Oopsie (Full Stop).

May 14th, 2009 @ 4:10 pm by Mrs. Cheese

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.

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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?

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34 Responses to “Oopsie (Full Stop).”

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ColorCoated (message) 951 posts, Busy bee

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!

5/14/09 @ 4:20 pm (reply)

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MissCamera (message) 671 posts, Busy bee

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?

5/14/09 @ 4:22 pm (reply)

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MissCamera (message) 671 posts, Busy bee

@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!

5/14/09 @ 4:23 pm (reply)

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Lexatron (message) 330 posts, Helper bee

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!

5/14/09 @ 4:29 pm (reply)

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lovelerae (message) 239 posts, Helper bee

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?

5/14/09 @ 4:31 pm (reply)

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Sarah

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!

5/14/09 @ 4:31 pm (reply)

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Gilneas (message) 1,029 posts, Bumble bee

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!

5/14/09 @ 4:32 pm (reply)

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wedsandmore (message) 2 posts, Wannabee

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!

5/14/09 @ 4:39 pm (reply)

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Miss Cheese (message) 647 posts, Busy bee

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.

5/14/09 @ 4:42 pm (reply)

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FloridaMel (message) 89 posts, Worker bee

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!

5/14/09 @ 4:42 pm (reply)

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ggsb (message) 842 posts, Busy bee

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.

5/14/09 @ 4:46 pm (reply)

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Miss Gloss (message) 1,053 posts, Bumble bee

I haven’t forgot flowers y e t ….but I haven’t done them yet either

5/14/09 @ 5:00 pm (reply)

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runningbee (message) 218 posts, Helper bee

Give it time, I’m sure I’m obsessing over something completely unnecessary while completely forgetting about something totally necessary. Um, lighting?

5/14/09 @ 5:08 pm (reply)

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jesstagirl (message) 486 posts, Helper bee

*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!

5/14/09 @ 5:37 pm (reply)

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jaclyn

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?

5/14/09 @ 6:03 pm (reply)

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LLauRRa (message) 843 posts, Busy bee

I’m probably doing sams club florals, too. Kudos for not flipping out. I’d be crying, lol.

5/14/09 @ 6:09 pm (reply)

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Miss Ballet Flat (message) 642 posts, Busy bee

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?

5/14/09 @ 6:20 pm (reply)

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heatherk7

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.

5/14/09 @ 6:41 pm (reply)

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Miss Mary Jane (message) 1,519 posts, Bumble bee

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!

5/14/09 @ 6:46 pm (reply)

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Miss French Bulldog (message) 6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

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.

5/14/09 @ 7:31 pm (reply)

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Miss Hot Sauce (message) 932 posts, Busy bee

Thank you for posting this article. I had wondered how supermarket flowers would fare. Your new plan sounds fun! Mexicans are kind of used to taking a centerpiece home after a wedding so I’m a little nervous that the venue is providing our ceterpieces….haha.

5/14/09 @ 9:21 pm (reply)

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mrspaetz (message) 1,707 posts, Bumble bee

tee hee. you’re cute. hmm.. i forgot what i forgot?

5/14/09 @ 10:08 pm (reply)

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This is so going to be me. At least I won’t be the first!

5/14/09 @ 10:35 pm (reply)

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elle

Can I just say that you are living my nightmare from last week? I was absolutely laughing out loud when I read your post : ) we have the same intention, ordering flowers from sam’s and supplementing with potted plants… I just keep dreaming that I forget to order them!
I’m sure everything will turn out beautifully no one will know where the flowers come from…. grocery store or otherwise!

5/14/09 @ 10:52 pm (reply)

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deejaylondon (message) 57 posts, Worker bee

I haven’t forgotten anything yet, but I haven’t done everything yet, either. I know I will be like you and forget something somewhat major. Oh well!

5/14/09 @ 11:09 pm (reply)

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ke3 (message) 247 posts, Helper bee

My FSIL used grocery store flowers for her wedding centerpieces and they turned out great. I’m sure you’ll be able to pull something together!

5/15/09 @ 12:10 am (reply)

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Mrs. Espresso (message) 1,064 posts, Bumble bee

I love the planted pot idea- and I think your guests will love it as well. And if you go with the farmer’s market idea- you know you’re going to make that person’s day by buying them out so quickly! And you’ll be buying local as well- it’s really a win win situation

5/15/09 @ 1:36 am (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 1,602 posts, Bumble bee

I attended a wedding about a year ago where the florist did not show up at all! So between ceremony and reception, the girls all did the grocery store route. Our only plan was to go with bright colors. The brights all matched eachother wonderfully and our random pots looked intentional!

5/15/09 @ 8:29 am (reply)

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Newport Nuptials (message) 1,133 posts, Bumble bee

Thanks for sharing that article! I’ll be doing floral arrangements for my sisters shower with store flowers, so it came at a great time!

I can’t wait to see what you do with your flowers!

5/15/09 @ 9:12 am (reply)

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TechGirl (message) 269 posts, Helper bee

The Real Simple article is awesome! I’m also going for a grocery store bouquet, doing a trial tomorrow actually.

And to answer your question Miss Cheese: Yes, we forgot something big: the cake! We still don’t know what we’re doing for cake and the wedding is less than 2 months away. But I’m not worried, we’ll figure it out

5/15/09 @ 10:18 am (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 4,094 posts, Honey bee

you’re so cute…even for an oopsie.

I know we’re going to have this moment…I only hope we can giggle about it like you do!

5/15/09 @ 3:51 pm (reply)

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LPC

I think this is perfect for your backyard wedding. If I were doing the same thing of course I could go to the San Francisco flower market, but I have some Whole Foods cream roses and white hydrangeas on my kitchen counter right now that look absolutely beautiful and classic and really require zero arranging. Just shove them into a low glass vase…

5/15/09 @ 4:21 pm (reply)

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myDIYweddingday

Hahaha I love this story and your good attitude about it. Sounds like you have the perfect solution though — picturing it in my head it looks pretty great.

5/15/09 @ 4:48 pm (reply)

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2babc (message) 88 posts, Worker bee

Don’t forget to check out Fresh Market! They have lots of beautiful flowers and reasonable prices! We are getting some of our filler flowers from there. Another GREAT Knoxville resource for flowers is the Kroger in Farragut. I’m not sure which side of town you live on, but they have the best selection of flowers I’ve seen in any grocery store. Good luck!

5/19/09 @ 12:02 pm (reply)