Here are some things to look for when choosing a florist:
1. How do they deliver their flowers? If they do not deliver their bouquets in a vase with water, then walk. They clearly will be delivering flowers that will have been out of the water for quite some time. There is no excuse for this. By night's end, your bouquets will need to be thrown away - not so good if you would like to keep them a few days or preserve them.
2. When you ask them for flower choices, do they…
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Added by Cynthia Betts on August 4, 2009 at 9:40am —
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Here are a few observations that my crew has found that are true with most weddings, no matter where they are held:
1. You will always have some guests that will not dress up. But a ratty baseball cap worn during the ceremony and the reception????
2. Lemon peels do not burn in the votive cups, but rose petals will. Crystal droplets only smother out the flame and yes, wax poured out on table linens really does ruin the linen.
3. The table decorations are not for…
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Added by Cynthia Betts on August 3, 2009 at 10:04pm —
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Weddings held outside under a tent can be very romantic and fun. Just remember that your overall wedding will be 20-25% higher because of the costs involved in holding an outside event. You will need to rent tables, chairs, tents, linens, china, tableware, and others in addition to the regular fare that one has for a wedding. But the results? They can be beautiful!
Here are the pictures: http://weddingsiniowa.blogspot.com/
Added by Cynthia Betts on July 30, 2009 at 8:57am —
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Here are some great wedding favors that brides can craft themselves and your guests will actually love! http://weddingsiniowa.blogspot.com/
Added by Cynthia Betts on July 29, 2009 at 9:43am —
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Love this short video from one of my favorite videographers: Lance Harding.
This was shot at one of my July 4th weddings.
Isn't the bride beautiful!
http://www.viddler.com/explore/HardingVideo/videos/3/
Added by Cynthia Betts on July 29, 2009 at 9:30am —
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I am sure that most of you have seen the wonderful ceremony dance up the aisle for the Minnesota couple on YouTube. If not, please refer to yesterday's blog. Some people will watch this video and say, "No, not for me!" yet others will love it and think about doing something creative at their own wedding. I personally adore it and would be thrilled to watch a couple express their creativity on this level.
A wedding is a social event of a broad range of ages, personalities, family dynamics,…
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Added by Cynthia Betts on July 25, 2009 at 8:32am —
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Here is the latest blog posting. It is actually 2 for the price of one! http://weddingsiniowa.blogspot.com/
Added by Cynthia Betts on July 24, 2009 at 7:27pm —
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Walking up the aisle should be a memorable experience. Here are some pictures to get you inspired: http://weddingsiniowa.blogspot.com/
Added by Cynthia Betts on July 22, 2009 at 4:30pm —
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Boris does a great job!
Added by Cynthia Betts on July 20, 2009 at 7:13am —
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Added by Cynthia Betts on July 18, 2009 at 11:29am —
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Added by Cynthia Betts on July 18, 2009 at 1:32am —
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Love this photographer's work. Very talented! http://weddingsiniowa.blogspot.com/
Added by Cynthia Betts on July 16, 2009 at 10:30am —
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Getting ready is almost a rite of passage for some brides. Here is one bride's story: http://weddingsiniowa.blogspot.com/
Added by Cynthia Betts on July 15, 2009 at 11:51am —
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To see reception decorating pictures from our other wedding this past weekend: http://weddingsiniowa.blogspot.com/2009/07/last-saturdays-other-wedding.html
Added by Cynthia Betts on July 9, 2009 at 8:23pm —
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Here are some pictures from last week's outdoor wedding. Love this house and bride! http://weddingsiniowa.blogspot.com/
Added by Cynthia Betts on July 8, 2009 at 2:16pm —
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We are working on four weddings this week. The phone rings for one bride while the other is on hold, another's linens arrive and the color is all wrong and we are two days late waiting for a shipment of vases. You have to love this business! Having an amazing team to help keep my sanity is key in this operation. Bless their hearts that they love what they do almost as much as I do - You would have to to iron 56 tablecloths!!
We are going on site today to surround a large old tree in…
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Added by Cynthia Betts on July 1, 2009 at 8:54am —
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To see last Saturday's wedding decorating pics, click here: http://weddingsiniowa.blogspot.com/
Love the ceiling detail!
Added by Cynthia Betts on June 29, 2009 at 8:43pm —
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There are certain things that you should never do when planning a wedding. Here are a few of them that go across the board---never do these things!
1. Under any circumstances, do not - DO NOT - place your registry information on your invitation. Guests will find out where you are registered well enough, they don't need you telling them to buy you a gift.
2. Do not keep your guests waiting for dinner. If your invitation says that dinner and dancing are immediately following…
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Added by Cynthia Betts on June 26, 2009 at 11:58pm —
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To see the latest pictures from a recent wedding, please click on the blog link: http://weddingsiniowa.blogspot.com/
Adorable couple and great photography!
Added by Cynthia Betts on June 25, 2009 at 10:03am —
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Want to follow some customs from other countries for your wedding? Try adding these traditions from around the world to your day to add a unique and special quality that your friends and family will find endearing.
Denmark: It is a tradition for the groom to select and arrange the flowers for his bride’s bouquet on the morning of the ceremony.
An eighteenth-century law forbade brides to wear makeup to prevent the grooms from being “fooled” by false…
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Added by Cynthia Betts on June 24, 2009 at 11:01am —
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