Every bride looks forward to the magic moment when she walks down the aisle and is eager to wow her family and friends. To make the best possible impression at your ceremony it is crucial that your bridesmaids look great too. There are several things to consider if you are going to find the perfect dresses for the occasion and some advance planning is required. Continue reading
Many brides like to have at least one flower girl for their ceremony but with tight budgets and fussy little ones it can be difficult to choose the right dress for them. There are plenty of options but with so many things to think about it is all too easy to leave this decision until the last minute and cause yourself some problems. If you plan in advance and give yourself a little time you can find the perfect solution that will suit your wedding and not break the bank. Continue reading
Some brides have the luxury of getting dressed on their big day in the comfort of a hotel room. If you are leaving from your own home you do have the advantage of being in a familiar place in the midst of the tension and excitement but it is all too easy to for things to progress slowly in the chaos. No bride wants to be late for her own wedding but that is exactly what can happen if you are not well- organised. Continue reading
There is probably no occasion more likely to produce plaintive cries of “I don’t know what to wear” than a wedding. Apart from worrying if your bum looks too big in something there are a myriad of other concerns to consider as weddings can vary from a casual affair at the local registry office to a full blown event that would rival the Oscars. Nobody wants to look out of place at a wedding but it is not always easy to choose an outfit as often the only information you have to hand is the invitation which may not tell you much at all! Continue reading
Floral foam is the spongy phenolic foam used by flower arrangers to hold and hydrate flowers. The foam construction enables the material to hold flowers and greenery in place and at unusual angles to create interesting and accurate floral displays. Some forms of the material can be soaked in water before use to supply water to the plants and flowers, thus elongating their lives. The foam can be purchased in a variety of shapes with bricks and cylinders being the most common and almost any shape or form can be easily achieved by carving the foam into shape. Floral foam can also be sourced in a variety of colours to suit the design of various displays. Continue reading