Featured in Style Collective – Online Bridal Guide
September 11th, 2009
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Dancing Down the Aisles
September 11th, 2009
I only wish I had thought of this for my own wedding! I bet the guests at this wedding will NEVER attend a wedding as memorable as this one!
Real Wedding: Brian weds Ashley
September 9th, 2009
The perfect wedding in the month of May, Brian weds Ashley in the backyard of the home Ashley has lived in her entire life. The summer color scheme of beige, blue, pink and orange were seen throughout the wedding from the aisle runner to the centerpieces.
The perfect summer outdoor wedding.
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When do I book my wedding florist?
September 8th, 2009
We recommend booking as far ahead as possible. It depends on your wedding date. For the busiest times of year (May/June and September/October) the earlier you contact us the better. 6-8 months before your wedding date is usually sufficient to secure our services. Although their might be openings last minute depending on our schedule.
Most florist will book more than one wedding per weekend and sometimes even per day. Ali Eli Florals prefers to only schedule one wedding per weekend to ensure 100% of all attention is for your wedding and your wedding only.
If you have any concerns your wedding date being a “popular” wedding date in the prime wedding season, then let us know. We can reserve any date with a small deposit.
Wedding Dates that you should AVOID
September 8th, 2009
It sounds so tempting to pick up a calendar, close your eyes and point to a date for your wedding….but think again! Keep in mind that YES this is YOUR wedding day, but that you are also inviting all kinds of family and friends to celebrate WITH YOU!
Always check with your entire bridal party and family to make sure there will not be any conflicts with the date you choose. Also, something you might not have thought of- there are some holidays or national events that might hinder your guests from booking that plane ticket or sending in their RSVP cards with a YES on them.
Steer clear of these days for your wedding!
Here are a few dates to stay clear of when choosing your BIG DAY!
- New Year’s and Christmas (Anywhere between the 23th of December and the 5th of January)
- Thanksgiving (In US, the fourth Thursday of November)
- Superbowl weekend
- The World Series
- In the US, the weekend before April 15 – tax day! Probably not too big of a deal, but you never know!
- Memorial Day weekend
- Labor Day weekend
- Some say Memorial Day and Labor Day are great days but be aware of friends and family already having plans like the vacation they mapped out a year ago.
- Mother’s Day
- Father’s Day
Some wedding dates might even bring bad luck to your wedding day- but I will let you be the judge!
- Weekends that include a Friday the 13th
- Getting married on a Full Moon
- The Ides of March (March 15)
- September 11
- Daylight savings days – let’s hope your guests remember what time it is that day!
Also keep in mind some religious days-
- If you are Jewish, or many of your guests are Jewish, you may wish to avoid Friday evening weddings, and Saturday weddings before sundown. Don’t marry on Rosh Hashanah. Most synagogues frown on marriages during the Days of Awe (the 10 days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur), as that is a very busy time. Depending on your community or denomination, you may be able to get married immediately after Passover, or may have to wait until after either Yom HaShoah or Shavout.
- If you are Christian, or many of your guests are Christian, you’ll want to avoid Holy Week (from Palm Sunday Weekend through Easter Sunday, and Christmas weddings (weekends around December 25). Some churches find Sunday weddings after the service a joyful celebration of the Sabbath, others frown on a wedding during the day of rest. Check with your congregation to be sure. Also, be aware that December is a busy month for most Christians, and thus it is better to plan a wedding for a different month if many of your guests are Christian.
- If you are Muslim,or many of your guests are Muslim, be aware that Shawwal is considered a favorable time for a wedding, but the sacred months of Muharram and Ramadan are very bad times for a wedding. Many Muslim weddings occur on Sunday. You’ll want to consult your mosque before selecting a date, of course.
Budget Weddings-
If you are on a budget, try to stay away from Friday evening or Saturday evening weddings. Instead shoot for a Sunday wedding- or if you are having a smaller wedding then a weekday can work as long as all of your guests know far in advance.
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The Etsy Store is “Live”
September 8th, 2009
Exciting news! The etsy store is finally up and running- check it out in all its glory!!
Visit the site – Click Here
The shop will soon have much much more to offer….so please keep checking back.
Check out all of our COOL stuff on Etsy.com
Unique Wedding Gift Registries
September 8th, 2009
Most brides typically go with the traditional Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel, Target, or Bed Bath and Beyond gift registries for their weddings. But why not try something a little different. Many brides these days are opening their eyes to other options out there. Some websites out there just make the whole process much easier in general offering mutiple stores in one place to shop!
Check out a few of these websites that might make you re-think your entire registry that you spent hours creating elsewhere!
MyRegistry
Wishpot
Wists.com
TheThingsIWant.com
Kaboodle
Also, many brides are now using etsy.com to create a gift registry. To find out how to do this check out this article from Etsy- click here.
Gearing Up for the New Etsy Storefront
August 24th, 2009
I decided to join the bandwagon and start an etsy storefront. I am very excited to showcase new designs and get my work out there more to the rest of the non-San Diego world.
The Etsy Storefront will be featuring all silk flowers, with combinations of other items such as dried plants, some dried flowers, nuts, pinecones, ribbon, feathers, found objects, and more! I love the idea of being able to offer my designs at a much lower price point in silk.
I have been extremely busy the past few days preparing for the launch of the new store. Hopefully later on this week I will be ready to open. Check back later this week for another update.
In the meantime, here is what the chaos looks like- plus a few exciting sneak peaks…..
Just a few to curb your excitement!
Riley the Puppy Model
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- A few samples from the store!
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- Your Dog can be a part of your wedding too!
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- A great way to involve your dog into your big day!
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- Work in progress…
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- A few samples…
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- Silk flowers!
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- Fun little items to add…
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- Ribbon Galore….ready and waiting!
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- More fun stuff!
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- Assortment of Leaves
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- Silk Flowers…and more!
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10 News A List – Ali Eli Florals has been nominated!
July 25th, 2009
10 news A List
This year Ali Eli Florals has been nominated for “Best Wedding Flowers” in San Diego and would love for you to cast your vote and help us win. Voting ends September 4th so check back to find out the results.
You can vote by going to this following link
VOTE HERE
Thank you! We appreciate each and every one of you out there!
Yellow Bouquet for a Summer Wedding
July 25th, 2009
An adorable bouquet in yellow with mums and yellow billy balls. Perfect for that summer wedding.
- yellow mums and billy balls
~Photo Courtesy of Flower Photo Gallery
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