Wedding Table Decorations- Why Not Try a Flower Boa?
Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
by Peta Fletcher
http://www.visionsofsilk.com
Have you been to a wedding recently? What do you remember of it? Most of the time, we remember the ceremony, the food, the bouquets, the dresses- but we often don't notice the wedding table decorations that are on our tables. But these are an important part of any wedding, and it's important to find the right type of table decoration for the occasion.
But out of all the possible wedding table ideas, my favorite is definitely the flower boa. It's a rather large arrangement, which sits at the front of your wedding table or reception tables.
Flower boas really look incredible, due to their length. They help to give space to the table, and are ideal at drawing the eye in.
The name flower boa is taken from the feather boa, which a long "snake" of feathers worn around the neck. A flower boa is based on the same principal. It is quite a long wedding table decoration with the flowers "snaked" together in a bow-like shape.
What makes this decoration different to other wedding and reception table decorations is that it doesn't need any oasis or vase or bowl to sit in. This has many benefits- not least of which, is that people can't knock the decoration over, spilling water all over the table!
So, why doesnt a flower boa need an oasis or a bowl?
There are 2 reasons for this:
1- Because of how the table decoration is wired together
and...
2- Because it is quite long, a flower boa will sit under it's own weight.
Flower boa's are really quite beautiful, but because of their size they can be very costly.
But don't rule them out yet!
If you make them in silk flowers you will save a decent amount of money. Usually silk flowers will cost approximately half the price, so you can see that the cost savings are considerable! And as an added bonus, you can also keep the decoration afterwards, and use it in your own home as a nice hall table decoration.
Now as I mentioned before, the flower boa takes it name from the feather boa, but unlike a feather boa a flower boa has a fan shape at the top. This helps the decoration not to fall backwards while sitting on a table.
This type of table decoration looks good when made with just greenery, large long leaves and lots of ferns. You may see these decoration used in churches alot, because their simplicity can draw the eye, without being too distracting.
If you decide to use a flower boa as a wedding table decoration, then you may like to consider adding ribbons to the boa. Ribbons will help to soften the look of the arrangement, and will help with the flow of the boa.
Any flower will look good in a flower boa, but if you are after a particularly eye-catching table decoration, then I think it is best to use large flowers. Look for flowers like calla lilies, and roses. These types of flowers will always grab peoples attention, and they look stunning in both silk flowers and fresh flowers.
Peta Fletcher has been making bouquets for over 14 years. Her website has lots of free information on wedding bouquets, including how to make a wedding bouquet, and articles on candy bouquets
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