The red rose is classic. It's timeless. But that doesn't mean is has to be boring! In celebration of National Red Rose day, here are 15 fresh ways to use this beloved flower from one of our favorite florists, Tantawan Bloom.
1. Mix light and dark red to give your bouquet more depth.
Red roses are anything but boring in this creative centerpiece!
Tip of the Day: "Even the grandest cake can appear dwarfed when placed in the middle of a 72" round table! I always recommend that venues use the smallest table that will comfortably fit so that the cake takes center stage. If you are concerned about the height, you can always use a tall cocktail table," says Marina Sousa from Just Cake.
Plus, check out 101 Amazing Wedding Cakes.
With all of the details that go into planning a wedding, registering for gifts might not be at the top of most brides' priority lists. But as soon as guests receive an invitation — whether it be for the engagement party, shower or wedding reception — they will start searching for the newlyweds' registry to get them the perfect gift. As a professional planner, I have found over the years that every aspect of a wedding flows much easier (not to mention there are fewer questions!) once the registry is finalized and shared with guests.
Kangoo is the craziest, sweatiest, and — most importantly — effective workout I have ever tried. It combines running, dance moves and jumping, all while balancing on shoes that look similar to rollerblades except they have a spring-loaded sole for maximum bounce.
My inner five-year-old was delighted: Who knew hopping around like a kangaroo could be so much fun? But don't be fooled: It's an intense workout that requires core strength, agility, and endurance. (You torch twice as many calories as running while minimizing the impact on your knees and joints by as much as 80%.)
A vintage wedding dress donated to a charity thrift shop in England has attracted admirers from around the world — not because it's a rare designer find but because of the priceless meaning behind it.
Sitting on the dock of the bay! We love this fun photo with the bridal party.
After facing cancer together, Lucas D'Onofrio celebrated his high school sweetheart's last day of chemotherapy in the most spectacular way possible — by asking her to spend the rest of her life with him.
The 24-year-old proposed to Tamara Bruzzo, 21, on June 5th at the Boca Raton Regional Hospital in South Florida following her grueling six-week treatment for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.
Tip of the Day: "Have fun! Your wedding day is about you and your fiancé getting married and the new life ahead of you. Don't be mad or upset if everything doesn't go as planned. Very likely, you will be the only one to notice," says Terri Eaves from Bash DC.
Plus, check out 15 Big-Day Glitches (and How to Avoid Them).
Welcome to our latest installment of "Ask the Experts," where our contributor team of wedding planners solves readers' most pressing wedding-planning dilemmas! This week, Jove Meyer from Jove Meyer Events and Nora Sheils from Bridal Bliss weigh in on wedding invitation etiquette. Do you have a question that you'd like to submit?
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