Ruby's Blog | Centerpieces

Hello Bride & Groom’s To Be!

I’m Ruby the Rochester Bride! As a newlywed of the Rochester area, I love sharing my knowledge of the wedding experience with newly engaged couples. This week I can’t wait to share with you some fun ways to pick out the perfect centerpieces for your wedding! 

{1} Picking The Arrangement: To get an idea of what kind of centerpiece you would like to have at your wedding, look through different bridal magazines, wedding blogs, Pintrest, or get input from your friends and family! Centerpieces should match the overall theme you want for your wedding as well as reflect your tastes. 

{2} Setting A Budget: Centerpieces are a major decor piece, so they can be pricey. Talk with your wedding planner and/or florist about some of the ideas you have for your centerpieces, and let them know your budget right away. Don’t let someone talk you into decor that is way out of your price range! You can have beautiful centerpieces for any price. 

{3} Supplies: If you plan on making your own centerpieces than you going to need to have sure you have all the supplies you need! You will be able to find editorials online that give you step-by-step instructions, and you should be able to find whatever you want at any craft store!

{4} Flower Arrangements: If you plan on using fresh flowers for your wedding, make sure to have vases with water in them to keep them fresh before the wedding. You would also need to keep them in a cooler to help keep them fresh. Also think about what type of vase would go nicely with you choice of flowers.  Once you have the idea of what flowers you would like, you need to think about what kind of vase you would go well with them, like tall, short, square, round, etc. Don't forget to practice at least one centerpiece a couple weeks before the wedding to make sure they will turn out exactly how you want them!

{5} Candle Centerpiece: Adding candles to your centerpiece will create a romantic and intimate look! Get different size candles to create a unique look for your tablescape. Don't forget you could also fill vases with water for floating candles. so the centerpiece flows better on the table or different size vase to put the candles on or in.

Trend Inspiration | Scrabble Letters

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When it comes to creative wedding ideas, Scrabble letters seem to be all the rage! We love this photo spelling out ‘love’ using the wedding ring and Scrabble letters, photographed by Ultimate Images. Check out their website, www.uiphoto.com, for more great shots like this. Here are some more ideas for how to incorporate scrabble letters into your wedding!

{1} Guest Book: Use a Scrabble board and letters as a guest book! Let your guests get creative and have fun.

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{2} Cake Topper: Simple but still looks put together, a cake topper that resembles a sign is perfect for a vintage chic wedding. 

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{3} Table Numbers: Make your own oversized Scrabble letters for table signs that are large enough to see from far away. 

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{4} Centerpieces: Using fake flowers? Fill the bottom of your vases with letters for a fun touch. Guests can even use these at their table for games, keeping with the theme! 

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{5} Favors: Instead of food favors, give out magnet word scrambles using Scrabble letters. Your guests can actually use these at home for their refrigerator. 

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Trend Inspiration | Beach Wedding

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With summer here, and the availability of beaches, couples are choosing to go with laid back beach weddings! Not only does the location tie a beach wedding all together, but the small details throughout the wedding do too. We love this wedding picture photographed by Robin Fox Photography! Check them out at www.RobinFoxPhotography.com for other great shots!


{1} Center Pieces: Using starfish and candles adds to a casual atmosphere for your table centerpieces. 

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{2} Guest Book: Use natural rocks and have people sign them instead of a traditional guest book. 

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{3} Bouquet: Love beach flowers and seashells? This bouquet is perfect for a simplistic bride.

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{4} Invitations: Set the mood of your wedding early. These invites are sure to tell your guests it is a beach wedding. 

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{5} Place Cards: Make mini message-in-a-bottles for your guests not only to keep as a favor but also guide them to their table. 

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Trend Inspiration | Green Weddings

Green weddings are all the rage. Couples are utilizing the natural decorations of lush green accents throughout their weddings! The picture above, from Lori and Erin Photography, shows how chic green can look at your wedding.

{1} Eucalyptus Cake: Instead of a normal cake topper, why not utilize eucalyptus leaves for a fresh new look!

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{2} Bouquet: This unique bouquet uses a giant king protea flower as the center. Accented with other green flowers gives it an offbeat and modern look.

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{3} Table Decorations: Instead of a cloth table runner, why not try this cool moss table runner affixed with other flowers throughout!

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{4} Ceremony: Natural trees and shrubs could be a great look for the alter!

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{5} Invitations: Make your theme shine through with green inspired invitations too!

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Trend Inspiration | Red Roses

Red roses symbolize love, romance and passion, which is why they are a popular flower found in many wedding celebrations. And with Valentine's Day just around the corner, we're swooning over this ever popular flower. This romantic photograph by Ultimate Images captures the beauty of this classic floral, and red roses are great because they match almost any theme, from vintage to glam to rustic.  You can incorporate these gorgeous flowers in tons of different aspects of your wedding. We have chosen our favorites ways to share with you!

{1} Bouquets: Why not hold the very symbol of love in your hands as you walk down the aisle on your big day? You can have your maids hold red rose bouquets as well to match you!

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{2} Ceremony Decor: Have your guests be wowed as they walk into your ceremony venue to see it decorated with this beautiful flower. Opt for a petal path or statement urns on your alter.

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{3} Centerpieces: Centerpieces are so fun because you can customize them to perfectly match the look of your day.  Be budget savvy with an accent red rose arrangement among floating candles, or opt for a wow factor look with tall larger red rose centerpieces.

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{4} Cake Decor: Red roses set on a white wedding cake will be a gorgeous sight at your wedding reception. Go fresh, or have your bakery create sugar flowers.

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{5} Favors: Favors are a sweet way to say "Thank You" to your guests for being a part of your big day, so why not send them home with a apiece of it? These mini cake favors topped with red roses are perfect!

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