Love = PomPoms
Me of course being naturally drawn to these because of the color and texture. Paper lanterns have been in for a few years but I find these to be a better alternative. They are lightweight great eye catchers and can come in every shade you can imagine. Cluster a whole bunch in a group hanging at all different heights, hang them in trees (as long as the weather service says no rain in the forecast) string a line them with fishing line hang from ceiling or from the backs of chairs. How adorable to use one of these little cutes as a napkin holder. The possibilities are endless!! Cute, Cute, Cute!!
I found these at Etsy…search out Pom Poms.
Something Old, Something New
The often unquoted last line of the traditional bridal saying gives a hint at its origin. The complete phrase is: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe.” A sixpence is a coin made of silver and worth six pennies that was minted in Britain from 1551 to 1967, indicating that the wedding tradition of the bride wearing something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue is English. Many sources say that it began in the Victorian era. Each item in this poem represents a good-luck token for the bride. If she carries all of them on her wedding day, her marriage will be happy. “Something old” symbolizes continuity with the bride’s family and the past. “Something new” means optimism and hope for the bride’s new life ahead. “Something borrowed” is usually an item from a happily married friend or family member, whose good fortune in marriage is supposed to carry over to the new bride. The borrowed item also reminds the bride that she can depend on her friends and family. Blue has been connected to weddings for centuries. In ancient Rome, brides wore blue to symbolize love, modesty, and fidelity. Christianity has long dressed the Virgin Mary in blue, so purity was associated with the color. Before the late 19th century, blue was a popular color for wedding gowns, as evidenced in proverbs like, “Marry in blue, lover be true.” And finally, a silver sixpence in the bride’s shoe represents wealth and financial security. It may date back to a Scottish custom of a groom putting a silver coin under his foot for good luck. For optimum fortune, the sixpence should be in the left shoe. These days, a dime or a copper penny is sometimes substituted, and many companies sell keepsake sixpences for weddings. Thanks go to Martha Stewart and Real Simple One of my life time passions has been flowers, with my education being in the horticulture field, I am always drawn back to my first love so when I was chatting away with Brett the other day, I could tell he has a great sense of style and a love for what he does, it he is also fun witted and engaging. Brett has an incredible creativity that shines in his arrangements, as you will see below. Brett, has now returned to the Green Bay area full time after working in New York and California , with great excitement and passion he has launched the New Brett Leemkuil Design. His goal is not only to provide a distinct point of view through design but also to utilize a budget to its fullest potential, thus creating a seamless, well thought out event for his clients. You you would be uber smart to choose Brett for your floral needs, no matter how big or small. I know he’s going to be my new go to guy for all my brides floral design needs
Wondering where the saying came from?
Looking for ideas for something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.
Try these.
Something Old
Something New
Something Borrowed
Something Blue
Brett Leemkuil Design
Brett Leemkuil Design
