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| Lily |
my florist recommended two bridal bouquets: one for me to hold and walk down
the aisle with and one for me to "throw the bridal bouquet". The florist
said it's a bad idea to throw the bridal bouquet because it has that hard
plastic holder that holds the flowers in place, and that the holder could
hit someone inadvertently during the bridal bouquet toss. I've never heard
of this. Makes sense. But is she just trying to get me to buy more flowers?
The Florist said to get a cheaper bouquet of flowers to throw. Is this a way
to sell more flowers or has anyone heard of this before?
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| Ericka Kammerer |
Lily wrote:
> my florist recommended two bridal bouquets: one for me to hold and walk down
> the aisle with and one for me to "throw the bridal bouquet". The florist
> said it's a bad idea to throw the bridal bouquet because it has that hard
> plastic holder that holds the flowers in place, and that the holder could
> hit someone inadvertently during the bridal bouquet toss. I've never heard
> of this. Makes sense. But is she just trying to get me to buy more flowers?
> The Florist said to get a cheaper bouquet of flowers to throw. Is this a way
> to sell more flowers or has anyone heard of this before?
I think this is quite common, though the usual reason
I hear is that brides want to keep the bouquet rather than
the plastic holder being a danger (though I can see her
point). Some florists have the "throwing bouquet" as part
of the bridal bouquet that is removed before throwing.
Still, I'm sure some brides don't have a separate throwing
bouquet--especially as some choose not to throw the bouquet
to begin with ;-) I wouldn't say your florist is trying
to gouge you unless she's charging an arm and a leg for
the throwing bouquet (the cost should be minimal), but
you don't have to go along with it if you don't want to.
Best wishes,
Ericka
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| M Sullivan |
I don't know about you, but I wanted to keep my bridal bouquet and have it
preserved. I also didn't feel like spending all that money on flowers to
chuck in the air! I had my bridal bouquet done (without the plastic holder)
out of 18 red roses, and had my "throwaway" bouquet done with 5 red roses
and 5 white carnations. The girl who caught it was delighted, I got to keep
my bridal bouquet, and it wasn't that much more expensive to get the
throwaway. I guess if you want to get one depends on how sentimental you
are and do you really want to throw away your bridal bouquet?
Cheers,
Melanie
"Lily" <bride2be@no.net> wrote in message
news:3e1c2d09_3@corp-news.newsgroups.com...
> my florist recommended two bridal bouquets: one for me to hold and walk
down
> the aisle with and one for me to "throw the bridal bouquet". The florist
> said it's a bad idea to throw the bridal bouquet because it has that hard
> plastic holder that holds the flowers in place, and that the holder could
> hit someone inadvertently during the bridal bouquet toss. I've never heard
> of this. Makes sense. But is she just trying to get me to buy more
flowers?
> The Florist said to get a cheaper bouquet of flowers to throw. Is this a
way
> to sell more flowers or has anyone heard of this before?
>
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| Nuttshaw |
I've heard of this, too. No, your florist isn't trying to gouge you. You can
get a bouquet of carnations in your wedding colors and toss that...that's
pretty inexpensive. I had a friend put her bouquet in a shadow box. I'm not
going that far, but I think they are a nice idea if you really want to keep
your bouquet and do the toss as well.
Due to the many weddings were I was dragged into the middle of a group of
really serious girls, willing to push, throw elbows, trip you to get to the
bouquet....I won't be doing a toss. Three of my single friends have asked me
not to. whew!
Good Luck Planning!
Sarah
"Lily" <bride2be@no.net> wrote in message
news:3e1c2d09_3@corp-news.newsgroups.com...
> my florist recommended two bridal bouquets: one for me to hold and walk
down
> the aisle with and one for me to "throw the bridal bouquet". The florist
> said it's a bad idea to throw the bridal bouquet because it has that hard
> plastic holder that holds the flowers in place, and that the holder could
> hit someone inadvertently during the bridal bouquet toss. I've never heard
> of this. Makes sense. But is she just trying to get me to buy more
flowers?
> The Florist said to get a cheaper bouquet of flowers to throw. Is this a
way
> to sell more flowers or has anyone heard of this before?
>
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| Puester |
Lily wrote:
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> my florist recommended two bridal bouquets: one for me to hold and walk down
> the aisle with and one for me to "throw the bridal bouquet". T
A few years ago on this newsgroup there was quite a bit of
discussion about a "starburst bouquet" for tossing.
The florist would make up a small bundle of flowers
that were unattached to one another and the bride
would use this one without anyone else knowing.
When she threw the bouquet the flowers would go in all
directions and many of the women waiting to catch would
get at least one flower. This sounds like a fun surprise.
gloria p
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| Tracey |
"Lily" <bride2be@no.net> wrote in message
news:3e1c2d09_3@corp-news.newsgroups.com...
> my florist recommended two bridal bouquets: one for me to hold and walk
down
> the aisle with and one for me to "throw the bridal bouquet". The florist
> said it's a bad idea to throw the bridal bouquet because it has that hard
> plastic holder that holds the flowers in place, and that the holder could
> hit someone inadvertently during the bridal bouquet toss. I've never heard
> of this. Makes sense. But is she just trying to get me to buy more
flowers?
> The Florist said to get a cheaper bouquet of flowers to throw. Is this a
way
> to sell more flowers or has anyone heard of this before?
My parents and grandparents owned a flower shop for 40 years. They ALWAYS
made two bridal boquets- the 'big' one for the bride to use and keep, and a
much smaller one (which they included as a 'complimentary' thing at no
charge) to throw. The thinking was two fold: 1. many brides like to keep
their boquet as a keepsake and 2. the brides boquet is usually pretty big,
and the holder that keeps the flowers in place IS heavy and can potentially
hurt someone.
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| Nuttshaw |
A few years ago on this newsgroup there was quite a bit of
> discussion about a "starburst bouquet" for tossing.
> The florist would make up a small bundle of flowers
> that were unattached to one another and the bride
> would use this one without anyone else knowing.
> When she threw the bouquet the flowers would go in all
> directions and many of the women waiting to catch would
> get at least one flower. This sounds like a fun surprise.
>
> gloria p
That is good! I like that!
"Puester" <puester@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
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> Lily wrote:
> >
> > my florist recommended two bridal bouquets: one for me to hold and walk
down
> > the aisle with and one for me to "throw the bridal bouquet". T
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| Noe Spaemme |
On Wed, 8 Jan 2003 07:58:21 -0600, "Lily" <bride2be@no.net> wrote:
>my florist recommended two bridal bouquets: one for me to hold and walk down
>the aisle with and one for me to "throw the bridal bouquet". The florist
>said it's a bad idea to throw the bridal bouquet because it has that hard
>plastic holder that holds the flowers in place, and that the holder could
>hit someone inadvertently during the bridal bouquet toss. I've never heard
>of this. Makes sense. But is she just trying to get me to buy more flowers?
>The Florist said to get a cheaper bouquet of flowers to throw. Is this a way
>to sell more flowers or has anyone heard of this before?
>
It's common to have a special throw-away bouquet. It's usually much,
much smaller than the original bouquet and it doesn't contain the more
expensive flowers. But if you don't want a separate bouquet, ask the
florist to hand wrap your bouquet instead of using the plastic holder;
it'll be more comfortable for you to hold as well.
Hope this helps,
Noe
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| aMAZon |
Nuttshaw wrote:
> I've heard of this, too. No, your florist isn't trying to gouge you. You can
> get a bouquet of carnations in your wedding colors and toss that...that's
> pretty inexpensive. I had a friend put her bouquet in a shadow box. I'm not
> going that far, but I think they are a nice idea if you really want to keep
> your bouquet and do the toss as well.
It seems like no one did what I did for my wedding bouquet. I really
wanted fresh flowers for my bouquet, and had a small silk bouquet made
as the "toss" bouquet.
Later, when I was taking a floral design class, I replicated my wedding
bouquet in silks, and that decorates our guest room today.
> Due to the many weddings were I was dragged into the middle of a group of
> really serious girls, willing to push, throw elbows, trip you to get to the
> bouquet....I won't be doing a toss. Three of my single friends have asked me
> not to. whew!
>
> Good Luck Planning!
> Sarah
I was at one wedding where the bride's (widowed) mother and the bride's
sister basically ripped the bouquet apart! That was pretty vicious.
Then there was the one wedding where they had to beg, cajole and
plead for about a half-dozen women who admitted to being single,
to come up for the bouquet toss. Surprisingly, the men were more
eager to catch the garter than the women to catch the bouquet!
--
aMAZon
zeszutko@worldnet.att.net
"It's never too late to have a happy childhood."
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| Niki |
"Nuttshaw" <Nuttshaw@cox.net> wrote in message
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> A few years ago on this newsgroup there was quite a bit of
> > discussion about a "starburst bouquet" for tossing.
> > The florist would make up a small bundle of flowers
> > that were unattached to one another and the bride
> > would use this one without anyone else knowing.
> > When she threw the bouquet the flowers would go in all
> > directions and many of the women waiting to catch would
> > get at least one flower. This sounds like a fun surprise.
> >
> > gloria p
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> That is good! I like that!
Ahh but then who gets to have the garter put on them?
Niki,
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| leeebeee |
"Puester" <> wrote ...
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> A few years ago on this newsgroup there was quite a bit of
> discussion about a "starburst bouquet" for tossing.
> The florist would make up a small bundle of flowers
> that were unattached to one another and the bride
> would use this one without anyone else knowing.
> When she threw the bouquet the flowers would go in all
> directions and many of the women waiting to catch would
> get at least one flower. This sounds like a fun surprise.
I really like this idea !
thanks for sharing.
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| Nuttshaw |
"Ahh but then who gets to have the garter put on them?"
Noooooo garter toss at my reception!
=) Sarah
"Niki" <niki_h@ptd.net> wrote in message
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> "Nuttshaw" <Nuttshaw@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:Hh2T9.6069$hG5.947829@news1.west.cox.net...
> > A few years ago on this newsgroup there was quite a bit of
> > > discussion about a "starburst bouquet" for tossing.
> > > The florist would make up a small bundle of flowers
> > > that were unattached to one another and the bride
> > > would use this one without anyone else knowing.
> > > When she threw the bouquet the flowers would go in all
> > > directions and many of the women waiting to catch would
> > > get at least one flower. This sounds like a fun surprise.
> > >
> > > gloria p
> >
> >
> > That is good! I like that!
>
> >
> Niki,
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| Niki |
Xref: 127.0.0.1 alt.wedding:241036
> Noooooo garter toss at my reception!
>
> =) Sarah
>
lol party-pooper!!!
:-)
Niki
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> "Niki" <niki_h@ptd.net> wrote in message
> news:%T7T9.547$Z5.444793@nnrp1.ptd.net...
> >
> > "Nuttshaw" <Nuttshaw@cox.net> wrote in message
> > news:Hh2T9.6069$hG5.947829@news1.west.cox.net...
> > > A few years ago on this newsgroup there was quite a bit of
> > > > discussion about a "starburst bouquet" for tossing.
> > > > The florist would make up a small bundle of flowers
> > > > that were unattached to one another and the bride
> > > > would use this one without anyone else knowing.
> > > > When she threw the bouquet the flowers would go in all
> > > > directions and many of the women waiting to catch would
> > > > get at least one flower. This sounds like a fun surprise.
> > > >
> > > > gloria p
> > >
> > >
> > > That is good! I like that!
> >
> > >
> > Niki,
> >
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| Puester |
Niki wrote:
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> "Nuttshaw" <Nuttshaw@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:Hh2T9.6069$hG5.947829@news1.west.cox.net...
> >
> > > When she threw the bouquet the flowers would go in all
> > > directions and many of the women waiting to catch would
> > > get at least one flower. This sounds like a fun surprise.
> > >
> > > gloria p
> >
> >
> > That is good! I like that!
>
> Ahh but then who gets to have the garter put on them?
>
> Niki,
Do people really still DO that?????
gloria p
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| Nuttshaw |
Noooooo garter toss at my reception!
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> > =) Sarah
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> lol party-pooper!!!
> :-)
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> Niki
lol...I know......I think if maybe we were younger and having a slew of
bridesmaids and groomsmen and the works, we might do all that....but we just
have matron/bestman......we will do a cake cutting....but no tossing of
anything....unless I drink too much ;-)
Sarah
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| Nuttshaw |
UHG! That's just what I'm trying to avoid by no tossing of anything.
Sarah
"Ericka Kammerer" <eek@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Puester wrote:
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> > Niki wrote:
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> >>Ahh but then who gets to have the garter put on them?
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> > Do people really still DO that?????
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> I'm afraid so--sometimes complete with bump & grind
> music and catcalls.
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> Best wishes,
> Ericka
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| Ericka Kammerer |
Puester wrote:
> Niki wrote:
>>Ahh but then who gets to have the garter put on them?
> Do people really still DO that?????
I'm afraid so--sometimes complete with bump & grind
music and catcalls.
Best wishes,
Ericka
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| Niki |
hehe,
Ok I understand now. :-)
Niki,
"Nuttshaw" <Nuttshaw@cox.net> wrote in message
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> Noooooo garter toss at my reception!
> > >
> > > =) Sarah
> > >
> >
> > lol party-pooper!!!
> > :-)
> >
> > Niki
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> lol...I know......I think if maybe we were younger and having a slew of
> bridesmaids and groomsmen and the works, we might do all that....but we
just
> have matron/bestman......we will do a cake cutting....but no tossing of
> anything....unless I drink too much ;-)
> Sarah
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| Niki |
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> Do people really still DO that?????
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> gloria p
they sure do!
lol,and quite often actually.
actually think of it this way, we do about 4 weddings per week, and almost
all of them want the "putting on the garter on the leg" thing.
Niki,
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| Niki |
I think that its quite funny actually,
many times I see "grandma" cheering the loudest when this comes arround lol.
Niki,
"Nuttshaw" <Nuttshaw@cox.net> wrote in message
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> UHG! That's just what I'm trying to avoid by no tossing of anything.
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> Sarah
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| Leslie Deak |
On Thu, 9 Jan 2003, Puester wrote:
> > Ahh but then who gets to have the garter put on them?
>
> Do people really still DO that?????
We did. But that's because one of my BMs caught the bouquet. One of the
GMs caught the garter. They were engaged to be married 1.5 months hence.
It was too funny to pass up.
I'd had a lengthy conversation with the DJ a few days before and mentioned
that we probably wouldn't be doing the garter replacement gig. However,
when the deal went down, I was able to catch his eye, and he knew exactly
what to do, and we continued with the smarminess. :)
-Leslie
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| Lily |
thanks everyone for the suggestions, advice. . .and the garter anecdotes ;)
I think we're going to skip the garter thingee. Kind of glad there's a way
to keep my bouquet without seeming selfish about the toss part. Now about
that "saving the bridal bouquet" part -- are people keeping it beyond the
time it wilts? Do you preserve it somehow? How?
"Ericka Kammerer" <eek@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:3E1C44D5.9050202@comcast.net...
> Lily wrote:
>
> > my florist recommended two bridal bouquets: one for me to hold and walk
down
> > the aisle with and one for me to "throw the bridal bouquet". The florist
> > said it's a bad idea to throw the bridal bouquet because it has that
hard
> > plastic holder that holds the flowers in place, and that the holder
could
> > hit someone inadvertently during the bridal bouquet toss. I've never
heard
> > of this. Makes sense. But is she just trying to get me to buy more
flowers?
> > The Florist said to get a cheaper bouquet of flowers to throw. Is this a
way
> > to sell more flowers or has anyone heard of this before?
>
>
> I think this is quite common, though the usual reason
> I hear is that brides want to keep the bouquet rather than
> the plastic holder being a danger (though I can see her
> point). Some florists have the "throwing bouquet" as part
> of the bridal bouquet that is removed before throwing.
> Still, I'm sure some brides don't have a separate throwing
> bouquet--especially as some choose not to throw the bouquet
> to begin with ;-) I wouldn't say your florist is trying
> to gouge you unless she's charging an arm and a leg for
> the throwing bouquet (the cost should be minimal), but
> you don't have to go along with it if you don't want to.
>
> Best wishes,
> Ericka
>
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| M Sullivan |
You can buy flower preservation kits (read: silica gel crystals) at most
craft and hobby stores, if you're doing this yourself you will probably have
to take the bouquet apart and dry each flower individually, then put it back
together. I'd take it to a florist for this one. I took the easy way out,
hung my bouquet (18 red roses) upside down from the ceiling (where the cats
wouldn't be able to bat it around) for a few weeks, now it's a lovely dried
bouquet that I can keep in a vase, put in a shadow box, or whatever.
Cheers,
Mel
"Lily" <lilybride2be@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> thanks everyone for the suggestions, advice. . .and the garter anecdotes
;)
> I think we're going to skip the garter thingee. Kind of glad there's a way
> to keep my bouquet without seeming selfish about the toss part. Now about
> that "saving the bridal bouquet" part -- are people keeping it beyond the
> time it wilts? Do you preserve it somehow? How?
>
> "Ericka Kammerer" <eek@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:3E1C44D5.9050202@comcast.net...
> > Lily wrote:
> >
> > > my florist recommended two bridal bouquets: one for me to hold and
walk
> down
> > > the aisle with and one for me to "throw the bridal bouquet". The
florist
> > > said it's a bad idea to throw the bridal bouquet because it has that
> hard
> > > plastic holder that holds the flowers in place, and that the holder
> could
> > > hit someone inadvertently during the bridal bouquet toss. I've never
> heard
> > > of this. Makes sense. But is she just trying to get me to buy more
> flowers?
> > > The Florist said to get a cheaper bouquet of flowers to throw. Is this
a
> way
> > > to sell more flowers or has anyone heard of this before?
> >
> >
> > I think this is quite common, though the usual reason
> > I hear is that brides want to keep the bouquet rather than
> > the plastic holder being a danger (though I can see her
> > point). Some florists have the "throwing bouquet" as part
> > of the bridal bouquet that is removed before throwing.
> > Still, I'm sure some brides don't have a separate throwing
> > bouquet--especially as some choose not to throw the bouquet
> > to begin with ;-) I wouldn't say your florist is trying
> > to gouge you unless she's charging an arm and a leg for
> > the throwing bouquet (the cost should be minimal), but
> > you don't have to go along with it if you don't want to.
> >
> > Best wishes,
> > Ericka
> >
> >
>
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| MesmrEwe |
Most brides wish to keep their bouquet and have it preserved for the future, so
many often have a "throw-away-bouquet" that they toss during the reception.
Your florist brings up a good point about todays legal happy society.
There are a few ways for you to go about it. You can throw your bouquet,
however the two times I've seen this done when the bouquet is in one of those
plastic oasis' the bouquet was demolished and all over the place (the brides
just about started crying their eyes out). Second thought is to spend the
money and get one from your florist without the oasis. Third option, go to
Walmart/Michaels/JoAnne Etc. and get some fake flowers in the same type of
blooms you would be using in your natrual bouquet and create a bouquet to use
for your toss. I made one up for one of my bridesmaids to tell her that I was
getting married and it only cost me about $8 (looked like I spent WAY more than
that). The other thing is, fake flowers allow the person who catches the
arrangement to keep it over time. Because of that, you can have it done months
in advance of your date and take it to the reception hall the night before the
wedding so it's guaranteed to be there.
Happy Planning!
TTYL!
Monica
>my florist recommended two bridal bouquets: one for me to hold and walk down
>the aisle with and one for me to "throw the bridal bouquet". The florist
>said it's a bad idea to throw the bridal bouquet because it has that hard
>plastic holder that holds the flowers in place, and that the holder could
>hit someone inadvertently during the bridal bouquet toss. I've never heard
>of this. Makes sense. But is she just trying to get me to buy more flowers?
>The Florist said to get a cheaper bouquet of flowers to throw. Is this a way
>to sell more flowers or has anyone heard of this before?
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