Wednesday 30 March 2011

Centerpiece (submurged flowers)

This centerpieces is very labour intensive but the hard work is worth the reward. the table cloth used was taffeta table cloth and we paired it up with black stretch chair covers .  The centerpieces where made up of 4 cylander vases at different heights all placed onto a round mirror. In the tallest case we submurged Casablanca lilies under water, in the second tallest vase we submurged roses underwater, in the third tallest vase we submurged arum lilies under water, in the shortest vase we submurged tulips underwater. The flowers where held down with suction pins. We then added a few clear crystal pebbles to each vase which sank to the base to cover the base of the stems. We then placed floating candles at the top of each cylander vase. The Table setting was finished of with silver plateliners and silver serviette rings.

Wednesday 23 March 2011

Centerpiece (red roses)


If red is your colour scheme, then this centerpiece is for you, it is soft, elegant and so romantic. the centerpiece base is a round mirror in the center of the table. we used a stemed vase which we filled with gel balls. You can buy gel balls in small packets and when you place them in water they swell and enlarge, the more water you add the more they swell, enabeling you to determine what size gel balls you want. The flower arrangment is made up of red roses, ruscus and soft fern. We then added 4 small votives with floating candles which we placed on the mirror around the flower centerpiece. The candle lighting shining onto the gel balls gives a stunning effect. To finish of we placed a few red rose petals onto the mirror. The tables where finished of with silver plate liners and red chair ties around the chairs.

Tuesday 15 March 2011

Wedding Centerpiece (candle labra and arum lily arrangements)


This particular set up was all about lighting, and is an excellent example of how important lighting is to set the mood for your wedding. The ceiling was decorated with strip draping and fairylights. The tables where set with a beige tone runner and finished of with silver plate liners. There was a mirror placed in the middle of the table on which we placed the silver candle labra. Around the candle labra we placed 4 square 10cm x 10cm mirror boxes which we filled with oasis and then placed 3 arums at different heights in each mirror box, and finished it of with white crysanthumums at the base of the arums. we then placed 4 candles on the mirror, 1 between each of the mirrorboxes. The main table was dressed with tulle and fairylights and along the front we placed rose petals and a row on candles to carry on the theme of the lighting. We also massed candles on the fireplace behind the main table, and as the photos show for themselves lighting makes all the difference.

Thursday 10 March 2011

Centerpiece (Beach and white orchards)

This Centerpiece is great and very easy to do on your own as the flowers are so simple yet so effective. The base of the table was set with beautiful ivory demask table cloth, and we used a sandy gold chair tie around the chairs. The centerpiece is made up of 3 different height cylander vases, all with beach sand filled about 10cm in the bottom of the vases. In the tallest there is green bamboo placed into the sand in the vase, in the medium and shortest vases are white orchards placed in sand (very real looking artificial orchards can also be used as with the dim lighting you can not tell the difference). We then used 3 small votives place between the vases with tealight candles for lighting. The table numbers where placed in a shell like frame which complemented the table beautifully. The table was then finished of with gold plate liners, brown place mats and a starfish detail on the napkin.

Monday 7 March 2011

Centerpiece (Vintage Ivory and Dusty Pink)


This wedding centerpiece absolutly stunning. The tables are very full and interesting, which gives a warmth too the venue. We used an absolutly stunning Ivory demask table cloth as the base to this setting, and matched them up with an ivory stretch chair cover. For the Centerpieces we used a round mirror in the middle of the table which we used to place the different element on. We used 3 arrangments of flowers on the tables, firstly there was a hanging flower ball from one of the arms of the silver candlelabra, secondly there was a small glass vase with an arrangement of flowers and thirdly there was a silver rose bowl with an arrangement of flowers. The flowers used where roses and lisianthus.There where then 2 silver and glass cut candle holders placed on the mirror which give of a beautiful soft light. The tables where then finished of with silverplate liners and silver napkin rings.

Centerpieces (frangipanies and candle labra)

This wedding centerpiece is gorgeous as there is alot of candle light and the centerpieces allowed for us to use frangipanies which many brides are wanting to use these days but they dont lend themselves to just any arrangments. We used round pieces of mirror in the center of the table with a silver candle labra in the middle. We used 4 square white candles placed around the candle labra (round candles could also be used).


We then used 4 small vases which we placed between the four candles, and  filled them with seasand and a few small shells and water. We then placed bunches of frangipanies into the vases. We finished the table seating of with silver plate liners, and the bride had bought shells for the guests as favours in an organza bag. The hall was decorated with strip draping and fairylights, and chinese lanterns hung from the ceiling.

Sunday 6 March 2011

Centerpieces (White Tree)

This is a very eye catching wedding centerpiece. We used white dendrobium orchards on the branches to give a lovely soft effect. The hanging candle votives gave a stunning effect as they where hung at different height. This wedding centerpiece is so elegant yet does not look like you have tried to hard. It also worked well as it is a tall centerpiece but still allows for wedding guests around the table to see each other and engage in conversation. We used a dark grey runner with the white dendrobiums and finished off  the setting with silver under plates, but dendrobiums come in a variety of beautiful colours that could be used for this wedding centerpiece.



My Wedding Checklist

TIMELINE
6-12 Months Before
  • Announce engagement
  • Choose a wedding date
  • Choose a wedding venue for the Ceremony and Reception
  • Decide on the type of wedding eg. Civil or Religeous
  • Choose a colour scheme
  • Set a budget
  • Choose a photographer
  • Choose your wedding party eg. Best man, Bridesmaids, ushers and Master of Ceremony
  • Start looking at different styles of wedding dressers
  • Look at what flowers are in season at the time of your wedding
  • Look into honeymoon destinations
  • Start drawing up a guest list
  • Decide on a Marriage officer
  • Decide on the type of music you would like and book either a DJ, Band, Violinist etc.
  • Choose and confirm caterers
  • Order the wedding cake
  • Book hairdresser and make up artists (and make arrangments for a trial if required)
  • Send out save the dates (if required)

3-6 Months Before
  • Finalise guest list
  • Write up an order of service with times
  • Order your invitations
  • Book transportation for the wedding party to arrive at the ceremony and for the reception
  • Book the honeymoon
  • Make necessary arrangments at work for your honeymoon leave
  • Buy or Hire your wedding dress
  • Hire or buy outfits for the Groomsmen and Bridesmaids
  • Choose accessories eg. shoes, vail, underwear for the wedding
  • Order favours for the reception (if required)
  • Decide on a store for your wedding registry
  • Decide on reception decor, eg. centerpieces, draping, flower etc, and book suppliers
  • Buy wedding rings
  • Decide on flowers for the bouquets and centerpieces

1-3 Months Before
  • Send out invitations
  • Keep a list of acceptances and refusals
  • start the reception seating plan, but allow for changes
  • Print stationery eg. menues, place cards etc.
  • Choose first dance song
  • Give caterers notice of special dietary requirements
  • Buy a guest book
  • Hold Hens and Stag parties
  • Choose gifts for the wedding party or special individuals

The Month Before
  • Practice putting on the wedding dress and all accessories
  • Reconfirm details with all suppliers and staff involved on the day
  • Draw up the final seating plan
  • Divide place cards into envelopes for the caterers to place on specific tables
  • Confirm arrangments with the bridal party for a wedding rehearsal
  • Pack your luggage for the honeymoon
  • Make sure the Dj or musician has a list of your favourite songs you would like played
  • Hand over any money or cheques for payments to providers, that need to be paid on the day of the wedding to the Best man or a significant member of the wedding party to take care of