And what flowers do you have for that season?
thank you
xxx
For Christmas, what varieties of greens do you have in the UK for wreaths, garlands, and a tree?
Holly, ivy,conifers and fir branches, laurel, mistletoe, box and xmas box... these are your main ones x
Reply:Evergreens - holly, ivy, misteltie. Poinsettia is a popular flower/plant at Christmas.
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Can you proofread this please? its really short with hardly any mistakes thanks!?
The milni ceremony is performed once the groom’s barat reaches the gurdwara. The groom and all of his relatives are given a warm welcome with flower garlands by the bride’s close relatives. The girl’s close relatives give shagun to the groom’s close relatives, beginning from eldest to youngest. Consisting of his grandfather, father, uncles and brothers. Cash and clothes are gifted as the shagun.
Can you proofread this please? its really short with hardly any mistakes thanks!?
"...his grandfather, father, uncles, and brothers." You need a comma after uncles. All of my teachers in high school told me you didn't but once I reached college it was a whole different story.
Reply:The Milni Ceremony is performed once the groom’s Barat reaches the Gurdwara. The groom and all of his relatives are given a warm welcome with flower garlands given by the bride’s close relatives. Those relatives also give Shagun to the groom’s close relatives (consisting of his grandfather, father, uncles, and brothers) beginning with the eldest and ending with the youngest. The Shagun itself is a gift of cash and clothing.
The capitalization is only a suggestion.
Can you proofread this please? its really short with hardly any mistakes thanks!?
"...his grandfather, father, uncles, and brothers." You need a comma after uncles. All of my teachers in high school told me you didn't but once I reached college it was a whole different story.
Reply:The Milni Ceremony is performed once the groom’s Barat reaches the Gurdwara. The groom and all of his relatives are given a warm welcome with flower garlands given by the bride’s close relatives. Those relatives also give Shagun to the groom’s close relatives (consisting of his grandfather, father, uncles, and brothers) beginning with the eldest and ending with the youngest. The Shagun itself is a gift of cash and clothing.
The capitalization is only a suggestion.
DOG the Bounty hunter - What's your favourite episode?
Mine is the one where Baby Lyssa goes incoginito at the airport to catch a criminal and when they catch him Beth hands him a welcome garland of flowers - priceless!!! What 's that episode called anyone know and what's everyone's favourite episode?
DOG the Bounty hunter - What's your favourite episode?
Yes, That's a good episode. But it's going to be off our little 21" TV till i pay the bill. lol
They come down HARD onto even the smallest person and they could have had only their under wear on! And they shout "what's your name" until they get it out of the Bail Jumpers by now dry mouth. lol Then they go all god like till they drop the poor sod off to do 6 moon to life (and i mean LIFE). lol.
Quote: Not many men have answered this question.....
Reply:Oh I love that Episode andother I like is where the Guy is Hiding under the house from Dog!
Reply:My favourite episode is the one where everyone but Lyssa is upstairs in the apartment and the guy comes walking out of the building with his pregnant girlfriend and Lyssa grabs him but he throws her to the ground but she still chases his *** down the street then Beth goes postal on his ***.
It's called the Smack down of Baby Lyssa.
Reply:i love every episode, but i would have to say my fav was when Baby Lyssa was trying to take down the fugitive by herself and the guy literally knocked her down and tried to get away. when Dog, Leland and Beth got there.....it was a wrap for him! Beth went off on his a*s....she was ready to fight and Leland went off on him too. it was soooo funny! Beth is too funny when she gets mad!
Reply:The one where they catch the guy and realise during the journey that he did 25 years for attempted murder. It gets a little tense while they wait for assistance
Reply:Oh you are talking about the season 4 episode "Fly Boy". I really loved that episode, Beth really enjoyed herself in that one, not only by getting to play dress-up with Lyssa, , but also by the sarcastic handing over the flower lei. Damn priceless episode.
Reply:The "Lolly-Lolly-Icehead" episode.
Reply:i like all of them. who else thinks Leland is HOTT??
Reply:His wife has amazing boobs!! I swear I'm so jealous!! They're huge!!...
..lucky.. haha ^_^
Reply:That's good episode. I love all of them. I think my fav is when they are getting married and Beth is getting everyting ready and Dog is out catching criminals. I would have been pissed if that was me! Dog rules
Reply:Mine is the episode with the man facing 25 years. It was so funny watching dog nearly crap his pants. All episodes of dog are brilliant it's so cheesy yet good
Reply:Love every episode really.
I really enjoy the bit after catching the bad guys and tell them about Jesus. Gotta love that.
Reply:I like the one where Dog knocks down a wooden fence to catch a bond jumper.
Reply:i like the one where dog gets married, i think it shows him bounty hunting, then him been himself, and it is really emotional, about his daughter, that bin is horrible...x
Reply:My favourite episode was when dog had to renew his driving license and Leland and Duane Lee were noting down reasons why their dad would fail. Also the episode where Leland gets into a fight with the owner of some motel, because they think the guy they're hunting is hiding out at that was really hilarious
Reply:A Man Called Dog - Just aired.
Reply:DOG the bounty hunter? never heard of it
DOG the Bounty hunter - What's your favourite episode?
Yes, That's a good episode. But it's going to be off our little 21" TV till i pay the bill. lol
They come down HARD onto even the smallest person and they could have had only their under wear on! And they shout "what's your name" until they get it out of the Bail Jumpers by now dry mouth. lol Then they go all god like till they drop the poor sod off to do 6 moon to life (and i mean LIFE). lol.
Quote: Not many men have answered this question.....
Reply:Oh I love that Episode andother I like is where the Guy is Hiding under the house from Dog!
Reply:My favourite episode is the one where everyone but Lyssa is upstairs in the apartment and the guy comes walking out of the building with his pregnant girlfriend and Lyssa grabs him but he throws her to the ground but she still chases his *** down the street then Beth goes postal on his ***.
It's called the Smack down of Baby Lyssa.
Reply:i love every episode, but i would have to say my fav was when Baby Lyssa was trying to take down the fugitive by herself and the guy literally knocked her down and tried to get away. when Dog, Leland and Beth got there.....it was a wrap for him! Beth went off on his a*s....she was ready to fight and Leland went off on him too. it was soooo funny! Beth is too funny when she gets mad!
Reply:The one where they catch the guy and realise during the journey that he did 25 years for attempted murder. It gets a little tense while they wait for assistance
Reply:Oh you are talking about the season 4 episode "Fly Boy". I really loved that episode, Beth really enjoyed herself in that one, not only by getting to play dress-up with Lyssa, , but also by the sarcastic handing over the flower lei. Damn priceless episode.
Reply:The "Lolly-Lolly-Icehead" episode.
Reply:i like all of them. who else thinks Leland is HOTT??
Reply:His wife has amazing boobs!! I swear I'm so jealous!! They're huge!!...
..lucky.. haha ^_^
Reply:That's good episode. I love all of them. I think my fav is when they are getting married and Beth is getting everyting ready and Dog is out catching criminals. I would have been pissed if that was me! Dog rules
Reply:Mine is the episode with the man facing 25 years. It was so funny watching dog nearly crap his pants. All episodes of dog are brilliant it's so cheesy yet good
Reply:Love every episode really.
I really enjoy the bit after catching the bad guys and tell them about Jesus. Gotta love that.
Reply:I like the one where Dog knocks down a wooden fence to catch a bond jumper.
Reply:i like the one where dog gets married, i think it shows him bounty hunting, then him been himself, and it is really emotional, about his daughter, that bin is horrible...x
Reply:My favourite episode was when dog had to renew his driving license and Leland and Duane Lee were noting down reasons why their dad would fail. Also the episode where Leland gets into a fight with the owner of some motel, because they think the guy they're hunting is hiding out at that was really hilarious
Reply:A Man Called Dog - Just aired.
Reply:DOG the bounty hunter? never heard of it
What is the theme/ central message of htis poem?
I PLAY’D with you ’mid cowslips blowing,
When I was six and you were four;
When garlands weaving, flower-balls throwing,
Were pleasures soon to please no more.
Through groves and meads, o’er grass and heather,
With little playmates, to and fro,
We wander’d hand in hand together;
But that was sixty years ago.
You grew a lovely roseate maiden,
And still our early love was strong;
Still with no care our days were laden,
They glided joyously along;
And I did love you very dearly,
How dearly words want power to show;
I thought your heart was touch’d as nearly;
But that was fifty years ago.
Then other lovers came around you,
Your beauty grew from year to year,
And many a splendid circle found you
The centre of its glittering sphere.
I saw you then, first vows forsaking,
On rank and wealth your hand bestow;
O, then I thought my heart was breaking!—
But that was forty years ago.
And I lived on, to wed another:
No cause she gave me to repine;
And when I heard you were a mother,
I did not wish the children mine.
My own young flock, in fair progression,
Made up a pleasant Christmas row:
My joy in them was past expression;
But that was thirty years ago.
You grew a matron plump and comely,
You dwelt in fashion’s brightest blaze;
My earthly lot was far more homely;
But I too had my festal days.
No merrier eyes have ever glisten’d
Around the hearth-stone’s wintry glow,
Than when my youngest child was christen’d;
But that was twenty years ago.
Time pass’d. My eldest girl was married,
And I am now a grandsire gray;
One pet of four years old I’ve carried
Among the wild-flower’d meads to play.
In our old fields of childish pleasure,
Where now, as then, the cowslips blow,
She fills her basket’s ample measure;
And that is not ten years ago.
But though first love’s impassion’d blindness
Has pass’d away in colder light,
I still have thought of you with kindness,
And shall do, till our last good-night.
The ever-rolling silent hours
Will bring a time we shall not know,
When our young days of gathering flowers
Will be an hundred years ago.
What is the theme/ central message of htis poem?
It's one man's homage to his first love. As they grew up, their paths split -- she evidently married for money which nearly broke his heart. He married someone else and found happiness and contentment in his family -- wife, children and grandchildren.
And he bears his first love no regrets. Whatta guy!
Reply:Fond memories of his childhood and first love.
Reply:I think its about his First Love. and the message is that your First Love is someone you'll never forget.
When I was six and you were four;
When garlands weaving, flower-balls throwing,
Were pleasures soon to please no more.
Through groves and meads, o’er grass and heather,
With little playmates, to and fro,
We wander’d hand in hand together;
But that was sixty years ago.
You grew a lovely roseate maiden,
And still our early love was strong;
Still with no care our days were laden,
They glided joyously along;
And I did love you very dearly,
How dearly words want power to show;
I thought your heart was touch’d as nearly;
But that was fifty years ago.
Then other lovers came around you,
Your beauty grew from year to year,
And many a splendid circle found you
The centre of its glittering sphere.
I saw you then, first vows forsaking,
On rank and wealth your hand bestow;
O, then I thought my heart was breaking!—
But that was forty years ago.
And I lived on, to wed another:
No cause she gave me to repine;
And when I heard you were a mother,
I did not wish the children mine.
My own young flock, in fair progression,
Made up a pleasant Christmas row:
My joy in them was past expression;
But that was thirty years ago.
You grew a matron plump and comely,
You dwelt in fashion’s brightest blaze;
My earthly lot was far more homely;
But I too had my festal days.
No merrier eyes have ever glisten’d
Around the hearth-stone’s wintry glow,
Than when my youngest child was christen’d;
But that was twenty years ago.
Time pass’d. My eldest girl was married,
And I am now a grandsire gray;
One pet of four years old I’ve carried
Among the wild-flower’d meads to play.
In our old fields of childish pleasure,
Where now, as then, the cowslips blow,
She fills her basket’s ample measure;
And that is not ten years ago.
But though first love’s impassion’d blindness
Has pass’d away in colder light,
I still have thought of you with kindness,
And shall do, till our last good-night.
The ever-rolling silent hours
Will bring a time we shall not know,
When our young days of gathering flowers
Will be an hundred years ago.
What is the theme/ central message of htis poem?
It's one man's homage to his first love. As they grew up, their paths split -- she evidently married for money which nearly broke his heart. He married someone else and found happiness and contentment in his family -- wife, children and grandchildren.
And he bears his first love no regrets. Whatta guy!
Reply:Fond memories of his childhood and first love.
Reply:I think its about his First Love. and the message is that your First Love is someone you'll never forget.
Have you ever found a website that shows how to make a garland, especially the knots that hold on the flowers
Thank you very much
Have you ever found a website that shows how to make a garland, especially the knots that hold on the flowers
I know that knot. We also used it holding very heavy steel water pipes while laying in and taking out of well. People learn this from their elders who knows it. I have learn it from my servant. Such thing you see on TV programmes on rural tradition or on flower merchant called Mali. You always find at least one Mali near all Hindu temples. It is not a matter of one full web site.
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Have you ever found a website that shows how to make a garland, especially the knots that hold on the flowers
I know that knot. We also used it holding very heavy steel water pipes while laying in and taking out of well. People learn this from their elders who knows it. I have learn it from my servant. Such thing you see on TV programmes on rural tradition or on flower merchant called Mali. You always find at least one Mali near all Hindu temples. It is not a matter of one full web site.
Reply:800florals.com try here
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How to decorate a tent for a wedding?
I'm getting married in 2 weeks and I was wondering if anyone out has had a tent wedding and if so how did you actually hang the decoration up in the tent. I'm planning on covering the pole but not sure how to attch the tulle the rope will be wraped in garland and tulle and how to hang the lighting around the edge of the tent. The center poles is my main concern.I have some ideas I just wanted to know if anyone has already been down this road that could give me some tips. The tables will have mason jars with flowers in them. Is or are there anyother ideas that I might be able to use.
How to decorate a tent for a wedding?
We got married last year in our backyard and it was just beautiful. We hung white christmas lights all around the edge of our tent. We hung wedding bells from the top of the tent. On my tables we had different colored gerber daisies. We had votive candles made up with our names and our wedding date at each seat and we left a camera on each table for our guests to take pictures. Our table clothes were royal blue and we put royal blue bows on the wedding bells that we had hanging. Good luck to you and congratulations.
Reply:Is this taking place in a campground?
Reply:if you want tips honey, put a stage around that pole and get married in a garter belt. you should get plenty of tips. mason jars and flowers,, the stage should fit right in. be sure to hang the rebel flag at the entrance. covering that pole with your thigh should be a real eye catcher. yeehaw.
How to decorate a tent for a wedding?
We got married last year in our backyard and it was just beautiful. We hung white christmas lights all around the edge of our tent. We hung wedding bells from the top of the tent. On my tables we had different colored gerber daisies. We had votive candles made up with our names and our wedding date at each seat and we left a camera on each table for our guests to take pictures. Our table clothes were royal blue and we put royal blue bows on the wedding bells that we had hanging. Good luck to you and congratulations.
Reply:Is this taking place in a campground?
Reply:if you want tips honey, put a stage around that pole and get married in a garter belt. you should get plenty of tips. mason jars and flowers,, the stage should fit right in. be sure to hang the rebel flag at the entrance. covering that pole with your thigh should be a real eye catcher. yeehaw.
Is there a goon English translation of the Avatamsaka Sutra in it's entirety online anywhere?
I am looking for an online translation of the Avatamsaka Sutra. (Flower Garland Sutra) I have a found many partial translations of a hand full of the chapters, but I have yet to find a single all inclusive translation online. I am not necessarily concerned with the format so long as it is both online and a full translation in English. Thank you for your help.
Is there a goon English translation of the Avatamsaka Sutra in it's entirety online anywhere?
Buddhanet.net hope it's there, if not you'll find plenty of other sutras there and they're all free.
Is there a goon English translation of the Avatamsaka Sutra in it's entirety online anywhere?
Buddhanet.net hope it's there, if not you'll find plenty of other sutras there and they're all free.
Can anyone explain to me how to make the little knot in the thread that is used to hold flower buds ...?
in place for a garland. I realise it is a bit much to ask over the internet ... but maybe there is a website that shows it ... I am thinking of the single flower malas made for garlanding a puja or for wearing in the hair ...
Thank you very much.
Can anyone explain to me how to make the little knot in the thread that is used to hold flower buds ...?
it can't be explained orrally but i'm really sorry i can't help you
Thank you very much.
Can anyone explain to me how to make the little knot in the thread that is used to hold flower buds ...?
it can't be explained orrally but i'm really sorry i can't help you
How much should I charge a person when I decorate the inside of a house for Christmas?
The christmas tree, stair case, entrance, den, colums, Flower arrangments, wreths for doors, 6" feet garland with ligths and elaborate decor, center pieces how much do I charge? I do each home different. I personlize items. I use some of their itmes and I add to what they have. On one house I spent 2 months making decorations and 10 hours at the house putting every thing in place.
How much should I charge a person when I decorate the inside of a house for Christmas?
As a crafter, I never include my time spent making an object, in the price. I usually double or triple the cost of the supplies needed. As far as the work you do actually putting the decorations in place, if you work in an efficient, timely manner, I would say you deserve an hourly rate for that time. You would have to research what the average hourly wage is in your area for other home help workers....for instance cleaning. As you become more "in demand", of course, your price will go up. Good luck on the venture!
Reply:Wow that is a lot of work. It all depends on the size of the house and what your time is worth. That is a lot of time making decorations. And also depends on how much you spent in making the decorations, but if it is there own stuff and you pick up a few things then it should not cost the home owner too much. Good luck to you
Be Blessed
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How much should I charge a person when I decorate the inside of a house for Christmas?
As a crafter, I never include my time spent making an object, in the price. I usually double or triple the cost of the supplies needed. As far as the work you do actually putting the decorations in place, if you work in an efficient, timely manner, I would say you deserve an hourly rate for that time. You would have to research what the average hourly wage is in your area for other home help workers....for instance cleaning. As you become more "in demand", of course, your price will go up. Good luck on the venture!
Reply:Wow that is a lot of work. It all depends on the size of the house and what your time is worth. That is a lot of time making decorations. And also depends on how much you spent in making the decorations, but if it is there own stuff and you pick up a few things then it should not cost the home owner too much. Good luck to you
Be Blessed
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Is 'Garland' means a necklace of flowers ?
Garland means
Is 'Garland' means a necklace of flowers ?
Yes, a garland can be a strand of flowers, or a strand of some other decorative material (like the kind of tinsel garland you might see around a Christmas tree).
Reply:Dear Mahavish
The Origin of word"Garland" is from Old French word "Garlande"
the meaning is :-
1. A wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head.
Reply:It does.
Reply:a wreath or rope of flowers and leaves
Reply:As per Oxford Dictionary -
• noun -
-a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as a decoration.
- a prize or distinction.
- archaic a literary anthology.
• verb - adorn or crown with a garland.
— ORIGIN Old French garlande.
Reply:S. All kinds of flowers belonging to different family,different species will be there.
Is 'Garland' means a necklace of flowers ?
Yes, a garland can be a strand of flowers, or a strand of some other decorative material (like the kind of tinsel garland you might see around a Christmas tree).
Reply:Dear Mahavish
The Origin of word"Garland" is from Old French word "Garlande"
the meaning is :-
1. A wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head.
Reply:It does.
Reply:a wreath or rope of flowers and leaves
Reply:As per Oxford Dictionary -
• noun -
-a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as a decoration.
- a prize or distinction.
- archaic a literary anthology.
• verb - adorn or crown with a garland.
— ORIGIN Old French garlande.
Reply:S. All kinds of flowers belonging to different family,different species will be there.
Will you be interested to get garlands for parties with a theme "Hawaiian" Party"?
I had a problem when I had to help out in getting garlands in a recent birthday party as the theme was "Hawaiian". Instead of having to spend more $ with buying real flowers, we created garlands made out of creap papers - which comes in various colours.
Will you be interested to get garlands for parties with a theme "Hawaiian" Party"?
I think that sounds great and I would love to get one like that.
Reply:I'm not sure I understand your question either. Are you asking if crepe paper flowers would be all right? If so, i'd have to say no. The colors run like ceazy if the paper gets wet.
Reply:I'm not sure I understand your question. But if it was a party that a friend of mine was throwing I wouldn't mind at all that the garlands were paper and not real flowers. (usually we get the plastic kinds for parties.) The only time I would be disappointed if I didn’t get real flower garlands is if I went to Hawaii.
Reply:Thanks for the idea my friend
Will you be interested to get garlands for parties with a theme "Hawaiian" Party"?
I think that sounds great and I would love to get one like that.
Reply:I'm not sure I understand your question either. Are you asking if crepe paper flowers would be all right? If so, i'd have to say no. The colors run like ceazy if the paper gets wet.
Reply:I'm not sure I understand your question. But if it was a party that a friend of mine was throwing I wouldn't mind at all that the garlands were paper and not real flowers. (usually we get the plastic kinds for parties.) The only time I would be disappointed if I didn’t get real flower garlands is if I went to Hawaii.
Reply:Thanks for the idea my friend
Extremely random question but i need help?
i have one of those flower wreath things for your head, you know with the ribbons down the back etc. i wore it for a renaissance fair or something. but what is another costume that a flower garland can contribute to?
Extremely random question but i need help?
Bridesmaid, cherub, angel, flower child of the 1960's.
Reply:a..................................natur... gurl
Reply:a flower girl
Reply:Halloween costume if you go as a flower fairy.
Christmas angel costume
Christenings
Weddings...
Reply:plague victim or zombie or werewolf or pirate or gorrila or chef or frankenstien or golfer or jockey or tea bag or elephant to name a couple.
Extremely random question but i need help?
Bridesmaid, cherub, angel, flower child of the 1960's.
Reply:a..................................natur... gurl
Reply:a flower girl
Reply:Halloween costume if you go as a flower fairy.
Christmas angel costume
Christenings
Weddings...
Reply:plague victim or zombie or werewolf or pirate or gorrila or chef or frankenstien or golfer or jockey or tea bag or elephant to name a couple.
Creative? Ideas on how to decorate a room for a child's Fairy Garden party?
I am a Girl Scout leader who is having a party for 17 Brownie Girl Scouts. The theme is Enchanted Garden Fairy Party.
Eah girl will be getting wings, making wands, large tissue paper flowers, fairy pictures. I will be hiding tiny pictures of fairlies all over the room for them to find, we will play pin the horn on the unicorn, fairy musical chairs, minature I Spy, eating flower covered cupcakes and "dirt cake" (chocolate pudding, crushed Oreo cookies, gummy worms and a silk flower stuck into a small flower pot). I am making "Sparkle punch" (Hawaiian punch, 7-Up, orange soda %26amp; sherbet).
So far I have decided to hang long garlands of silk flowers (from the dollar store) from the ceiling and have all the tables covered in spring green colored table cloths.
What else can I do to make this party lovely %26amp; enchanted?
All ideas are welcome!
Creative? Ideas on how to decorate a room for a child's Fairy Garden party?
Wow....sounds like you have it all covered.
That party sounds wonderful, nice work!!
How about giving them a fairy name and either glittering it on a party hat or name tag?
Reply:you might find some ideas in these fun fairy bedrooms
http://girlsthemebedrooms.com/... Report It
Reply:How about Moroccan??? pillows, drapes, a little lighting... Here is some inspiration for you:
http://www.themoroccanbazaar.com
Reply:Tutu's. Fairies usually wear flower petal dresses/skirts. You can acheive this effect with cheap tulle from walmart. Make it like a ballerina tutu. Cut a 1" wide piece of ribbon and tie, sew, or hot glue strips of tulle to the ribbon. The girls can tie them around their waist like an apron... You could embellish, if you wish, with spray glitter and flower petals.
Reply:I did a yahoo search for 'fairy party ideas' and came up with 10 sites to check out. Some of the sites had some different ideas, that were quite clever. The EBay site had some cute ideas for food.
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Eah girl will be getting wings, making wands, large tissue paper flowers, fairy pictures. I will be hiding tiny pictures of fairlies all over the room for them to find, we will play pin the horn on the unicorn, fairy musical chairs, minature I Spy, eating flower covered cupcakes and "dirt cake" (chocolate pudding, crushed Oreo cookies, gummy worms and a silk flower stuck into a small flower pot). I am making "Sparkle punch" (Hawaiian punch, 7-Up, orange soda %26amp; sherbet).
So far I have decided to hang long garlands of silk flowers (from the dollar store) from the ceiling and have all the tables covered in spring green colored table cloths.
What else can I do to make this party lovely %26amp; enchanted?
All ideas are welcome!
Creative? Ideas on how to decorate a room for a child's Fairy Garden party?
Wow....sounds like you have it all covered.
That party sounds wonderful, nice work!!
How about giving them a fairy name and either glittering it on a party hat or name tag?
Reply:you might find some ideas in these fun fairy bedrooms
http://girlsthemebedrooms.com/... Report It
Reply:How about Moroccan??? pillows, drapes, a little lighting... Here is some inspiration for you:
http://www.themoroccanbazaar.com
Reply:Tutu's. Fairies usually wear flower petal dresses/skirts. You can acheive this effect with cheap tulle from walmart. Make it like a ballerina tutu. Cut a 1" wide piece of ribbon and tie, sew, or hot glue strips of tulle to the ribbon. The girls can tie them around their waist like an apron... You could embellish, if you wish, with spray glitter and flower petals.
Reply:I did a yahoo search for 'fairy party ideas' and came up with 10 sites to check out. Some of the sites had some different ideas, that were quite clever. The EBay site had some cute ideas for food.
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How many distinct garlands can be made from flowers of six different colors?
Assuming you have one flower of each color and use all six flowers in your garland-- six factorial.
How many distinct garlands can be made from flowers of six different colors?
wouldn't it be 35 or 36 just a random guess.
Reply:Depends on how many flowers can be in the garland.
Each position can be any one of six colors, so if the number of flowers in the garland is N, then I'd say you could make 6^N garlands, unless it's counted as the same pattern if you turn it around backwards - that is, red-red-blue is the same as blue-red-red. If that's true, then divide by 2.
Reply:How many flowers per garland?
If you assume a garland that holds a maximum of 6 flowers and colors can repeat then there are 7 possibilities for each of 6 positions (one of 6 colors or empty) which would result in (7^6)/6 distinct combinations if there is not a fixed starting point. I'm not sure if that's clear, but you achieve each of the 7^6 pattern 5 additional times by simply moving the starting position until you get back to the original starting position.
Reply:Depends on how many flowers you choose to have, if reversals count, and if you can repeat a color.
Reply:I don't know enough about "garlands". If this is a circle made of six flowers, then the 6! = 720 combinations is wrong, since you can start the circle at any of six places; thus I think the answer is 720/6 = 120.
Reply:Assuming you can only use each color flower either 0 or 1 time, and you need at least 2 flowers for a "garland", and assuming the -order- of the flowers doesn't matter, you can make 50 different garlands. (That's 15 two-flower garlands, 16 three-flower garlands, 15 four-flower garlands, 3 five-flower garlands, and 1 six-flower garland)
Of course, that's a lot of assumptions. You should be more specific in phrasing your question.
How many distinct garlands can be made from flowers of six different colors?
wouldn't it be 35 or 36 just a random guess.
Reply:Depends on how many flowers can be in the garland.
Each position can be any one of six colors, so if the number of flowers in the garland is N, then I'd say you could make 6^N garlands, unless it's counted as the same pattern if you turn it around backwards - that is, red-red-blue is the same as blue-red-red. If that's true, then divide by 2.
Reply:How many flowers per garland?
If you assume a garland that holds a maximum of 6 flowers and colors can repeat then there are 7 possibilities for each of 6 positions (one of 6 colors or empty) which would result in (7^6)/6 distinct combinations if there is not a fixed starting point. I'm not sure if that's clear, but you achieve each of the 7^6 pattern 5 additional times by simply moving the starting position until you get back to the original starting position.
Reply:Depends on how many flowers you choose to have, if reversals count, and if you can repeat a color.
Reply:I don't know enough about "garlands". If this is a circle made of six flowers, then the 6! = 720 combinations is wrong, since you can start the circle at any of six places; thus I think the answer is 720/6 = 120.
Reply:Assuming you can only use each color flower either 0 or 1 time, and you need at least 2 flowers for a "garland", and assuming the -order- of the flowers doesn't matter, you can make 50 different garlands. (That's 15 two-flower garlands, 16 three-flower garlands, 15 four-flower garlands, 3 five-flower garlands, and 1 six-flower garland)
Of course, that's a lot of assumptions. You should be more specific in phrasing your question.
Do it yourself wedding under a tent on no budget-got ideas??
I am planning my second wedding, and while I dont' want the big hullaballoo like my first marriage, I would like an intimate backyard wedding to celebrate finally finding my true love.
We have no budget, but we are very creative and talented artists who can make/do just about anything. My parents have a beautiful property, and I can see saving some money for a tent and tables.
I would like some ideas (details please) on decorations and food for perhaps 50 or so people. I'm not doing the "white thing". I am thinking buying candles and cheap glass containers in bulk, and alot of paper lanterns when I can find them cheap. White string lights, etc. Flowers are going to be a problem, I'm thinking about tissue paper flower garlands, fabric, that type of thing. Any ideas about color themes,flowers, linens, other cheap/bulk items that make nice decorations, and a way to cut the cost of food would be great! I think the wedding will be late summer or fall.
Do it yourself wedding under a tent on no budget-got ideas??
Every wedding has a budget, low or high, there is still a budget. The question is do you know yours... based on what you have stated so far I am guessing you are going with the "as inexpensive as we can manage" thought... which is a mistake many couples make, let me explain why.
With that philosphy in mind you may pick up "inexpensive" items at 30 stores and find out after the big day that you actually spent $30 more than you needed to or maybe even meant to.... because you werent tracking everything you spent and whether it fit within your "budget".
SO..... step 1 - Make a budget (I PROMISE you, you will thank me for this later.) The way to determine this is to figure out what you have in savings that you can comfortably put toward your wedding, same for your fiance', then you need to find out if anyone else will be contributing (I am going to guess that the two of you are probably on your own financially for this). Now you know what your base is. To that, add what you can each afford to comfortably add from your pay each month and for the amount of months you will do this.
So as an example:
$200 in savings (you)
$400 in savings (fiance')
$0 other contributions
Your base is then $600
$50 per month (you) 12 months - $600
$50 per month (fiance') 12 months - $600
Total budget - $1,800
2nd - Shop around, be thrifty.
*Look for an officiant who will do it for little to no cost (generally you can find one if you look hard enough).
*Get flowers from your local grocer (or your own or a friend's yard if possible) and hand tie them with ribbon or go with silk flowers if you prefer. You really only need these for your wedding party, especially if you have your wedding in the fall with the foliage for decoration! (That is what we are doing as well by the way)
*If you want centerpieces for your tables, think RENTAL! You can usually rent even cheaper than buying if you shop around (if you cant, then look at dollar stores... nobody will know if that plain glass vase with decorative marbles came from Dollar Tree or a designer store) Great centerpieces are usually simple yet dramatic (think candles in glass holders on a mirror tile).
*You can get rings in silver for about $25 for the pair (upgrade to gold later when you can afford it) or go with no rings at all.
*Depending on where you live the license will cost anywhere from $15 (in NE) to $65 (the highest I have personally seen)
*For the reception food, host a BBQ or have a potluck and have everyone bring a dish instead of a gift, or have a "sub" sandwich (cold cuts reception) from a local deli sliced into smaller servings (usually very inexpensive) Buffet is generally cheaper than sit-down because you dont have to pay labor, but I would suggest hiring a few "servers" for your buffet to help limit serving sizes
*Limit alcohol or cut it completely
*Play your own music from a CD or MP3 player and have a family member play Master of Ceremonies (change music play lists or CDs by your predetermined order, announcing you, announcing dinner and dancing, etc)
*Print your own invites (put that artistic talent to its best use!)
*Have a friend or family member take pictures for you
*Are you Honeymooning? Think creative... turn off your phone, lock your door, get some nice candles, and turn your home into a retreat. Or if you are "outdoorsy" go camping and forget to tell everyone where. Think of things you havent done or seen in your area and become a tourist in your own city! Its amazing what you can miss in your own "backyard".
Here are a few sites to help you along :)
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product....
http://www.orientaltrading.com/applicati...
If you need further help email me and I will do my best to assist
Reply:As far as food goes, your cheapest option woudl be to not do a dinner- there are a few other options- brunch, tea time, cocktail reception. However, if you are set on a dinner (as I am), making your own food is definetly the way to go. If you're allright with something less formal, you can do a barbeque- I went to a wedding once where they cooked salmon in foil and it was wodnerful adn very laid-back, also, with barbequing it wouldn't be very difficult to feed 50 people. If you want slightly more formal, you can go with a buffet, where you can have a lot of cold option so you won't be so busy. Obviously a lot of salads would be good, btu you can also do things like meat cooked on skewers than can be served cold. (Seafood would be very good for this- and depending upon where you live and what is in season, sometimes there are really great sales.) Sit down meals probably aren't a great idea- but if you know any high- school or college aged students, you could ask them if they have any friends that want to waiters for $10 an hour- which would really cut down on those costs.
As far as decorations go, I would suggest cutting out most of the flowers. However, having a few flowers placed correctly will probably look much more sophisticated than paper or artificial flowers. If you just want a few flowers, your best bet would be either to do very simply bud vases with single flowers in them- if you're a minimalist. Or, a centerpiece with candles of different shapes and sizes combined with a few low vases with a flower or two in them. (With this option, you cna also use much cheaper flowers- for example with a red wedding, all red candles and a few red carnations would work, and those are really cheap.)
I really like your paper lantern ideas- if you have really nice ones, you could try hanging them very low over the tables and then just putting a mirror with a few flowers or candles on it under them.
As far as linens go I'm going to assume you can sew and suggest buying sheets- one of the cheapest ways to buy fabric (or curtains if you want a heavier, richer fabric) and making your tablecloths out of them.) This way, you can also make your tablecloths a but fancier, which means you can do a bit less with your centerpieces- maybe bows of a nice ribbon sewed to each corner. ( using a nice ribbon on lots of thigns can be a good way to tie thigns together- you could use the same ribbon on your tableclothes, as napkin rings, around vases, on your chairs, and make everything look more complete this way)
If you like a more romantic type look, you can string your white christmas lights around the tent and put tulle with them- its like 40 cents a yard at walmart- you could also use layers of tulle on the tables if you wanted a lacy type look for a better price.
As far as where to get your supplies- walmart has a surprisingly large craft section- or else, you can buy a lot of new fabric and supplies on ebay. Good luck!
Reply:I had silk flowers at my wedding, they looked great, were cheap and I still have my bouquet. For linens look into buying fabric, sometimes buying a couple yards of fabric is cheaper then renting, and you could get some iron on edging. Since you are doing a lot yourself I would keep to easy color themes, like red. Everything comes in red, and you could add gold touches here and there. For the food keep it simple, no buffet they are more expensive, and no choices, when you start to offer mutlipe meal options is when you start getting more expensive. Once you choose what you want check everywhere, grocery stores, resturants, you might be surprised the kind of deals you can find. Also, no alcohol, way too expensive.
Reply:I am having a tent wedding in my yard, as well. I am on a very tight budget-and being all crafty and artistic myself, I have opted to make just about everything.
To cut cost on food, we are having our wedding/reception at night after the sun sets. (8:30-ish) This cuts out the dinner cost. Instead, our invitaitons will say, "Dessert and Champagne Reception will follow the ceremony." This way, I don't have to worry about having tons of hungry mouths to feed. We will provide fruit trays and desserts. We are just calling it a "moonit ceremony" to add charm rather than sounding cheap.
As far as decorating-craft stores are the way to go! Especially stores like Hobby Lobby-You can buy all of the silk flowers for 50% off. White Christmas lights go on sale for half off as well. I'm going to add some links at the bottom of this for craft places to buy in bulk online.
Here are some stores I found helpful that might be near you. (Other than Hobby Lobby-the best!)
I found pillar candles at Big Lots for $2.00 each and they are 3" X 6". Very affordable!
I bought nice glass containers at Wal-Mart for $2.50 each. Once I added flowers around the bases-they look nice! (I have shown pictures to my family and no one could tell I spent so little money!)
Also-the dollar stores ROCK! I have found so many things that I can buy for cheap, slap a coat of paint on and do a little faux-finishing and ::poof:: instant decor!
Since you are creative, I think you will be very successful with your wedding decorations!
Really, when having a tent wedding/reception, decorating isn't a problem since you have nature right outside to enhance the beauty.
If you need any other suggestions or creative ideas or inspiration-feel free to email! I am FULL of ideas! I can also give you links to pictures of things I have made for mine.
Good Luck and Congrats!
Reply:Sounds to me like you have EVERYTHING under control.
How-tos
http://www.wedcraft.com/
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/weddingcra...
http://www.allcrafts.net/wedding.htm...
Ideas GREAT site.
http://www.magicalaffairs.com/partystore...
Reply:You have to get to an Ikea store. Even if you have to drive a long way to get there. they really havve EVERYTHING you mentioned. I was there other day and they had lots of cool lanterns, and candle holders in different sizes and colors that you could use on the tables with tea lights.
http://ikea.shoplocal.com/ikea/Default.a...
They also have this line of products with a white bird that lights up with a blue light. They are not available on the website but when I saw them I thought they would be perfect for an outdoor occasion. There's 3 products:
1. a single standing bird. (battery operated) They are 2.99 each and they would look fabulous in your plant boxes or flower arrangements. 2. A matching hanging mobile with 5 birds that light up . they kind of look like love birds. (electric)
3. A string of lights with about 5 birds.(electric)
You could have a decorative bird cage to collect your cards and go with the whole theme and also the blue as one of your main colors.
They had TONS reasonably priced stuff in their summer/outdoor section near the checkout section. Lots of pretty vibrant colors. And also paper lanterns in the lighting section. Instead of flowers would you consider plants. You could start with small inexpensive plants and grow them much larger by the end of summer.
Also with food, I think appetizers is definitely the way to go and maybe one or two signature drinks. You could set up a drink sation with pitchers and glasses.
I've made lots of chinese paper lanterns as craft projects with construction paper and decorative fake gems. they might look pretty hanging from various lenghts away from th celing of the tent.
Good luck and have fun planning.
Reply:Maybe funeral homes or catering places in the area can give you or sell you their leftover flowers that you can redo into centerpieces and bouquet that you like.
For food, simple things that go well on a stem table in big trays: lasagna, chicken, simple salad. Maybe you or friends/family can make them. Or, don't go to a catering place, but an affordable restaurant can make trays.
Do you have a 99cent store near you? They often have things that will be great for decorating.
Reply:www.orientaltrading.com
Has lots of wedding decor and they sell in bulk pretty unexpensive. This is reputable company.
Good luck
Reply:I had a very small, inexpensive wedding and for food, my mom made it all herself. I think thats the best way to go becasue you can have a variety of foods and keep the costs down. she made: macaroni salad, toss salad, greek salad, veggies, dips, pickle and olive platters, crackers, cheeses, fruit trays, shrimp, cold cuts, buns, devilled eggs, cake and other mini deserts, lasagna, chicken. we had our wedding at my parents house so everything was in the fridge till we got back there, then mom set it all out when it was time to eat and poppe at the hot foods into the oven. this really saved us tons of money and everyone enjoyed it because tehre was such a variety of things to eat to accomodate everyones tastes.
Reply:I'd forgoe the tent and let the beauty of nature be your backdrop for this very special event. Then I would use tiny white lights and drape them everywhere. For tables, I would cover them with a neutral base and then a more vivid top in your favorite colors. Fresh cut flowers in vases are a simple way to dress up a table. Votive candles will add to the atmosphere, along with ivy or other greenery. Use raffia and flowers or leaves to create napkin rings. I'd stay away from paper flowers because they can come off as cheap. Go to your local farmers market and see what they offer. Or, to a floral supply house to see what you can purchase in bulk. You won't need many because of the setting. For late summer, early fall, I'd be tempted to use colors in gold, dark green, burgandy, rust, yellow, purple, vivid pink and so on. For a second wedding you don't really need much more than appetizers and champagne. But, if you want to serve a more substantial fare, then think about grilled chicken, a potatoe dish, pasta, and green salad. You can purchase large quantities of the ingrediants for each at wholesale supply stores such as COSTCO. Keep your guest list small!
Reply:One suggestion based on my own wedding. WE had virtually no flower budget, so my mom and I bought some dollar store tall palstic vases, spray painted them a copper color. The weekend before the wedding, my husband and I put on our nasty clothes and went and cut down tons of cattails, as well as the leaves. We filled the tall vases with cattails and placed them lining the aisle. We were also able to find some "colored" fake ones (in rust tones, maroons, dark greens) at the dollar store and then used those as part of our centerpieces. I tell you what, I love that I had no bought flowers at my wedding, it was absolutely gorgeous. My colors were cream and bronze, and my wedding was AUgust 31, which is great timing for the cattails. ALso, if you choose to do a later one you can dry the cattails - just spray with aerosol hairspray and hang to dry.
Reply:Wow, well it sounds like you're all set and dont need any ideas. You seem to have the creative part of it down. I like the white string lights, I'm doing that for my husband's brother's wedding. I also like the paper lanterns. I think since you're doing an outside wedding you may want to opt for bug repellent candles. They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes and they have some odorless ones out there. So your guests wont be bothered by bugs. You can find a lot of cheap, bulk items on Ikea and I think you can go online and order them as well.
Reply:99centfavors.com has good wedding favors and they don't require a minimum order so you can order exactly how many you need rather an have extras and the best part is they are only 99 cents each.
Also, some places will have cheap sales on their flowers that are going to be dying soon so you could go the day before your wedding to a place that sells dying flowers cheaply (like a nursery) then go to a dollor store and buy ribbon to make hand-tied flower bouqets. A lot of grocery stores have cheap roses by the dozen (like $4.99 a dozen), then give each bridesmaid 3 roses with a ribbon tied on them and have yours with a dozen--just be sure to trim the stems. Boutonirs are easy to make too. You just cut the stem about 2 or 3 inches from the bud and get the green flower tape (like at hobby lobby) and buy crosage pins to pin them on.
Hope this help you!!
Reply:Maybe you can use some of the ideas from my 2nd wedding: Like you, we decided to have the reception in the yard at home. I have stately old trees, so didn't need a tent. For food, we had a pig roast - it was unique, inexpensive and relatively easy (my aunt and uncle took care of the roasting). The side dishes were made a day or two beforehand. We had a band, and invited all the neighbors, as well as family. We had about 250 people. We borrowed the tables from the local firehouse (where we were volunteers). We had soda, tea and keg beer, but no fancy alcohol. In order to save on household wear and tear, we rented a johnny-on-the-spot. We hung clear Christmas lights from the lower branches of the trees, and used basic white plastic for the table clothes. White paper plates %26amp; plastic ware worked for us.
Since it was summer, we had a misting station and fans set up for those who got hot. We invited families with kids, and the children got to run around and play. On our invitations, we included the note "casual attire suggested". I made my own dress, and my husband wore nice pants/shirt/tie - no jacket, as did our two groomsmen. I had my two bridesmaids pick out matching off-the-rack dresses of their choice - now I see weddings where just the color is the same on the bridesmaids.
I harvested wildflowers from fields around our house, roses that I grew and dressed them up with some grocery-store flowers and some trim you can get at any crafts store. We had a large decorated sheet cake instead of expensive tiered models. One of the the best parts was that at 10:00pm a storm blew up and everybody scurried to gather things up and put them away -- the cleanup got done for us, and we didn't have drunken guests hanging around!
That was 15 years ago, and it cost us only $1,000 (including the dress!). It may sound "cheesy" to the more affluent, but every time I run into a member of my extended family or friends, they mention what a great time they had at our wedding, and how they wish someone else would do something like that again!
Best of all, I had a great time. My first wedding was formal, expensive and stressful. I can't remember much beyond the struggle to keep everything perfect. It's your day, ENJOY IT!
We have no budget, but we are very creative and talented artists who can make/do just about anything. My parents have a beautiful property, and I can see saving some money for a tent and tables.
I would like some ideas (details please) on decorations and food for perhaps 50 or so people. I'm not doing the "white thing". I am thinking buying candles and cheap glass containers in bulk, and alot of paper lanterns when I can find them cheap. White string lights, etc. Flowers are going to be a problem, I'm thinking about tissue paper flower garlands, fabric, that type of thing. Any ideas about color themes,flowers, linens, other cheap/bulk items that make nice decorations, and a way to cut the cost of food would be great! I think the wedding will be late summer or fall.
Do it yourself wedding under a tent on no budget-got ideas??
Every wedding has a budget, low or high, there is still a budget. The question is do you know yours... based on what you have stated so far I am guessing you are going with the "as inexpensive as we can manage" thought... which is a mistake many couples make, let me explain why.
With that philosphy in mind you may pick up "inexpensive" items at 30 stores and find out after the big day that you actually spent $30 more than you needed to or maybe even meant to.... because you werent tracking everything you spent and whether it fit within your "budget".
SO..... step 1 - Make a budget (I PROMISE you, you will thank me for this later.) The way to determine this is to figure out what you have in savings that you can comfortably put toward your wedding, same for your fiance', then you need to find out if anyone else will be contributing (I am going to guess that the two of you are probably on your own financially for this). Now you know what your base is. To that, add what you can each afford to comfortably add from your pay each month and for the amount of months you will do this.
So as an example:
$200 in savings (you)
$400 in savings (fiance')
$0 other contributions
Your base is then $600
$50 per month (you) 12 months - $600
$50 per month (fiance') 12 months - $600
Total budget - $1,800
2nd - Shop around, be thrifty.
*Look for an officiant who will do it for little to no cost (generally you can find one if you look hard enough).
*Get flowers from your local grocer (or your own or a friend's yard if possible) and hand tie them with ribbon or go with silk flowers if you prefer. You really only need these for your wedding party, especially if you have your wedding in the fall with the foliage for decoration! (That is what we are doing as well by the way)
*If you want centerpieces for your tables, think RENTAL! You can usually rent even cheaper than buying if you shop around (if you cant, then look at dollar stores... nobody will know if that plain glass vase with decorative marbles came from Dollar Tree or a designer store) Great centerpieces are usually simple yet dramatic (think candles in glass holders on a mirror tile).
*You can get rings in silver for about $25 for the pair (upgrade to gold later when you can afford it) or go with no rings at all.
*Depending on where you live the license will cost anywhere from $15 (in NE) to $65 (the highest I have personally seen)
*For the reception food, host a BBQ or have a potluck and have everyone bring a dish instead of a gift, or have a "sub" sandwich (cold cuts reception) from a local deli sliced into smaller servings (usually very inexpensive) Buffet is generally cheaper than sit-down because you dont have to pay labor, but I would suggest hiring a few "servers" for your buffet to help limit serving sizes
*Limit alcohol or cut it completely
*Play your own music from a CD or MP3 player and have a family member play Master of Ceremonies (change music play lists or CDs by your predetermined order, announcing you, announcing dinner and dancing, etc)
*Print your own invites (put that artistic talent to its best use!)
*Have a friend or family member take pictures for you
*Are you Honeymooning? Think creative... turn off your phone, lock your door, get some nice candles, and turn your home into a retreat. Or if you are "outdoorsy" go camping and forget to tell everyone where. Think of things you havent done or seen in your area and become a tourist in your own city! Its amazing what you can miss in your own "backyard".
Here are a few sites to help you along :)
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product....
http://www.orientaltrading.com/applicati...
If you need further help email me and I will do my best to assist
Reply:As far as food goes, your cheapest option woudl be to not do a dinner- there are a few other options- brunch, tea time, cocktail reception. However, if you are set on a dinner (as I am), making your own food is definetly the way to go. If you're allright with something less formal, you can do a barbeque- I went to a wedding once where they cooked salmon in foil and it was wodnerful adn very laid-back, also, with barbequing it wouldn't be very difficult to feed 50 people. If you want slightly more formal, you can go with a buffet, where you can have a lot of cold option so you won't be so busy. Obviously a lot of salads would be good, btu you can also do things like meat cooked on skewers than can be served cold. (Seafood would be very good for this- and depending upon where you live and what is in season, sometimes there are really great sales.) Sit down meals probably aren't a great idea- but if you know any high- school or college aged students, you could ask them if they have any friends that want to waiters for $10 an hour- which would really cut down on those costs.
As far as decorations go, I would suggest cutting out most of the flowers. However, having a few flowers placed correctly will probably look much more sophisticated than paper or artificial flowers. If you just want a few flowers, your best bet would be either to do very simply bud vases with single flowers in them- if you're a minimalist. Or, a centerpiece with candles of different shapes and sizes combined with a few low vases with a flower or two in them. (With this option, you cna also use much cheaper flowers- for example with a red wedding, all red candles and a few red carnations would work, and those are really cheap.)
I really like your paper lantern ideas- if you have really nice ones, you could try hanging them very low over the tables and then just putting a mirror with a few flowers or candles on it under them.
As far as linens go I'm going to assume you can sew and suggest buying sheets- one of the cheapest ways to buy fabric (or curtains if you want a heavier, richer fabric) and making your tablecloths out of them.) This way, you can also make your tablecloths a but fancier, which means you can do a bit less with your centerpieces- maybe bows of a nice ribbon sewed to each corner. ( using a nice ribbon on lots of thigns can be a good way to tie thigns together- you could use the same ribbon on your tableclothes, as napkin rings, around vases, on your chairs, and make everything look more complete this way)
If you like a more romantic type look, you can string your white christmas lights around the tent and put tulle with them- its like 40 cents a yard at walmart- you could also use layers of tulle on the tables if you wanted a lacy type look for a better price.
As far as where to get your supplies- walmart has a surprisingly large craft section- or else, you can buy a lot of new fabric and supplies on ebay. Good luck!
Reply:I had silk flowers at my wedding, they looked great, were cheap and I still have my bouquet. For linens look into buying fabric, sometimes buying a couple yards of fabric is cheaper then renting, and you could get some iron on edging. Since you are doing a lot yourself I would keep to easy color themes, like red. Everything comes in red, and you could add gold touches here and there. For the food keep it simple, no buffet they are more expensive, and no choices, when you start to offer mutlipe meal options is when you start getting more expensive. Once you choose what you want check everywhere, grocery stores, resturants, you might be surprised the kind of deals you can find. Also, no alcohol, way too expensive.
Reply:I am having a tent wedding in my yard, as well. I am on a very tight budget-and being all crafty and artistic myself, I have opted to make just about everything.
To cut cost on food, we are having our wedding/reception at night after the sun sets. (8:30-ish) This cuts out the dinner cost. Instead, our invitaitons will say, "Dessert and Champagne Reception will follow the ceremony." This way, I don't have to worry about having tons of hungry mouths to feed. We will provide fruit trays and desserts. We are just calling it a "moonit ceremony" to add charm rather than sounding cheap.
As far as decorating-craft stores are the way to go! Especially stores like Hobby Lobby-You can buy all of the silk flowers for 50% off. White Christmas lights go on sale for half off as well. I'm going to add some links at the bottom of this for craft places to buy in bulk online.
Here are some stores I found helpful that might be near you. (Other than Hobby Lobby-the best!)
I found pillar candles at Big Lots for $2.00 each and they are 3" X 6". Very affordable!
I bought nice glass containers at Wal-Mart for $2.50 each. Once I added flowers around the bases-they look nice! (I have shown pictures to my family and no one could tell I spent so little money!)
Also-the dollar stores ROCK! I have found so many things that I can buy for cheap, slap a coat of paint on and do a little faux-finishing and ::poof:: instant decor!
Since you are creative, I think you will be very successful with your wedding decorations!
Really, when having a tent wedding/reception, decorating isn't a problem since you have nature right outside to enhance the beauty.
If you need any other suggestions or creative ideas or inspiration-feel free to email! I am FULL of ideas! I can also give you links to pictures of things I have made for mine.
Good Luck and Congrats!
Reply:Sounds to me like you have EVERYTHING under control.
How-tos
http://www.wedcraft.com/
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/weddingcra...
http://www.allcrafts.net/wedding.htm...
Ideas GREAT site.
http://www.magicalaffairs.com/partystore...
Reply:You have to get to an Ikea store. Even if you have to drive a long way to get there. they really havve EVERYTHING you mentioned. I was there other day and they had lots of cool lanterns, and candle holders in different sizes and colors that you could use on the tables with tea lights.
http://ikea.shoplocal.com/ikea/Default.a...
They also have this line of products with a white bird that lights up with a blue light. They are not available on the website but when I saw them I thought they would be perfect for an outdoor occasion. There's 3 products:
1. a single standing bird. (battery operated) They are 2.99 each and they would look fabulous in your plant boxes or flower arrangements. 2. A matching hanging mobile with 5 birds that light up . they kind of look like love birds. (electric)
3. A string of lights with about 5 birds.(electric)
You could have a decorative bird cage to collect your cards and go with the whole theme and also the blue as one of your main colors.
They had TONS reasonably priced stuff in their summer/outdoor section near the checkout section. Lots of pretty vibrant colors. And also paper lanterns in the lighting section. Instead of flowers would you consider plants. You could start with small inexpensive plants and grow them much larger by the end of summer.
Also with food, I think appetizers is definitely the way to go and maybe one or two signature drinks. You could set up a drink sation with pitchers and glasses.
I've made lots of chinese paper lanterns as craft projects with construction paper and decorative fake gems. they might look pretty hanging from various lenghts away from th celing of the tent.
Good luck and have fun planning.
Reply:Maybe funeral homes or catering places in the area can give you or sell you their leftover flowers that you can redo into centerpieces and bouquet that you like.
For food, simple things that go well on a stem table in big trays: lasagna, chicken, simple salad. Maybe you or friends/family can make them. Or, don't go to a catering place, but an affordable restaurant can make trays.
Do you have a 99cent store near you? They often have things that will be great for decorating.
Reply:www.orientaltrading.com
Has lots of wedding decor and they sell in bulk pretty unexpensive. This is reputable company.
Good luck
Reply:I had a very small, inexpensive wedding and for food, my mom made it all herself. I think thats the best way to go becasue you can have a variety of foods and keep the costs down. she made: macaroni salad, toss salad, greek salad, veggies, dips, pickle and olive platters, crackers, cheeses, fruit trays, shrimp, cold cuts, buns, devilled eggs, cake and other mini deserts, lasagna, chicken. we had our wedding at my parents house so everything was in the fridge till we got back there, then mom set it all out when it was time to eat and poppe at the hot foods into the oven. this really saved us tons of money and everyone enjoyed it because tehre was such a variety of things to eat to accomodate everyones tastes.
Reply:I'd forgoe the tent and let the beauty of nature be your backdrop for this very special event. Then I would use tiny white lights and drape them everywhere. For tables, I would cover them with a neutral base and then a more vivid top in your favorite colors. Fresh cut flowers in vases are a simple way to dress up a table. Votive candles will add to the atmosphere, along with ivy or other greenery. Use raffia and flowers or leaves to create napkin rings. I'd stay away from paper flowers because they can come off as cheap. Go to your local farmers market and see what they offer. Or, to a floral supply house to see what you can purchase in bulk. You won't need many because of the setting. For late summer, early fall, I'd be tempted to use colors in gold, dark green, burgandy, rust, yellow, purple, vivid pink and so on. For a second wedding you don't really need much more than appetizers and champagne. But, if you want to serve a more substantial fare, then think about grilled chicken, a potatoe dish, pasta, and green salad. You can purchase large quantities of the ingrediants for each at wholesale supply stores such as COSTCO. Keep your guest list small!
Reply:One suggestion based on my own wedding. WE had virtually no flower budget, so my mom and I bought some dollar store tall palstic vases, spray painted them a copper color. The weekend before the wedding, my husband and I put on our nasty clothes and went and cut down tons of cattails, as well as the leaves. We filled the tall vases with cattails and placed them lining the aisle. We were also able to find some "colored" fake ones (in rust tones, maroons, dark greens) at the dollar store and then used those as part of our centerpieces. I tell you what, I love that I had no bought flowers at my wedding, it was absolutely gorgeous. My colors were cream and bronze, and my wedding was AUgust 31, which is great timing for the cattails. ALso, if you choose to do a later one you can dry the cattails - just spray with aerosol hairspray and hang to dry.
Reply:Wow, well it sounds like you're all set and dont need any ideas. You seem to have the creative part of it down. I like the white string lights, I'm doing that for my husband's brother's wedding. I also like the paper lanterns. I think since you're doing an outside wedding you may want to opt for bug repellent candles. They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes and they have some odorless ones out there. So your guests wont be bothered by bugs. You can find a lot of cheap, bulk items on Ikea and I think you can go online and order them as well.
Reply:99centfavors.com has good wedding favors and they don't require a minimum order so you can order exactly how many you need rather an have extras and the best part is they are only 99 cents each.
Also, some places will have cheap sales on their flowers that are going to be dying soon so you could go the day before your wedding to a place that sells dying flowers cheaply (like a nursery) then go to a dollor store and buy ribbon to make hand-tied flower bouqets. A lot of grocery stores have cheap roses by the dozen (like $4.99 a dozen), then give each bridesmaid 3 roses with a ribbon tied on them and have yours with a dozen--just be sure to trim the stems. Boutonirs are easy to make too. You just cut the stem about 2 or 3 inches from the bud and get the green flower tape (like at hobby lobby) and buy crosage pins to pin them on.
Hope this help you!!
Reply:Maybe you can use some of the ideas from my 2nd wedding: Like you, we decided to have the reception in the yard at home. I have stately old trees, so didn't need a tent. For food, we had a pig roast - it was unique, inexpensive and relatively easy (my aunt and uncle took care of the roasting). The side dishes were made a day or two beforehand. We had a band, and invited all the neighbors, as well as family. We had about 250 people. We borrowed the tables from the local firehouse (where we were volunteers). We had soda, tea and keg beer, but no fancy alcohol. In order to save on household wear and tear, we rented a johnny-on-the-spot. We hung clear Christmas lights from the lower branches of the trees, and used basic white plastic for the table clothes. White paper plates %26amp; plastic ware worked for us.
Since it was summer, we had a misting station and fans set up for those who got hot. We invited families with kids, and the children got to run around and play. On our invitations, we included the note "casual attire suggested". I made my own dress, and my husband wore nice pants/shirt/tie - no jacket, as did our two groomsmen. I had my two bridesmaids pick out matching off-the-rack dresses of their choice - now I see weddings where just the color is the same on the bridesmaids.
I harvested wildflowers from fields around our house, roses that I grew and dressed them up with some grocery-store flowers and some trim you can get at any crafts store. We had a large decorated sheet cake instead of expensive tiered models. One of the the best parts was that at 10:00pm a storm blew up and everybody scurried to gather things up and put them away -- the cleanup got done for us, and we didn't have drunken guests hanging around!
That was 15 years ago, and it cost us only $1,000 (including the dress!). It may sound "cheesy" to the more affluent, but every time I run into a member of my extended family or friends, they mention what a great time they had at our wedding, and how they wish someone else would do something like that again!
Best of all, I had a great time. My first wedding was formal, expensive and stressful. I can't remember much beyond the struggle to keep everything perfect. It's your day, ENJOY IT!
How can I find the manufacturer of a french country antique cabbage rose quilt?
I am looking for the manufacturer of a french chic antique cabbage rose or also known as english rose garden quilt. I have found this quilt on Ebay and Overstock .com. On Overstock .com catalog #10087542. I also have a model #GL-WB0726.
This is a beautiful quilt with an antique tea background. With a romantic French blend of colors including melon rose and pink roses, butter yellow, sage green, rose and a touch or French periwinkle blue. It has several prints consisting of roses, wildflowers, vintage roses, and cabbage roses along with a ticking stripe and garlands of flowers.
I want to find the manufacturer to inquire about purchasing fabric to make window treatments. According to the two vendors I have found to have this item there are none available.
Any help is appreciated,
Pat
How can I find the manufacturer of a french country antique cabbage rose quilt?
I'm sorry, I couldn't find the manufacturer for you. An alternative is to take samples of the fabric (say, the shams) with you to a quilt shop and try to find something similar, or at least complementary. That style is very similar to some popular fabrics currently available. Check out Hancocks of Paducah, an excellent online quilting and home decorating fabric store. Search or browse through the florals. One designer in particular to check out is Three Sisters by Moda fabrics. They have several lines that have a similar feel. Check out Faded Memories, the Three Sisters Favorite (especially Paris Flea Market), and Seaside Rose. These are just the ones available through Hancocks - also check out eBay for Moda Three Sisters, Gingham Rose, or ask your local quilt shop if they have any of these lines (or similar fabrics).
Good luck - it's a beautiful set.
Reply:the seller from ebay didn't say where they got the quilt?
This is a beautiful quilt with an antique tea background. With a romantic French blend of colors including melon rose and pink roses, butter yellow, sage green, rose and a touch or French periwinkle blue. It has several prints consisting of roses, wildflowers, vintage roses, and cabbage roses along with a ticking stripe and garlands of flowers.
I want to find the manufacturer to inquire about purchasing fabric to make window treatments. According to the two vendors I have found to have this item there are none available.
Any help is appreciated,
Pat
How can I find the manufacturer of a french country antique cabbage rose quilt?
I'm sorry, I couldn't find the manufacturer for you. An alternative is to take samples of the fabric (say, the shams) with you to a quilt shop and try to find something similar, or at least complementary. That style is very similar to some popular fabrics currently available. Check out Hancocks of Paducah, an excellent online quilting and home decorating fabric store. Search or browse through the florals. One designer in particular to check out is Three Sisters by Moda fabrics. They have several lines that have a similar feel. Check out Faded Memories, the Three Sisters Favorite (especially Paris Flea Market), and Seaside Rose. These are just the ones available through Hancocks - also check out eBay for Moda Three Sisters, Gingham Rose, or ask your local quilt shop if they have any of these lines (or similar fabrics).
Good luck - it's a beautiful set.
Reply:the seller from ebay didn't say where they got the quilt?
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