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What Do You Do With Extra Wedding Flowers?

September 4, 2013 By Meegan 7 Comments

Last week I promised I would share more of the bridal flowers I did for a wedding a few weeks ago.  I am excited to share those with you today.  So what do you do with extra wedding flowers?  Hmmm…That is a really good question.  And I actually have an answer for you!

What Do You Do With Extra Wedding Flowers?

What Do You Do With Extra Wedding Flowers?

I gather every flower that is leftover.  (This time I didn’t have many at all.  But it was just enough for what I needed.)

I gathered the extra white hydrangeas.

What Do You Do With Extra Wedding Flowers?

Then I gathered every berry and fern I had left over.  I like to use several types of berries and ferns.  They add variety and even more texture.

What Do You Do With Extra Wedding Flowers?

I also gathered as many unusual flowers that were extras.  I like using flowers that are out of the ordinary, and not typical.  This flower reminds me of a stephanotis. (One of my favorite flowers)  And it smells SO sweet!

What Do You Do With Extra Wedding Flowers?

I gathered anything that had texture and a little added color would be just right for my idea.  And of course, a Garden Rose will be perfect, as well.

What Do You Do With Extra Wedding Flowers?

Aren’t all of these flowers looking amazing?  They are just what I need for the idea I have for all of the extra wedding flowers.

What Do You Do With Extra Wedding Flowers?

I love Garden Roses.  Have you ever purchased them?  They are different than other roses.  The scent is like picking a rose right out of the garden.  When ordering them, ask specifically for Garden Roses.  They will cost more-but worth every penny. I know the edges are brown.  But, if you remember from my bridal flower post last week,  I leave the brown petals on until the very last minute.  Then the flowers look as fresh as possible.

What Do You Do With Extra Wedding Flowers?

Once I was done gathering all of my extras, I used an old pickle jar, wrapped it with burlap and tied it with the wedding color ribbon.  Perfect.

What Do You Do With Extra Wedding Flowers?

It looks like a centerpiece, doesn’t it?  It is pretty enough to be one, right?  But, it isn’t a centerpiece at all. I only make one for every wedding I have worked on.

Can you guess where it goes?  It has a special place all it’s own.

What Do You Do With Extra Wedding Flowers?

Yep, I place it in the bathroom.  I think it is so fun to have fresh flowers from the wedding party in the bathroom.  It is inviting, it’s classy, and who doesn’t like fresh flowers in EVERY room?  This way each area of the wedding is covered with a portion of what is going on out in the reception area.  I have always loved this idea.  It’s like a special gift for the guests.

I am so happy you came by today to see what you do with extra wedding flowers.  I hope you will do the same for some of your family or friends when they get married.

I would love for you to leave me a comment and let me know what you think.  Now you will never need to ask “What do you do with extra wedding flowers?”  You will have the perfect answer.

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Make it a wonderful Wednesday!

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Tickled Pink Times Two Friday #3

August 30, 2013 By Meegan 10 Comments

Hello Hello!  Welcome to Tickled Pink Times Two Friday!!  I am so happy to have you here today.   Head on over to meet Holly from 504 Main.  She is a sweetie loaded with talent and spunk!! And we share Tickled Pink Times Two Friday!

Tickled Pink Times Two Friday

Did you know that Holly and I have a lot in common?  We both have been wedding coordinators, we both love the ocean, and we both love share Tickled Pink Times Two.  Fun, huh?? Now on to the incredible features from last week’s Tickled Pink Times Two Friday:

Spice-TipsKnowing When To Toss Out Old Spices

Posed Perfection

IMG_9193Extensole Table and Roadside Rescue Chairs Makeover

Art is Beauty

8-15-014-copyFabric Covered Box Tutorial

Glitter Glue and Paint

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Creative Khadija

2013-08-21 12.54.40One a High Note

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Buffet-Collage-Redouxinteriors-1024x1024Buffet Round Up

Redoux Interiors

round-squareGlass Pendant Tutorial & Free Printables

By Sharon @ BeBetsy

img_2843Drunkard’s Path Quilt

Sewnhenge

rr43Summer River Raft Birthday Party

Moore Minutes

Breakfast_table_covershot (1)Ballard Designs Inspired Whitewashed Breakfast Table

Camelot Art Creations

Coconut-Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Cups 5Coconut Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Cups

The Kitchen Is My Playgound 

pb-snickers-cheesecake-brownie-pie-003Peanut Butter Snickers Cheesecake Brownie Pie

Making Memories With Your Kids

If you are featured, don’t forget to check out the Tickled Pink Times Two Pinterest Board!

Now for Tickled Pink Times Two…

A craft…a recipe…a tip…a party…a short story…a  poem…a  fashion find…a  favorite product…your favorite  post…whatever makes  your blog  fabulous! That is what this party is all about! Grab a button HERE!

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Let’s make this fun and be social!
Please visit the person linked before you…
Pretty Please!
1. Link  up…whatever makes  your blog  fabulous. Family Friendly please. Guess what? Your post does not have to be PINK!!  We reserve the right to remove posts that are offensive or do not adhere to the rules, without any discussion, at our discretion.
2. PLEASE LINK TO A POST URL, ****NOT YOUR MAIN URL****
3. Pretty please…add the Tickled Pink button or TEXT link back to the post* {people need to know where the heck they are going}. 
4. Please visit a couple other links!

I am so glad you joined us for Tickled Pink Times Two Friday #3!  I always love having you here with me. Make it a Tickled Pink Times Two Friday! Meegan

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My Weekend Bridal Flowers

August 27, 2013 By Meegan 21 Comments

My Weekend Bridal FlowersI really haven’t been doing bridal flowers for very long.  My first interest and duty was to decorate for weddings and/or receptions.   Through watching and learning from my sweet friend, Wendy (she was my maid of honor when we got married), I moved on to doing the bridal flowers and bouquets.

My Weekend Bridal FlowersI became interested because I was paying almost $20 for a boutonniere that I knew I could make myself.  So, I was eager and anxious to learn.  Since then, I made all of the boutonnieres and corsages for our kids’  and their dates.  It was a fun thing for the kids because it was personalized and exactly what they wanted. (This picture was taken in our bathroom aka the floral cooler.  I kept the flowers in ice water for 2 days before the wedding)

My Weekend Bridal FlowersI learned to work with several types of flowers,  Each is unique in their care prior to the placement in the bouquet. For more tips on floral care on my blog visit here.

My Weekend Bridal FlowersIt takes practice and lots of broken stems before you get it right.  I loved these colors to work with.  (This is one of the 4 bridesmaids bouquets. There were tiny hints of mint green throughout the wedding party, so it was fun to add the small peeks of green.)

My Weekend Bridal FlowersStyles change, and each bride has their own vision of what their bouquet should look like.  Sometimes it’s a challenge. But, my goal is to make that happen.

My Weekend Bridal FlowersI would have to say my most recent love to work with would be succulents.  They are hearty, but very delicate.  Their root is so strong, but the petals could end up falling apart in your hands while you are working.

My Weekend Bridal FlowersPeople ask me all the time if it takes a long time to make bridal bouquets.  My answer is: Yes, it does.  You wire the flowers, place them where you want them,  and wrap them with floral tape for security.  If it isn’t what you want or picture, you unwrap them and start again. Sometimes again and again.

My weekend bridal flowersYou do this several times until it’s what you want.  I LOVED the burlap, ribbon and vintage lace for this particular bouquet. For the bride’s “something old”, I added my great-grandma’s lace.  I knew it would make the bride and my great-grandma smile.  Also, see the brown edges on the roses?  Those petals are left on until just before I hand them to the bride-so they appear at their peek of freshness.)

My Weekend Bridal FlowersI love, love, love the variety of flowers for this bouquet.  It was vintage and trendy at the same time.

I hope you have enjoyed my weekend bridal flowers today.  It was a beautiful wedding with many other flowers that I will share with you later in the week.

Thanks for stopping by today and joining me on my blog.  It is always a pleasure to have you here!

Make it a terrific Tuesday!

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Tickled Pink Times Two Features and A Party

August 23, 2013 By Meegan 15 Comments

Hello Hello!  Welcome to Tickled Pink Times Two Features and a Party!!  I am so happy to have you here today!!  I would love for you to meet Holly from 504 Main.  She is a sweetie loaded with talent and spunk!!

Tickled Pink Times Two Features and A Party

Before we get started, I would like to introduce myself to all the 504 Main followers!

Intro

My own style seems to gravitate towards cottage, beach, white, blues, greens, antiques and collectibles. There always has to be blue somewhere.  I love the ocean-the white foaming waves, the sound of  waves crashing, the feel of the water, searching for shells, the birds, and the smell of the crisp, salt air.

Our home is always a work in progress.  We built a home and lived there to raise our family for over 20 yrs. Now our kids are all grown up and we have moved into a condo.  It has been fun for me to work and create a haven for us at this time in our lives.

Now onto my fave picks from last week’s Tickled Pink Times Two Party:

Bathroom RevealBathroom Reveal

Todd & Lindsey

Blue Ombre Nails

Blue Ombre Nails

My Serendipitous Life

Colored Pencil Holder 1Colored Pencil Holder

Lemon Tree Dwelling

antique end tableAntique End Table

The Painted Chest

Ballard Designs Cleo BasketBallard Designs Inspired Cleo Basket

Decorated Chaos

room 7Painted Wall Frame

Our Pinteresting Family

peach and almond galette 28Peach and Almond Galette

Simply Suzanne’s At Home

Deep-dish-German-chocolate-cookie-pizza-at-shakentogetherlife.com_Deep Dish German Chocolate Cookie Pizza

Shaken Together

If you are featured, don’t forget to check out the Tickled Pink Features Board, too!

Now for Tickled Pink Times Two…

A craft…a recipe…a tip…a party…a short story…a  poem…a  fashion find…a  favorite product…your favorite  post…whatever makes  your blog  fabulous!
That is what this party is all about!
 Grab a button HERE!

What Meegan Makes
Let’s make this fun and be social!
Please visit the person linked before you…
Pretty Please!
1. Link  up…whatever makes  your blog  fabulous. Family Friendly please. Guess what? Your post does not have to be PINK!!  We reserve the right to remove posts that are offensive or do not adhere to the rules, without any discussion, at our discretion.

2. PLEASE LINK TO A POST URL, ****NOT YOUR MAIN URL****

3. Pretty please…add the Tickled Pink button or TEXT link back to the post* {people need  to know what the heck they are doing!}. 
4. Please visit a couple other links!



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