Tuesday, August 28, 2012

MY CHOICE UPS!



In our opinion UPS MY CHOICE is a must have if you are on an online shopper who receives packages regularly, a bride, or anyone that does not want to sit around all day and wait for their package. Yep … we signed up, so we can can organize all of our our online purchases, and know exactly when they are arriving. Basic membership is free, with the option to upgrade for a premium membership, that offers a few more perks.
Are you planning a honeymoon? Worried about all of your registry gifts? Fret not, UPS MY CHOICE has you covered. You can control when and where your deliveries will arrive.  You can enjoy your honeymoon without missing all those Crate & Barrel deliveries. Read on for exact details and  to hear how you can win a $100 Amex Card.


Bonus! Simply sign up for  UPS MY CHOICE, and simply leave a comment below and you are automatically entered to win an AMEX gift card. 2 winners will win a $100 AMEX gift cards and 3 winners will win a $50 AMEX gift card. Winners will be chosen, September 4, 2012. Remember the service is free and quite beneficial to all you busy brides out there.
Basic Free Membership
• Receive a phone, e-mail or text message alert the day before a package arrives
• Receive an approximate 4-hour delivery time frame.
• If the initial delivery time doesn’t work, there are options to reschedule or reroute the package for a $5 transactional fee.
• Go online and release packages requiring a signature.
Premium Membership Costs $40
• All the features listed above with the basic free membership plus everything below
• Manage and track all your home deliveries with a convenient, online calendar
• Designate where you would like our driver to leave your package (e.g. back porch)
• Get a confirmed two-hour window for home delivery
• Reschedule the delivery of a package while you’re on vacation or honeymoon


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Friday, August 24, 2012

SPRING!? ALMOST TIME FOR DIY BRIDES TO PREPARE!




Spring brings so many wonderful things including an endless variety of colorful fresh blooms. It is very close to time for Do It Yourself Brides to begin planning their flower purchase!

You could also use this technique to make your own centerpieces at your bridal shower or wedding. A special thanks to Mayhar design for teaching us the proper technique to make a floral arrangement. There is definitely a method and a skill set involved in creating a lovely arrangement.

Event Design: Mayhar
Tips to keep in mind:
When selecting your “ingredients” you want to pick a variety of types, textures and colors that offer diversity but also compliment each other. I love to use leafy greens as my space fillers, “pods” or berries to add interest & charm, and deliberately selected flowers to create beautifully colored focal points. If you are feeling intimidated by the process and nervous about your selections, always ask a florist for advice. You just may learn some wonderful new tricks! Read on to learn how to make our own easy floral arrangement.
You will simply need:
1 bunch of seeded eucalyptus
1 bunch of trachelium
1 bunch of dahlias
1 bunch of berzelia berries
1 small vase
Scissors or flower shears
1. Start with your leafy seeded eucalyptus. Trim the stems so that the seeds start right at the top of your vase and droop lightly over the edges. You will want to pull the majority of the leaves from the stem, as it decreases the cluttered leafy look and allows space for your flowers.
2. Next, clip your berzelia berry stems so that they extend 3-4 inches over the vase. Evenly disperse them throughout the eucalyptus. They should be slightly shorter and more rigid than the flimsy greens.
3. Do the same with the trachelium. The key is to fill in the blank holes and create various levels and dimensions throughout the arrangement. You want to see different textures and colors both internally and externally, throughout the arrangement.
4. Finish up by placing the brightly colored dahlias strategically throughout the vase.
5. Now, make your final tweaks. You may want to pull various stems out a bit, or push certain pieces back towards the center, depending on how tight of an arrangement you prefer.
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Monday, August 20, 2012

TIPS FOR DIY BRIDAL BOUQUETS



1. Ordering. This bouquet can be easily put together with a bulk order of white & green mixed roses and white ranunculus from wholesale flowers to the public (http://www.sunglowflowers.com/). It’s important to do your homework. You need to ensure that the flowers you’re planning to recieve will be available at the time that you want them (if you’re picking things out months in advance) and that they’ll still be the same price (prices can change based on what’s in season) at the time you order. Timing is also something to keep in mind. Call Anne at SungGlow Flowers, 1-888-591-7122 to visit about your best options. She is very knowledgeable and enjoys helping DIY Brides plan their bouquets! Flexibility is also something to consider.
2. Delivery & Storage. When your flowers are delivered, they’re typically not opened up yet. You don’t want to order things too late and  they’re not opened up when they need to be, but you also don’t want them to be past their prime on the Big Day. For example if flowers are delivered on Tuesday, arranged on Thursday, they are ready for a Saturday wedding. Flowers also need to be refridgerated both before and after arranging, and take up a lot of room. The lower temps will help ensure that the flowers don’t open up too early, and keep them  fresh. Also, SunGlow requires be available when the flowers are delivered.  The stems will also need trimmed, and everything will need to be put in water. 
3. Don’t put yourself in a time crunch. Have your family and wedding party help with the assembly. Have a wine and cheese party and consider presenting them each with a memento of this fun occasion! Maybe have enough flowers for them to each take home a bouquet for their homes. Maybe include inexpensive vases you found at a flea market. I found some interesting and CHEAP ones here: http://www.cb2.com/mini-bud-vases/f4112.



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Monday, August 6, 2012

DIY DAISEY WREATH!

Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.
Luther Burbank


Flowers have the power to communicate many emotions, one of which is love.  Heart-shaped wreaths of flowers have many uses: they can be hung on doors or walls, laid on a table for a centerpiece, or propped on an easel at a wedding or other event. They are fun and easy to create at home.

  1. Supplies

    instant floral foam heart wreath form
    water-filled buckets, 
    fresh daisies
    assorted fresh greens
    florist's knife 
    If you want to hang the wreath or add a bow, you will also need 18-gauge floral wire and ribbon.

    Preparing to Design the Wreath
    • Immerse the instant floral foam heart wreath form in a bucket or sink filled with water. The form should consist of a plastic, heart-shaped frame containing floral foam. Soak the form until the floral foam is fully saturated. Using a florist's knife, cut the stems of all flowers and greens at a sharp angle. Place them in water-filled buckets.

    Filling the Wreath with Flowers and Greenery

    • Begin inserting greens into the floral foam. Place greenery around the perimeter of the heart, angling it down slightly so the plastic frame of the wreath will be hidden. Select flowers one at a time, cut their stems to the desired length and insert them into the heart. Place them on the front and on all sides. Insert the stems of both greens and flowers in the foam to a depth of at least 1 1/2 inches. This will ensure they remain hydrated. Cover all of the exposed foam with flowers and greens.

    Embellishing and Displaying the Floral Heart

    • If you wish to include a bow or ribbon in the wreath, wrap it with 18-gauge floral wire, position it where desired, and poke the wire into the foam. If you want to hang the wreath on a door or wall, attach some of the floral wire to the plastic frame in the back of the wreath form. Use the wire to support the wreath from a hook or nail.

    Helpful Hints

    • Use small flowers with round shapes, such as roses, carnations, daisies, ranunculus and orchid blooms. These flowers work better in a heart-shaped wreath than long, tall flowers such as larkspur or delphinium. When you insert flowers and greenery into the floral foam, do not let the stems show. You only want to see the heads of the flowers emerging from the heart. This will require that you cut the stem of each flower or piece of greenery before you insert it. For an elegant look, eliminate greenery from the heart and just use all one type or color of flower. For example, you may uses only roses in red, pink, and orange, or use yellow daisies exclusively.

Thank you, Rose Brown at ehow 
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Friday, August 3, 2012

DO IT YOURSELF WHITE LILY WEDDING BOUQUET


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SYLTBAR: Jewler George Jensen in Bel Harbor first Event: September 2012 jeweler George Jensen in Bel Harbor first Event with the Danish company which is the neighbor of the Island Sylt. The ...

Thursday, August 2, 2012

PEACH, PINK AND ORANGE WEDDING BOUQUET



Here is a gorgeous wedding bouquet recipe, perfect for an antique inspired wedding. Overflowing with roses and rannuculus this soft and romantic bouquet was designed by Portland, Oregon florist Sophisticated Floral Designs & AccessoriesLora graciously shared all the ingredients to put together this stunning bouquet. Print out the photo and take the recipe to your local florist to have this pink, peach and orange bouquet recreated. Or give DIY a try! Beautifully captured by Portland wedding photographer Erica Ann Photography
Pink, Peach And Orange Bouquet Recipe
4 Stems White Adromeda Flower
3 Stems Peach Spray Roses
6 Stems Peach Stock
3 Orange Ranunculus
4 Pink Ranunculus
4 Stems (Caramel Anteke) Garden Roses
5 Stems Mini Red Leucadendron Pods
8 Stems Leptospermum Scoparium
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DIY PINK PEONIES AND SUCCULENT BRIDAL BOUQUET


DIY PINK PEONIES AND SUCCULENT BOUQUET


What did you think of the average cost of getting married? Some serious dollar bills are spent, but it is a once in a lifetime event. If you are trying to save money wherever possible for your wedding, a great option is to DIY your wedding bouquet. Please note: this is will take some skill and practice is a must. Splurge on the bigger arrangements and have your florist do everything else. From all the table arrangements to the ceremony decor or whatever else you might need.
Gina of Fiori Floral shared with us this easy DIY Pink Peonies And Succulent Bouquet that you could easily put together for you and  your bridesmaids. Below are the florals used in thisbouquet recipe. All perfectly tied together with a metallic glitter ribbon to give it some sparkle. To see more of our bouquet recipes click here. Photographed ever so beautifully by Jill & Michael McNamara
5 stems pink peonies | 11 stems David Austen “Juliet” rose | 3 echeveria succulents |7 sprigs of white waxflower

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