tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post5404331219537309428..comments2024-03-18T18:59:31.495-07:00Comments on Love, Lipstick, and Pearls: Wedding Post: CenterpiecesKristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00387917833470372070noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post-24811161354005414712010-09-25T14:25:44.397-07:002010-09-25T14:25:44.397-07:00My best friend is getting married in 2 weeks and s...My best friend is getting married in 2 weeks and she's doing a variety of floral/non-floral centerpieces. She just sent me a pic of the non-floral ones that she's doing which is a mason jar with some split peas and a votive candle in the jar. It looks really pretty!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12379416825526098664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post-30079943448271694852010-09-24T20:29:24.223-07:002010-09-24T20:29:24.223-07:00I think both would look pretty. I actually really ...I think both would look pretty. I actually really love the first one with the lemons. It does a great job of pairing floral with non-floral. Plus, lemons are cheap.Frances @ It's Sew My Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03768406939120701690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post-46120356445779493872010-09-24T12:12:35.964-07:002010-09-24T12:12:35.964-07:00I'm loving the lemon/limes ones! I really like...I'm loving the lemon/limes ones! I really like the idea of doing some floral and some non-floral...that's something I've been tossing around myself! I also love the pic with the square candles! I am a HUGE candle fan, so my centerpieces will definitely incorporate candlelight...which I think would be beautiful for your outdoor wedding!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post-73636246531840929362010-09-23T22:20:39.814-07:002010-09-23T22:20:39.814-07:00Wow I want to make one of those flower arrangement...Wow I want to make one of those flower arrangements! I am so excited for you!<br />I really love the tall white flowers so pretty! Can't wait to see what you choose!<br /><br />Luvs!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16649389093985673181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post-68006516553794452852010-09-23T22:00:35.879-07:002010-09-23T22:00:35.879-07:00All of these options are beautiful! I like the bra...All of these options are beautiful! I like the branches mixed with the traditional flowers. I'm sure whatever you choose will be amazing :)<br /><br />Congrats on the upcoming wedding!Leeann @ Join the Gossiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09003557241706804723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post-5651053995044896452010-09-23T19:51:52.282-07:002010-09-23T19:51:52.282-07:00LOVE the lemon and oranges center pieces! So creat...LOVE the lemon and oranges center pieces! So creative! LOVE IT!Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214217695583490523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post-44975325181953463202010-09-23T17:29:19.131-07:002010-09-23T17:29:19.131-07:00All those centerpieces are beautiful! I think my f...All those centerpieces are beautiful! I think my favorite idea is the branch centerpiece, and I love the look with tealights hanging from the branches. Soooo gorgeous! Can't wait to hear what you decide. YAY for Grey's tonight :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07574550082070056735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post-63070599263020041812010-09-23T17:24:37.353-07:002010-09-23T17:24:37.353-07:00I love how dramatic branches look in a ballroom be...I love how dramatic branches look in a ballroom because of that contrast but I wonder if it would look just like, well, branches off your trees in a backyard wedding. I think the fruits and floral arrangments would be best!!<br /><br />www.pearlsandgreentea.blogspot.comPearlsAndGreenTeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17495892819235406438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post-24896134056326378802010-09-23T16:29:18.174-07:002010-09-23T16:29:18.174-07:00Thank you everyone for your comments and inputs! I...Thank you everyone for your comments and inputs! I've loved hearing from you and all of the links you shared!! You guys are the best!!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00387917833470372070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post-50242578663338975392010-09-23T16:23:49.285-07:002010-09-23T16:23:49.285-07:00We got married in my parents back yard (which happ...We got married in my parents back yard (which happens to be on a dairy farm) and one of our colors was yellow...we ended up using lots of lemons and pretty cheap flowers like daisies for centerpieces.<br /><br />Here is a link to the blog post our photographer did that has a few photos of our centerpieces:<br /><br />http://katycookphotography.com/blog/2010/05/20/rachel-and-kyle-wedding-on-the-farm/REBrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13056758675625774547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post-30428988661845136412010-09-23T16:09:46.282-07:002010-09-23T16:09:46.282-07:00I love love love the stick centerpieces! I think t...I love love love the stick centerpieces! I think they could be a cheaper way to go (?) I really like the idea of you doing half floral and half non floral centerpieces. It mixes it up and will allow you to have flowers without spending a bunch!Karli Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16435994093601815778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post-32975253741049725542010-09-23T13:50:01.654-07:002010-09-23T13:50:01.654-07:00GAAA!!! Look at these ones, I say have fun with va...GAAA!!! Look at these ones, I say have fun with varying jars and glasses for your center pieces!! <br /><br />This is what mine would look like if I had a backyard wedding!! <br /><br />http://www.lovelybride.com/blog/index.php/2010/09/16/real-wedding-like-mother-like-daughter/Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637486939963978729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post-11639339433567355692010-09-23T11:56:48.262-07:002010-09-23T11:56:48.262-07:00Found your blog and I just LOVE it! New follower! ...Found your blog and I just LOVE it! New follower! :)According to Jaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06870764314615183831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post-79204516836074278892010-09-23T10:44:58.221-07:002010-09-23T10:44:58.221-07:00What Month are you getting married in? Have you th...What Month are you getting married in? Have you though of mason jars??? They are amazing low and perfect for the relaxed chic look you are going for! Always remember for floral - go with what is in season - or it is more expensive. Also what is close to you - flowers flown from across the world will be more $ even if they are in season...but I am sure you knew that! :) <br /><br />Have you thought of grouping for example mini arrangement of different white flowers on the same table ....<br /><br />**Favorite!<br />http://greenweddingshoes.com/real-wedding-rachel-brents-outdoor-wedding/<br /><br />http://greenweddingshoes.com/real-wedding-jamie-jeremys-rustic-diy-wedding/<br /><br />http://bklynbrideonline.com/1071/real-weddings/real-wedding-inspiration-lauren-chad/<br /><br />**another way to use jars/bottles<br />http://www.sittinginatreeevents.com/blog/2010/1/8/diy-white-winter-shower.htmlTaylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637486939963978729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post-43528270423455628112010-09-23T10:39:43.362-07:002010-09-23T10:39:43.362-07:00we did 1/2 floral and 1/2 non-floral (a taller vas...we did 1/2 floral and 1/2 non-floral (a taller vase wrapped with ribbon with floating candles). Check them both out here:http://jessicalynn402.blogspot.com/2009/02/how-i-tied-knot-centerpiece-vases.html<br /><br />i love the idea of using different centerpieces throughout the reception...just more fun details to look at! :) good luck! cannot wait to see what you decide on!!jessica lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11025741529492671011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post-12438807123360051012010-09-23T10:29:05.304-07:002010-09-23T10:29:05.304-07:00OOh i absolutely love these ideas!! I'm also a...OOh i absolutely love these ideas!! I'm also about to start planning a wedding and these are some great arrangements. I love the use of lemons for color and just for an overall "fresh" feeling!BrooklynBlondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351733153185849179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post-30596527111993784202010-09-23T09:47:02.783-07:002010-09-23T09:47:02.783-07:00found it
http://floatawaystudiosblog.com/2010/07/...found it<br /><br />http://floatawaystudiosblog.com/2010/07/laurentony-a-backyard-wedding/<br /><br />she was a few years older than me at my high school..someone sent me this link and i just loved the simplicity of this..i feel like it has some elements you may be looking for!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998910866154708011.post-78725129771160562852010-09-23T09:42:11.937-07:002010-09-23T09:42:11.937-07:00ok, i have to send you the link to a wedding i saw...ok, i have to send you the link to a wedding i saw recently. i was a girl i went to high school with..she was a few years older and it was a GORG backyard wedding..i think I have te link in my bb i'll look now..I think you'll enjoy it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com