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Get Your Party Shaking Like Shakira's Hips With Flowers
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Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 Time: 12:00 AM
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Shakira's hips won't be the only thing shaking this summer-with
flowers your backyard parties can really shake, too! Flowers are
the ultimate party decoration and accessory because they are so
versatile. They can be used to decorate, as prizes, as party
favors, and even as fashion accessories.
Your florist can double as your party-planning assistant.
Florists are trained to design flowers for any occasion. They are
highly creative professionals who have experience in making any
day brighter and more exciting using flowers in a variety of
innovative ways. And, it doesn't matter what theme your party
is, your florist is sure to have some great ideas for you. He or
she can also help you choose flowers that will best withstand the
outdoor weather conditions in your area so that your arrangements
stay as fresh as possible throughout the event.
Here are just a few of the ways flowers can be used to enhance
your backyard theme parties:
* Tropical Theme: Offer your female guests a large, brightly
colored bloom to tuck behind their ears. Have a variety of colors
on hand so that they'll match almost everyone's attire. If you
plan to pass out leis purchased at a party supply store, but
there's a guest of honor at the party, have your florist create
a special lei made of real flowers for that person. To decorate
with flowers, float large blooms in the punch bowl and spread
brightly colored petals around dishes on the buffet table.
* Fiesta Theme: If you're throwing a Mexican fiesta, your
florist can help you choose flowers in spicy reds, yellows, and
oranges. He or she can also incorporate accessories in
arrangements, such as miniature chili peppers, sombreros, and
maracas. If you'd like to give out a door prize, you could use a
large, beautiful arrangement as the prize for a drawing. Ask your
guests to write their names on slips of paper and drop them into
a big sombrero. Be sure to draw for the prize before guests begin
to leave. Or, stick a note under one chair and ask your guests to
check their chairs after everyone is seated.
* Traditional Picnic Theme: Beautiful casual arrangements can be
a great way to enhance even a simple picnic theme. Use simple
glass containers, such as canning jars, tall water glasses, or
bottles as vases on each table. Fill them with loosely arranged
daisies, sunflowers, lilacs, or tulips. Place a single flower
across each plate or slip one through the napkin ring of each
table setting. Or, as your guests leave, hand each of them a
single flower tied with a ribbon and a thank you note.
Shakira might have all the dance moves, but with flowers, you can
have the right moves to make your party a success.
About the Author
Wesley Berry is member of the American Academy of
Floriculture (AAF) and President of Wesley Berry Flowers,
a successful multi-million dollar floral business that
was established in 1946. He is also the Headmaster of the
Professional Florists' Institute, a floral design school
located in Michigan. Visit Wesley Berry Flowers on the web
at http://www.800wesleys.com .
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