Wedding Decoration Ideas

Vintage Style Wedding Bouquet

2012-02-01T02:53:00.001-08:00

Here you can see a natural vintage style wedding bouquet that I created for one of our recent brides.

Loose posy bouquets with lots of different shapes and sizes of flowers have become very popular with the recent trend for weddings with a vintage theme.

By creating bouquets with different flower shapes and textures you get a much more natural style of bouquet. This one makes me think that it's been picked from an English country garden in springtime.

See more of my wedding bridal bouquet designs.

Peony Buttonhole

2012-01-20T02:37:00.001-08:00

Peonies can be made into buttonholes to coordinates with a peony bridal bouquet. Here you can see one that I made for a groom last spring. The bride had a posy bouquet of white peonies, roses and eucalyptus and I made this buttonhole to coordinates with the bouquet. The rest of the gents wore white rose buttonholes.

Grooms often like a flower that coordinated with the bride’s bouquet but that is slightly different to the rest of the gent’s, so that theirs stands out more and why not. We always make the brides bouquet different to the bridesmaids so that it’s more special, and we can do the same for the groom.

See more photos of peony wedding flowers.

Hoilday Photo Cards - Celebrate Your Engagement

2011-11-18T02:00:00.000-08:00

Have you got a great engagement photo that you want to share with everyone? If you haven’t you could always take your own, then you can use it on your holiday cards.

Minted have some great designs for holiday cards that allow you to upload your image onto a variety of well designed templates. This is a perfect way to celebrate your engagement and send out your seasonal greetings at the same time.

I’ve just been sent their discount code HOTCIDER which will give you a 10% saving at the checkout, so why not take advantage of this great offer before it ends on the 24th and design your own special holiday cards as a couple.

Wedding Napkins At A Great Price

2011-10-31T07:34:00.000-07:00

Are you thinking of having personalised wedding napkins? You can use them when serving your wedding cake, on your buffet table or just simply put them on the place settings at your wedding reception.

These wedding napkins can be color coordinated to fit with the rest of your wedding color theme and you can add your initials for that personal touch.

Well the great news is I have just seen them advertised on American Bridal at their lowest price ever, so why not get shopping right now as this offer is only on until the 6th November!

You can also save money on the rest of your wedding decorations by clicking here to get a discount code that entitles you to free shipping on orders over $100 and 15% off orders over $125. Three great reasons to buy your wedding napkins and other wedding decorations right now.

Candle Wedding Centerpieces

2011-10-25T04:49:00.000-07:00

Candle wedding centrepieces can really add a romantic touch to your wedding decorations. Here you can see one I recently created using different sizes of church candles decorated with colourful rose petals. It’s so easy to add rose petals that match your own personal wedding colour theme. If you can’t source fresh rose petals you can always use freeze dried petals or silk rose petals.

It doesn’t really matter what time of the year you are getting married candles can add real ambiance to a wedding reception. If you choose the ones I used in the photo above these will give you many more hours of burning time than you will actually need so there won’t be any worry about them not lasting.

Sometimes the simplest decorations can be the most effective. Here is a link to my website with more ideas for candle wedding centrepieces.

Sunflower Wedding Bouquets

2011-08-05T03:31:00.000-07:00

I was delighted to receive this photo this morning in which you can see the sunflower wedding bouquet that I created for Emma (the bride).

As soon as she contacted me to discuss her wedding flowers she was certain she wanted sunflowers. In her wedding bouquet I combined sunflowers with white bouvardia, freesias and stems of wheat to create this beautiful natural handtied posy bouquet.

The sunflower bouquet was finished off with a collar of fatsia leaves, I think you’ll agree it looked wonderful at this summer wedding.

I continued with the sunflower wedding theme through to her wedding centrepieces.

Blue Wedding Centerpieces

2011-06-30T11:13:00.000-07:00

Are you having a blue wedding theme? Then you might be interested in these blue wedding centerpiece.

This low wedding table decoration is made using blue hydrangeas, they are such a wonderful color and so popular right now with the trend for vintage wedding flowers.

Other flowers that are suitable for blue wedding centerpieces include delphiniums, hyacinths, cornflowers, agapanthus, gentiana, eryngium and muscari.

Wedding Cake Decorations

2011-06-21T10:13:00.000-07:00

Why not use flowers as your wedding cake decoration! It’s a great way to add a special touch to your cake.

Adding wedding flowers can make your cake look really beautiful and links it to your wedding theme.

You don’t have to have an expensive cake, by adding flower cake decorations you can even make a shop bought wedding cake look unique.

In the photo here you can see how I have decorated one of the Marks and Spencer wedding cake with gloriosa flowers.

Do you want to create your own DIY wedding cake decoration? Follow my easy step-by-step tutorial on how to create your own wedding cake flowers.

A lot of brides that I meet are now buying commercially produced wedding cakes from supermarkets. It’s not surprising as the quality can be really good and the cost is very competitive.

Check out my recent blog post on wedding cakes decorations for Marks and Spencer cakes.

Wedding Invitation Envelopes

2011-06-11T10:31:00.000-07:00

Transforming your wedding invitation envelopes couldn’t be easier. Make an average envelope into a beautiful one to send out your wedding invitations in.

My step-by-step tutorial will show you how to transform your wedding invitation envelopes so that they color coordinate with your wedding invitations.

You can even theme them to match the invitation, if your creating your own DIY butterfly wedding invitations then why not line your envelopes with butterfly printed paper!

It’s amazing how a simple and quick technique can add a special unique touch to your wedding invitation envelopes.

Peony Wedding Bouquets

2011-06-04T09:24:00.000-07:00

I've really enjoyed creating peony wedding bouquets this spring. The most popular peony at the moment is the white one called 'Duchess Nemo' that you can see in the photo here.

This peony works really well in handtied wedding bouquets. Check out a recent post I made with lots of photos featuring the latest peony wedding bouquets that I've been making for brides this summer.

Peony wedding flowers are available from April through to June. They have become really popular with brides having a vintage wedding theme.

I just treated myself to a massive bunch for my home, as I so love the fragrance they give off. It always amazes me how these tight little buds explode into massive blooms.

Pink Wedding Decorations

2011-05-08T08:26:00.000-07:00

I recently created these pink wedding centerpieces for one of my brides.

We used large ostrich feathers to give extra height to the tall centrepieces.

The room at Walton Hall where the wedding reception was being held has really tall ceilings so these tall centerpieces are perfect.

These centerpieces are tall enough to allow for a conversation across the table without blocking the view.

If you are thinking of having tall wedding centerpieces just make sure that the design of them is not going to block the view accross the table. After all everyone likes to chat at a wedding.

All of the brides wedding flowers were pink and cream to coordinate with the bridesmaid’s dresses.

To add a unique touch to the wedding centerpieces I placed pink pearl beads on wire into the vases and submerged them under water.

Touches like this are great because it adds an extra interesting detail for the guest to look at as they sit around the table.

Find more unique wedding flower ideas.

Seasonal Wedding Flowers

2011-04-11T10:54:00.000-07:00

One of the most common questions I get asked by brides is about the seasonality of wedding flowers.

As a professional wedding florist I always recommend using seasonal wedding flowers as out of season flowers can be very expensive and poor quality.

In the photo here you can see the Autumn / fall wedding theme flowers we created for Amy's October wedding.

Many of winter brides worry that they wont have any pretty flowers available at their time of year. This simply isn’t the case, winter flowers can be equally as stunning. Some of the most popular winter flowers include orchids, tulips, amaryllis, ranunculus, ilex and mistletoe.

I worked on many winter weddings last year, we battled through some of the heaviest snowstorms I’ve ever seen, to deliver wedding flowers to brides. One winter wedding that I featured on my U.K website is the flowers we supplied to Lisa and Alex’s winter wedding at Wroxall Abbey, Warwickshire. The main wedding flower was the stunning white phalaenopsis orchids.

Whatever time of the year you are getting married in find out more about the types of wedding flowers available at your time of year.

Tropical Wedding Centerpiece

2011-04-01T07:08:00.000-07:00

Are you having a having a wedding with a tropical or beach wedding theme? If you are you might just want to check out my website to find out how to create these stunning tropical centerpieces. They are really easy to make so they are perfect for a DIY wedding project.

These tall wedding centerpieces feature gloriosa flowers in cerise pink, I love these flowers, so much so that they featured in my wedding flowers. I even wore them in my hair.

Gloriosa flowers are such an interesting and unique shape, which means they work perfectly on their own. If you want to add more of a beach theme to this centerpiece you could add interesting shells in the bottom of the vases.

For more DIY wedding projects, check out my step-by-step tutorials.

Gerbera Tall Centerpieces

2011-03-28T03:39:00.000-07:00

Gerberas are great flowers for impact, they can add color, style and design to a room without being a budget buster! They work well in both tall and low centerpieces.

The great thing about gerberas is they come in a wide range of colors including orange, all shades of red, pink, white and yellow.

They are also a flower that is available all the year round so it makes them great for weddings at anytime of the year.

We often use 'gerbera mini' as the flower is slightly smaller that the full size gerbera.

You can see in the photo's here how I have used the cerise pink gerbera mini in tall wedding centerpieces. This was for an Asian wedding and the bride wore a cerise pink wedding dress. The
bright cerise pink added a splash of color to the marquee.

For more ideas and photographs of tall and low wedding centerpieces, visit my website PureBotanics.co.uk

DIY Wedding Decorations

2011-02-01T09:51:00.000-08:00

Are you planning on making some of your own wedding decorations? If you are you might find my new website useful.

There are plenty of DIY wedding decoration tutorials and ideas. There will also be many more projects and ideas to come as the website grows.

DIY wedding decorations not only make a wedding more personal and special they also help to save money. It also enables you to get exactly the look and style of wedding decorations you want.

Choosing Your Bridal Bouquet

2011-01-24T09:33:00.000-08:00

Choosing your bridal bouquet is the starting point of planning your wedding flowers. I hope this video gives you some ideas as you start to plan your wedding flowers.

Hydrangea Chair Backs

2011-01-10T11:37:00.001-08:00

In the photo here you can see how I have used a white hydrangea flower to make a wedding chair back.

Hydrangea wedding flowers are really popular right now with the trend for vintage wedding themes. I love using these large flower heads for chair backs as one flower looks beautiful simply tied to the side each of the chairs down the aisle.

For more ideas on hydrangea wedding flowers have a look at this recent video.

Winter Weddding Flowers

2010-12-11T10:30:00.000-08:00

Winter weddings are becoming increasingly popular and if you are planning a winter wedding you might be interested in these tall wedding centerpieces.

I created these recently for a winter bride of mine, she had a theme of a winter woodland.

We chose to use natural materials such as moss, twigs, bark, fir cones and seedpods teamed up with stunning white phalaenopsis orchids.

The effect was amazing, these stunning tall centrepieces were really effective in the wedding reception room. I also scattered fir cones around the base of the arrangements to add to the woodland theme.

I love phalaenopsis orchids and if we get to work on a wedding that features them I get really excited. This wedding used lots of them, which was great. Click here to see more of the winter wedding flowers from this wedding.

Autumn Wedding Flowers Theme

2010-11-22T05:27:00.000-08:00

This year we have had the most beautiful autumn here in the U.K. The colours of the leaves have been truly breathtaking. So it’s not that surprising that many of our October and Septembers bides have used these colours for their autumn wedding flowers theme.

Here you can see a civil ceremony room set up for a September wedding. This room at Walton Hall is a really stunning backdrop for any wedding. You can see that I placed two pedestal arrangements either side of the registrars table to compliment the brides flower colour theme.

This ceremony room is so large with its stunning tall ceilings, pedestal arrangements help to focus attention on the ceremony area. I also placed the top table arrangement on the registrar’s table so that the room was filled with the beautiful autumn wedding flower theme.

Dressing the civil ceremony area also ensures that your wedding photos will feature your stunning flowers and give you a perfect backdrop.

If you are planning an autumn wedding here are some more ideas for an autumn wedding flower theme.

Fall Wedding Bouquets

2010-11-09T06:05:00.000-08:00

In the photo here you can see how I have arranged orange calla lilies, roses, freesias with lime green hypericum berries for a fall wedding bouquet. I also added delicate twigs and fall foliage to encapsulate the wedding theme.

This bridal bouquet was for an October wedding. The colours were so rich and vibrant they really gave a beautiful warm look to the whole wedding. Here are some more photos of fall wedding bouquets designs.

Hydrangea Wedding Decorations

2010-11-01T02:45:00.000-07:00

This summer I had a wonderful time working with the most amazing large white hydrangea flowers. My bride wanted hydrangea wedding decorations in the church and reception and it was the only flower we used. So I think you can imagine how wonderful my workshop looked full of these stunning large blooms.

In this photo (on the left) you can see how I used these large blooms in the base of our large goldfish bowls. I just decorated the inside of the bowls with steelgrass and placed silver stones in the base to fit in with her colour theme. Goldfish bowls are always very popular low wedding centerpieces.

Three of these hydrangea goldfish bowls were placed along the length of the top table. They fitted really well with the brides theme for stunning elegant flowers.

See more of her and others hydrangea wedding decorations in one of our short videos.

Soft Pastel Wedding Flowers

2010-10-29T03:32:00.001-07:00

In this photo you can see a handtied posy bouquet I made for a bride this summer. The bride, Lucy loved the cream ‘Vendela’ roses that are one of our favourites. But she just wanted to add a little warmth to the colour palette and she decided on this peachy coloured rose called ‘Kiwi’. Not only did she like the colour of this rose she also fell for its name as the Groom was from New Zealand, it was meant to be!

I loved this combination of cream and peach in her bridal bouquet.

See how we took this theme through to all the arrangements for her wedding reception. We decorated our beautiful silver candelabras with the same roses, ivory freesias and Singapore orchids. Hanging from the arms of the candelabras were beautiful jewel droplets.

Her colour palette added warmth to the wedding marquee and gave her just the finish and style she was looking for.

Calla Lily Wedding Flowers

2010-07-16T10:29:00.000-07:00

Calla lilies wedding themes are very popular and the great news is there are many favours, invitations and cake accessories for the calla lily wedding theme.

Any Calla lily wedding theme is obviously going to feature calla lily wedding bouquets. Shower, sheaf and handtied posy bouquets can all be made in calla lilies. You can make them solely out of a mass of lilies or mix them with other flowers, both options provide stunning results. In the photo here you can see one I made for an Autumn bride featuring the beautiful 'Mango' calla lily.

The great news is calla lilies are available all the year round and come in a big range of colours. Here are the different colours available for calla lilies; white, pale pink, cerise pink, lilac, yellow, orange, burgundy red, deep purple and lime green. So whatever your colour theme there is bound to be a calla lily to match.

You can also think about featuring them in your wedding centrepieces for the reception. Both tall and low table centrepieces look simply elegant and effective when made out of calla lilies.

Pink Wedding Flowers

2010-06-26T09:25:00.000-07:00

I love the way one of our recent brides themed all her table stationary around her pink wedding flowers. Jenny’s bridal bouquet featured the wonderful ‘aqua’ pink rose. She then featured this rose on all of her table stationary that you can see here in the photo.

The line of roses as used in her bridal bouquet were printed along the bottom of the table numbers, place setting cards and menu’s. The same company also printed the seating plan and had the roses featured in the corners. I loved the way all the stationary coordinated and match her pink wedding flowers.

I also scattered a generous amount of the aqua pink rose petals underneath her tall centrepieces to give a touch of colour to the tables.

The aqua rose is a great rose for a vibrant pink wedding theme. Find out more about different shades of pink wedding flowers.

Purple Freesia Wedding Flowers

2010-06-19T15:13:00.000-07:00

We get so many requests for purple wedding flowers and freesias are one of our favourites. You can see here in this photo the beautiful lilac ‘Blue Moon’ freesia in a bridal bouquet that I recently made.

This stunning lilac colour works really well in bridesmaid’s bouquets when the dresses are a deep shade of purple. The lilac colour stands out against the dark colour of the dress.

Freesia wedding flowers are wonderful for so many reasons; they smell fantastic, their strong delicate fragrance that is not overpowering. Freesias are very popular choice to go with the recent trend of vintage wedding flowers as they are old-fashioned blooms.

My favourite reason for using freesias is they have pretty delicate petals but really strong robust stems. This means they can be used in handtied posy bouquets, shower bouquets and table arrangements.

Other popular purple wedding flowers are lissianthus, veronica, anemones, hyacinths, aster and alliums.

Floor Standing Candle Stands

2010-06-07T10:31:00.001-07:00

These beautiful silver floor standing candle stands make a great alternative to pedestal arrangements for a civil ceremony.

You can see here how I have placed them either side of the registrar's table during the wedding ceremony.

In this photo they have been decorated with red 'Passion' roses and lime green chrysanthemums.

Cherry Blossom Wedding

2010-05-03T06:50:00.001-07:00

It’s not surprising that cherry blossom has become a great theme for wedding decorations, it’s just so beautiful and really sums up springtime.

I’ve just got back from delivering wedding flowers, and couldn’t resist taking this quick photo of the beautiful cherry blossom trees at the wedding venue.

Right now the trees are weighed down with these heavy, delightfully scented blooms.

My van was also covered in pink blossom petals, which looked just like confetti as I drove off.

If you are planning a springtime wedding then cherry blossom may be a great theme for you. The good news is there are so many delightful wedding accessories for this wedding theme.

You can find everything from invitations, place setting cards (like these ones seen in the photo below), favors and centerpieces all based around this beautiful blossom.

Here is a link to one of my favourite sites that sells lots of wonderful cherry blossom themed wedding accessories.

Candelabras As Wedding Centrepiece Decorations

2010-04-27T09:20:00.000-07:00

Candelabra stands look stunning as wedding centrepiece decorations but sometimes they can work out quite expensive. But don’t worry as you now have more options of hiring candelabras with more affordable decorations.

Wedding centrepiece decorations that feature lots of flower or foliage content can cost quite a lot of money and eat into your budget. Candelabras can be really quite expensive when they are decorated in ornate full displays of fresh flowers. This is because they take so long to make and of course use a lot of material.

However at Pure Botanics they have come up with a couple of designs that still look really effective as wedding centrepiece decorations but don’t use as many flowers. This means they don’t take so long to prepare and work out far more affordable.

Here you can see one decorated in the cute feathered pink gerbera mini. They are hanging in small ornate glass bottles and look really effective.

Find out more about how you could use candelabras as your wedding centrepieces.

Anemone Bridal Bouquet

2010-04-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

I just love anemones and they make the most beautiful wedding flowers.

I can’t decide whether I like them so much because of their deep rich vibrant colours or because of their stunning black centres. Maybe it’s both elements, which makes these flowers so unique and stunning.

Here you can see a bridal bouquet of anemones in mixed colours.

If you would like to create this bouquet for your own wedding, then follow the very simple step-by-step instructions on i wedding decorations.

Anemones are in season from the autumn until late spring so make a great choice for winter weddings.

Yellow Wedding Colour Theme

2010-04-05T06:42:00.001-07:00

As spring has finally sprung and we are celebrating Easter I couldn’t resist showing you this beautiful bright yellow mimosa flower.

It really is quite unusually and reminds me of tiny delicate yellow pompoms! I’ve simply arranged it in small bunches placed in glass vases decorated with coordinating ribbons.

Small arrangements like this are great for decorating side or occasional tables, buffet tables or bar areas. As the vintage theme is really popular at the moment with brides, small arrangements in vases work well for this wedding theme. Grouping together small vases in the centre of the reception tables can look really effective. You don’t even have to use the same vases or flowers as long as you stick to a colour theme.

If you are planning a spring wedding theme you might want to think about incorporating mimosa into your wedding flowers. As well as it’s stunning yellow colour mimosa also has a really unique fragrance.

Tall Winter Table Centerpieces

2009-12-06T01:24:00.001-08:00

I've just finished working on this wonderful winter wedding that you can see in the photo here at Walton Hall, Warwickshire.

The couple choose deep burgundy red as their colour theme. I produced these stunning tall table centerpieces that fitted in with their colour theme. We teamed it with ivory and lime green to lift the rich red.

We placed the beautiful deep red black baccara rose inside the vases.

These table arrangements really suit this room as it has incredibly high ceilings and very ornate features.

Here is some more information and photo's of weddings flowers we have produced at Walton Hall.

Diamante and Pearl Detailing

2009-08-31T05:04:00.000-07:00

If you have bead detailing on your wedding dress you can also link it into your wedding bouquet.

In this photo you can see how we have placed these beautiful pearl and diamante clusters into this handtied rose bouquet. It really can make a difference to the overall look of the bouquet.

Click here for more ideas on accessories.

Lemon Colour Theme

2009-08-24T04:58:00.001-07:00

Lemon has been a popular colour theme for some of our summer brides.

In this photo you can see the lovely delicate Lemon yellow gerbera which works so well for this colour theme.

It's great when teamed with cream or white.

Click here for more information on colour themes.

Hydrangea Wedding Flowers

2009-07-26T04:51:00.000-07:00

Hydrangeas have become an increasingly popular choice for wedding flowers. Here you can see the large pink hydrangea heads that we have in for a wedding this weekend.

They are a popular choice for table arrangements as well as bridal bouquets as they fit in really well with the recent Vintage Wedding Theme.

Hydrangeas come in pink, white, blue and a beautiful brown colour edged with green. They look fabulous when used on their own or when teamed with flowers such as lisianthus, peonies, stocks, roses and ranunculus.

Here are some more ideas on wedding flowers choices.

Bridal Bouquet Details

2009-07-09T23:06:00.000-07:00

It's all in the detail. It's amazing what a difference finishing touches make to a bouquet.

Here you can see how I have used mother of pearl buttons as the finishing detail on this bridal bouquet. Buttons fit in really well with the current Vintage Theme and these mother of pearl buttons are really beautiful.

Here are some more ideas and photos on bridal bouquets that I have recently created.

You can make your wedding flowers really special when you add in discrete personal details like this.

Contemporary Top Table Arrangements

2009-06-29T10:59:00.000-07:00

It has become really popular for couples to choose more contemporary top table arrangements.

Here you can see how we have used three of the large goldfish bowls with floating gerberas in them on a top table.

They looked really stunning, we linked the three bowls with tea lights in glass holders.

Click here for more ideas of table arrangements.

Let's Here it for the Boys

2009-06-22T09:55:00.000-07:00

Don't forget about the men when you're planning your wedding flowers.

Let's face it they are not going to have many flowers, so make the ones they do have really special.

In this photo you can see how I've made this calla lily buttonhole look very contemporary and stylish without going over the top on accessories.

Sometimes discreet delicate details look far better and get noticed more than you'd think.

I love creating different buttonholes that coordinate through with the bridal flowers. Click here for more photos and ideas on buttonholes.

Peonie Wedding Flowers

2009-05-25T10:41:00.000-07:00

As Spring moves into summer I think it's an ideal time to celebrate this beautiful English flower the peonie.

The peonie has become a really popular choice for brides at this time of the year. If you're looking for an English garden theme or vintage style to your wedding flowers then Peonies might be a choice for you.

Peonies make a great alternative to large garden roses, they also provide a beautiful delicate fragrance to a bouquet.

Peonies are available in soft and rich pink, white and deep red.

Check out what flowers are in season for your wedding.

How to Pin Your Buttonhole or Boutonniere

2009-05-11T04:06:00.000-07:00

For all you gent's out there. This great little video shows you how to successful pin on your buttonhole or boutonniere. An essential watch if your going to be a groom or member of the wedding party.

Vintage Wedding Flowers

2009-05-04T03:30:00.000-07:00

In this video you can see me setting up at a wedding. The bride asked us to produce vintage style table arrangements incorporating her butterfly theme. She was keen to have a very natural style of flower arrangements using fragrant flowers. The arrangements fitted very well with her venue, a rustic barn surrounded by beautiful countryside near Stratford Upon Avon.

Candelabra's At Walton Hall Hotel

2009-03-23T03:44:00.000-07:00

Candelabras really are a wonderful choice of table decoration for weddings. They work especially well if you are holding your wedding reception at a period house or stately home.

In the photograph you can see how we decorated them for a wedding at Walton Hall Hotel. They were a perfect choice for this period property. The reception room has a very high ceiling and very ornate chandeliers so the candelabras fitted in really well.

For more ideas of wedding flowers in Stratford at Walton Hall.

You should always check with your wedding venue that they allow you to use candles before making your final arrangements.

Kilworth House - Civil Ceremony Decorations

2009-03-16T03:35:00.000-07:00

A great way to decorate your registrar's table during your civil ceremony is to place your top table arrangement on it.

In the photo you can see how Faye's top table arrangement was placed on the registrars table ready for the wedding ceremony at Kilworth House.

Brides are often looking at economical ways to cut the cost of wedding decorations. We always advise couples to use the flowers as many times as possible. The staff at your venue will be more than happy to move things for you. After all the flowers are so beautiful you want to use them as much as possible.

For more ideas on how to decorate your wedding ceremony room at Kilworth House and many other venues in Warwickshire.

Don't forget to give your flowers away at the end of your wedding. A top table arrangement can make a perfect gift for one of the mums!

Tall Table Decorations At Ansty Hall Hotel

2009-03-09T03:28:00.000-07:00

Tall table decorations can really add the WOW factor to your wedding reception room.

In the photo here you can see how we have used these stunning tall table centrepieces to decorate the tables in the rose room at Ansty Hall Hotel.

If you would like to see more ideas of wedding flower in Coventry and at Ansty Hall and other venues click here

It's important to remember that tall centrepieces should be totally out of the way of people sitting around the table. After all it's a wedding and everyone is here to enjoy themselves and chat across the table.

Church Flowers At Wroxall Abbey

2009-03-02T03:12:00.000-08:00

Decorating your church with flowers can really make a difference. I think flowers are the finishing touch to a church, the element that says there is a wedding being held.

In the photo you can see how we have dressed the beautiful inside arch of the Wrens Chapel at Wroxall Abbey. It's a lovely way to coordinate your flowers and colour scheme and the perfect backdrop for those all important photographs.

Next to the arch you can see the edge of a pedestal arrangement. It is popular to have one of these in the entrance of the church to greet your guests. Then a second at the alter to draw your attention down the aisle.

For more details of flower decorations at venues including Wroxall Abbey please visit purebotanics.co.uk

Butterfly Themed Wedding Decorations

2009-02-20T08:16:00.000-08:00

Butterflies make a great wedding theme and they are so popular at the moment which means you'll be spoilt for choice on how to incorporate them into your wedding.

Butterflies can be used in the design of your invitations, table planner, place setting and in your wedding flowers. After all there is nothing more natural that a butterfly hovering over flowers.

I think the reason they are so popular is because of their delicate structure and the best ones to choice are the ones made out of feathers as seen in the photo here. These are much better than the plastic variety as it enables them to keep that delicate fragile look.

For more ideas on how to incorporate butterflies into your wedding flowers visit http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/butterfly-themed-wedding.html and see how other brides have used them.

Red Roses and Romance

2009-02-14T08:05:00.000-08:00

For all you romantics out there, have a look at a beautiful red rose handtie posy bouquet on our bridal bouquet page http://www.purebotanics.co.uk/bridal-bouquets.html

Feathers

2009-02-10T07:40:00.000-08:00

Feathers make a perfect wedding accessory to add to your wedding flowers.

In this photo you can see how they have been used as a collar around this rose posy.

They can also be added to table arrangements, buttonholes and even flower girl accessories.

For more ideas on how to incorporate feathers into your wedding flowers visit http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/wedding-flowers-feathers.html

Feathers really do give you that romantic fairytale look.

Vintage Wedding Theme

2009-02-02T07:20:00.000-08:00

I've been working with a lot of brides recently that are having a vintage wedding theme.

This really is a wonderful theme as it's all about old fashioned romance.

Old fashioned English garden style flowers are perfect for this and include roses, peonies, freesias, stocks and lisianthus.

For more ideas on how to incorporate the vintage style into your wedding click here http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/vintage-wedding-flowers.html

Popular accessories also include broaches, pearls, lace and velvet ribbons.

Orange Wedding Colour Theme

2009-01-27T07:11:00.000-08:00

Orange makes a wonderful colour theme for those couples looking for something a little bit different. You can see here how it was co-ordinated with the brown of the men's suits and bridesmaid shawls.

Orange is also a perfect colour for brides with a tropical or fall/Autumn theme.

One of our favourite vibrant orange flowers is the gerbera. For more information and ideas on orange wedding flowers click here http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/orange-wedding-flowers.html

Candelabras at Coombe Abbey

2009-01-26T00:49:00.001-08:00

We have been providing wedding flowers for brides at Coombe Abbey, Coventry for many years. Coombe Abbey provides a beautiful romantic wedding setting.

Brides often choose to use Coombe Abbey's candelabras on their wedding reception tables. They look particularly stunning when decorated with flowers and foliage to match the wedding flowers.

Here you can see a picture of the candelabras decorated in white Singapore orchids and ivy.

If your planning a wedding at Coombe Abbey or another venue in Warwickshire have a look at more of our wedding flowers at http://www.purebotanics.co.uk/wedding-flowers-coventry.html

Diamante Accesories

2009-01-19T07:02:00.000-08:00

Diamantes are a beautiful accessory to add to your wedding flowers.

They work really well if you have any crystal bead detailing on your dress.

You can see from this photo how effective the diamante headed pins are when placed in the centre of roses.

For more information and ideas on how to incorporate diamantes into your wedding flowers visit http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/diamante-accessories.html

Wishing You A Happy Holiday!

2008-12-22T03:53:00.000-08:00

I hope you all have a fantastic holiday, don't eat too much cake and I look forward to seeing you back here in the New Year!

For all those brides that want to spend their holidays planning their wedding flowers don't forget to have a look at our new site

http://www.purebotanics.co.uk/index.html

Christmas Wedding Ideas

2008-12-18T10:10:00.000-08:00

I recently saw these wonderful Christmas place settings. I just love this idea because you not only get a personalised place setting but it also doubles up as a favor.

This was a wedding I was working on in early December the couple had the tags printed to match their invitations and had even had personalised ribbon with their names and wedding dated printed onto it.

This is a perfect wedding favor for this time of year as guests can take them home and hang them straight on their tree.

Autumn Themed Wedding - Bridal Bouquet

2008-11-19T09:11:00.000-08:00

As we are getting close to the end of Autumn, I thought you might like to see this autumn themed wedding bouquet that I made for one of our October brides.

The beautiful mango calla lilies, Orange freesias and yellow roses provided the perfect Autumn colour range.

Calla lilies work really well when arranged into a handtied posy.

Visit our Pure Botanics website for more photographs of bridal bouquets.

Purple Themed Wedding Colours

2008-11-13T06:55:00.000-08:00

Purple has become a very popular choice for this years weddings. I'm also seeing a lot of brides that are choosing it for 2009.

It is a beautiful colour to choose and there are a variety of very popular shades of purple. It's being predominately chosen for bridesmaids dresses. This is then taken through to invites, chair covers, favors and flower choices.

You can see from this photograph that it look particularly nice when teamed with lilac and white flowers and the silver eucalyptus foliage.

For more ideas of flowers to match your colour theme visit http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/wedding-color-theme.html

Fall and Autumn Table Centrepieces

2008-11-06T06:36:00.000-08:00

Autumn is a really beautiful season to get married in and fall themed weddings are becoming increasingly popular.

One of the reason it's a popular choice for brides is the beautiful autumnal colours of reds and oranges.

You can see these stunning table centrepieces we created for one of our October brides.

It's also popular because of the weather, last October was full of beautiful sunshine and this year was also very similar. I wonder if that was one of the reasons we were fully booked for weddings this October.

If you would like to see more ideas for Autumn themed wedding flowers click this link http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/fall-wedding-flowers.html

Diamante Wedding Accessories

2008-09-28T04:28:00.001-07:00

Diamantes have become a really popular choice for brides.

They work really well when placed in the bridal bouquet as seen here. You have two choices of how to use diamantes in your bouquet. You can have clusters as seen here. Or you can place diamante headed pins into the centre of the roses.

Many brides choose to use diamantes because they also have them on their dress and often in their tiara.

They have also become increasingly popular to tie in with the current vintage theme.

Blue Wedding Flowers

2008-08-17T09:27:00.001-07:00

If you are planning to use blue flowers as part of your wedding colour scheme then this flower may be a possibility.

The photo here is a close up of an agapanthus flower, it is a beautiful blue colour and the individual flower heads are a lovely trumpet shape.

The flower heads work really well when individually wired and used in bridal bouquets, buttonholes and corsages.

For more information on blue wedding flowers visit http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/blue-wedding-flowers.html

Pink & Lime Green Wedding Flowers

2008-08-12T08:42:00.001-07:00

I've been chatting to a bride recently that is thinking of using pink and lime green as her colour theme.

In the photo you can see the Aqua pink rose combined with lime green chrysanthemums and hypericum berries.

I think this colour theme works really well and the Aqua rose is a beautiful rose to work with.

For more information on flower colour themes visit http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/wedding-color-theme.html

Vintage Style Wedding Flowers

2008-08-02T09:44:00.000-07:00

The workshop has smelt absolutely beautiful this last couple of days. We have been working on a vintage wedding theme.

The bride wanted a lovely natural country garden look to her table arrangements in lilac and cream. We chose to use lilac and cream roses, freesias, stocks, lavender and blue thistles. The wonderful scent came from the lavender, stocks and freesia's.

This was all arranged with silver eucalyptus leaves (which also smells really nice) and placed in rustic vintage buckets.

It all complimented her venue perfectly, which was an old barn out in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside.

For more information on wedding flowers visit http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/

Calla Lily Sheath Bouquet

2008-07-26T08:17:00.000-07:00

This is the beautiful dark purple
'Schwarzwalder' Calla Lily.

Here you can see how it looks when arranged into a sheath or over the arm bouquet.

This is a very traditional way to hold a wedding bouquet. However when it's made with a modern looking flower like this variety of Calla Lily it can look very contemporary. It's been teamed up with an aspidistra leaf and wispy bear grass.

For more ideas and photo's for sheaf bouquets visit http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/wedding-flower-bouquets.html

Calla Lily Favors

2008-07-25T08:07:00.000-07:00

If you are having a Calla Lily themed wedding, what a perfect way to finish off your table decoration. These cute little Calla Lily favor pails will certainly add that finishing touch.

For more information on these Calla Lily Mini-Pails (Set of 12) click here.

Calla Lily Centrepieces

2008-07-24T08:01:00.000-07:00

Low centrepieces with real WOW factor.

Many brides are looking to create centrepieces that are really different. They want things that people haven't seen before. This low calla lily centrepiece is no exception.

As you can see in the photo the calla lilies have been gently curved around the inside of this large goldfish bowl.

The photograph doesn't really do this justice as these centrepieces are guaranteed to get your guest admiring and talking about them.

For lots more information and ideas for centrepieces visit http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/wedding-centerpieces.html

Calla Lily Cake Knife Set

2008-07-23T07:52:00.000-07:00

This is a perfect accessory for all you calla lily brides. This cake set will look beautiful next to your wedding cake that is delicately decorated in real or sugar calla lilies.

Don't forget many of your guests will want to photograph you both cutting the cake, so finishing touches to the cake table presentation is just as important.

This Callalily Cake Knife and Server Set will also be a perfect memento of your wedding day.

Calla Lily Buttonholes or Boutonnieres

2008-07-22T07:44:00.000-07:00

If you decide to have a calla lily bouquet then your Groom is definitely going to need a calla lily buttonhole or boutonnieres.

You can see from the photo here that they make a simple but very stunning buttonhole. This pale pink calla lily has been arranged with an aspidistra leaf and gold wire detailing.

It's always important that you or your florist selects a small calla lily flower for the buttonholes, this makes it sit nicely on the jacket.

For more information on choosing your buttonholes and boutonnieres visit http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/wedding-boutonnieres.html

Calla Lily Shower Bouquets

2008-07-21T07:19:00.000-07:00

Calla lilies look absolutely beautiful when used in a shower or cascade bouquet.

Here you can see a stunning shower bouquet of white calla lilies from www.wedding-flowers-guide.com

I think they look very classic and elegant when used on their own but you can use them with other flowers effectively.

For more information on different bouquet shapes visit http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/wedding-flower-bouquets.html

Bridal Sower Gifts With A Beach Theme

2008-07-18T07:31:00.000-07:00

These cute little picture frames would make a perfect gift at a bridal shower.

If you selected all your favourite photo's of your friends and framed them in these cute flip flop frames you'd be giving a gift that would make them smile.

It's also a perfect way to let everyone know your beach theme for the up and coming wedding.

Beach Wedding Holders

2008-07-17T07:18:00.000-07:00

Oh what a must have for all you fun loving beach theme brides.

These delightful memo holders would make the perfect holder for your table number or name cards for your place settings.

If you use them as name holders then your guests could take them home afterwards. This means that they end up doubling as a favour as well as adding colour and fun to your tables.

If you want to find out more about them and other beach table accessories or favors click on the photo.

Beach Theme Weddings

2008-07-16T06:44:00.000-07:00

Are you planning a beach themed wedding? If you are then you might like this fun bath set for your close friends or bridesmaids.

This "Let the Fun Begin" Three-Piece Bath Set is a great fun and a treat for any bride on the run up to her wedding or a fun gift for her close friends.

I really like the bath confetti as it's so colourful.

Flowers For A Beach Theme

2008-07-15T07:05:00.000-07:00

Beach wedding themes have become increasingly popular with brides for several reasons.

It's the obvious choice if you are getting married abroad as you want to celebrate your wonderful choice of destination.

It may be because the bride and groom met travelling or simply love traveling.

It is also because it's such a fun and happy wedding theme to use and lets face it everyone likes to be reminded of that holiday feeling.

Here you can see a very rich tropical shower/cascade bouquet that would be perfect for all you brides planing a tropical beach themed wedding.

If you'd like more information and help with different ideas for you beach wedding theme flowers then follow this link http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/beach-wedding-flowers.html

Beach Centrepieces

2008-07-14T06:51:00.000-07:00

I really like these candle sail boats. The frosted glass sails give them a very elegant look.

I can see them working really well surrounding the main table centrepiece or sailing in a line along the top table.

If you took a large circular vase filled it with a couple of inches of sand and put lots of beautiful shells on top. By placing an interesting impact flower such as an anthurium inside the vase it would make a simple yet stunning table centre. You could then finish it of by surrounding it with these beautiful boat tea light holders.

This Seasons Wedding Colour Theme

2008-07-11T09:52:00.000-07:00

I've noticed that a lot of Brides have chosen a rich plum colour this summer.

This choice of colour theme is being reflected in the bridesmaids dresses.

In the photo you can see the flowers a recent bride chose to compliment this colour. I've used a beautiful dusky pinky purple rose and teamed it with soft pink and lilac.

You can see the colour of the dresses on the ribbon handle.

For more ideas and information on choosing your colour theme visit http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/wedding-color-theme.html

Mrs Rooney & Butterflies

2008-07-10T09:45:00.000-07:00

If you have a butterfly theme to your wedding then these cute favor bags would make ideal table decorations as well as a great gift for guests.

You may have seen that at Coleen's wedding to Wayne Rooney butterflies featured throughout. She even wore a butterfly in her hair at the evening reception.

For this and more ideas on butterfly favours follow this link Butterfly Garden Gift Baskets with Wildflower Seed Packets, Set of 12

Perfect Pearl Gifts

2008-07-09T09:36:00.000-07:00

Both of these items would make perfect Bridesmaids gifts for all you brides with a pearl theme! Click on the photo for more information.

Pomander Balls For Young Bridesmaids

2008-07-08T09:31:00.000-07:00

Pomanders are back in fashion. I think the reason for this is many brides remember having them when they were bridesmaids!

The one pictured here is made of soft pink chrysanthemum flowers and has a beautiful pearl bead handle.

For more ideas on bridesmaids flower visit http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/bridesmaids-bouquets.html

Low Wedding Centrepieces with Pearls

2008-07-07T09:23:00.000-07:00

Using pearls is very popular this season.

Here's a photo of the beautiful large goldfish bowl. You can see from the photo that there are large and small pearl beads in the water.

Some of the large pearls have sunk to the bottom and others are floating in between the rose heads.

Pearls fit really well with the vintage theme this year.

The circular mirror really helps as the reflection focuses on the pearls.

For more ideas on low centrepieces like this one visit http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/low-centerpieces.html

Fun Touches!

2008-07-05T08:41:00.000-07:00

Don't laugh but wedding decorations are not only about the ceremony and reception rooms.

Fresh flowers, nice soaps and perfume's are a really nice touch in the bathrooms, and these bride and groom toilet rolls are a fun light hearted touch.

Don't forget all your guests will be in the toilet at some time so don't forget to add some fun finishing touches.

Click here for more info on Bride and Groom Toilet Paper- A Must for the Party Host !!

Rose Petals

2008-07-04T08:54:00.000-07:00

It's become really popular now to throw rose petals instead of paper confetti. I made cones of real rose petals at my wedding for guests to throw, it's such good fun.

Choosing rose petals are great for several reasons:
You can colour coordinate the petals to your wedding colour theme. Boy do this company have plenty to choose from, I would be surprised if they didn't have your colour theme.

They show up really well on your photographs. Because they are larger than the traditional tiny paper confetti pieces they can be captured on film.

Finally if you choose petals that are real or freeze dried (as apposed to silk) then most venues will let your guest throw them. Many people are now concerned about the environment and not leaving a mess behind, so what better way to celebrate than will real petals.

Throwing confetti at the bride and groom goes back in time, long a go guests would traditional throw rice grains. I'm not sure many brides would be too happy to be showered in rice nowadays!

Any types of these rose petals add colour and a finishing touch to your table decorations as well. This is a great place to use the silk ones as they will look great all day long.

Christmas Wedding Theme

2008-07-03T08:16:00.000-07:00

Now I know many of you are going to say I can't talk about Christmas when we are in the middle of summer, but I'm going to! The main reason being I'm talking to a lot of brides that are busy planning their December weddings.

Now if you want a touch of Christmas reflected on your tables but not in an overly obvious way then I think these place setting card holders are perfect. They look similar to the classic Christmas tree decoration but could go with any colour theme.

One of my December brides is planning a silver, snowflake theme and these would be just perfect on her reception tables.

Here's a link for more information
Classic Round Place Card Holders

My Wedding Flowers

2008-06-12T09:11:00.000-07:00

Sorry for my absence but I've been a little busy getting married!

We got married on the 31st of May and had the most perfect day.

As you can see from the photo we chose to have very colourful tall table arrangements at our venue. They really suited the very high ceiling and brightened up a very old but really beautiful building.

Many people thought we were mad to do our own wedding flowers but I don't think even my florist friends would have taken the job if asked. I'm far too fussy and defiantly know what I like!

We managed to WOW our guest and surpass their expectations and as you can imagine there were some very happy people taking them home at the end of the evening.

Original Wedding Cake Ideas

2008-05-19T09:46:00.000-07:00

I was recently helping a couple who are due to get married in July this year. For some reason we got on to talking about their wedding cake.

They are planning to have a tower of cakes now you wouldn't be wrong in thinking perhaps of profiteroles or cupcakes, but no this couple are having a doughnut wedding cake.

Fortunately they live near the Selfridges in Birmingham who sell the most amazing American doughnuts from krispy kreme. They sound totally delicious and because they have to be as fresh as possible the groom intends to pick up the 100 or so doughnuts on the morning of the wedding. The great thing about this brand of doughnut is not only the quality but also the choice of flavours.

So if you are looking for that wedding cake with WOW factor you might consider this.

For more ideas on original wedding cake ideas and designs visit http://www.wedding-cake-advice.com/

Finishing Touches To Your Table Decorations

2008-05-08T08:44:00.000-07:00

When you are planning your table decorations it is easy to get carried away with planning the large table centrepieces etc. But don't forget to pay attention to the smaller details.

Things like your menu cards if done well can really add style to your table. In the photo you can see the menu cards I have made for my wedding. Not surprisingly we've gone for a flower theme!

It can be really good fun making things like this yourself. But be realistic it takes far more time than you imagine so don't leave it to the last minute. Also only do these things if you enjoy them else it will turn into a bit of a chore.

Vintage Style Table Decorations

2008-05-03T12:02:00.000-07:00

The vintage look is very popular with brides right now.

I've been asked by a customer to design some table arrangements that fit in with her vintage look and the rustic style of venue, which is an old barn with open beams.

These pewter buckets will look beautiful when filled with a bouquet of natural garden style flowers and foliage.

Low table arrangements like these can be given away as gifts at the end of the evening.

For more ideas of low centrepieces have a look at http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/low-centerpieces.html

Tropical Wedding Decorations

2008-05-01T05:40:00.000-07:00

I've just been asked by a bride to give her some ideas for table decorations that fit in with her wedding theme. She is looking to incorporate here honeymoon to the Caribbean into her wedding flowers.

Tropical wedding flowers are becoming more popular and can be both beautiful and stunning. Your guests will love them as they are not the type of flowers you see everyday unless you live out in the tropics.

The photo here is from http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/tropical-wedding-flowers.html where you can find out more information on different types of flowers and arrangement suitable for a tropical wedding theme.

Butterfly Wedding Table Decorations

2008-04-28T05:49:00.000-07:00

Are you having a butterfly theme to your wedding? If the answer is yes then you will just love these delightful cupcake holders.

These intricate paper cases are laser cut with lots of delicate butterflies, they are just stunning.

They make the perfect decoration for your tower of cupcakes.

If you want to find out more about these butterfly cake cases click here. You will also find plenty of other wedding table decorations ideas for your butterfly theme.

Tall Wedding Centrepieces

2008-04-23T10:07:00.000-07:00

Tall table centrepieces are defiantly a way to create the wow factor to your wedding tables.

This very tall and striking display is from http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/wedding-centerpieces.html if your looking for that unique table decoration that nobody has seen before then they have lots of creative ideas.

When all the tables in your wedding reception room have tall vases on them it really makes a difference to the room. They are particularly good in venues with high ceilings.

This example is particularly nice because not only is it tall it also has flowers submerged in the vase that adds interest at another level.

Have fun designing and looking for your perfect centrepieces.

Beach Theme Table Decorations

2008-04-21T08:13:00.000-07:00

For all you brides that are planning to jet away to the sun or perhaps your just planning a beach themed wedding.

These shell place settings are a perfect way to decorate your table. One idea I had was to place a large tall glass in the centre of the table put some sand in the bottom and then fill it with beautiful shells. This will give you a simple but stunning table centre. Then the perfect way to finish the table off would be to use these beautiful shell place setting holders that your guest can take away.

If you want to find out more about these shell place card holders click here

Black and White Wedding Favors

2008-04-19T04:00:00.000-07:00

I've just seen these lovely black and white wedding favor boxes. I'm often asked about table decorations that go with a black and white wedding theme and I think these are just perfect.

You are also able to personalise these favor boxes with your names and wedding date. A great memento for your guests to take home.

You get can get these personalized tux and gown favor boxes from here

Candle Wedding Decorations

2008-04-02T23:36:00.001-07:00

Candles provide a romantic table decoration what ever time of the year your wedding is.

This photograph from http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/wedding-candle-centerpieces.html is a very elegant way to combine flower decorations with candles.

I provide candles in many wedding decoration ideas even in the middle of summer. The gentle flickering of candle light is a romantic finishing touch to any wedding venue decoration.

Adding Colour

2008-03-31T03:35:00.000-07:00

A great way to theme your wedding is through colour.

Flowers provide an excellent way to colour coordinate your wedding and the variety of colours available is amazing.

If you have a strong colour like the yellow you can see here from http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/yellow-wedding-flowers.html it enables you to dress all of your rooms from the ceremony to the wedding breakfast etc.

Often brides use the colour of their bridesmaids dresses as a starting point.

When you have a colour theme in mind I suggest talking it through with your florist. They will be able to advise and help you coordinate your colour theme through the flowers.

This photograph is of a spring wedding and the fresh yellow colour worked perfectly for the time of year and the setting.

Simple Wedding Decoration Ideas

2008-03-25T06:14:00.000-07:00

A simple but highly effective way to decorate your wedding cake.

Red roses have been carefully placed in between every tier of the wedding cake.

Sometimes the simplest ideas work the best. I love this because the roses make such a statement on their own, without the need for anything else.

For more ideas of how to decorate your wedding cake visit www.wedding-cake-advice.com

Easter Wedding Decoration Ideas

2008-03-21T15:10:00.000-07:00

The great thing about Easter is the lovely fresh spring colours. These colours provide you with an excellent starting point to decorate your Easter wedding tables.

Of course you've also got the lovely Easter eggs to use as favours and decoration. The great thing about Easter eggs are they are easy to get hold of and you can coordinate them into your colour theme.

Here are a few great ideas from

http://kabloomofsandysprings.blogspot.com/search/label/Centerpieces

Napkin Folding

2008-03-17T10:17:00.000-07:00

This great little video gives you an insight into how easy it is to get really professional looking results with napkin folding. Personally I think smartly folded linen napkins give a really good look to any wedding table.

Wedding Table Decoration Ideas

2008-03-16T08:22:00.000-07:00

It's the attention to detail that really makes a difference to your wedding tables.

Ideas that are simple, easy to do and cheap to purchase are perfect.

I really liked this ideas of the candy necklace around the napkins from http://www.youandyourwedding.co.uk/ it reminds me of my childhood, I used to love these sweets.

Another very simple but highly effective way to decorate your napkins is to tie them with colour coordinated ribbon. You can easily attach name cards or flowers to them to add that extra special touch.

Just make sure you prepare your napkins a couple of days before the wedding you certainly won't want to do them on the day!

Decorating Your Wedding Cake Table

2008-03-03T08:43:00.000-08:00

Wedding decorations include decorating your cake table, an easy table to forget or over look.

Nearly all newly weds choose to pose for the camera at that all important cake cutting ceremony. So don't forget to decorate the table so everything looks perfect on your photographers and guests photo's.

There are plenty of helpful hints about how to go about this on http://www.wedding-cake-advice.com/wedding-cake-accessory.html including how to choose your topper, cake knife and much more.

DIY Wedding Flower

2008-03-03T08:28:00.000-08:00

Can DIY wedding flowers work? The answer is simple it's down to you, if you think you have the skill then go for it. It will certainly help keep your budget down.

You will need to be organised, keep your ideas simple and practice before hand. Don't leave things to chance, preparation and practice are key.

This great ebook from http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/make-your-own-wedding-flowers.html will really help you on your way. It covers all the main wedding flower items including how to make your own bouquet, buttonholes and table centrepieces. The good thing about this book is there are simple step by step instructions accompanied with colour photographs. You will also find lists of equipment and flowers that you need to create each piece

Good luck and enjoy having a go!

Tall Flower Centrepieces

2008-03-03T08:17:00.000-08:00

Every bride wants that WOW factor at her wedding reception and a wonderful way to do this is by having tall table centrepieces.

In this picture you can see this really unusual and very tall centrepiece. It's great because it gives a real WOW factor as guests enter the room. But it also have submerged flowers inside the vase so it's interesting to look at when your guests are sat at the table.

This photo is from http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/tall-centerpieces.html the florists at wedding flowers guide specialise in creating unusual and exciting wedding table decorations.

Seasonal Table Decorations

2008-01-23T10:47:00.000-08:00

It might not feel like it but Spring will soon be on it's way. If your planning a Spring wedding here is a great wedding decoration idea.

Tulips make a stunning table centerpiece especially when there are lots of them grouped together.

This photo is from:
http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/seasonal-wedding-flowers.html

You can coordinate tulips with a wealth of colour schemes because the range of colours is massive. You can even get beautiful purple tulips which is a flower colour that may brides have difficulty finding.

Crystals and Candles

2008-01-14T10:30:00.000-08:00

Crystals and candles are both very popular with brides at the moment.

This table centre from: http://www.angelsinteriors.co.uk/table_decorations.html
combines both well.

A simple but effective wedding decoration idea perfect for your wedding breakfast table centrepieces.

Wedding Flower Decoration Ideas

2008-01-10T09:54:00.000-08:00

Flowers can provide the perfect wedding decoration. They are a great way of enhancing a colour theme. Flowers work particularly well when the theme is taken right through the wedding from the bridal bouquets to the buttonholes, ceremony decorations and table arrangements.

Wedding centrepieces like this one from:
http://www.wedding-flowers-guide.com/wedding-reception-flowers.html
are a sophisticated and elegant way to decorate your wedding breakfast tables.

You will be sure to impress your guests with decorations like this.

Tall table centrepieces always give impact to the room when guests walk in, a great way to give your room that all important WOW factor. They work particularly well in rooms with tall ceilings.