A note from the Editor... When I first set out on my quest to publish a new Wedding & Events Lifestyle Magazine for Idaho I had no idea it would manifest as early as January 2013. The official launch date for the Idaho Bridal Magazine was set for the Fall of 2013, but thankfully Cheryl with the Urban Liaison Magazine offered me an opportunity to partner with her and bring it to life sooner.
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I’m so excited to announce that you will find us here, in the centerfold section of every issue of the Urban Liaison Magazine. This first issue is just a small glimpse at what you can expect and with your help it will grow into something beautiful! I want to hear from each of you so please email me at gigirena@idahobridalmagazine.com with your ideas, stories and engagement or wedding announcements. ena GiGi R
Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Flowers
Flowers, especially roses and orchids, are very expensive. They will take up a huge chunk of your wedding budget, especially if you want a perfectly dreamy, romantic-looking wedding ceremony and reception. Here’s some suggestions to help save you money. 1. Use silk flowers for the nonessential parts of your wedding. You can also use silk flowers on non-strategic areas like the corners of the church pews or ceremony seating and the altar arrangements. Limit the expensive fresh flowers to your wedding bouquet and for the important people in your wedding entourage. 2. Use more candles or decorations in place of fresh cut flowers. You will save a lot without sacrificing the ambience. Alternating between candles or decorations and flowers when you arrange the table centerpieces for your wedding reception can cut costs as well. 3. Go easy on the flowers. This is the most practical way to cut corners on your
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wedding budget. Don’t waste money on towering piles of fresh flowers everywhere. An elegant suggestion is to have your bridesmaids clutch one rose each remember simplicity or less is more. 4. When you choose the flowers that you want for your wedding theme, select the varieties that are in season. It is also wise to use blossoms that are available in your area. Don’t break the bank on exotic flower arrangements. 5. Use local florists. Chances are, you already know them and you can get a deal. You can even ask to rent plants from your florist. 6. If you’ve planned your wedding months in advance, you might want to grow flowers in your own backyard and use them for your big day. 7. Use branches for large centerpieces. Intricately shaped branches look modern and breathtaking when arranged in a vase with a few stalks of flowers. 8. Buy bundles of cut flowers straight from the flower market. You can find several ideas online or on Pinterest for floral arrangements. Plan it ahead - Practice makes perfect! If you’re unsure of the
look you want or that you can do the arrangements yourself, ask friends and family for suggestions or help. The key is creativity. It’s your big day, after all. You can go wild and dazzle with clever and elegant arrangements—but without spending big bucks.