{Inspiration} How **FUNKY** can your Wedding Bouquet Get

Shaadi-Esque is feeling very floral today, we are getting a little bored of seeing the same Floral Bouquet's all the time, although who's not to say that actually some classic looks really suit some brides and more importantly their dresses, but we are venturing out to a wider more creative styling.

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Knowing the right bouquet to purchase can be somewhat of a nightmare. With so many to choose from, so many different flowers, materials, designs, lengths etc.. I have selected some of my favourite most chic and quirky bridal bouquets I could get my hands on. These surpass the standard flower bouquets that you can purchase, into a realm of imagination and fabulosity!

Choosing your bouquet isn't easy, visiting the florist and flicking through their portfolio could be a nightmare. You are better off having some magazine clippings of what you would like - rather than confusing yourself and your florist.

Helpful Hints on choosing your Bouquet:

♥ If opting for Lilies, ensure you remove the pollen, as that orange colour stain on a wedding dress before the cake cutting ceremony can be utterly catastrophic.

♥ Don't go for flowers that are the exact same colour as your wedding dress, and if you do, try two or three different shades, otherwise your bouquet will blend obscurely with your dress and go unnoticeable.

♥ I love the weird and wonderful bouquet's below, they are crafty, easy to make and look so Chic .. yet contemporary, that is if you get the combination right.

♥ Don't be afraid to be different, go crazy, add a little something to make your bouquet pop, whether its a material or plastic butterfly, some foliage, a totally crazy colour etc.

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If you are making your own then here is how to Decorat the stems:

1♥ Slice any thorns off, blood dripping on your bridal gown is the worst possible combination.

2♥ Tie a rubber band or string to keep the bouquet in place just as you want it.

3♥ Cover the stems with any material, cloth, rope, tape, ribbon etc.

4♥ For extra Jazz, add whatever décor options you want from Swarovski Crystals, more ribbon, tie a nice bow or sash.

Oh it couldn't be any easier to be honest! - That is after you have the idea, design and find all the materials - otherwise it is a piece of cake!

There are some brilliant images in this post, and I couldn't possibly choose my favourite, because they are all so cool and unique that they just can't be compared!

Keeping you inspired!

Rachyeta xxx

Top 10 Tips on your pretty pretty Wedding Flowers

Some fabulous Wedding flower top tips for you this Monday. The start of a great week ahead!! Hope you enjoy and please comment, I love hearing feedback xx



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Susanna from Tiger Rose:
1. Do some research before you meet with your florist, find out which flowers you like and whether they are in season and if they come in the colours you like.
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Rachyeta from rs Wedding Consultants:
2. When meeting your florist, be sure to take a good look through their own portfolio's of wedding flowers. You may spark up a few ideas. 
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Rachyeta from rs Wedding Consultants:
3. If you are completely idea-less on what flowers will fit this puzzle of a wedding, then take some fabric along to your florist appointment from your dress, this is a great indicator of colour, shade and style.
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Cindy from Cindy Kirland at Creative Works:
4. The latest in ‘Aisle style’! Why not opt for a sex in the city bridal pomander as opposed to a traditional hand held bridal bouquet. Roses en masse work fabulously in this particular design and are available all year round. Making it the perfect ‘must have’ accessory whatever month you have chosen for your Big Day
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Rachyeta from rs Wedding Consultants:
5. Think about your wedding photographs, try and envision how your wedding flowers would look in your completed albums. Pick flowers that will stand out.
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Susanna from Tiger Rose:
6.  Look at the venue and decide where are the most prominent places for flowers and concentrate your budget on them rather than lots of small arrangements that get lost. One large arrangement is much more impressive than 10 pew ends and cost the same or less! Don't skimp on your bouquet it is the most important part of your wedding day flowers and will be in many of the photos.
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Rachyeta from rs Wedding Consultants:
7. Embrace all your guests' senses. Fill their smell sense with beautiful scented oils and blossoms.
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Susanna from Tiger Rose:
8. Seasonal flowers are not only a little cheaper but more importantly they are better quality and more easily available, so you are less likely to be disappointed on the day with your favourite flower being unavailable.
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Rachyeta from rs Wedding Consultants:
9. Bouquet size is just as important as no one wants a bouquet bigger than the bride, it has to be proportionally sized. Petite brides should go for something simple and small, and plus size brides should go for something a little bigger, but again not too big that it  overpowers the bride and draws attention away. It is about finding a happy medium.
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Cindy from Cindy Kirland at Creative Works:
10. White Amaryllis are ‘bang on trend’ for late summer, Autumn & Winter weddings; the flower name standing for ‘Pride and Beauty’. Individually wired en masse and simply styled into a silver mercury receptacle; showcasing their spectacular splendour. Perfectly for understated yet chic, wedding breakfast table centre designs.
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Edible WOW Factor Centrepieces

Have you ever considered giving your guests a centrepiece they could fully appreciate? A creative company Fruit like Flowers enlightens us on their delicious centrepieces.



To set your special day apart from the typical cookie-cutter wedding, individuality is key. The one thing your guests will have their eyes focused on, except the bride and groom will be their table centrepieces. If you are looking for unusual yet stunning centrepieces for your wedding reception then look no further. Fruit Like Flowers create unusual yet stunning centrepieces for wedding receptions. These fresh fruit displays look like flower arrangements, but taste yummier.

The arrangements are filled with fresh strawberries, pineapples, grapes, oranges, apples, cantaloupe, honeydew and water melon pieces. All the ingredients used are completely natural- no artificial preservatives or sweeteners are added. Just delicious fresh fruit that is carefully hand selected. Each creation is made to order ensuring all creations are guaranteed fresh on delivery.

The fruit bouquets are perfect reception centrepieces with the advantage of being an edible extra dessert!

These fruit arrangements are also great teamed with a chocolate fountain- with the added bonus of the fruit already being on the skewers. They can be placed around the fountain- great photo opportunities for the newlyweds!

To order from Fruit Like Flowers, go to www.fruitlikeflowers.com and also follow on Twitter @fruitlikeflower

Top Tips on how to choose the perfect centrepiece

1. Match the centrepiece style to the venue style. For example, sleek contemporary arrangements would suit a boutique hotel venue more than a rustic classic venue.

2. Make sure the centrepiece is not too big/ tall- guests don’t want to talk through a forest!

3. If having flowers in your centrepiece, make sure they are seasonal- they will suit the feel of the wedding more and be cheaper.

4. Consider the meal- will you be having a buffet or silver service? Many catering companies offer centrepieces that can incorporate a floral centrepiece with the serving dishes.

5. Talk Talk Talk to all your suppliers- communication will ensure you get what you want at your wedding. Don’t be afraid to ask for changes/ enhancements to their existing portfolio.

6. Consider having a colour theme for the event. A running colour theme or object is great at putting together the event. This can start from the invites to the centrepieces. It ties all the separate wedding elements together.

7. To make the table names more personal, why not name them after places that are special to you and you partner? This may be places you’ve been on holiday to or visited together. This not only gives the guests a better insight in you both as well as great ice breaker for guests on the table.

8. Individual name settings are also another way of adding interest to the table. There are many ways to do this from as simple name place cards to personalising actual items such as black pebbles or small photo frames.

Special thanks to Fruit Like Flowers for their centrepiece extravaganza. You can find Fruit like Flowers in our Preferred Suppliers list.