Flower Girls and Goomsmen

Time to start thinking about the rest of the bridal party. Let's start with the cute contingency, the flower girls, my two nieces, Caitlin (7) and Claire (1.5). Right now I'm entertaining the idea of putting them in matching dresses, but different colors. I've found some sleek (god, can you call a little girl's dress sleek?) flower girl dresses. By sleek, I guess I mean sans gaudy flowers, pearls, ribbon roses, and rhinestones. Whew, glad that even exists! They come in white, and red (pictured here with rose, I would get it with a red sash). I just can't decided if I should do matching white dresses, or put the baby in bright red. Part of me thinks it could be just completely adorable, but the other is leaning towards tacky. What do you think? Weigh in! A or B?

For the groomsmen, nothing says prom like red vests and ties, so I'm definitely leaning away from that look for the boys. I love the idea of making our secondary color celadon. It's a nice light blue/green. And if you know me, you know it's my favorite color. I'm kind of obsessed. Some call it Silversage, (you know who you are!). So, until further approval from the groom, this is what I'm thinking for the gents.

Flowers

I'm hoping to keep our flower budget to a minimum, the hotel is so well decorated that we don't have much to do, but I am definitely loving this look for the bouquet. I love how rich this bouquet is, and the berries. I am also in love with the idea of succulents. I've found some awesome images of them in bouquets, and in centerpieces. I'd love to grow a few batches this summer and see how we can incorporate them.


From InStyle Weddings, Winter 2007


These center pieces are affordable, and adorable. I can't remember where I found them, I discovered them before I started this blog, but mystery bride, MccKathy, I'm happy to give credit if you email me.


And these gorgeous DIY Succulent Centerpieces are from Kristina at Lovely Morning, you can see her post here. I love the idea of incorporating thrifted vases and pots like this.

Two other ideas I'm considering for cost conscious decorating are tall grasses, and believe it or not (it was a long, long week at the studio) brussel sprouts! I don't know, something about their geometric shape, and the tall stalks, they're pretty hip in my little eye. Also, Sarah, my bridesmaid Kimberly's sister has offered to help us with any grow-it-yourself projects we may want to tackle! I love her suggestion of growing tall grasses at varying heights all summer and using them at our altar. I can see it now, a little city scape of tall brown grass, leaning brussel sprouts and gangly succulents. Ha! Is there a patron saint for green thumb?

Image credit: Jervie, All About Gardening