Centrepiece

So have you cottoned on to the fact that I'm Little Miss InDecisive?

Whilst I fell in love with the bird centrepiece and then fell in love with orchids (but Ikea stopped selling those vases) I came to the conclusion that it just doesn't fit with our theme which is - traditional with a twist.

Now this is what we are doing for our centrepiece...a little bit gothic but it has feathers which suit my bouquets and the Boy loves it!

Because I still want to incorporate orchids instead of that burgundy flower in the centre I'd have a deep burgundy orchid there along with dark/deep red/burgundy mini calla lilies as well. We'll probably double it in size as well but that's something I need to discuss with the florist.

We also bought these cute little mosaic votives to go along our bridal table (with about 5 of the centrepieces as well):

They look a lot better in real life so I'm stoked, just need to order more because we only purchased 3 in case we hated them. They're small as well which is perfect and I love the way the light will play around the tables with tealights in them.

It's all starting to come together...now I just need to decide on my hair! I definitely want volume with my hair slicked back so if anyone has any photos or links I'd greatly appreciate it.

Orchids

One of the most important things about my wedding is that I want it to have touches of tradition in it. Last family dinner at the Boy's house I got to talking about wedding flowers with my MiL. Now I was very hesitant to discuss any wedding stuff further because I feel she keeps laughing it off because the wedding isn't until July. But she told me a very odd but sweet story about how when the Boy was a baby he was sick she really wanted to give him milk and wound up with lots of extra milk which she sold to the hospital. So she decided that with that money she would buy something nice for herself and that's how she got into growing orchids.

So now I definitely have to have orchids at our wedding because I want lots of things which are symbolic. So whilst I love the bird and the nest maybe I'll just do one of these near the guestbook table or something?

I should forewarn everyone (if you haven't already worked it out!) I change my mind A LOT. I think I really need the pressure of a deadline looming to decide on something. I'm the same when ordering food I can never make up my mind until the waiter is staring at me with their pen poised ready to take my order. But I will definitely be incorporating orchids into my flowers due to the importance they hold for my MiL and to some extent the Boy (even if he doesn't realise it). I found these cute arrangements on Style Me Pretty, suprisingly not something overly elaborate!

Now I've seen these little vases at Ikea so I thought I would have 4 or more of them (with half white orchids and the other half pink) and then also use the tea light candle holders below. I really love how mosaic holders throw the light around.

So there you have it another centrepiece conundrum!

Centrepiece Love

I stumbled across an AWESOME online wedding magazine (which Polka Dot Bride linked to): http://www.nonpareilmag.com/

I'm so glad I clicked on that link because I found my centrepiece.

 

I got so excited I started singing stupid little songs to the Boy...until I realised I was a complete ditz and it was an American website. The problem with that being I can't located cake stands for $5 on any Australia sites and I'm having a hard time finding spanish moss (although I have found other fake moss on florist sites).

I think instead of a cake stand I may just use a plate and an upside down cup/mug spray painted gold. This wedding is certainly turning me into a crazy arts and crafts lady.

I won't be using white birds but I have found some adorable coloured mushroom birds and they suit our favour boxes as well.

 

Isn't it fantastic when something for the wedding just falls into place!