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leeserd
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Wedding Date:
9/19/2009 3:00 PM
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The De Seversky Center
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Church Flowers/Decor
Everyone keeps telling me not to do/spend alot on flowers and decoration for the church because we are not going to be there that long. I know, I know BUT isn't the whole day about that actual moment when you are exchanging promises and pronounced man and wife? I want it to be a very romantic and special setting. I am only doing this once. I'm not talking about going absolutely crazy but I want to drape all the pews in white organza with either satin bows or hydrangea, petals on the aisle and 2 candelabras on either side of the alter. Is this too much?
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Message edited 8/28/2008 11:36:11 AM.
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Posted 8/28/08 11:33 AM 
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MSeed
155 invited 127 yes, 29 no
Member since 10/07 1272 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/1/2008 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Riviera
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Re: Church Flowers/Decor
IMO it may be a bit too much. You would be fine with the organza and the petals on the ground.
But, beware most churches don't allow things that they will have to clean up afterwards.
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Posted 8/28/08 11:38 AM
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JJC
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Member since 1/08 2624 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/20/2009 4:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Westbury Manor
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Re: Church Flowers/Decor
i think its too much money to spend but thats Jmo. i have posted a lot on this topic because i hate pew bows...i am going to make some diy hanging wreaths out of silk flowers...a workl in progress. check with your church though...some dont allow all that stuff...
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Posted 8/28/08 11:39 AM
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oldladybride
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Wedding Date:
9/2/2007 3:00 PM
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Larkfield Manor A+++++
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Re: Church Flowers/Decor
Posted by JJC
i think its too much money to spend but thats Jmo. i have posted a lot on this topic because i hate pew bows...i am going to make some diy hanging wreaths out of silk flowers...a workl in progress. check with your church though...some dont allow all that stuff...
I agree with this and I think most guests' eyes are on you not the pew decorations anyway. so I went simple with pew bows from Michael's with a coupon, box of 12. Then bought flower sprays, cut them and mixed colors and tied them to the bows.
I think it was enough.
 
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Posted 8/28/08 6:22 PM
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Annoulak
I'm married!!!!!!
Member since 10/07 4135 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/16/2008 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Leonard's of Great Neck
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Re: Church Flowers/Decor
I personally LOVE a decorated church, and I think what you described is NOT too much, especially if that's what YOU like...I say go for it!!
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Posted 8/28/08 6:44 PM
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leeserd
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Member since 4/08 180 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/19/2009 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The De Seversky Center
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Re: Church Flowers/Decor
Thanks for the support!
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Posted 8/28/08 6:52 PM
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angels914
Future Mrs. Spy
Member since 8/08 1591 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/8/2009 11:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Majestic Gardens
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Re: Church Flowers/Decor
We are not doing anything for the Church since we are not doing the full mass... we are just doing the ceremony !!!!!!
So for me to spend $$$ for the Church and then also give a donation to the Church ... it will be a bit too much .... That is JMO !!!!!!!!!!
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Posted 8/28/08 7:14 PM
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JJC
...its getting close!
Member since 1/08 2624 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/20/2009 4:30 PM
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Westbury Manor
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Re: Church Flowers/Decor
Posted by oldladybride
Posted by JJC
i think its too much money to spend but thats Jmo. i have posted a lot on this topic because i hate pew bows...i am going to make some diy hanging wreaths out of silk flowers...a workl in progress. check with your church though...some dont allow all that stuff...
I agree with this and I think most guests' eyes are on you not the pew decorations anyway. so I went simple with pew bows from Michael's with a coupon, box of 12. Then bought flower sprays, cut them and mixed colors and tied them to the bows.
I think it was enough.
very nice..i usually hate bows but you did a great job by adding something to them...
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Posted 8/28/08 7:43 PM
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kori22ny
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Wedding Date:
9/6/2008 11:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Chateau Briand
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Re: Church Flowers/Decor
Posted by leeserd
Everyone keeps telling me not to do/spend alot on flowers and decoration for the church because we are not going to be there that long. I know, I know BUT isn't the whole day about that actual moment when you are exchanging promises and pronounced man and wife? I want it to be a very romantic and special setting. I am only doing this once. I'm not talking about going absolutely crazy but I want to drape all the pews in white organza with either satin bows or hydrangea, petals on the aisle and 2 candelabras on either side of the alter. Is this too much?
I think the first picture is beautiful and if I had the money I would do something like that. I am just doing 3 rows of pew bows with roses attached to them and two high arrangements at the altar. I totally agree with you about the church being decorated as it is the most important place you will be in that day(IMO). If you love it and have the money go for it
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Posted 8/28/08 7:52 PM
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BarbieGrl10
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Member since 7/07 6308 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/1/2009 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Bridgeview
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Re: Church Flowers/Decor
I think it will look beautiful! And I think it will also cost a lot of money. Did you talk to you florist about pricing this yet?
I really do love it and I think it looks beautiful.
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Posted 8/28/08 8:14 PM
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stephanienyc2002
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Wedding Date:
9/20/2008 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Garden City Country Club
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Re: Church Flowers/Decor
I went all out on my ceremony decor BUT i am getting married at RH and will be using almost all of the pieces over again.
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Posted 8/28/08 10:53 PM
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Cpt2007
Back to life, back to reality
Member since 1/07 4977 total posts
Wedding Date:
12/8/2007 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Danford's on the Sound
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Re: Church Flowers/Decor
find out what your church will allow first, but if you've got the money, why not?
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Posted 8/28/08 11:56 PM
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