Simple and Sweet (Not to Mention EASY) Centerpieces

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Looking for a simple and DIY centerpiece? Just combine three colors of Gerbera daisies (you can go real or silk) in a tall but elegant vase, with four votive candles (or their battery operated counterparts if you venue does not allow candles) on a mirrored circle, and VOILA!  A centerpiece you can put together in minutes yourself (or have your best friends pull together for you).  Love simple designs that do not break the bank.

Bright Monochromatic Flower Look For Bridesmaids

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A new look for bridesmaids is to have each one carry their own signature color for their bouquet. Another option is to create bouquets in different hues of the same color. Opt to be different but with flair! Also the use of crystal vases in the photo can give you flowers for your head table without adding additional cost. Save money and look great? What could be better?

Sweet Visions Crystal Vase Trio

Try this combo of colors on your tables to give a unique color display for your guests. A trio of crystal vases holds pink roses in two, and a cluster of green hydrangea in the third. Crystal vases finish off this polished look.  Photo courtesy of Bedminster Florists. 

Have a Cool Wedding!

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Having a late spring or summer wedding? Consider providing your guests with these lovely silk wedding fans. As you walk down the aisle you'll feel the cool breeze from these beautiful silk wedding fans. Fans are not just a pretty accessory but they are also a practical one when your wedding day can go from mild and sunny to hot and humid in a short time. These fans are great additions for weddings with Asian/oriental themes or a southern theme. You an also add them at your reception as a wedding favor especially if you're having an outdoor wedding. Another option is to use them with a flower attached for your bridesmaids to carry. Practical and pretty, what more can you ask?

Looking For Flower Ideas? Try The Philadelphia Flower Show

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Each year The Philadelphia Flower Show is THE place to see the newest offerings in floral and garden design. Not only can you see interesting and unusual flowers but the show offers exhibits of spectacular gardens and ideas for you to implement.

Robertson's Flowers will be presenting a wedding at Notre Dame. Eric Shellack, the wedding and special events specialist at Robertson's, will help create this incredible fantasy wedding including everything from gargoyles to flying buttresses.

There will also be garden designs that the parents of the bride might want to incorporate into their backyard to turn it into a wedding venue for their son or daughter. Why not invest money in your own home and yard instead of renting space at a restaurant or hall? With prices for rentals running as high as $5,000 it only makes sense (and cents) to invest it in your own property. The addition of a gazebo or outdoor living area for a wedding will increase the value of your home. Companies like EP Henry are exhibiting and have their specialists on hand to help you with redesigning your outdoor spaces. For a full list of exhibitors check the Flower Show web site at http://www.theflowershow.com/.

The Marketplace will provide show visitors with the opportunity to make purchases from over 180 retailers from the around the world. They will feature unique merchandise for your garden and your home. Another great opportunity for brides to be to shop for their wedding or rehersal dinner.

The Marketplace

So dollar for dollar a trip to The Philadelphia Flower Show is a must see for brides and event planners looking for inspiration for this years weddings.