"Orchids" on a budget

Orchids and any exotic flowers are much more expensive that any other flowers. But if you still want an exotic feel for your reception, why not use tulips instead? They are much cheaper and can still be brought from Holland.

I found this idea on mayra, a foreign lifestyle site and I thought it was really clever as it might work perfectly within a limited budget while still offering the wow factor ;)

All you have to do is buy some tulips and slightly turn towards the outside the petals, like in the picture below. You suddenly have "orchids" on a budget (chuckle)

Photo credits:
Mayra

Frozen snowflakes column

This post is related to the recent one on winter weddings decoration ideas.
When I saw this swan column with frozen snowflakes from Ice Fantastic, I couldn't but think that would integrate perfectly with a winter wedding.


Basically, you can have almost anything frozen and for different purposes: table centre piece, candle holder or simple decoration item ... and not only for winter weddings.
Check out Ice Fantastic's product gallery for some more ideas.

Photo credits:
Ice Fantastic

Winter decoration ideas

This may seem a strange topic to address in August ... but, for those who are having a December or January wedding, this is the time to look for ideas on decorating the venue.

Brides's September/October white issue has some fantastic decoration ideas for a white winter wedding. In addition to this, it also presents how you can it yourself ;)

My favourite is this gorgeous picture of marshmallow snowflakes and sugar stirrers for the after dinner coffee.

I also find really nice the idea of using painted pine cones as place cards holders. Here are some ways of incorporating pine cones into the decoration of your venue :)

For more ways of using white for your special day the current Brides issues is the perfect stating point.
Enjoy the reading!

Photo credits
Brides, September/October 2009

Seaside themed wedding

Summer is here and most of us contemplate the idea of spending some days at the seaside. But why not bringing the sea at your wedding?

Here are some ideas on how to define your seaside inspired wedding theme:

1. Decorating the venue
Simply using a blue and white colour scheme can give you endless possibilities. Just take a look at the lovely board belowYou can also incorporate sea inspired elements, like stars and sea shells. A bowl with sand, a candle and little seashells can be a perfect table centrepiece.
2. Catering
Simple dishes like fish and chips can be delicious and integrate perfectly with your theme.
Canapes are another solution. These look really tasty ....
And how about some cocktails that match your blue and white colours ... You can even come up with a cocktail especially designed for the two of you!
3. Cake
No wedding is complete without a cake.
You can choose a classic cake or a more modern one formed of cupcakes which can be given to guests as favours. And you can still have the pleasure of cutting your cake with a first layer of proper cake ;)

Or you can be bold with colours and shapes. Here are two interesting examples ....

Hope these little ideas are of help ...

Wish you a great week,
Alina :)

Photos credits:
Decoration items: www.polyvore.com; www.sandiegoweddingblog.com
Canapes: www.magnumevents.eu
Cocktails: www.cocktailtimes.com
Cakes: www.sweetfiscakes.com; www.sedonaweddingcakes.com; www.squido.com; www.mariannecreativecakes.com.au