After seeing that, I of course wanted a Cola bouquet for myself, and I will have a good place to use it: at our wedding rehearsal! Since I'm not having a bridal shower, I won't have one of the traditional ribbon and bow bouquets to use to rehearse with, but I thought it would be a good idea to have at least something to practice holding.
Enter eBay, where I got 40 bottle caps for only $2 + shipping! I just glued 5 bottle caps onto another bottle cap, and added a rhinestone in the center to create little Cola daisies.
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Add sticks glued to the back of each of the five daisies, silk hydrangeas, some ribbon, and you've got a Cola bouquet! Here it is photographed on top of the fabric of my new rehearsal dinner dress.
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(Yes, I got a new rehearsal dress. Trying to alter the one I bought in September down two sizes was going to be too much of a pain, and I can still return the old dress for store credit. Sorry, I don't have any good pictures of me wearing the new dress yet, but it's super cute, and I will be wearing a purple ribbon sash with it that matches the ribbon on this bouquet).
The top view (Cola Kitty approves):
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Even though this was another unnecessary project, I know I'm going to be glad I have something to practice holding during our rehearsal. I've seen too many pictures where brides hold their bouquet too high, covering the details on their dress, so I want to make sure I avoid doing that. It will also be good to have something to keep my hands occupied, in case I'm feeling a little nervous with all eyes on us during the rehearsal!
Will you be using a stand in bouquet to practice with during your wedding rehearsal?
I wouldn't have expected anything less from you. That is genius and pretty as well! Totally you and totally perfect for a rehearsal! So fun.
ReplyDeleteLove the cola bouquet!
ReplyDeleteWe dont have rehearsal bouquets over here but in hindsight it would have been a good idea as on the day I was like oh I have these flowers, what do I do with them!
Supr-adorable! I love anything vintage and rhinestone-y, so this is right up my alley. And what a fun way to commemorate your time as a Bee Blogger!
ReplyDeleteSee you tonight! Can't wait ;)
I love this idea. It is so cute.
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