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Three steps to planning your wedding Flowers

September 21st, 2006 . by Michell Jonas

 When it comes to Floral arrangements and Decoration for weddings there are numerous options available. Floral Decorating options are endless and are limited only by the imagination, even the most outrageous floral decorations can be made to fit practically any budget provided there is time spent to do proper research regarding the many ideas that Read the rest of this entry »


Wedding Colour Themes For Autumn and Winter Weddings

September 17th, 2006 . by Michell Jonas

Now that you are engaged and you have completed the guest list, you need to start considering what colour themes that will be central to your wedding.

But, before you make a decision you must first consider your groom. Think about his colourings and consider which colours he would look good in. Then, think about your bridesmaids. Not all ages of bridesmaid will look their best in every colour and equally it Read the rest of this entry »


Spice-Up Your Wedding Bouquet

September 8th, 2006 . by Michell Jonas

Are you searching for something unique for your wedding? Anything that could show how stylish, trendy, interesting, and fun-loving you are is most desired. Now, instead of bringing an ordinary usual boring flower wedding bouquet, carry with you exciting, unusual bloom bouquets and offer people something to gossip about.

Unusual does not mean that your bouquet will not anymore contain flowers. Of course, it Read the rest of this entry »


Wedding Planning: Get Organised

September 6th, 2006 . by Michell Jonas

Wedding planning truly is an art and that’s why many brides pay someone to organise every last detail, right down to writing the wedding invitations! Some brides even take a year off work to plan their big day! This is pretty extreme and not really necessary, but some brides feel they need this time to alleviate some of the pressure and stress. In fact, Read the rest of this entry »


How to Avoid Stress, Save Money, and Still Make Your Wedding Special

September 5th, 2006 . by Michell Jonas

Did you know that the cost of a wedding is now over $20,000? I wouldn’t spend that much even if I were a millionaire. I would rather put a down payment on their house. I may be a cheapskate, but I’m sensible.

Getting married is stressful, and I believe heartily in avoiding stress whenever possible. Yes, it’s a special day and a great deal of care needs to be taken with the details to keep Read the rest of this entry »


10 Classical Ways to Make Your Wedding an Exclusive One

September 3rd, 2006 . by Michell Jonas

By attending any wedding one can fascinate the overall position of the wedding. From the flowers and the candles to the dress and the music, the typical wedding can be as predictable and generic as your Uncle Leo’s dance moves. For your wedding to stand out, you need to involve your guests in the sentiment and process of the day. It’s not the cake or the great food that will be remembered, but all the little details that will make your wedding as unique and memorable for your guests as it will be for you. These 10 ideas on Read the rest of this entry »


Autumn and Winter Wedding Flowers

August 17th, 2006 . by Michell Jonas

Marrying in the Autumn or Winter does not mean that you need to be restricted when it comes to choosing floral arrangements.  Some couples want their wedding to have a particular look associated with a wintry time of year.  A wedding with a particular theme needs to be meticulously planned so that it doesn’t look too contrived.  There are certain Read the rest of this entry »


Free Wedding Planning Checklist By Jennifer McCleary

August 9th, 2006 . by Michell Jonas

Well, the big day is approaching and there is so much to do.  Set the date, reserve the church, hire a band, get a dress, find a caterer, a photographer, a florist…the list goes on and on.  For many new brides planning a wedding can seem like an overwhelming task.  Don’t let it keep you from having the best day of your life, however, just follow my advice.

You are wondering how you will know what you need or where to find stuff.  Well, take a Read the rest of this entry »


L is for Love By Vlady Peters

July 17th, 2006 . by Michell Jonas

In the days where a father was unlikely to leave his young daughter alone with a suitor, the couple had to come up with a lot of imaginative communication systems which didn’t require them to actually speak.

There was always the one where he, having stolen from her a flower bud from the bouquet she had carried the night before, would use it as his buttonhole. Looking soulfully at her, he would either press it to his lips or his nose, every time she looked in his direction. Read the rest of this entry »


Wedding Traditions That Carry On by Jan Carter

July 14th, 2006 . by Michell Jonas

We’ve all heard the expression: “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” Where do these traditional wedding phrases come from? Today’s bride pays very little–if any–attention to such phrases. But for the longest time these wedding traditions were embraced by the sentimental and superstitious. Let’s take a look at some of the traditions that may or may not be utilized by today’s bride: Read the rest of this entry »


Wedding Days: Love’s in Bloom - Anyone Seen the Flowers? by Peter Carnater

June 29th, 2006 . by Michell Jonas

Everyone hopes to have a picture-perfect wedding day. Getting to that point takes untold amounts of time, money, energy and patience. Even the tiniest detail cannot be left unchecked, if we have any hope of eluding Murphy’s Law. These days, brides-to-be must even consider potential allergic reactions to their flowers, in addition to the more traditional details. It’s enough to crush the faint of heart. Read the rest of this entry »


Save Money Doing Your Own Wedding Flowers

May 29th, 2006 . by Michell Jonas

A wedding takes an enormous amount of time and money.  From the hall to the dress, the flowers, the cake, invitations, food etc., it is wise to save where you can.  You may not want to cut corners with your dress but you can save a lot of money doing your own flowers.

A florist needs to make money and in order for them to this they need to spike up cost Read the rest of this entry »


Let Your Wedding Flowers Speak the Language of Love

May 29th, 2006 . by Michell Jonas

Congratulations! You have found the man of your dreams and are getting married. What a wonderful time in your life – full of promise, hope, and happiness. Can you think of a better way to express these emotions than through flowers? A wedding would just not be the same without wedding flowers. Read the rest of this entry »


Flower Girl Dresses for Your Wedding

May 29th, 2006 . by Michell Jonas

One thing that you are going to need to think about when you are planning a wedding is the flower girl dresses.  Some people are going to have the flower girls dresses the same as their wedding dress.  That way the two of them are going to look the same for your big day.  You know that when you a little flower girl wearing a dress that looks like the brides you are going to just love how they look in it.  Read the rest of this entry »


Welcome to Your Scottsdale Weddings Blog!

November 30th, 1999 . by Michell Jonas

This is a blog for Your Scottsdale Weddings!  It’s open to anyone who is planning a wedding, has a great wedding experience to share, is a wedding vendor or just curious.  Feel free to post at will.