Baby's Breath Wedding Decor - Small Flower, Big Impact

A Fresh Perspective on Baby's Breath Weddings

My husband gave me a gorgeous bouquet of roses for our second anniversary, sweet pink and white, surrounded by, I swear, an entire field of baby's breath. I thought, what a useless little flower, no smell, the blooms are tiny, the stems are weenie.  What is the point? Yet baby's breath weddings are all the rage these days - rustic, backyard, barn, practical, and vintage weddings are all bursting with this dainty, understated flower.

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There is something elegant and rustic, romantic and simple about a baby's breath bouquet or centerpiece; it isn't pretentious, over the top, or demanding of anyone's eye. Brides and florists have figured out that when bundled together, this filler flower transforms into a delicate, romantic cloud of little white kisses.

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Baby's breath is inexpensive, making it a good choice for a budget wedding decorations and is visually striking when used in large volumes. Gathered and used in clusters, the new found appreciation of baby’s breath is a welcomed addition to the modern wedding world.

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Tips from the Wedding Pros

• Always confirm with your florist the quality (size) of the baby’s breath as they are most definitely not all created equal! Some blooms are large and full, while others are smaller and more green than white. 
• If you’re using Baby’s Breath as a bouquet flower, keep in mind that even though the blooms are light and airy and take up lots of space, the stems themselves are very skinny. Make sure to ask your florist to add in some additional stem pieces to ‘bulk up’ where you’ll be holding.

So I take it all back, Baby's Breath is no useless flower; it is delicate, fresh, totally romantic, and best of all a good bang for your buck! What baby's breath wedding decorations would you consider including in your wedding? Leave us a comment about other under appreciated florals or accents that you think should take their rightful place in the wedding mainstream. 

Have a gorgeous day,

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Chinese Wedding Lanterns: Elegant, Fun, Never Out of Style

Every year, weddings get bigger and better, with more time and money spent on unique ideas and fancy DIY decor.  We ogle and envy the blogs featuring exquisitely designed decor, handmade in heaven, and photographed in perfectly muted Athropologie tones. They set the wedding tone for the season and have brides scrambling to replicate the look.

The truth is sometimes simple tried and true wedding decorations are the absolute perfect addition to your wedding. Enter Chinese lanterns - inexpensive, versatile, and easy to install, by far the most popular wedding decoration. They instantly spruce up a bland venue, adding drama, color and light to transform the ambience of any celebration. Functional, fun, day or night, they never go out of style. 

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Did you know the use of paper lanterns for weddings has its roots in ancient Chinese and Thai history? Lanterns were used for all sorts of special occasions as symbols of hope or good wishes. In Thailand, they are symbolic of problems and worries floating away.  

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Every week I'm going to bring you simple wedding decor ideas, out of the box examples, get back to the basics  of event planning. Really hate to see you and you sweetie go belly up spending the equivilent of purchasing a car just to be with the "in" wedding look. You should have unique, personal, and memorable wedding you want but your own way and on your own dollar!

What fabulous piece of decor are you using to liven up your wedding? Chinese lanterns, draping, ribbons? I wanna know!! Leave us a comment or chat us up on FACEBOOK and TWITTER. I love the gab!


Have a great day,