Published on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 by Ask Fran If you like quiet, leisurely shopping with no pressure, and a narrow focus, bridal shows are not for you. If you want a one-stop shop where you can interview and review florists, photographers, caterers, wedding planners, dress makers, tent rentals, beverage services, etc., a bridal show certainly provides the perfect opportunity. However, bridal shows will most defin...

Published on Monday, November 30, 2009 by Fran Hansen How much you should expect to pay for your flowers depends on your personal preferences and your wedding budget. Most brides will spend between 7% and 10% of their wedding dollar on flowers.  For the bride spending the national average of over $27,000 on her entire wedding, that translates into thousands! It’s not uncommon for a bride to spend over $200 for a...

Published on Thursday, November 12, 2009 by Fran Hansen Flowers for a Wedding at Christmastime Christmas is one of the most special times of the year for a wedding.  People are already in a celebration mood, and there is nothing prettier and more enjoyable than a gorgeous Christmas wedding. There is an abundant assortment of special flowers for weddings at this time of year, making it easy for you to design a beauti...

Published on Monday, February 2, 2009 by Fran Hansen Sometimes called a junior bridesmaid, a child some may consider too old to be a “flower girl” can still be invited to be an attendant and walk down the aisle in place of, or instead of a young child who quite likely will make a scene anyway! After assisting in hundreds of weddings, the majority with young children included in the processional, I can tell you tha...

Published on Friday, January 9, 2009 by Ask Fran Hiring a wedding planner can cost a lot and there is something special about creating your own unique wedding just as you envisioned it all the time. While the centerpieces are important to the overall ambiance and visual enhancement of your wedding it doesn’t have to take a big cut out of your budget. There are lots of unique and easy ideas you can try with ...

Published on Sunday, January 4, 2009 by Fran Hansen Use balloons at the table as centerpieces instead of flowers ... Balloons are one of the best and least expensive centerpieces you can use for your guest tables. Three to five balloons on each table depending on the size of your reception facility will fill your room with color and give a festive party feel to your party. Tie each balloon bouquet to a champagn...