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« on: November 19, 2008, 09:35:35 AM »
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« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2008, 09:38:31 AM »
How cool!  I didn't realize they were buttons at first.  So, are you going to do this?


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« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2008, 12:05:56 PM »
yes!  i got several florist quotations and i was shocked.  i'm not paying that for flowers for one flipping day.
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« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2008, 01:10:06 AM »
He he, right good!  I like the smilie faces.   :)
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« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2008, 01:30:10 AM »
OMG!  I adore these!  I am in love with the Love Affair in Buttons!
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Re: bouquet alternative
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2008, 08:14:16 AM »
Those are really cute! If you don't want to spend alot on flowers but you still want the flowers you can go too like Costco, they have like 2dozen roses for like $12 and they are good quality....and they have other flowers. Also, floral wholesale...those people that sell on the side of the roads for really cheap by their flowers from wholesellers. And I've gotten some really good quality flowers from Fresh & Easy...like $7 for a really nice set or flowers and they are fresh. You could get a bunch or two and cut them short, wrap nice ribbon on the bottom and BAM ...bouquet.

Good luck with whatever you choose!
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Re: bouquet alternative
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2008, 10:25:58 AM »
I love those!  So cute and so you!  Go for it!  ;) ;D
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« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2008, 02:32:17 PM »
Those are so clever!  And they're photographed quite nicely, too.
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Re: bouquet alternative
« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2008, 04:44:14 PM »
very nice :)  I hear you on the flower cost- we spent an obscene amount of money on flowers and after it's all been said and done (and our flowers are dead!) I totally, totally get why you'd want to do something different!
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Re: bouquet alternative
« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2008, 04:56:08 PM »
I was shocked at the quoted price for my and my sister's bouquets. My mom's job now is to take that quote and shop around for something cheaper! These are really cute, but I don't think I could pull it off.
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Re: bouquet alternative
« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2008, 08:22:18 PM »
Quote from: Bmore_2_UK on November 24, 2008, 04:56:08 PM
I was shocked at the quoted price for my and my sister's bouquets. My mom's job now is to take that quote and shop around for something cheaper! These are really cute, but I don't think I could pull it off.
What about feather bouquets? I love the idea of walking down the isle with a bouquet of ostrich and peacock feathers. Luxurious!
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Re: bouquet alternative
« Reply #11 on: November 24, 2008, 09:28:29 PM »
I'm in LOVE with those!!!

A quick google search gives you loads of plans and templates for folded paper flowers which can be AMAZING. Go have a looK!!
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Re: bouquet alternative
« Reply #12 on: November 24, 2008, 09:45:08 PM »
Quote from: caligurl on November 24, 2008, 08:22:18 PM
What about feather bouquets? I love the idea of walking down the isle with a bouquet of ostrich and peacock feathers. Luxurious!

Oh my god those are beautiful!...I'd never in a million years think of Feathers as a bouquet. Beautiful...whenever I get married I may have to use that idea

Exquisite
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Re: bouquet alternative
« Reply #13 on: November 24, 2008, 10:04:06 PM »
Quote from: meggles on November 19, 2008, 12:05:56 PM
yes!  i got several florist quotations and i was shocked.  i'm not paying that for flowers for one flipping day.

You are one of me... ;)

Those are really cute, and distinctive.  I say if that is what you want, then GO FOR IT!!!  It's your day and you should do what YOU want. 
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Re: bouquet alternative
« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2009, 04:00:28 PM »
I made button bouquets for me and my bridesmaid for my wedding. They are great--they sit in my kitchen forever to remind us of our happy day and DH's neice really liked being able to keep hers as well.

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