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… Ms. Joey decided on flowers for her bouquet.
I had some flower inspiration before, but now I know what flower is going to be featured in my modern bouquet — the Billy Button.
I first ran across this flower months ago when I saw it on one of my favorite wedding inspiration websites, Black. White. Yellow. I loved the Billy Button and then I forgot about it until a recent search for yellow flowers.
Then, I came across this:
And this
I found a few websites online that sell Billy Buttons pretty cheap but before I buy, I’m checking to see if the flowers are fresh or dried. I’d prefer fresh, but I’m OK with dried. I think they will give fresh flowers a little punch.
Is anyone else considering dried flowers? Are there logistics I need to consider when using dried flowers?
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The billy balls are gorgeous. You don’t see many bouquets with those cute balls.
I’m using billy buttons, too! I just ordered a pack of seeds and I’m going to make an attempt at growing them. You can get them fresh from fifty flowers and the grower’s box.
@Ferris Wheel: I saw that but I don’t need as many as they are selling. It’s hard to find just 100 stems at a good price. 
Those billy buttons are so awesome! Are they as vivid yellow when they’re dried?
@mariavvisa: One of the flower retailers I’m talking to said that apart from the stem being brown, you can’t really tell the difference.
The only thing you have to keep in mind with dried is that they are soooo fragile! Also, with dried flowers the colors can look muted. You might looking into ordering a few fresh and dry so you can compare them side by side.
I’m also using dried billy buttons! In my bouquet, Mr Frenchie’s bout and the centerpieces
@Miss French Bulldog: Did you find a vendor? I found an awesome one!
After our wedding, my bouquet ended up on a shelf in the garage…not sure why. A month later, the craspedia (billy buttons) were perfectly in tact and still bright yellow. I thought about saving a few of them and putting them in a bud vase for the house.
Miss Joey, who (which vendor) did you end up using?
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Mrs. Joey, Seattle
Age and Occupation: 28, Project Administrator for Public Health NGO
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, High School History Teacher
Engagement Date: June 24, 2008
Wedding Date: August 2009
Venue: Eastside Catholic Chapel and Lake Union Cafe
About Me: I'm a Seattle girl through and through except for the fact that I don't drink coffee. I love my job most of the time because I get to travel and work with brilliant people who are trying to prevent Malaria. I love DIY projects of all sorts, cooking, and watching sports. I'd wear anything at Anthropologie and could spend all day on Etsy. I love to travel but shouldn't because I always get myself into unbelievable situations!
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