if you are planning on an early spring or late autumn Brides, you might want to schedule it a couple of hours after midday, when the weather is warmest and most comfortable.
 
Don’t Forget Nature’s Party Crashers
 
There is probably some person you can think of you’d rather not have at your Brides. But there are certainly animals and especially insects that you won’t want coming to the reception either. Even if you are having the Brides in an outdoor setting that’s used frequently, it’s still a good idea to have a look around for ant hills and other crawlies that might need to be evicted before your special event.
Of course, that won’t help with flying pests. The buzzing of a mosquito can especially ruin a quiet, romantic moment. Talk with your Brides planner or look around to find the best mosquito devices to keep them away.

You can also help to avoid potential discomfort for some of your guests if you let them know beforehand that the Brides will be outdoors. Your loved ones will certainly want to dress their best for the event, and they will appreciate some direction on how to best match with the theme you’re looking for.
While outdoor Bridess can be especially romantic and unforgettable, just remember that they require a little extra planning to make sure they’re memorable for the right reasons!
 
 
 
Images are from glamour.com, decBrides.com, saida.com, flikr.com.
 
 

Monday, June 24, 2013

Dealing with Brides Flowers: What NOT to Do

This is a guest blog post from Mary Potter who works with The Flower Exchange on an important and beautiful part of your Brides - Flowers!
 
Picture in your mind a beautiful Brides scene… Now, remove all of the flowers! Hard to do, right? Bridess and flowers go together like love and marriage, or a horse and carriage, and without flowers the occasion would be missing a vital part of tradition. With that being said, Brides flowers don’t just happen. A lot of effort has to go into them and there is a lot that can go wrong – like these examples.

 

Asking Your Gardening Friend

Your friend that has a “green thumb” is not the person to request or hire to do the bulk of your Brides flowers. Like mentioned above, it’s more stressful than it sounds. They have to be grown, cut at the right time, transported, arranged, and kept alive and fresh through the whole process. While your friend might be able to help out, don’t put the stress on them to supply everything. Maybe they can manage your bouquet, or the head pieces and lapel buttons.

 
Too Big of Centre Pieces  

Big, ornate centrepieces full of long stem roses or tiger lilies look fantastic from 20 feet away, but dinner guests can’t see around them to the person they’re trying to talk to. This is even more of an issue when a large centrepiece is displayed on the bride and groom’s table and half of the reception can’t see them at any given point. This doesn’t mean you can’t have fantastical centrepieces, just save them for areas where line of site isn’t a factor. The gift table, along walls, and entrances are all great places for them.



Flowers in Bloom and Outdoor Bridess 

Nobody loves an outdoor Brides on a summer afternoon more than me, but be careful if you’re presenting lots of flowers. Your guests won’t be the only people enjoying the flowers, especially if you’re in a rural area (like a vineyard) where a lot of honeybees might be drawn by the succulent flowers. The same can be said for meat dishes attracting unwanted wasps which can be a concern if someone at your Brides is highly allergic to stings.

 

Waiting Till the Last Minute

It’s easy to put the flowers aside when everything else seems so important. Guest lists, catering, venues, dresses, tuxes, honeymoon plans, and more all outweigh a few flowers, but it’s important to remember that flowers are living things and the more time and communication you have with the florist the better the results will be. It takes additional time to get the flowers shipped in if you want ones that are out of season, and the florist needs to be able to work around these types of situations.
 
Brides flowers are a vital part to any Brides so give them the time and energy they deserve, but hold yourself in check when you’re planning. Overdone flowers can be a hassle to florists, your budget, and guests alike so keep it classy and have fun with it. What are some Brides mishaps you’ve experienced with flowers?

Mary Potter loves to write almost as much as she loves to garden. When she’s not in the garden or at a keyboard she works with The Flower Exchange and works with their wholesale flowers. Her favorites are the orchids.

 Photographs are courtesy of Flickr & Pinterest.