When we headed down to Lexington on Tuesday, the week of our wedding, things weren't looking so great. It was cold, rainy, foggy, just generally gross weather. Things started to clear up on Friday just in time for the festivities the next day.
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| Tent and site set up in progress |
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| Fuzzy action shot |
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| Chatting with my groom before our rehearsal :) |
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| My parents 4Runner full of wedding flowers! |
We did all of the wedding flowers ourselves on Friday before the rehearsal and finished up that evening. There were four or five of us making arrangements, boutonnieres, etc, and two others running errands and working on set up and other small details. I would definitely DIY the flowers again. However, I'd say that if you are easily stressed, don't have many helpers, or have elaborate designs in mind you may want to go with a florist.
I ordered spray roses, hydrangea, baby's breath, and stock from Sam's Club and we supplemented the flowers with greens from my mother's wonderful friend, JoEllen. I think we had just the right amount. We made:
9 bouquets (1 bridal, 7 bridesmaids, 1 toss bouquet)
14 boutonnieres (baby's breath)
4 large arrangements in galvanized pails
18 centerpieces
5 arrangements for buffet and bars
20 assorted arrangements (extras)
Decorations for cake
More flower pictures to come!
