Ribbon Wands & Leaf Cones

gina674 Posted: Jun 17, 2005 11:53 AM

Ribbon Wands & Leaf Cones

I started making the ribbon wands, but I would also love to have leaves thrown... Is it to weird to have both??? or should I stick to just one????

LilyOfValley Posted: Jun 17, 2005 11:55 AM

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hmmm I would stick to one..but it's up to you!

Nautical bride Posted: Jun 17, 2005 12:34 PM

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I would stick to one too. Think of the classic photo of you and DH coming out of the church: ribbon wands plus leaves might be too busy looking and distracting. The emphasis should be on you two.

VS11 Posted: Jun 17, 2005 01:00 PM

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I would do the ribbon wands..

I am not a fan of leaves being thrown at me.......I think it would look like ONE BIG GIANT leaf fight..

nov2004bride Posted: Jun 17, 2005 08:15 PM

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We had our guests throw leaves and it was very nice. If you don't use an enormous amount, it does not look like a giant leaf fight.

SweetCin704 Posted: Jun 17, 2005 08:58 PM

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Can you post a pic of the leaf toss?

nov2004bride Posted: Jun 18, 2005 01:55 PM

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Posted by SweetCin704

Can you post a pic of the leaf toss?

gina674 Posted: Jun 18, 2005 02:00 PM

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Posted by nov2004bride

Posted by SweetCin704

Can you post a pic of the leaf toss?

Are those real leaves?????

nov2004bride Posted: Jun 18, 2005 02:02 PM

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Posted by gina674

Posted by nov2004bride

Posted by SweetCin704

Can you post a pic of the leaf toss?

Are those real leaves?????

Nope, we used fake leaves. Real leaves crumble and they may be dirty. Also we did a 'fly' test and the fake leaves flew a lot better.

gina674 Posted: Jun 18, 2005 02:19 PM

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Where did you get them??? They are so pretty???

nov2004bride Posted: Jun 18, 2005 02:23 PM

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Posted by gina674

Where did you get them??? They are so pretty???

Thank you I went all over. I went to Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Patchogue Floral, and Michaels. I bought the bulk of them from the craft stores. I combined all of them and it looked so pretty with all the different types of leaves.

A little tip: I bought the leaf garland and just cut the leaves off the garland when I couldn't find enough:)

gina674 Posted: Jun 18, 2005 02:26 PM

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Posted by nov2004bride

Posted by gina674

Where did you get them??? They are so pretty???

Thank you I went all over. I went to Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Patchogue Floral, and Michaels. I bought the bulk of them from the craft stores. I combined all of them and it looked so pretty with all the different types of leaves.

A little tip: I bought the leaf garland and just cut the leaves off the garland when I couldn't find enough:)

Thank You sooo Much!!!!! Last year Rite Aid had some packages on clearance for .69... So I bought a few just in case I decided to do it...

I don't know what to do... I like the ribbon wands and started making them, but I love how your pics came out with the leaves!!!! Such decisions!!!!!

JimmysBride Posted: Jun 18, 2005 02:54 PM

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I like the idea of doing both!

gina674 Posted: Jun 20, 2005 11:49 AM

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Posted by JimmysBride

I like the idea of doing both!

You don't think it's too much???

LilyOfValley Posted: Jun 20, 2005 11:51 AM

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You could do leaves with red silk rose petals. I think that would look pretty.

Jennie0898 Posted: Jun 20, 2005 12:00 PM

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Posted by nov2004bride

Posted by SweetCin704

Can you post a pic of the leaf toss?

I have to admit that before I saw the pictures, I thought tossing leaves would look ridiculous. But since seeing your pics I LOVE IT!!! We're getting married at the end of Sept. and I think that would be such a great idea!! I just figured we'd use rose petals, but now I'm totally re-thinking that idea!

Oh and as for the question posted... I would do one or the other. I think both would be overkill.

Thanks!

VS11 Posted: Jun 20, 2005 12:16 PM

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I take back my comment after seeing the pix that nov2004bride posted.

The leaves look gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for posting the pix!!!

curliegirl Posted: Jun 20, 2005 12:29 PM

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My SIL did the wands, and IMHO I thiought it was a little ridiculous. If you can do a toss, I would do that first.

Thanks for the advice on where to find leaves, I was also told not to do real, even when you can order them from your florist, as they can stain your dress....