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Whoever said that a bride can only carry a blush pink or all white peonies and rose constructed bouquet? Today’s bride is thinking beyond the ‘Garden of Eden’ and penetrating into the world of jewels and gems to make for a breathtaking accent to her carefully selected ensemble. As a bride planning your wedding, Grandma’s brooch always spoke to you while your mother’s pearls always made their own statement too. So why not put these sparkling keepsakes to good use by way of your bouquet. In some cases it can certainly assist in reducing the cost of the floral piece. As you may or may not know; bridal bouquet prices range from $150 to $500, with most brides paying somewhere around $275. In your case it may not be the cost that drives you in this direction. Perhaps it is just the thought of having family heirlooms with you as you walk down the aisle on your big day. it can also accomplish your ‘something borrowed’ or ‘something old’ requirements in the process.
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If using jewelry on your bouquet sounds farfetched, consider seashells or perhaps even buttons. That’s right, buttons is what I said. Mother may have a drawer full of beautiful buttons that she received with purchases over the years. Combined, they might just come in handy. It is time to go rifling through drawers next time you are at home with family. Couples that choose to have destination weddings tend to wed on beachfronts and incorporate the sand and sea theme into their decor. If this is you, why not have a bouquet that is purely made up of various seashells that you, yourself can select while strolling near the water with your honey?
Talk about bridal bouquet preservation? Jeweled and seashell bouquets alike, are destined to withstand the natural wilting process as well as outlast any floral arrangement for years to come. If you are a sentimental bride who opts to go the traditional fresh flower bouquet route, consider preserving your bridal bouquet after the event. Generally, there are several bridal bouquets: one for walking down the aisle, one for photographs and, one to toss at the reception. Choose your favorite or the least damaged and, request that your floral designer freeze-dry it. The process is one that’s intriguing. It begins with photographing your bouquet from every angle and then, taking it apart. The cut off blooms are mounted on wire, affixed to a tray and then placed in a chamber where they are slowly frozen and dried for several months. You can read more on this process in my book, Donnie Brown Weddings, from the couture to the cake.
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