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These step-by-step instructions will show you how to make gorgeous Tissue Pomanders, it just involve the simple 5 step:
Things that need:

*Styrofoam Balls: Sold at craft stores such as Michaels. For this guide, i used 3” balls.

*Tissue Paper: For each pomander, you’ll need approximately 72 sheets of tissue paper cut to be 5” x 7”

*Scissors

*Wire

*Wire Cutters

Step1:

Cut each sheet of tissue paper to 5” x 7”.

Step 2:

Stack 4 sheets of tissue and fan fold all the way up.

Step3:

Tie some wire around the middle of the tissue. You’ll need to play around with it to get a feel for how much you’ll need. Be sure to leave a little extra since that’s what you stick in the Styrofoam.

Step4:

Start pulling the tissue sheets up one at a time. Left then Right. Continue until all the tissue is pulled up and it looks like a flower.

Step5:

Stick the wire under the flower in the Styrofoam ball. Keep placing flowers all the way the ball until it’s full. Play around with the placement to make the flower as tight or loose as you’d like.

**********DONE*********

This post will help you to plan and organize your wedding flowers from the ceremony through the reception.The right flower choices can have a significant impact on the feel and atmosphere of your wedding.

Bridal Flower Planner
The checklist below can help you to figure out what flower you need for your wedding:

Reception:
Entryway Arrangements
Bar Decorations
Dining-Table Centerpieces
Bride’s and Groom’s Chair Decorations
Buffet-Table Decorations
Cake and Cake-Table Decorations
Powder Room Arrangements

Wedding Party:
Bride’s Bouquet
Bride’s Headpiece
Maid of Honor’s Bouquet
Bridesmaids’ bouquets
Flower Girl’s Headpiece and Basket
Groom’s Boutonniere
Best Man and Groomsmen’s Boutonniere
Ring Bearer’s Boutonniere
Mother’s Corsages
Other special Guests’ corsages
Fathers’ Boutonnieres
Other Special Guests’ Boutonnieres

Ceremony:
Aisle Runner
Pew or Chair Decorations
Altar or Huppa Arrangements
Candles and Holders

There are 3 main categories of wedding flower idea:
By Season
There are a lot of options when it comes to wedding flowers. If you only look at flowers that are in season for the month of your wedding, you will be able to narrow down your choices and reduce your wedding planning stress.You may also be able to save money by choosing flowers in season. Ordering flowers that are not in season in your area will increase your expenses on flowers. If you have to order flowers, there is also a chance they won’t be fresh. Fresh flowers are very important on your wedding day, and choosing in season flowers ensures they haven’t been traveling a few days to get to you.

Summer Wedding Flowers – Dahlia,Daisy,Gladiolus,Snapdragon,Zinnia
Spring Wedding Flowers – Tulip,Lily,Hyacinth,Dogwood.,Daffodil
Fall Wedding Flowers – Vibrant, Autumn Leaves,Sunflower,Chrysanthemum,Hydrangea,Rose
Winter Wedding Flowers – Roses,Evergreen,Poinsettia,Holly,Amaryllis

By Color
Pink Wedding Flowers – Carnation,Gerber Daisy,Peony,Hydrangea,Rose

Blue Wedding Flowers – Hydrangea,Petunia,Lilac,Statice,Forget-me-not

Purple Wedding Flowers -Pansy,Tulip,Daisy,Aster,Rose

By Theme

Garden Wedding Flowers – Clematis,Wisteria,Trumpet vine

Tropical Wedding Flowers – Orchids,Amaryllis,Hibiscus,Bird of Paradise,Lilies,Roses

Don’t be afraid to get creative with your flowers. Experiment with unique containers instead of regular vases, and try adding accent items like fruit, vegetables and coffee.

If you are still unfamiliar with wedding flower, try to choosing a florist. Start by asking friends, relatives and your wedding planner for referrals. Word of mouth is still the best way to find most wedding vendors.

Look for a florist that…
•Primarily does weddings or large events.

•Fits your style.

•Offers to meet with you to discuss your ideas and thoughts.

•Listens to your ideas. Look to your florist for guidance, but they should be willing to work with your ideas and special requests.

•Is reliable,

•Has references that you can call.

A pomander flower ball is also know as kissing balls.If you plan to DIY your wedding and you want make several of these pomander flower wedding table centerpieces, make one bouquet a few weeks before the wedding day, just to ensure you have the hang of it.

Then make the whole lot the day before the wedding. Drop them off to the reception in a large container, but make sure they are not sitting on top of each other or else the flowers will get crushed.

The reception can keep them in their re-fridgerator to keep them from wilting too soon and prop them up on the guests tables just before the wedding party.

Challenge yourself and see if you can make your own wedding flowers in less than 20 minutes

How To Make A Ball Of Flowers With An Oasis
How To Make A Ball Of Flowers With An Oasis: Expert florist Trish Haunton shows VideoJug users how to make a ball of flowers using an oasis. This decorative idea is easy to do if you follow VideoJug’s step by step guide.

Step 1: You will need
* A damp round ball of floristry foam measuring 20cm in diameter
* 50 carnations
* scissors
* a ruler.

Step 2: Types of flower
Today we are using carnations but you can use any full bloomed flower.

Step 3: Cut Stems
Cut the stems with your scissors at 3cm. Always cut stems on an angle, to enable maximum water absorption.

Step 4: Arrange Flowers
Starting from the top, push the stem of your first flower into the oasis, ensuring it sinks all the way into the foam base. Continue in a straight line until the ball is ringed with flowers. Then make a line halfway around and fill in the quarters. Ensure the flowers are evenly placed with no gaps.

Step 5: Display
Gently place your ball of carnations in the middle of your table. This should make the perfect decoration for a table.

Done***

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Did you know every type of flower have its meaning? Flowers have come to represent different things throughout the years and become a way of expressing a couple’s individuality and adding beauty to your big day. It also express a language all their own.So, you need to select the right wedding flower in order to express how much your love is.

Here are the most popular wedding flower ,its specific meaning and season:

Baby’s breath
means : innocence, pure heart
season: available year round.

Calla lily
means : magnificent beauty
season: mini size available year around. Large size are best in October-May.

Carnation
means : fidelity, love, devotion
season: available year round.

Chrysanthemum
means : abundance, constancy, truth, hope
season: available year round.

Crocus
means : joy
season: available year round, best in spring.

Daffodil
means : regard, devotion
season: available year round.

Daisy
means : innocence, faith
season: available year round.

Delphinium
means: Swiftness, lightness
season: available year round,best in summer.

Forget-me-not
means : remembrance, constancy,true love
season: available year round.

Gardenia
means : grace
season: available year round.

Gerbera Daisy
means : beautiful
season: available year round.

Ivy
means : Fidelity, friendship, wedded love
season: available year round.

Lily
means : Majesty, truth, honor
season: available year round.

Lily of the Valley
means : trustworthy, happiness
season: available year round,best in May. (very expensive)

Orchid
means : love,beauty
season: available year round.

Rose
means : white-Eternal Love, Silence or innocence, wistfulness, virtue, purity, secrecy, reverence and
humility
red – true love
red & white – unity
red & yellow -Joy, happiness, and excitement
pink – grace and gentility
yellow – joy and passion
coral and orange – Desire, passion
season: available year round.

Stephanotis
means : happiness in marriage, desire
season: available year round.

Stock
means : lasting beauty, bonds of affection
season: available year round, best in summer.

Sweet Pea
means : bliss, lasting pleasure
season: late spring and early summer.

Tulip
means : perfect love, passion
season: November through May.