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who needs flowers? i like sticks. [message #695393]

Fri, 23 February 2007 10:09

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I haven't been able to find any examples of flower arrangements that I like to help decorate our ceremony space (an old lodge in a state park), so I'm thinking about doing something with decorative branches instead. (like these: www.nettletonhollow.com/branches.html)

Has anyone seen photos of decorative branches used for wedding decor? I'd love to see some inspiration/examples

09.29.07

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Fri, 23 February 2007 11:12

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http://www.kurtcyr.com/birch.jpg

Birchwood candle sticks (sort of hard to see, sorry):

http://www.bizbash.com/newyork/content/editorial/mediafiles/e4143LibraryLions02_152.jpg

http://www.neworleansevent.com/images/Photos/Decor/Voodoo%20Vine%20Centerpiece%201.jpg

Ok, this is hard to see too:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/103/312553364_9b388f92d1_m.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/45/110471528_3475588dac_m.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/57/173553107_70e5176c82_m.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/155/399629954_6f0588fdaa_m.jpg

http://www.bohemiaweddings.com/services/flowers/fotky/m_Vine-bouquet.jpg

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Fri, 23 February 2007 11:20

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http://farm1.static.flickr.com/59/208299401_fd9142cf37_m.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/44/149589554_1a5e986a65_m.jpg

http://www.catalinaflowers.com/catalog/images/catalina/products/02-CWIL-49H-GN-A-392.jpg

http://ornament-trees.com/images/Easter/EasterWillows-TH2.jpg

http://www.japaneseweddingfavors.com/images/chinese_wedding_centerpiece_small.jpg

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Re: who needs flowers? i like sticks. [message #695439]

Fri, 23 February 2007 11:42

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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a298/dozeroni/grp_edr_centerpiece_feb07.jpg

*May 26, 2007

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Re: who needs flowers? i like sticks. [message #695442]

Fri, 23 February 2007 11:47

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I love this idea! I've been researching making centerpieces from manzanita branches, inspired by this georgeous pic:

http://botanicalschicago.com/portfolio/centerpiece/center01.jpg

I actually found directions from the exact floral company that made this piece too (scroll down to Manzanita tree materials):
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=News&id=2245723

I have already ordered and recieved the branches from here: http://www.pinecones.com/prod.html#anchor793943

I am happy with them and think that I got the best price. Nettelhollow seemed a little pricey.
Next step, setting the branches into these cool old looking Grecian urn planters with quick set cement and having friends decorate them as they please. I'll post pics when I'm done.

[Updated on: Sun, 25 February 2007 14:12]

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Fri, 23 February 2007 12:03

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woah, fox bride, you're a helpful resource. i love just about all of what you shared.

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Re: who needs flowers? i like sticks. [message #695548]

Fri, 23 February 2007 16:22

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I wish I knew how to post pictures or pretty links but here's a link anyway ...

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/icedbranches.html

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Re: who needs flowers? i like sticks. [message #695552]

Fri, 23 February 2007 16:30

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Yes! A friend of mine had a New Year's Eve wedding. They took branches from trees, spray-painted them white and silver and attached them to two-by-fours and stood them up to look like a winter forest.

Here's one that shows the backdrop of the stage where they had their ceremony. This was taken at the end of the reception so things were a little messy by then. (tidbit: I'm the one in the middle between FH and another friend)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunflowerbutt/355230460/
more:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunflowerbutt/347098204/
they also put some in vases for the tables during the reception:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunflowerbutt/347097459/

The one tip I have is that if the branches are going to be brittle, have some extra on hand, since they may break easily.

[Updated on: Fri, 23 February 2007 16:39]

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Fri, 23 February 2007 21:39

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they all look so beautiful! There were some lovely cherry blossom branches at my local grocery store yesterday... pretty!

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Sat, 24 February 2007 11:52

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these are great! thanks so much everyone!

09.29.07

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Re: who needs flowers? i like sticks. [message #695876]

Sun, 25 February 2007 09:19

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Does anyone know where to get chestnut branches? The chestnuts look like green pom-poms when they are in bloom. An internet search did not yield any worthwhile results.

Dozeroni Could you tell me where the photo w/the red branch and birds is from?

If anyone is looking for birds Bill's Flower Market in New York has them. I think you can also order them online.

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Sun, 25 February 2007 14:07

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More Manzanita branch ideas...

http://www.marthastewart.com/images/content/weddings/msw_winter07_toc.jpg

I can't find an image of that branch centerpiece alone, but you get the idea. This is from the winter martha stewart weddings issue.

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Re: who needs flowers? i like sticks. [message #696129]

Mon, 26 February 2007 12:04

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The bird and branch centerpieces is from a thread called "cheapie centerpieces".

Ugly link: http://kvetch.indiebride.com/index.php?t=msg&goto=689855 &rid=8865&S=ab729c21d60451ab04121b65bf22ad92#msg_689 855

I believe it's from a rachel ray magazine/website

*May 26, 2007

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Re: who needs flowers? i like sticks. [message #696199]

Mon, 26 February 2007 15:29

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I've used branches once in a centerpiece. I spray painted the branches gold and put them in a vase with peacock feathers for a NYE party.

This weekend for my partner's art showing I was going to use white branches and spray paint the tips of each branch with silver sparkle paint so that just the ends sparkled but due to time contraints went with a more simple centerpiece.

I wish I had taken pictures of the the gold branches and peacock feather centerpiece because it was very pretty and I got a lot of complements.

My own approach would be to instruct them to cram it with walnuts, but that's another story.

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Re: who needs flowers? i like sticks. [message #700612]

Sun, 11 March 2007 23:11

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I love the photo of the centerpiece with the white lights near the bottom. I wish I could see the picture a little larger. Do you know what it is made of or where you found the image?

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Re: who needs flowers? i like sticks. [message #700843]

Mon, 12 March 2007 19:56

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Hey,
Newbie here but this is what I'm doing for my humble but stunning wedding decorations:
1. Mostly dried flowers from driedflowersdirect.com ($4.50 a bunch for most of them Smile

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2. Fresh farmers market flowers of a variety tbd.
3. Hopefully a recreation of these marvelous things: http://birchandwillow.com/newpages/pendants.htm and http://birchandwillow.com/newpages/sconces.htm Luckily, there is an infestation of the invasive species of vines I need just a couple blocks away. So, I get to help a Boston park while I gather my supplies for freeeeeeee.
Total cost: hopefully $2-300 and stunning results.

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Re: who needs flowers? i like sticks. [message #701065]

Tue, 13 March 2007 13:55

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http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p55/gaboo11/wa101221_spring05_cpiece01_l.jpg

"Modern Wood Centerpiece
Millinery birds perch on branches blooming with handmade paper blossoms. Blue vases (positioned between seats so conversation can flow) match the color of the plates, which also have a blossom motif. A crepe-paper bloom decorates each place card. Create this extra-special setting for a head table, and set others with smaller paper-blossom arrangements or candles only. You can get branches from a florist or your backyard. Use slightly varying shades of white or pink paper for natural-looking flowers; or bright colors could be fanciful. Gravel inside the vases keeps them steady. Cut holes in place cards with a small flower punch; the points will secure the bloom."

from http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a065 6639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=628e2ae624411110VgnVC M1000003d370a0aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default

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Tue, 13 March 2007 14:43

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http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p55/gaboo11/47b5ce04b3127cce9482e6f89c850000001.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p55/gaboo11/47b5ce04b3127cce9482f141dcaf0000001.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p55/gaboo11/47b5ce04b3127cce9482ffe55d3c0000001.jpg

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http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p55/gaboo11/47b7df36b3127cce80b6795cf1ad0000001.jpg

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http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p55/gaboo11/d_538.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p55/gaboo11/curly20willow20with20hanging20cande.jpg

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Re: who needs flowers? i like sticks. [message #701536]

Wed, 14 March 2007 15:53

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bluepencil,
Crate and Barrel has faux chestnut branches for $16.95 each. I've been looking at those and the magnolia branches. Anyone out there that might be interested in a decorations swap/cost split with either of those? I'd need them on June 16.

http://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/CrateandBarrel/MagnoliaBranchS05?$md120$

http://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/CrateandBarrel/ChestnutBranchF05?$md120$

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/botanicals/home-accessories/v also has cherry blossom branches, freesia and some others...

Another link that might be of interest to readers of this thread
http://www.vivaterra.com/pls/enetrixp/!stmenu_template.main? complex_id_in=482007.484184.484184.486182.cat&proc_param 1=8&proc_param2=4&proc_param3=accross&proc_param 4=5&proc_param5=Y&proc_order_by_in=&proc_view_al l_yn_in=Y

http://www.vivaterra.com/pls/enetrixp/object_utils.display_object?id=1823593&dummy=0

http://www.vivaterra.com/pls/enetrixp/object_utils.display_object?id=1065215&dummy=0

Lots of cute branch/vine/nest items. Little pricey though

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Thu, 15 March 2007 00:41

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http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p55/gaboo11/Novak086.jpg

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Thu, 15 March 2007 12:27

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Hello,
I am getting married in October and have loved the look of the manzantita branches and and want to create a look that will add to the theme of "enchanted forest during the fall season." Ambitious perhaps, but I am determined to do it while on a budget. I'm not going to do anything elaborate. but I want to know if anyone has doe this type of thing before. I looked at the instructions one of the other brides listed, but wanted to know if anyone else (other than a florist) did something lke this and how they went about doing it.

Thanks!

Katherine

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Thu, 15 March 2007 14:07

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Fox bride--love that bouquet. Any idea what's in it or where it's from?

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Thu, 22 March 2007 23:50

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Here are the boutineires that I made for our wedding. They are made of grapevine (off a wreath for WAY cheaper than buying strands..from Hobby Lobby for $3.00 for all of them) and home decor eucalyptus. We MAY add flowers later, but I like the way they turned out. I just wrapped the stems in floral tape and brown ribbon. Bear in mind this was a pic of my first one and you can see the floral tape peeking through. My bad. Smile

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Best part is that my friend is getting married after me and using them later!!! I'm all about recycling!!

http://www.pastudentdiaries.com/Bout.jpg

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Sun, 25 March 2007 22:29

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I just have to say that this is my favorite thread title ever.

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Mon, 26 March 2007 11:30

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just wanted to put it out there that if anyone lives near York PA and needs curly willow...i have a whole tree full on my backyard for free! if you are interested, please email me at prncss_jess13 (at) yahoo (dot) com.

"much thanks. i will be there with bells on. (bells = darth vader face)" - groomsmen James

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Mon, 26 March 2007 11:57

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That vine bouquet is from here:

http://www.bohemiaweddings.com/services/flowers/

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Thu, 29 March 2007 10:21

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wedding bee featured some branches on sale (with a coupon for $10 off a $50 purchase. here's a link to the branches.

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Thu, 29 March 2007 15:40

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I love these looks but I'd like to do it myself, has anyone found any online branch vendors other than Pier 1? I'm in the Los Angeles area so if anyone knows any retailers out here that would work too.

Thanks!

[Updated on: Thu, 29 March 2007 15:40]

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Thu, 29 March 2007 15:54

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Another stick idea:

http://www.hansonellis.com/favorscandle/twigcandle3.jpg

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Re: who needs flowers? i like sticks. [message #709695]

Sun, 08 April 2007 12:38

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I love looking at everyone's ideas on this thread!

I have a question for my fellow paper flower making brides out there...if you are making them ahead of time...say now, but your wedding, is oh, lets say 9.29.07...how do you plan on storing them, so they don't get messed up or all dusty?? I have time on my hands to make them now, but I don't know how to store them. Especially if I make all that I need right now. By the way, I got a paper source pattern from another IB...it's a magnolia pattern...I tried it the other day using paper from nepalesepaper.com, and they look really great!

FoxBride--I really like the sticks around the votive holder.

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Thu, 21 February 2008 20:39

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I love all of these ideas...I'm planning on making my bouquets with curly willow, but I also really love the look of what is refered to as "monkey tail" on a lot of florist's websites. For some reason I can't find it forsale online which might prevent me from doing the centerpieces I am invisioning. Anyone know where I can get it or what it's proper name is?

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Thu, 21 February 2008 22:42

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Ok i just found out the answer to my own question. The monkey tail is called uluhe fern shoots and can be found at:

http://www.wholesale-tropical-flowers.com/

It comes from Hawaii.

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Fri, 22 February 2008 14:57

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http://www.hawaiiblooms.com/store/cart.cgi?action=link&p roduct=47&uid=8239

This site has them for $.10 less.

8-23-08

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Fri, 22 February 2008 15:24

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jillagig wrote on Thu, 21 February 2008 21:39

I'm planning on making my bouquets with curly willow

just throwing it out there, but if you are anywhere near the central pennsylvania area, i have a 20 foot tree of curly willow. any IBs who are interested are more than welcome to come cut it down for free. haha.

"much thanks. i will be there with bells on. (bells = darth vader face)" - groomsmen James

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Sun, 24 February 2008 20:40

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I wish I did live near you. I've just been looking at the curly willow centerpieces today & think they're great!

This thread has been a great resource for ideas.

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Fri, 26 June 2009 12:51

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Check these out:
http://www.chicagostyleweddings.com/themes.asp

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