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Need suggestions for a lilac colored flower besides a rose...

erose722 Posted: Nov 12, 2004 07:16 AM+

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Posted: Nov 12, 2004 07:16 AM

Need suggestions for a lilac colored flower besides a rose...

Names or pics would be great!!

lilacwine Posted: Nov 12, 2004 07:39 AM+

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Posted: Nov 12, 2004 07:39 AM

Re: Need suggestions for a lilac colored flower besides a rose...

tulips?

also, check FeliciaDA's review and photos; I'm pretty sure she had a lavender bouquet.

babybride Posted: Nov 12, 2004 07:44 AM+

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Posted: Nov 12, 2004 07:44 AM

Re: Need suggestions for a lilac colored flower besides a rose...

There are some hydrangeas in the lilac family. Also I believe there are orchids with a light purple tint. I used ones with a pink tint, but I feel like I saw purple somewhere....

CaCRmr Posted: Nov 12, 2004 08:23 AM+

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Posted: Nov 12, 2004 08:23 AM

Re: Need suggestions for a lilac colored flower besides a rose...

Some orchids have a lilac color.

Laura1976 Posted: Nov 12, 2004 08:52 AM+

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Posted: Nov 12, 2004 08:52 AM

Re: Need suggestions for a lilac colored flower besides a rose...

hydrangea, hyacinth,

I forgot which bridal magazine, I think its a special wedding idea issue has a whole page of purple flowers in it.

chachou22 Posted: Nov 12, 2004 09:11 AM+

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Posted: Nov 12, 2004 09:11 AM

Re: Need suggestions for a lilac colored flower besides a rose...

I am also using shades of purple try lisanthus its a deep purple or orchids

Laura1976 Posted: Nov 12, 2004 11:20 AM+

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Posted: Nov 12, 2004 11:20 AM

Re: Need suggestions for a lilac colored flower besides a rose...

I found it, its Modern Brides Reception style issue. Its on bookstands now. It was also in one of their old issues.

FeliciaDA Posted: Nov 12, 2004 12:14 PM+

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Posted: Nov 12, 2004 12:14 PM

Re: Need suggestions for a lilac colored flower besides a rose...

when trying to come up with flowers for my color scheme , there aren't very many flowers that are naturally purple, lavendar or lilac. lavendar roses are popular, its hard to find others.

my girls bo-ks have lavender freesia mixed in (they wore pale lavender)

My bo-k consisted of purple flowers such as lisianthus and sweet pea (offset with stephanotis)

diamondgrlie Posted: Nov 12, 2004 12:28 PM+

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Posted: Nov 12, 2004 12:28 PM

Re: Need suggestions for a lilac colored flower besides a rose...

I found this, and here is the description:

Hand-tied bouquet of purple veronica, freesias, wild sweet pea and calla lillies with purple and silver roses, purple and blue nigellas, lilac and beaded silk flowers.

heidla Posted: Nov 12, 2004 01:15 PM+

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Posted: Nov 12, 2004 01:15 PM

Re: Need suggestions for a lilac colored flower besides a rose...

My BM Bo-K had lilac flowers in it, but I can seem to find my contract to see what they were. Here is a picture.

erose722 Posted: Nov 13, 2004 01:01 AM+

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Posted: Nov 13, 2004 01:01 AM

Re: Need suggestions for a lilac colored flower besides a rose...

Thanks everyone! I think I like the orchids..if i could find a orchid with a lilac tint that would be great. I will have to go and buy that magazine also! Does anyone know if they sell actual books like maybe at Borders or something that just have pictures of different flowers used for bouquets??

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Nov 13, 2004 09:27 AM+

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Posted: Nov 13, 2004 09:27 AM