AUTUMN

Autumn 
I know we haven't even reached the 4th of July yet but it's not too early to starting thinking about your Autumn Wedding plans. The list of Fall colored flowers grows longer every year with calla lily, Thai orchids and rich hydrangaea leading the way. New rose varieties are reaching the market frequently now days and there are exceptional off whites and creamy browns available. Are you planning an outdoor wedding in an apple orchard or an old barn? Enjoy the Autumn landscape and make it part of your Wedding tapestry. 
Visit our website at www.sunglowflowers.com  We have created an Autumn bulk flower catagory and are adding flowers to it daily. Until then have the Summer of your life

WALK IN THE PARK

Today is a perfect day for a walk in the park. Summer is here at its best. Enjoy it while it lasts!                  

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MAYA ANGELOU QUOTES

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I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
Maya Angelou 
 
If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.
Maya Angelou 
 
While I know myself as a creation of God, I am also obligated to realize and remember that everyone else and everything else are also God's creation.
Maya Angelou 
 
We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.
Maya Angelou 
 
If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.
Maya Angelou 
  

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BACK TO MY WEDDING DAY

All right, Wedding party flowers done and starting on the Church and Reception decorations with an interruption for the Rehearsal. I got Back at it after that was finished but I was tired so I decided to come back early to finish in the morning. This was turning into a nightmare and the clock was against us. After finishing the Flowers I shaved, washed and did my hair with the blow dryer, (remember 1977) got dressed in my tux in the basement of the flower shop and off  we went to set up the reception. April 16th and it was 77 degrees and before I was finished with the reception and I was drenched. So, off we go to decorate the Church. The Church is decorated in a hurry but it looked nice! Oh yes, we cleared away a hundred Easter lilies that were everywhere around the church.
 Picture time and I had dried off for the most part. When myself and the Groomsmen sat down in front of the alter for a photo is when I noticed I was wearing 2 different color socks. My tux was too large and the legs dragged on the floor and were torn by the end of the night. Nightmare? No way it was my my Wedding day and I was married to my High School sweetheart. Happy life everyone.

My Favorite Wedding Quotes

Two souls with but a single thought, Two hearts that beat as one.

~ Friedrich Halm ~

Once in awhile,
Right in the middle of an ordinary life,
Love gives us a fairy tale.

~ Anonymous ~

You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep
because reality is finally better than your dreams.

~ Dr. Seuss~
This day I will marry my best friend,
the one I laugh with,
live for,
dream with,
love

~ Author Unknown ~
Within you I lose myself
Without you I find myself
Wanting to be lost again.

~ Unknown ~

MY WEDDING DAY STORY

 It's been awhile, 1977 that I was married. I was still in flower school and ready to graduate but had to finish up my Internship at different Flower Shops. My first Internship was at a small shop in Minneapolis and happened to coincide with my Wedding. After turning down my classmates who offered a hand with them I  insisted doing the flowers myself. The bridesmaids dresses were peach and the "Sonia" rose was new on the market. A lovely fragrant perfect peach rose chose to use in the Bridesmaids Bouquets.                                      I chose my Brides bouquet. What a mistake it had cymbidium orchid flowers that were cream with a light almost peachy center and Sonia roses, and for whatever reason dried beige tiny grass with small pods on the end. It had a sort of cascade look to it but the doily was showing more than the flowers.(remember it's 1977) And it was flat! It was too small and when I look at pictures I am still ashamed of it. She said she loved it but how could anyone of?                                                                                                                                               The shops manager switched my fresh and perfect stage of openness Sonia roses with her older ones she had in her inventory thinking I wouldn't know. So I caused a stink and got mine back. The day went on with many regrets I hadn't asked for help from my fellow students.

Tomorrow Church And Reception Flowers

FATHER OF THE BRIDE TOASTS

More Wedding Posts As Promised

Father Of The Bride Toast.

 I raise my glass to toast my daughter, (Bride's name). She's dreamed of this day since she was a young girl, and now her dream has come true, complete with her very own Prince Charming. (Bride & Groom), I wish you much love and happiness in your new life together.

Here is to my daughter and her new husband. Raise your glasses and remember this truth, her lucky man and I have each gained something this fine and blessed day. He gains a wife and a companion for life, while I gain a whole new stack of bills to pay.

Famous Wedding Toasts

"Grow old with me!
The best is yet to be,
The last of life,
For which, the first is made."--Robert Browning

"But here's the joy: my friend and I are one...
Then she loves but me alone!"
-- William Shakespeare

These are just suggestions, remember get creative and unique for the moment. Craft your toast filled with emotions. Bring out some tears and end with a laugh.

Happy toasting!

BRIDAL TOASTS

Best Man Wedding Toast to the Groom

Here is to my friend. Today I had the honor to stand beside him on this most important day, as he has so often stood by me in good times and bad.
I wish him and his lovely bride nothing but happiness, prosperity, and good health for as long as they shall live.
 Mix it up a little guys. Let your juices flow and take off with a natural spin that fits the Groom you are toasting. 

Maid of Honor Wedding Toast to Couple

It can be hard to share your best friend with someone else, but I have been thrilled to share (Bride) with (Groom.)
The love you show to each other is inspiring and beautiful and I look forward to seeing it continue to grow.
I am honored to be able to raise a toast to my wonderful best friend and her new husband.
To (Bride) and (Groom)!
 Try and hold back the tears of joy Ladies. And you too, be natural and improvise whenever possible. Some of the most memorable toasts are the ones that come from your heart. 

Tomorrow more toasts for parents and to the couple from both the Best Man and Maid of Honor! Happy day everyone.

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