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It was bound to happen. Really. If you know me, you know I obsess and freak out over details, then hit a point where I stop obsessing and start avoiding. That’s what the Oopsies begin.
I forgot to order flowers. Well, technically, I didn’t forget, I just didn’t get around to it. My plan was to order a couple hundred bucks’ worth of flowers from Sam’s Club — they sell stems of roses, daisies, carnations, and other flowers in bulk and ship them directly to you. That was the plan, and my lovely FSIL even lent me her Sam’s card.
But I couldn’t decide which flowers to order, or in which colors, or how they’d look together, so I just didn’t do it. When I logged on, full of determination to push through the discomfort (seriously, it all makes my tummy hurt), I remembered they have a 10-day advance requirement.
Oopsie.
So, new plan.
I’ll either buy out the whole flower stand at the Farmer’s Market the Friday before our wedding, or I’ll hit up the grocery store or Walmart for bunches of flowers (Real Simple did a pretty cool article on turning grocery store flowers into wedding flowers) and use potted plants or herbs to spiffy up the tables.
Frankly, the new plans seem more fun! Our friends and family can take the potted plants with them at the end of the evening (I’ll make a sign or something) and fewer plants will have been harmed in the making of this marriage. 
Ah, yes, and shopping is involved.
With limited options, creativity happens, so I’m enjoying this. Last night I watched my favorite guy dance a little jig because he felt so good in his wedding attire. And he looked goooood. My BFF and I are going last-minute dress shopping for her this weekend. My future sister in law has been the sweetest, offering to run errands for me to places like Hobby Lobby. My siblings will be singing at our ceremony. Life is pretty freaking good.
So it all just makes me giggle. Hi, I’m a bride and I forgot to order flowers. Oopsie.
Have you forgotten anything big?
That’s so funny Cheese! At least you can laugh about it instead of freaking out :).
And if I were a guest, I would love to take a potted plant home at the end of a reception. I think that’s a great idea!
hahaha it really is no biggie. I’m glad you’re staying postive. I think potted plants would be awesome. I love the idea of buying a few flats of flowers and mixing them with herbs in terracotta pots and having them hang out on tables with some candles. And with fresh rosemary and basil it would smell amazinggg.
Oh did you ever share your menu with us? Are you going to?
@MissCamera:
oh yeah and the only flowers I’m having are in my bouquet so I’ll be making a grocery store bouquet as well!
I’m inspired by your positive attitude! Although I haven’t forgotten anything big (yet), that’s the recurring nightmare that I have. It’s usually while I’m happily getting my hair done or something for the day, when it occurs to me: “Hey, did we ever find a caterer?” Or something of similar importance. I hate it!
I’m getting flowers for my bridal portrait bouquet from Sam’s tonight (actually one not too far from Knoxville) and we didn’t pre-order. We called them yesterday and they saved us what they got on their truck today. Maybe all’s not lost?
I love the potted plants! Our florist (who is wonderful) is making us English/French garden potted center pieces that I’ll be sending home with parents and guests. I love that some flowers are going to survive the day.
I know I’ll forget something in all my crazed planning. I hope I handle it as well as you!
That RealSimple article you linked has changed my ENTIRE viewpoint on my bridal flowers. I just LOVE the baby’s breathe bouquets!! And it would be cheap enough that I could make a test one to see if they’d go with the theme / dress / colors, and not break the bank if it was a bust!
Good luck! you have a great attitude!
as an aspiring wedding planner… its good to know that there are some brides out there who dont freak out about everything! Congrats that your decision is looking better than your original plan!
Oh, forgot to mention a reminder I just thought of for myself: if you’re going the potted plant direction, spray each one before the shindig with bug repellent. Yes, the kind for people. You’ll want to double-check to make sure it doesn’t brown or wilt them, but you don’t want bugs and bees buzzing around. 
I cannot thank you enough for that link! It made me breathe a sigh of relief! My wedding is next week & I couldn’t bring myself to pay the shipping charges for them… So, I’ll be crossing my fingers that an area grocery store or sams club has the right colors for me!
Good Luck!
um….so,we still have a month to get it, so it’s no biggie…but I forgot his ring until someone asked me about who was carrying them at our last venue meeting this weekend.
I haven’t forgot flowers y e t ….but I haven’t done them yet either
Give it time, I’m sure I’m obsessing over something completely unnecessary while completely forgetting about something totally necessary. Um, lighting?
*Swoon* i’m so in love with the bouquet in your post; it’s been my inspiration for flowers the moment I saw it way back when!
Most Sam’s Club’s and Costco carry a ton of flowers on a regular basis, and they seem to be better quality than a grocer’s. Perhaps you could still try a warehouse?
I’m probably doing sams club florals, too. Kudos for not flipping out. I’d be crying, lol.
Aww no!! Do you have a Whole Foods near you? Their florist section is awesome and a fraction of the cost of a florist. Maybe they can help you out as well?
First time poster (for your posts) but long time reader. I cannot appreciate more your willingness to talk about your life, thoughts, fears and feelings. I share a lot of the same thoughts and feelings and really love knowing that there is someone else out there. (I’ve been meaning to post that for a while now to a more *serious* post!)
Although - this particular post just made me laugh out loud so I had to post. I think you’re great!
Get farmer’s market flowers and pretend you’re going local & green. 
I obviously don’t read the right sites. That real simple article is SO perfect for me and at the right time too - just as I was questioning my grocery-store floral plan all together. THANKS!
I haven’t forgotten anything… yet, but a friend of mine is getting married this weekend and her advise was to remember to give your florist your final table count. Thankfully she isn’t short centerpieces, but she could have saved a couple hundred bucks if she’s told her about needing less centerpieces.
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Mrs. Cheese, Knoxville Age and Occupation: 29, Engineering Manager Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, CAD Designer Engagement Date: July 31, 2008 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Blogging Since: October 16, 2008 Venue: Our home and the two acres it sits on About Me: I’m an emotional girl who loves sentimental things, parenthetical asides, and trying to do things herself. I can cook, sew, am a whiz at planning, terrible at delegating, and totally in love with my fiancé (who will be my second husband but first love of the rest of my life). For our home/ garden/ DIY wedding, we’ll be moonlighting as interior designers, home improvers, and gardeners with the help of our fabulous friends and neighbors. We can’t wait to be married, and are learning how fun getting married can be.
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