If you’ve been reading along for the past few weeks, then you’ve noticed a few posts about the symbolism of  flowers.  Sure, when you put your wedding bouquet together, color is going to play a big part in your decision.  But what about a little sweet symbolism tucked in alongside your color-punch?  And roses?  Well, they have a language of their own.

We already know that red roses speak of love, pure and simple.  Did you know that the white rose is the traditional wedding flower?  The white rose carries a message of purity, innocence and unity, making it the perfect bloom for a wedding bouquet.

Pink roses are the coquettes of the rose family.  Standing for grace, elegance, sweetness and poetic romance in general, different pink hues carry additional meaning.  The lighter shades convey gentleness and admiration, while the deeper shades convey gratitude and appreciation.

No, silly.  The yellow rose does not just stand for Texas!  They’re actually native to the Middle East, and throughout the centuries they’ve been associated with the sun.  Today they convey joy and friendship.

Do I have a personal favorite?  I love them all, but the peachy-pink Sonia rose is my fave!

What’s yours?  Leave a comment, please!  I love to hear your thoughts.

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Whoa!  If you’re looking for a wedding planner, Sasha is the tops!  Style, panache, and a WOW-factor that is over the top, just look at her website!  Click the pic below to travel into a treasure trove of wedding ideas …

Enjoy!

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First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes <fill in the blank> with a baby carriage!  Somewhere in between marriage and carriage comes a wonderful baby shower.  Somewhere in the baby shower planning comes a cake (and favors, always favors).

I had so much fun pulling these together for you.  I hope you find inspiration here.  I know they’ll make you hungry for cake!

Favors at a baby shower are a nice way to say thank you, but did you know that favors also make great prizes for baby shower games?

Such cuteness factor!  I hope you enjoyed!

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Burgundy, claret, merlot – whatever you want to call it, they’re all the rich colors  of red wines – which are really hot this time of year!

Our new friend, Lynsey up in North Carolina is amazing – she just got married herself, and is busy planning a bridal shower and a bachelorette party for her brother’s fiance, Taylor.  Yes!  She’s using our favors for both, and she’s generously agreed to share the details with all of you later so stay tuned!

Taylor’s wedding colors are wine and ivory – which is what set my mind on this lovely shade.  Look what I came up with!

Yummy colors!

Oh!  And here’s a picture of the new Mrs. Lynsey at her very recent wedding – isn’t she a doll?

I’m looking forward to all the details of Lynsey’s plans for Miss Taylor!

Then I suggest you look at Ms. Mary Blum, “Eventista” and owner of Marcy Blum Associates, headquartered in New York City.  FABuLous!  She’s had many high profile clients (all of whom you’ll recognize) and is co-author of Wedding Planning for Dummies (god bless her).  She has THE cutest site – just click the picture below to check it out.  Enjoy!

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