For those getting married in a church . . .

karen32 Posted: Oct 16, 2003 09:26 AM

For those getting married in a church . . .

i didn't plan on putting flowers in the church, as the church is gorgeous by itself - lots of brick and stained glass. is this okay??? will the altar look too bare??

thanks!!!!

jenny2penny Posted: Oct 16, 2003 09:33 AM

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do you have a picture of the alter. It's a really bright stained glass behind the alter that would be lit by the sun during the ceremony, I'd say you don't need them. But I think it's preference...I want to be surounded by flowers.

embee Posted: Oct 16, 2003 09:37 AM

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i think it will be okay. i think that is one of the few places where you can spare flowers. mainly because most people will be paying attention to you guys, not the floral arrangements.

MrsBtoBe2005 Posted: Oct 16, 2003 10:23 AM

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I agree with you, St. Joseph's in Babylon is gorgeous on it's own. The altar is beautiful with or without flowers so either way you will be ok.

regina2 Posted: Oct 16, 2003 10:45 AM

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I would check with your church. Mine requires that I get at least on arrangement for the altar.

BriarRose Posted: Oct 16, 2003 10:48 AM

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Ask your church if they have any sillk flower arrangments? Mine did we were giong to use those, turned out there was a funeral the morning b4 my wedding and they left the altar flowers, so I ended up with fresh flowers.

sanmik Posted: Oct 16, 2003 10:53 AM

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My church was beautiful too. I bought flowers for the altar and the pews, but I didn't need them for the altar (looking at my pictures). IMO - - if you can get away with it, save the money or spend it towards something else.

Matt'sbride Posted: Oct 16, 2003 11:01 AM

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I think that's fine - although don't some churches require a flower 'donation'. Maybe check with your church.

karen32 Posted: Oct 16, 2003 12:53 PM

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thanks ladies!! the church does not require a flower arrangement as i mentioned to the priest that i did not plan on putting flowers on the altar and he was fine with that.

Sassy Posted: Oct 16, 2003 01:02 PM

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I felt the same way you did. I thought the Church was pretty on its own. The Pastor was cool with that.
But of course........
At the very last minute I did decide to put 2 SMALL altar arrangements on either side. It looked pretty and wasn't expensive.

Whatever you decide, I'm sure it will be beautiful. Flowers are not mandatory

HearzBellz Posted: Oct 16, 2003 03:01 PM

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karen32... we are doing bows only & candles at the altar. Our church is very ornate as well, so we thought flowers (esp in January) might look out-of place there.
Fhs ENTIRE family got married in their church & only one of his aunts had flowers & everyone's wedding looked gorgeous!