Comments on: Ask Abby: Altar Decor http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/04/ask-abby-alter-decor/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:35:43 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Elizabeth http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/04/ask-abby-alter-decor/#comment-49052 Elizabeth Wed, 06 May 2009 08:39:56 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14110#comment-49052 Oh wow! Thanks for all these great ideas. I love the baby breath! branches and candles. Oh, and the bird garland I will have to use somewhere. We are using a birds nest as a ring basket and a flower girl basket with birds... and a birdcage on one of our cakes=) Oh i cant wait to look into all your links. Thanks Oh wow! Thanks for all these great ideas.
I love the baby breath! branches and candles.

Oh, and the bird garland I will have to use somewhere. We are using a birds nest as a ring basket and a flower girl basket with birds… and a birdcage on one of our cakes=)
Oh i cant wait to look into all your links. Thanks

]]> By: Gem http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/04/ask-abby-alter-decor/#comment-48796 Gem Tue, 05 May 2009 03:31:41 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14110#comment-48796 Your chapel is just gorgeous! It won't need much at all! If going the baby's breath route, have a look at this garland which could be altered to suit your theme... http://www.oncewed.com/index.cfm?postID=544&title=DIY_Bird_and_Flower_Garland Your chapel is just gorgeous! It won’t need much at all! If going the baby’s breath route, have a look at this garland which could be altered to suit your theme… http://www.oncewed.com/index.cfm?postID=544&title=DIY_Bird_and_Flower_Garland

]]> By: Abbie http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/04/ask-abby-alter-decor/#comment-48658 Abbie Mon, 04 May 2009 21:30:52 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14110#comment-48658 My first instinct was to shout, "urns with baby's breath!" I think it would very easily fit the rustic theme. You could always line candles along the mantel, as well... maybe some pillars in mason jars with coffee beans supporting them in bottom? My first instinct was to shout, “urns with baby’s breath!” I think it would very easily fit the rustic theme. You could always line candles along the mantel, as well… maybe some pillars in mason jars with coffee beans supporting them in bottom?

]]> By: Liz B. http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/04/ask-abby-alter-decor/#comment-48636 Liz B. Mon, 04 May 2009 18:58:31 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14110#comment-48636 I think large vases/jars with tall branches would be lovely at the altar and go beautifully with the look of the venue. Candles are another option as well if your venue allows. I think large vases/jars with tall branches would be lovely at the altar and go beautifully with the look of the venue. Candles are another option as well if your venue allows.

]]> By: Starry-Eyed Barefoot Bride http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/04/ask-abby-alter-decor/#comment-48634 Starry-Eyed Barefoot Bride Mon, 04 May 2009 18:47:44 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14110#comment-48634 WOW!! What a BEAUTIFUL chapel! I think you can stay very simple and not look plain because you have such a beautiful backdrop. S few hydrangeas would be simple, cheap and nice. The succulents idea could be beautiful. Just don't get caught up in all the details and go over the top. You have a beautiful starting place and it really doesnt need much. Wow again - Congrats! WOW!! What a BEAUTIFUL chapel! I think you can stay very simple and not look plain because you have such a beautiful backdrop. S few hydrangeas would be simple, cheap and nice. The succulents idea could be beautiful. Just don’t get caught up in all the details and go over the top. You have a beautiful starting place and it really doesnt need much. Wow again – Congrats!

]]> By: janet http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/04/ask-abby-alter-decor/#comment-48631 janet Mon, 04 May 2009 18:26:11 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14110#comment-48631 What a beautiful chapel! You could buy a few blooming hydrangea bushes from a local garden center to place on and around the table up front. Where I live, most of the plants at the garden centers start going on sale in September, so that everything is gone before winter. After you are finished using them for decor, you can plant them in your yard. A bunch of soy-wax tea lights would look nice on the mantle. You can buy hand made tea lights from etsy: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15414566 and place them in cylinder vases or glass votive cups that you rent from your florist. Make sure to float some of the tea lights in the larger cylinders to create interest with varying heights. What a beautiful chapel! You could buy a few blooming hydrangea bushes from a local garden center to place on and around the table up front. Where I live, most of the plants at the garden centers start going on sale in September, so that everything is gone before winter. After you are finished using them for decor, you can plant them in your yard.

A bunch of soy-wax tea lights would look nice on the mantle. You can buy hand made tea lights from etsy: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15414566 and place them in cylinder vases or glass votive cups that you rent from your florist. Make sure to float some of the tea lights in the larger cylinders to create interest with varying heights.

]]> By: Amy http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/04/ask-abby-alter-decor/#comment-48630 Amy Mon, 04 May 2009 18:24:41 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14110#comment-48630 Lord girl I know how you feel!! I am having a tough time with this as well. Lord girl I know how you feel!! I am having a tough time with this as well.

]]> By: Ella http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/04/ask-abby-alter-decor/#comment-48628 Ella Mon, 04 May 2009 18:17:00 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14110#comment-48628 Wow...these are amazing ideas! I love Danielle's especially, sounds like it would be beautiful. Do you ladies have any idea where to buy grapevine on-line? I've been looking but can't find the leafy kind. Wow…these are amazing ideas! I love Danielle’s especially, sounds like it would be beautiful. Do you ladies have any idea where to buy grapevine on-line? I’ve been looking but can’t find the leafy kind.

]]> By: paige http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/04/ask-abby-alter-decor/#comment-48620 paige Mon, 04 May 2009 17:46:44 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14110#comment-48620 I have some amazing topiary that were very rustic, chic, romantic, and natural looking--that i am looking to sell...here's a quick peek from our photographer's blog: http://www.lucephotog.com/blog/2009/04/the-damianos-bachelors-gulch-april-4th-2009/ I have some amazing topiary that were very rustic, chic, romantic, and natural looking–that i am looking to sell…here’s a quick peek from our photographer’s blog: http://www.lucephotog.com/blog/2009/04/the-damianos-bachelors-gulch-april-4th-2009/

]]> By: gioia http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/04/ask-abby-alter-decor/#comment-48613 gioia Mon, 04 May 2009 17:16:14 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14110#comment-48613 how about willow in tall vases at the front of the church... it is rustic, cheap, sustainable... etc. how about willow in tall vases at the front of the church… it is rustic, cheap, sustainable… etc.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/04/ask-abby-alter-decor/#comment-48612 Michelle Mon, 04 May 2009 17:13:34 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14110#comment-48612 I think that bundles of Wheat tied with colorful ribbon would be beautiful on the pews. You can also have them on or beside the altar. Tall galvanized florists bins with wild flowers can also be used at the alter or at the beginning of the aisle. I think that bundles of Wheat tied with colorful ribbon would be beautiful on the pews. You can also have them on or beside the altar. Tall galvanized florists bins with wild flowers can also be used at the alter or at the beginning of the aisle.

]]> By: alia http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/04/ask-abby-alter-decor/#comment-48606 alia Mon, 04 May 2009 16:46:22 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14110#comment-48606 Ribbon! But its so beautiful already...its really doesnt need much else! Ribbon!

But its so beautiful already…its really doesnt need much else!

]]> By: kristy http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/04/ask-abby-alter-decor/#comment-48601 kristy Mon, 04 May 2009 16:13:45 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14110#comment-48601 what a beautiful chapel - i think since it's September even some off white potted mums would be beautiful and affordable - or what about some huge clusters of babys breath? subtle but afforadable and the texture would be really nice with the rustic eco theme - you could then use the babys breath to add texture to the bar or gift table or something at the reception. whatever you choose you can't go wrong using the existing space as inspiration and keeping in mind you want to add to in - not cover it up - it's so sweet as it is. Best of luck! what a beautiful chapel – i think since it’s September even some off white potted mums would be beautiful and affordable – or what about some huge clusters of babys breath? subtle but afforadable and the texture would be really nice with the rustic eco theme – you could then use the babys breath to add texture to the bar or gift table or something at the reception. whatever you choose you can’t go wrong using the existing space as inspiration and keeping in mind you want to add to in – not cover it up – it’s so sweet as it is. Best of luck!

]]> By: Kate http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/04/ask-abby-alter-decor/#comment-48590 Kate Mon, 04 May 2009 15:22:12 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14110#comment-48590 I recently saw large potted ferns at a ceremony that looked very beautiful and elegant and fresh. To go along with the rustic theme, you could place them in rusted urns. Another idea would be to place two small potted trees, although I am unsure of what trees would be best. You could weave lights through the branches or hang votive candles from the branches. The chapel is beautiful! I recently saw large potted ferns at a ceremony that looked very beautiful and elegant and fresh. To go along with the rustic theme, you could place them in rusted urns. Another idea would be to place two small potted trees, although I am unsure of what trees would be best. You could weave lights through the branches or hang votive candles from the branches. The chapel is beautiful!

]]> By: Annette http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/05/04/ask-abby-alter-decor/#comment-48586 Annette Mon, 04 May 2009 15:06:03 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=14110#comment-48586 I would go to Michaels or your local craft store and buy big vases or rent them out on estilo.com or ask around. Your local florist would probably do it and have huge baskets of baby breaths made (cheap) and you can add little color of ribbons or whatever your symbol is to the vase. Also, large pillars of candles. I would go to Michaels or your local craft store and buy big vases or rent them out on estilo.com or ask around. Your local florist would probably do it and have huge baskets of baby breaths made (cheap) and you can add little color of ribbons or whatever your symbol is to the vase. Also, large pillars of candles.

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