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I think it's a great idea and will be less stressful and more cost effective for you (as long as you can really let them go, not sure I could because I'm kind of a control freak).
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Will both moms know their way around town? It might add stress to them if they're unfamiliar with the area or have family in town that they feel like they should be entertaining. I would be more tempted to go visit the farmer's market with them since it might be less time consuming. You know what you want (I know if I was picking out flowers for someone else I would be second and third guessing my decisions) and you get some quality time with the moms.
Also, have the moms met? I don't think my mom would enjoy hanging out on her own with my fmil for a few hours. They've only met a couple of times, so it might be awkward.
My mom has made bouquets before and she never did it before and this was pre-internet so she just used her own artistic instinct. She also picked the cala lillies from her own garden. They turned out FABULOUS. It really is so easy to do if you can find a good discount flower distributor. If you have the time and the help why not, it also makes the another peice of your wedding more personal right!
I say go for it.What better then a mix of non dead flowers. Im sure it will give your mom and your FMIL a bonding experience. They may just have fun doing it too. You will not have to stress unless they bring you dead flower or orchids home right? whats to lose?
I would trust my mom. My mom is awesome with this kind of stuff and wouldn't half-a$$ my flowers, either.
If you aren't too specific (as in you HAVE to have X, Y, and Z in your flowers) I think you're fine! They have inspiration pics so they will know generally what you want anyways.
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Bouquets aren't as hard to make as the florists make it sound =]. Just go to Michaels and buy some foam holders, some flower pins, tape, some wire, you're good!
That sounds like FUN! I would love to do that myself! :) Will they go together or seperatly? Do both of them know their way around your town? I think I'd be nervous that I wouldn't get what you wanted but I'd still do it and have a great time! I agree with the poster that said it will help them bond!
This is such a fun way to think outside of the box!
I would maybe practice this go to town idea first and make sure that you actually see enough yellow and white flowers out there in your local stores, and check on the prices and quality. Where I used to live in the US, the quality of the flowers in the grocery stores was pretty low (unless you went to a very upscale specialty grocery with much higher pricing, of course). Plus, the color and floral variety you could get was pretty hit or miss. Hopefully where you live is a bit better! :)
Have you priced out with any of the online sellers for some of the florwers that are in your inspiration photos, such as roses, mini callas, ranunculus, Oriental lillies, tulips, etc.?
Thanks for the input, ladies! I ran this by FI during lunch... and he ADAMANTLY opposed the idea. He thinks (and is probably right, he generally is) that my mom would come back with a few yellow flowers, and then just about everything else. Also, he doesn't want me to stress about putting together my own bouquets and bouts the day before our big day. I know he's just looking out for me, but I'm looking out for our bottom line... and it's getting closer and closer! I thought the Moms would love to have a chance to bond, but then he (gently) reminded me that my mom isn't the easiest person to get along with (if you aren't really close to her) for an hour, much less half a day. I still might try to convice him it's a good idea as long as I go along with them, though. ;)
Have you thought about a sams club for your bulk flower? they have reasonable prices also. Just a thought.
Okay, the more I think about this the more upset I get about it. FI has had absolutely NO STONG OPINIONS about ANYTHING wedding related since he proposed, and all of a sudden he has an opinion about FLOWERS???? I know he is just trying to keep me happy and stress-free, but why did he have to pick this subject, a subject that he really doesn't care about? I understand why he thinks my mom will mess things up (we've already had to change the date, time and place of the wedding because of her!) but I am feeling really like a bride without a rock because my mom has NO PART of this process!
Okay, maybe that was unrealated, but it felt good to get it out.
It's tough not having a mom close by to plan... I know that I wish I could share more with my own mom who lives very far away. If you don't think it will stress you out to make your own arrangements, then you should go with your mom the day before to pick out flowers. Then you can share in it together.
Have you looked at fiftyflowers.com yet? It seems like for $500 on their site you could buy a lot of flowers and have some peace of mind knowing what will be available on the day of your wedding. A friend of mine used them and was super impressed with the quality. I'm planning to use them for our wedding.
I hear ya on the wtf, why have an opinion now issue, I've had some crazy similar moments lately!
i think it's a really fun idea! could really add to an eclectic wedding decor. go for it!
I love the yellow. I don't think it's risky at all! But just so you know, check out Sams.com. You can order flowers there at a great price. 125 stems (roses) for $80. They have a great assortment of colors--and they definitely have yellow roses. They sell other flowers as well. Just thought it was worth mentioning.
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why don't you ask your groery store to order yellow and white flowers for you?
I did the same I asked my corner grocer to order 200 for me at 0.65 each, it will come down to about 150-200 for my flowers :)
Alot of florist around my town would cost way more than ordering them online. I am DIY my flowers alos since our wedding is so small we will only need 5 centerpieces , Ordering from here
http://www.flowerwholesale.com/Product.asp?Pr_code=ROSFYELJ&categ=SPRAY%20ROSES
i think it sounds great!!! and a lovely way to get them involved...also they might want to check out the Costco's, Sam's Clubs, and BJ's ... they usually have really good prices on their flowers and good varieties!! good luck and keep us posted with what they come up with!!
Thanks everyone! The only reason I'm not ordering them online is I don't think there will be anyone at my house to sign for them and get them in water. I would totally order them online if I new they wouldn't die!
Your easist bet will prob be to order them online, and to ensure that someone is home, you can check the tracking number and insist on at least one person being home when they are expecting to arrive. Although this seems difficult, I think it wil be less stressful then you trying to go out and buy flowers yourself (since your FI is against your moms doing it) so actually getting the flowers will be your real obstacle.
Don't stress about making the boots & bouquets, they will be easy! And you can include your mom & fmil in this hands on project. It will be less stressful because they will be able to sit, chat, and create boquets all in a comfortable & relaxed setting.
Good luck to you!
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I've decided to DIY my flowers... but I still feel like ordering them online would be too expensive. Well, more than I want to spend on flowers, anyway. ;) So here's my plan... I'm going to give both my FMIL and Mom about $250, and tell them to "go to town" the day before the wedding. I want them to just go around town, to various grocery stores, flower shops, the farmers market, etc and pick up any and all yellow and white flowers they can get for that much. I'll give them these pics for inspiration, along with a few ground rules (no orchids!) but other than that, I'm just going to let their creativity inspire them. I'm not horribly picky about what flowers they get, as long as they are yellow and white, and not dead-looking. I thought it would be a good way to get them both directly involved in the wedding process (Mom is far away, so she really hasn't had any direct input on the planning process) and a good chance for them to bond without anyone else around.
What does the hive think? Is this too risky?
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