Thank-You Cards?

My mother passed away 2 weeks ago. I received a lot of beautiul cards. Also received 4 very large beautiful flower arrangements. My question is do I send thank-you cards for the flowers? I know not to send thank-cards for cards. The flower arrangements must have cost at least $60.00 plus the vase. Second question is what can I say that would show my appreciation at this time of my sorrow somehow its hard to think of the perfect note. Thank-You for all your help.
Thank-You Cards?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersThe suggestions for what to write in the card so far are very good. I would, however, encourage you to send cards to everyone who expressed sympathy in some way. When we lost my sister and my stepfather (3 years apart) we sent Thank-You cards to everyone who came to the funeral and signed the guest book, to everyone who sent flowers and to anyone who sent a card. They were being very thoughtful in expressing their sympathies so a word of Thanks is certainly appropriate.





I%26#039;m sorry for your loss. Best Wishes to you! :)
Reply:I was so moved when I saw your name on the flowers. Thank you for caring and for the friendship that you gave to my mother.


(signed)





please send a card that sounds like you, but send it. The worst is not to send a card when someone has obviously taken time and money to remember a family member. They would not even be for sure that the florist delivered it.
Reply:Thank you for being there for me in this difficult time. The flowers are beautiful.
Reply:yes thank you cards but i would do thank u cards for the card givers to but dont say heres a thank u card for the card..





i would say.








Dear________,





thank you so much for showing youre suppport in my time of need. I really appretiated it. My mom use to say you were a very nice kind and amzing person. I always know you will be there for me. Thanks again.
Reply:Yes, you send thank you cards for the flowers, and it is polite and nice to acknowledge cards in some way, but not mandatory..


For someone who was there:Dear Aunt Sarah and Uncle Joe, Thank you so much for the beautiful spray of flowers you sent for my Mom%26#039;s funeral, roses were her favorite flowers, and they were absolutely gorgeous.


The funeral was lovely, Reverand Jones spoke very well, and I was so pleased that there were so many people there, and Mom would have been pleased, too. Thank you so much for being there, and your kind words. We will miss Mom a lot.


Thanks again,


Or for someone who could not attend, leave out he thanks for being there.


Try to mention what the flowers were, or the color, so the giver knows you actually saw them, if you don%26#039;t remember, ok, just saying they were pretty is good.


Sorry for your loss, hope this helps. Speaking from the heart, saying things the way you always talk is never wrong. Go with that. Follow the rules for any thank you, leave out that you know the flowers were costly, keep your thanks short and to the point and sincere, and the giver will be so pleased that you sent the thanks.
Reply:Oh I went through this when granny died.





First off, set a time limit to do the thank you cards, but do not push yourself. It can take six months or a year before emotionally you are able to do them. But make sure you do send them.





I made them personal. I wrote the name of the gift givers, whether it was flowers or a dish or even a meal. Or some act of kindness that helped out.





I think along the lines of :











Dear Sally and Allen,





Thank you so much for the beautiful bouquet of flowers you sent the family at my mothers passing. (funeral, time of need)





Your kindness and thoughts meant so much to me (us), I can never put them into words.





I love you very much, and thank you again.





Love,


Your name (families name)








For some givers you may want to make a letter out of the thank you card, depending on how close you are or your mother was to them
Reply:your generous gift is so appreciated at this time. Thank you for caring for my family and me. We treasure the flowers, mom would have loved them. thanks again.


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Dying flowers help... easy ten points?

i just got a gorgeous flower arrangement.... wat should i put in the water to make the flowers stay alive... i have heard asprin?!?!?! and sugar?!?!? .....
Dying flowers help... easy ten points?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersIt depends on the type of flowers, but sugar does work really good. What I have also found to be sucesful for me is a small amount of lemon squeezed in the water. It helps tp Ph balance te flowers.
Reply:just cool water, changed daily. and cut back the stem about a quarter inch every other day
Reply:If it is a variety of flowers, just keep the water changed daily. It should have come with a small packet to add to the water to help them last longer. Call the florist %26amp; ask ab out it.
Reply:I have tried the few drops of bleach and that is ok.


I have tried the 7-Up in the water...about 2 tbls..that is ok


Never tried the aspirin...


I usually use plain ice cold water...sometimes with ice cubes if I remember to add them....and change it at least every other day...everyday if I dont get too busy and forget.


That works the best..ice cold water with ice cubes and change it everyday.White Teeth

What colors should I use and what songs to play to get everyone dancing??

I need help with table centerpieces and table linens. I decided to have my bridesmaids wear red dresses for my latin theme. http://www.landadesigns.com styleM65.


I don%26#039;t really know what colors to use for flowers and linens. I thought about using red and fuschia linens?? I%26#039;d like to use tall centerpieces with limes and a flower arrangement on top and then smaller flower arrangements with lots of small votive candles. The place where I%26#039;ll be having my reception looks very latin already. The website is http://www.guadalupecenters.org/gcipictu...








What are some good songs to play during the dance to get everyone dancing? We are Christian so we really can%26#039;t be playing music where it%26#039;s talking about shakin your @$$.=)
What colors should I use and what songs to play to get everyone dancing??

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy Flowers2 step
Reply:For songs, I would make sure to play the following 2:


1. Shoulder Lean


2. Smack That





I wouldn%26#039;t worry much about the colors.
Reply:If you%26#039;re going to do the red and fuschia, I would recommend throwing some orange in there too, to brighten things up, otherwise it might just look like things are clashing... maybe red and orange linens with fuschia napkins. I used to work at a banquet hall and I have seen an event with lime centerpieces, and it looked great...





You should use some old school songs like %26quot;La Bamba%26quot; and %26quot;Love Shack%26quot; to get everyone up dancing.
Reply:when I think latin, I think bright vibrant colors. Think about the time of year you are getting married, and go from there. But I would stick to complementary colors, maybe yellows, and bright greens, white would tie everything in nicely, as well as your original idea of fuschia, as long as the fuschia is the same tone as the red....other wise the colors will compete. As far as music goes, when I got married a couple of weeks ago, we played a variety of stuff and everyone loved it. Just play off your tastes, and if you are dancing everyone else will follow you.





Check google, or yahoo for dance party songs. Fast or slow, but really just play whatever it is you like, and everything will follow suit! Congratulations!~
Reply:I%26#039;m not sure about the colors, to be honest, I like soft colors for weddings, not bold and not black. But as far as the music goes, my family (Italian/Catholic) always gets up and gets going to %26quot;We Are Family,%26quot; by the Pointer Sisters -- everyone gets up and starts singing and dancing to that -- and the traditional chicken dance, tarantella, macarena, and my family really, really loves songs people can jitterbug to and polka to! May not be something we do in our everyday lives, but at weddings, they get up and dance!
Reply:As a person who%26#039;s DJed several weddings, I can honestly say that the Music (and the colors) TOTALLY depend on YOU, your friends and your family. Music is very personal. You should pick music you and your partner like, and that will appeal to everyone. I suggest thinking of your fondest times, and what music, or genre was playing then. Whether that%26#039;s Motown, 80%26#039;s, Disco, Rock, Pop, whatever...you will know, and if you ask some key guests, they will know too. Have songs picked for 1st Dance, Dances with Parents and Cake Cutting Music. Have a microphone for speeches and the ceremony, and have someone in charge of the music who has experience doing it. You%26#039;ll want someone there live to deal with the spontaneity of the moment (vs. iPod set-list). It can be a friend, but go someone who knows equipment and is responsible, as there are a million little things that can go wrong -- the last thing you want to do on your wedding day is have to fix things, or pick up things you%26#039;ve forgotten (like an extension cord). Have someone there to deal with it, because it%26#039;s your day to enjoy. Hey -- and if you%26#039;re going Latin and it%26#039;s a summer wedding, it sounds like some Salsa would work well, put that into your mix.
Reply:At my wedding, the dancing started to slow down so the DJ played the hokey pokey. Everyone from 5-55 years old was dancing in no time!
Reply:The most important part is not necessarily the songs that are played but the D.J. That is the most important. He/She can make or break the reception.
Reply:A live band playing %26quot;oldies but goodies%26quot; (classic Rock %26#039;n%26#039; Roll) is good. Whatever you do, don%26#039;t make the music too loud, though, or people won%26#039;t want to be on the floor.
Reply:I like the song Shout from the Isley Brothers. It is a good song that a lot of people know and like to dance to, all ages can join in. I%26#039;m going to be using it for my wedding in October! As for your flowers, I would suggest taking cues from Latin countries. Use native in season flowers from there. Good luck!
Reply:I%26#039;m a sound engineer and work with a lot of wedding bands so I see what gets played at a lot of weddings. Most of them seem to have the same basic set of songs and a few twists but you really need to think about what your guests like. Some that always seem popular with almost any age group





Electric Slide - its easy to dance when you are being told how to


September - Earth Wind and Fire


Signed, Sealed, Delivered


Disco Inferno


Crazy - Gnarls Barkley


Crazy In Love - Beyonce


Get the Party Started


Can%26#039;t Get You Outa My Head





a few slow ones...


Crazy Love


What a Wonderful World


At Last





Thats what I can think of off the top of my head. Oh yeah most of these wedding are religious, Christian or Jewish and we never have any complaints.
Reply:Definitely use some of the theme songs with the choreographed dances that everyone knows or at least can catch on to. The pop culture ones like the electric slide, cha cha slide and some of the %26quot;cleaner ones%26quot; without a lot of the booty popping.
Reply:We are Family and Celebration are good wedding songs. I would definitely give the DJ a play list to make sure you are not running up to the stage all night. Also, you can search itunes for wedding dance music.





Red and white looks very elegant, so maybe white flowers with the tips sprayed red?affiliate reviews

Preserving Flowers?

I want to preserve some flowers from a family members funeral flower arrangement. What is needed to do this?
Preserving Flowers?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersDepends on the kind of flowers you are looking to preserve. Some do not dry as well as others.





There are a few products out there that are good for those that don%26#039;t naturally hold up well, but they are something you would have had to purchase already.





Basically you want to hand them upside down in a dark place. Some recommend some kind of sealent or hairspray.





a good source is http://www.driedflowersdirect.com/how_to...
Reply:You have 3 options:


- Hang them upside down to dry


- Buy silicone spray at plant store


- Or press within a heavy book
Reply:It depends on the flowers. If it was a rose the let them dry out. Or if it was another type of flower put them in th refridgorator. There are lots of ways to preserve flowers. Then there%26#039;s the question if you want to press the flowers. If you want to do that then press the flowers in and old phone book, out lots of weight on the book.
Reply:put them in a vase put two aspirins in it they will live longer than usual.
Reply:contact your local florist and ask for referrals for freeze-dryers. They will last forever, without pressing, decolorization, or spoilage.





It%26#039;s costly because the machines required are very++ expensive and the flowers need to be sent off almost immediately, but it is the best possible way to preserve them.Soles

Flowers and flower colors for a friends family memeber who just died?

I was wondering if you guys had any ideas that would help me decide what color and what kind of flowers and any ideas i should right about in the letter for an arrangement that my very close friend%26#039;s uncle died. She is in a very sad state right now and i really just want to cheer her up right now and i dont want to really send it to her to be for her whole family kinda just her. I am going down to the florist tomorrow so any help would be greatly appreciated . I do not have a whole lot of money either i am only 14 by the way so i only have like $40 max
Flowers and flower colors for a friends family memeber who just died?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersThat is very kind of you. I%26#039;m sure your friend will be touched by anything you choose to give, but ask the florist for suggestions, she or he has lots of experience and will be able to create something just right for your price.
Reply:This may help:


What is the appropriate flower arrangement for a funeral?


http://homegarden.expertvillag... Report It
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Flower pots? Flower/plant arranging?

I know mother%26#039;s day is kinda far away but I have an idea for my mom, she loves plants and flowers. So I want to buy her a plant, well plantS and put different kinds that match well in the pot, any suggestions of what kind of plants/flowers that wont be super expensive haha aka affordable for a 17 yr old with no job, and plants/flowers that are suitable for houston weather [hot and humid]. Thanks!











Im taking a floral arrangement class but we do more of the cut cut stuff, i want the WHOLE plant :]
Flower pots? Flower/plant arranging?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersHey Lacey...





What a considerate girl you are! That is so nice.





Go to Lowes or Home Depot...they have some great inexpensive containers made out of fiberglass/plastic or resin and are relatively light and look like real stone etc. Buy one that%26#039;s wide, but not so deep, so that you don%26#039;t need to use so much soil.





Get a bag of good Potting Soil (Miracle gro has a decent one) and make sure that there are some drainage holes in the bottom of the container so it%26#039;s doesn%26#039;t get water-logged.





I love creating Container gardens. I mix all kinds of plants. I use a lot of %26quot;Impatiens and cascading petunias which are fairly inexpensive plants but really do well here in Florida. I would plant something tall in the middle of the container like a spiky/grassy plant and surround it with these florals. I also sometimes combine %26quot;Asparagus fern%26quot; which loves humidity and just flows over the sides of the pot. Mix different colors up. (wish I could post some pics of some of the ones I have going on here right now!) I%26#039;m not sure about the Marigolds as suggested earlier...mine did terribly when it started getting hot here. Never have had luck with them in containers, although they start out looking great.





Another nice idea could be a %26quot;herb planter%26quot;. If she cooks, she would love it. I have one with Basil, Dill, Oregano and Parsley. I also mixed in a couple Yellow %26quot;Crown of thorns%26quot; so it%26#039;s just not %26quot;all green%26quot;! It%26#039;s very attractive and who say%26#039;s you can%26#039;t mix flowers and herbs? I planted this one in a very attractive oblong planter from Lowes that cost about 15.00.





Whatever you come up with...Your Mom is going to Love it! You%26#039;re putting your heart into it!





Email me at Kat4097@yahoo.com if you would like to see some photos of various containers.





Good Luck to you...
Reply:I like flowers
Reply:what a lovely idea....





have you considered starting some flowers from seeds..this is really the cheap way to go..and pretty easy to do...some potting soil and pots or containers..can use anything........one of my favorite annual and easy to raise is moss rose http://www.sd1new.net/GardenPages/moss_r... ...they are low growing flower and in a pot they would spill over the sides...they bloom continuously....than you could add a taller plant in the center like coleus..which are extremely easy to raise from seed http://www.thegardenhelper.com/annualpla... or you could put a miniature rose in the middle...and they are not real expensive and can be found at farmers markets...and they will live a long time...here is some pics http://www.johnsminiatureroses.com/index...





if you would like to try this...than plan on sowing your seeds pretty soon so they will be blooming by the time mothers day comes around.....you still have plenty of time....and for less than ten bucks you can have a pot full of flowers..and some to plant around in your yard or to make a small flower bed.or give to others....





If you don%26#039;t want to try and raise them on your own..you can always buy them at a farmers market...and they are like a dollar something for a pack of six...............





I am sure your mom with love it.....
Reply:That is very nice of you! I can only think of one plant right now that is small and likes sun, primroses! They are very colorful and would look great in a flower pot arrangement! Marigolds also like heat, I am told. Good Luck!
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Do flowers need sun?

I got a gorgeous flower arrangement in a glass vase for V-Day. Will giving them some sun help them live longer? It%26#039;s a really tight arrangement so I don%26#039;t want to pull them all out and recut them or anything and I made sure they had lots of water. Any suggestions?
Do flowers need sun?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersKeep your flower arrangement out of the sun.


It%26#039;ll last longer if not overheated, away from bright lights, %26amp; out of drafts. A cooler area is better.


Keep the water clean by changing it every couple of days so bacteria doesn%26#039;t make it rot. Remove any lower leaves that would otherwise be immersed under water as they will rot and shorten the life of your flowers


Some people even add a drop of bleach to the water.





%26quot;Suggestions range from adding a few drops of bleach to each pint of vase water to keep bacteria from growing to using a solution made with lemon-lime soda, one part soda to two parts water. The sugar in the soda is said to feed the flowers and help buds continue to open, and acidity inhibits bacterial growth.%26quot;


http://www.reneesgarden.com/articles/bou...





It seems the lemon/lime soda both helps preserve the flowers %26amp; helps them to open...sugar being cited for helping the flowers open. So just adding lemon juice alone (or a few drops of bleach by itself) to the water should help preserve the flowers without hastening the blooming process.





Michael Skaff, a floral specialist for ftd.com recommends: %26quot;Under running tap water, quickly cut the bottom of the stems on an angle and remove foliage that will be lower than the water level in the vase. Then add two to three drops of bleach to the vase to prevent bacteria buildup. %26quot;


http://www.quickandsimple.com/solutions/...





Good Luck! Hope this helps.
Reply:Of course, Everything in the floral system need sun light to survive, The only matter is how much, there are some kind of flower which can only used a small amount of sunshine, but some flower need a large amount of sunshine and heat, some need to stay in the shade, some need to live under the sun light, make sure you do some research on the flower you are planting and choose the best place to put your flower in.
Reply:Of course, even shade dwellers get uv rays outsidegenealogy mormon

2 questions!!! #1 Calla lillies expensive in FL? #2 Silk faux paux?

#1. Love calla lillies but are unsure of cost. Would like to spend no more than $500-$700 %26amp; bridesmaids offered preparation (afraid florist will be too much). Reception is at country club %26amp; desired vibe is romantic evening in candlelight with clean %26amp; simple -but elegant-flower arrangements.There is no flower wholesaler locally that I know of, nor have I ever seen a calla lilly in Publix, or in Florida for that matter, etc. Please let me know if I%26#039;m out of my mind.





#2. Before I begin let me tell you that I despise fake flowers. However, while in Pier 1 Imports, I have to admit they had the most gorgeous long stemmed flowers -about $4-$7 ea %26amp; they are huge. The stem base is wax %26amp; flower is silk or wax depending on type. I would not use add%26#039;l flowers, but just place 5 flowers or so in a tall, narrow clear vase. What would your opinion be if you saw this at a wedding. P.S.-if you aren%26#039;t familiar w/P1 Imp.-these could surely pass inspection %26amp; I think the dimmly-lit room would help.
2 questions!!! #1 Calla lillies expensive in FL? #2 Silk faux paux?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy Flowershttp://home.proflowers.com/wedding/index...


The website above has amazing pricing and their bouquets are just amazing looking also. You can get what you need for a decent price.





http://www.fiftyflowers.com/product/Supe...





http://www.amazoniaflowers.com/Amazonia-...


This one once again awesome prices, unbeatable really.





This also has amazing prices, its 650 for 200 standard lillies and 80 minis, you of course have to do the work yourself, but they also offer different colors and other packages that have roses and lillies and stuff, take a look, I can say the above sites are 3 of the most amazing ones ive seen yet.





Hope this helps and good luck.


Ive been researching flowers for like 5 months and those are the best of the bunch.
Reply:There are silk flowers out there that look real unless you touch them. In a dim light no one would be the wiser. With your budget, depending on how many you need, you can probably pull it off much cheaper than real ones. You%26#039;d also be able to let %26#039;special%26#039; family and friends and those who helped out with the wedding take home a centerpiece as a thank you and special memento. I know of several women who did that and they loved it. Best wishes!
Reply:Silk flowers:


http://www.wedideas.com/index.htm


http://www.elegantbridalbouquets.com/def...





Wholesale flowers:


http://www.growersbox.com/


http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigat...
Reply:Hey-I used ivory English roses from Pottery Barn, and everyone kept asking if they were real, so I say YES to silk flowers.





I have seen the silks at Pier One, and they are so pretty, so yes, go for it!flower

Bridezillas, give me your opinions!?

My fiance and I are currently planning our wedding and we had an idea that we really liked: What about using fruit arrangements instead of flower arrangements for our reception? Some of them look really nice and I thought it would be nice for the guests to snack on. This is not an extremely formal wedding and we like to do things out of the ordinary. I know that only OUR opinion matters, but if you were a guest, honestly, what would you think? Some examples:





http://www.ediblearrangements.com/Arrang...





http://www.ediblearrangements.com/Arrang...
Bridezillas, give me your opinions!?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersI think it%26#039;s a great idea. I%26#039;m not terribly traditional when it comes to weddings, and if yours isn%26#039;t really formal, I say go for it.





I ordered a centerpiece one time from edible arrangements, and it was beautiful. However, it was during the winter and some of the fruit was not very ripe. For the high price they charge, I wanted ripe fruit! (The honeydew was really hard and not sweet). If you decide to get a fruit arrangement, make sure you ask them what fruit they can get in season, and let them know you are concerned about it all being ripe.
Reply:I like it! Honestly, most centerpieces are pretty useless, except for decoration. If you%26#039;re going to spend money on it, make it fun. I initially considered having whole fruits to decorate and then donate them to a food bank after the reception. Now we%26#039;re letting my fiance%26#039;s grandmother just make a centerpiece so she can contribute.
Reply:Wow! That is a really neat idea!!! I think I%26#039;m going to do that for my wedding. I say go for it:)
Reply:I really love this idea!! Plus the arrangements look very nice! Who doesn%26#039;t love beautiful fresh strawberries! Yum...
Reply:I am not a bridezilla, but will answer your questions anyway...





I love ediblearrangements!!! I think it would nice if you had a small chocolate fondue dish for each table as well if you do the strawberry one! I know I would love that if I were a guest. Freshly dipped berries are my absolute favorite!





Also, if you wanted to make those you could. Have you ever ordered anything from them? The way they make everything is fairly simple. You can get a bowl or even a large mouth vase and get one of those foam balls and large skewing sticks and the fruit. It may take some time to do right before the wedding, but you can have them made the night before put in a fridge and save lots of money since EA is a little on the pricey side.
Reply:Edible arrangements are an awesome idea. However, you just have to ascertain if there%26#039;s a location which can deliver them FRESH to you just before the reception. Fruit can%26#039;t %26#039;wait%26#039;.
Reply:YUMMY!!!





I do not like chocolate and would prefer to be seated at a table with naked fruit (or see if they can mix the covered and naked fruit). Could I keep the container when I left? Sooooo pretty!!!!





I love this idea! Wish I was getting married so that I could do this.
Reply:ummm no stick to the flowers
Reply:why not go with wrapped candy instead? the arrangements are pricey and get messy after a while.
Reply:I love this store!





I think it%26#039;s a great idea!





Congrats!
Reply:I love the idea. Especially cool if your emcee announces that the fruit is for eating and invites guests to take a piece of fruit home with them.
Reply:I would have the fruit off to the side so guests know they can eat it. A buffet style table with fruit and apps also will give them more opportunity to mingle.
Reply:Nothing wrong with that but i do not care for them, I would miss the flowers can you do some of each?
Reply:You know, I thought about doing a chocolate covered strawberries centerpiece from Edible Arrangements. I was going to provide decorative little bags on the table too, so that they would double as centerpieces and favors.





I think it%26#039;s a great idea. However, I was worried the chocolate might melt. I would suggest calling the company and asking them their opinion.





But, it sounds like a great idea. I%26#039;m glad, I%26#039;m not the only person in the world that thought of this idea.
Reply:Can be very expensive. Maybe too pretty to eat, so be sure guests are given the clue to enjoy while waiting for the meal and festivities.
Reply:Sure! I think it is a great idea.


And I always feel like fruit after a meal.


I would eat the fruit!! And appreciate it.
Reply:I think that%26#039;s a great idea....it%26#039;s a shame in a way that there%26#039;s only one floral table arrangement to each table and if it%26#039;s an option only a few people walk away with them....now this way you can have a seasonal fruit arrangement and everyone can have at it! very, very clever!
Reply:Its a unique idea, but here are some things you should think about first:





1. The price: it would be cheaper to go to Costco or Sam%26#039;s and buy the fruits and the containers.


2. When guest arrive they will start snacking on the arrangements, and after a awhile there will be no centerpieces on the table.


3. Bacteria can grows quickly . After 3 hours you can can 64 times the amount of the original. Do you really want to have people going to hospital for food poisoning.


4. This is my opinion, but if I were a guest I would not want to snack on food that everyone has touched and breath on and also because of reason 3
Reply:that looks yummie , very cool !!!!!!!ideagenealogy mormon

My brother died today... my other brother is taking care of all the arrangements..?

I want to do something for my older brother who has had to make the decision to take our other brother off of life support. He is taking care of all of the funeral arrangements and I want him to know how much I love and appreciate him for all that he is doing.


Any idea%26#039;s?..... (and not flowers, I%26#039;m sure we will all get plenty of those)
My brother died today... my other brother is taking care of all the arrangements..?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy Flowersjust tell him how much you appreciate him. i wouldn%26#039;t buy him anything because it will always remind him of your brothers death.
Reply:Just spend time to make sure he knows of your support and appreciation. I don%26#039;t believe there is anything tangible that could mean anything more.





Sincere condolences.
Reply:you go hug him and tell him you are willing to take some of the burdens off his shoulders ,he might fill obligated to do every thing but you just step in and help i am so so sorry for your and your brothers loss
Reply:First, give him a hug. Then give him some money for the funeral and tewll him how much you love him and maybe ask him to help. Tell him he is doing a great job. And i am really sorry that your brother died.
Reply:im sorry for what you are going through......its kind of cheesy but what about a scrap book with pictures and funny comments of you all........as a gift to remind him of the old times. write a poem especially for him and include your thanks, make him dinner and give him a big hug.x
Reply:Im very sorry for your loss. But i dont think there is anything materialistic that will matter to him right now. The best thing you can do for him is just telling him how much he means to you and how much you appreciate what hes doing....and of course how much you love him. Words sometimes makes the world of difference especially in a case like this.
Reply:Aww sweets, I%26#039;m so sorry to here that about you bro! You could just sit him down and tell him how much you love and appreciate him. I%26#039;ve gone through the same situation and its hard i know! But, you could just be there for him and the family. He would really appreciate that.................
Reply:Tell him how much you appreciate what he is doing. Then show hm. Make an effort for the rest of your lives to become closer and stay that way. Family comes first and is forever.
Reply:The very best thing you can do is .....tell him. Really tell him how much you care not only about what he has done, but how much he really means to you also. Nothing better than truefulness.
Reply:I%26#039;m sorry about your brother. I went through it myself 2 yrs ago. The only thing I can suggest is help him make the arrangements. Be there for him to talk, listen or just have a shoulder to cry on. Ask him outright...not IF you can help...but WHAT you can do to help. There is a possibility that he doesn%26#039;t want help from anyone. It could be his way of grieving. Just be near if he does need a shoulder.





My brother died suddenly at 29. He and my other brother worked together, lived together, and played together. I would go over to their house to do little things like cut grass or cook him a few meals to stick in the freezer. He needed to be the one to go through Drew%26#039;s things as his way of grieving. And in a way it helped me, too. Making me closer to my brother still living, and closer to my other brothers spirit.
Reply:Take him out to dinner and let him know how wonderful he has been. Write and say something at the service and let everyone know how he has had to take care of everything and thank him in front of everyone. If your talking material give him a gift certificate or something like that. A relaxing time to be alone is always good.
Reply:Vacation? Sky diving? Ski trip?
Reply:I%26#039;m sorry to hear about your loss. Older brothers have a need to take care of their little sisters...The best thing you can do for him is tell him you love him. Tell him you%26#039;re thankful to have him as a brother. Sometimes material things aren%26#039;t what mean most, it%26#039;s the words you never forget.
Reply:Sorry for your loss.


Just be there and hug him , tell him that everything he has to do is right.


Let him know that you also there for him at these times is better if some one care with love than material items.
Reply:when my mother died in my arms all anyone could do that I felt really helped was to tell me i did the right thing and that they cared for me deeply and loved me for taking care of her in her last days.Some of my family still blames me for they weren%26#039;t there but that was there choice. we all make a choice and you%26#039;re brothers was the hardest. So give him a hug and tell him thank you for caring so much for you%26#039;re brother and that you appreciate everything make sure you tell him thank you everyday a nd reassure the love you have for him
Reply:First of all I%26#039;m really SORRY about your lost. But I think that you should just come out and tell him how much you really appreciate him for all he has done for u and your family.
Reply:Just tell him you appreciate his doing this. Also, I want to offer my deepest sympathies and condolences for your loss.
Reply:I am very sorry for your loss. Just let your older brother know you love and appreciate him.
Reply:write him a letter to tell him how important he is to your life, there is nothing better to give someone then your feelings and encouragment, he will always remember that.
Reply:Tell him.
Reply:Sorry to hear about that. My condolences go out to you and your family. Just being there for your brother and helping out with any arrangments is good enough.
Reply:I am so sorry for your loss. I would keep telling him how much you appreciate all that he is doing. Tell him that you love him as well. Be there for each other through this rough time. If you want to get him a gift...maybe a pocket watch with your other brother%26#039;s picture in it or one of all of you.
Reply:Im sorry hun.


A letter or maybe a picture of you and him together and strong should help.


what happened to the poor boy?
Reply:Just tell him how much you appreciate everything he%26#039;s doing. And ask if there%26#039;s anything you can do to help - tell him that you%26#039;d like to help if it would benefit him as well. I%26#039;m sorry for your loss.
Reply:write him a letter and tell him how much you admire him and appreciate him
Reply:i am so sorry to hear that...





i don%26#039;t think a gift is what your brother would want. sometimes words coming directly from you are much nicer and something he will remeber. let him know how much you appreciate him and you know how hard of a decision he did .. just let him know how you feel.
Reply:I am so sorry to hear about this...When I had a bad wreck one time my brother wrote me a letter of what was on his hert and after 10 years I still have the letter and will forever cherish it.
Reply:Sit down over a hot cup of coffee and discuss your brother who has passed. At this time you can also let your brother know how important a role he plays in your life and inform him of how grateful you are that he has been responsible for looking after things. Sorry to hear about your loss. Sounds like a cheap remedy but sitting at kitchen table with a hot coffee will be a relaxed place and easy spot to communicate.
Reply:I understand your sentiment, however it wouldn%26#039;t be right to give him a gift of any kind. It will make him feel very uncomfortable. HOWEVER, writing him a card or letter letting him know how much you love and appreciate him and all that he is doing (keep it general). He will most certainly appreciate that from you.


My deepest and sincerest condolences to you and your family. My youngest brother of 4 of them passed away two years ago.
Reply:Just tell him.





Support him and be there for each other.





I am sorry for your loss. May comfort be there for your family now and forever.
Reply:First off let me say I am so sorry for your loss. It is a very difficult time I know. The best thing you can do for your older brother is be there. Go with him to make the arrangements. Be close to him. Lean on him and let him lean on you. Let him know that he has your full support in whatever decisions he has made or has to make now. Love him and he will know how much you appreciate and love him.





Again, I am truely sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family during the upcoming times.acting resources

Shouldn't we allow gays in the church so we always have help with interior decoration and fresh flowers?

Antonio is so good at our church. He%26#039;s always suggesting new draperies and ornaments around the church just to dress it up and every week he brings in fresh flower arrangements for the church.
Shouldn%26#039;t we allow gays in the church so we always have help with interior decoration and fresh flowers?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersI attend a Religious Science church - and our minister is gay. Our Sanctuary is BEAUTIFUL!!! (and yes - we do have gorgeous flower arrangements too!)





I don%26#039;t agree with Pilgrim above. I think you are hysterical.





I know that you meant to be funny with this question too. But in this case - it kind of rang true at my church. We%26#039;re more liberal than most churches - I guess.





Namaste%26#039;!!
Reply:lol...I hope he gets paid for what he does.
Reply:Sarcasm but not at it best, Sorry.
Reply:Ask Antonio to KNEEL AT THE ALTER TO SEE IF IT NEEDS TO BE DUSTED
Reply:My church even has a trio %26quot;the gay caballeros%26quot; who also have installed a misting system to bring us country fresh scents. It%26#039;s part of the track lighting and Dante has this knack for changing the scents to reflect the changes in the backlighting- lavender for that lovely purple lighting that matches the pastor%26#039;s robes and the slowly weaving Angel Women flanking him.


When we sing The Old Rugged Cross-Dressing, he has lime and guava mingling.
Reply:go take your midol and have a happy period. that%26#039;s just stupid
Reply:You%26#039;re so proud that your church endorses sin.
Reply::D that%26#039;s funny!
Reply:why dont you take your stupid, childish questions to another cat. your just an annoyance.
Reply:Should we allow gays in the church?





The purpose of the church is to show the love of Christ to ALL individuals regardless of sexual orientation. However, we are to lovingly steer those in sin,(remember! ALL fall short of the glory of God), to the truth of God%26#039;s Word and pray for them to truly repent and turn from their sin.





This goes for all of us.





As for the decor.....it%26#039;s not about lifestyle, it%26#039;s about talent.
Reply:Yes and you should love them all the way to Jesus. Because as Christians we should be concerned about every soul that is lost in sin, not worry about decorations, that is like using them for your purpose without any regard to their soul.performing arts

Does anyone have the address or web site of "Blooms" mail order company for artificial flowers?

Blooms is a mail order company in the UK which sells the most beautiful artificial flower arrangements.
Does anyone have the address or web site of %26quot;Blooms%26quot; mail order company for artificial flowers?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy Flowershere ya go :-)


http://www.bloom.uk.com
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I'm having an outdoor wedding in June and my color is turquoise and don't know what flowers to use.(no ivory)

i would like pretty colors to compliment my white and turquoise scheme, but don%26#039;t want all white flowers, my dress is white, so ivory is out of the question, my bridesmaid is in black with turquoise ribbon.... help please! Any flower arrangements or pictures that go with our turquoise runners on our tables would be appreciated! Thanks
I%26#039;m having an outdoor wedding in June and my color is turquoise and don%26#039;t know what flowers to use.(no ivory)

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there are many pics in this site arranged by color. I thought this was nice. But check them all out
Reply:Yellow roses, maybe? Or even pinks. Red would look bold, but maybe too much so.
Reply:White and pink will always match but what if you had some blue or purple hydrangea added with them to compliment the turquoise? It would be really pretty
Reply:I think a small bunch of light pink roses for both yourself and your bridesmaids would be cute. I love in a colour scheme have a few little accents of differnt colours and i think some light pink roses would be cute! good luck with your wedding
Reply:Personally I love roses.





And they come in many different colors though I think you should go with red...





Red matches your color choices... and stands out at the same time... its also an indication of passion and love...





Just my .01





-dh
Reply:What about Fushia? I love turquoise with a touch of fushia. Not much. Here and there like on the tables, brides mades hair, etc.
Reply:Long stem daffodils would be nice for outdoors. I would go towards yellows or oranges for a June wedding.
Reply:A pretty coral shade or any pink or red with a lot of orange in it. You want a warm pink and either light or dark as long as it is a warm shade.
Reply:Calla lillies would be very pretty. I had a 1920%26#039;s themed wedding and my bouquet consisted of nothing but long-stemmed calla lillies tied together with a burgundy satin ribbon. The lillies come in many colors, but I think the prettiest are the solid white and the green/rose combo. You could mix those combinations and the bouquet would be classic and elegant. You don%26#039;t want to bring in too much turquoise. Perhaps just a thick turquoise ribbon to bind them. My advice is to keep it simple.


You could also mix in some white orchids like this picture:


http://www.flowersbyjoanne.net/bouquets4...





Hope this helps.
Reply:Any flower that has an orange tint or under color (such as a red that is under toned by orange) preferably a native flower that is in bloom, will really bring your primary color ( blue= turquois) to center stage!! Congrats and happy planning!!!
Reply:Here are a few pictures for you.





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Reply:maybe you could put white flowers in turquiose water?


then the edges of the flowers will turn turquiose
Reply:i also had an outdoor wedding....i used Gerbras....they are multi coloured very bright and are a very happy flower for a very happy occasion.....my bridesmaids wore violet and the gerbras looked fantastic.....i had white gerbras in my bouquet boken up with green foliage....affiliate