Bridal Bouquet Ideas

I must have flowers on the brain! Wedding Channel has an array of wedding bouquet ideas on its web site that are gorgeous! Below you'll find some of our favorite's - featuring a selection for weddings in any season!

This bouquet would be great for a variety of color schemes and a wedding in any season. Very versatile!

White flowers are ever-so classic. I would suggest this bouquet for a more traditional wedding, but you can dress it down a bit by adding the accent color for your wedding sporadically throughout the bouquet.

I love how bright and bold this bouquet is - especially against a white dress. This bouquet screams spring and summer wedding!

This would be perfect for a late-fall or winter wedding. This bouquet reminds me of Thanksgiving! The colors go beautifully together and looks so unique!

Another spring-y bouquet! I love all the colors in different types of flowers that were incorporated into this arrangement. It's great for a variety of color schemes!

These purple and blue flowers look great together - so fun! You don't see many arrangements with these two colors, but it will definitely make a bold statement!

While this is still a traditional-looking bouquet, it's not as traditional as the all-white rose arrangement shown above. Calla Lilies are great flowers for weddings because they're "in season" for weddings of all year.

I'm just enamored with this bouquet! I've seriously never seen anything like it before! The dark red calla lilies and wild flowers really make a statement. I totally envision this bouquet in a wedding that's filled with candles, dark lights and deep colors.

What did your wedding bouquet look like? Or what ideas do you have for your bouquet in your upcoming wedding? Send photos to jaclynelizabethevents@gmail.com.

Spring Fling!

Spring is nature's way of saying "Let's Party!" ~ Robin Williams

Robin Williams got it right with that! While it's great to have a party anytime of year, I think spring is one of the best times. You're finally at that point where you can start having guests mingle both inside and outside, you can bring out the ol' grill that's been sitting in the garage (or if you're like me, under a couple of feet of snow!) and feel comfortable without a million layers on! Think of all of the parties you can host during the spring months: Easter, Mother's Day, Memorial day, BBQ's... and many more!

While it's still in the teens and twenties in Minnesota, I'm thinking Spring! I'm so ready for it! Check out some of our favorite spring table centerpieces, place cards and parties... I bet it will get you thinking ahead to spring too!

A beautiful Easter garden table! Photo: Southern Living

Martha Stewart never ceases to amaze me with her table decorating skills!

I love how simple, yet classic, this table setting looks. Great for a Mother's Day brunch! Photo: Country Living

Wouldn't these be cute for a garden party?! Simple DIY favors are the best! Photo: Country Living

A great centerpiece for an Easter dinner! Photo: Martha Stewart

How awesome is this!? Cut-up limes with tulips - now that's what I call spring-y! Photo: Southern Living

I love this kid-friendly Easter table shown on Southern Living

This centerpiece is so versatile, you could use it for any spring-themed party! I love how clean and simple it looks - yet is still the focal point for your table. Photo: Martha Stewart

I must tell you, daisies are by far my favorite flower. I love this place setting not only for its daisy, but because the colors are so bright and cheery. Photo: Country Living

I love how this box stands out against the tablecloth and how it represents spring so much - from the bright blue to the robin-egg candies to the simple white flower. So pretty! Photo: Country Living

I think this would be a tear-jerker for any mother or grandmother receiving it as a gift for Mother's Day. Display some of your kids' drawings and photos, and voila - you've got a special, one of a kind, vase for a very special mom (or grandma). Photo: Country Living

Another simple and creative (and inexpensive!) DIY favor for your guests from Martha Stewart!

What do you vision when you think spring parties?

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