Cute and Fun or Just Plain Silly?

Cute and Fun or Just Plain Silly?

October 1st, 2010 @ 6:21 pm by Mrs. Knitting
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Hive, I need your help. A while back I told you how I was trying to figure out floral alternatives for pretty much everything. That’s right: there will basically be no flowers at our wedding. You guys gave me some pretty great ideas, but I was still having trouble with what to do with the groomsmen. One day while browsing the St. Lawrence Antique Market I came across Christmas pins for $2 each and snatched a few up. However, I can’t decide if I like them or not.

Here they are:

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I also tried to get Mr. K to model them for you, but he was very grumpy about this idea, so I only got pictures of 2 before his grumpiness became overwhelming. he also refused to put them anywhere but his lapel because he didn’t want “suit holes.” SOMEONE’s not getting the calf massage he was promised…

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Okay, so here’s my thing: some days I love them, and other days I think they look too juvenile. I do like the fact that they’re very Christmas-y, from the antique market, and pretty fun, but I’m worried about them coming across as a bit cheesy.

What do you think? Should we go with the pins or should we keep looking?

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45 Responses to “Cute and Fun or Just Plain Silly?”

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Mrs. Moonbeam (message) 1,732 posts, Bumble bee

How ’bout a sprig of mistletoe.

10/1/10 @ 6:31 pm (reply)

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Amy

Sorry, I’m not a fan.

10/1/10 @ 6:32 pm (reply)

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nannettenicole (message) 169 posts, Blushing bee

@Mrs. Moonbeam: I love the mistletoe idea. Not such a fan of the pins.

10/1/10 @ 6:34 pm (reply)

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DoxieDoll (message) 164 posts, Blushing bee

I like @Mrs.Moonbeam ’s idea.

10/1/10 @ 6:35 pm (reply)

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crayfish (message) 4,844 posts, Honey bee

I vote mistletoe (if it isn’t too sharp that it would hurt during hugging). These pins scream “ugly sweater party” to me. I think they remind me of women with bad christmas sweaters in the 80s that also wore the pins. Weird how memories are so specific, right?!

10/1/10 @ 6:36 pm (reply)

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Miss Cinnamon Bun (message) 1,100 posts, Bumble bee

I also like the mistletoe idea, or maybe pine branches or snowberries (ok, so mistletoe might qualify as a flower, but pine isn’t! It’s a tree!)

I could see a basket of pins near the door/at the reception for guests to add some holiday cheer to their outfits if they wanted.

10/1/10 @ 6:37 pm (reply)

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jordynrose (message) 6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

I am not a huge fan of the pins, but if you really love them, why not attached a sprig of mistletoe or pine to chic them up a bit. If you decide to ditch them, I like Mrs. Moonbeam’s idea of mistletoe or perhaps a sprig of pine with a few mini pinecones.

10/1/10 @ 6:39 pm (reply)

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popcorn610

ehhhh, I hate to say it, but they look a little tacky. But there are lots of non-floral options in winter because there are few flowers in winter. Keep thinking!

10/1/10 @ 6:42 pm (reply)

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crazyquilter (message) 34 posts, Newbee

I do think the gingerbread man is cute but there has to be a better option. I agree with Mrs. Moonbeam (and the others after her) about mistletoe or something similar.

10/1/10 @ 6:45 pm (reply)

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TMP

I agree, they are SUPER cute, but little tacky. and remind me of my grandma or something. I like the mistletoe idea too!

10/1/10 @ 7:13 pm (reply)

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maureen9004 (message) 2,417 posts, Buzzing bee

They’re cute, but something my grandma would wear. I also love the mistletoe idea.

10/1/10 @ 7:18 pm (reply)

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pamplemousse (message) 378 posts, Helper bee

would have to agree with everyone else…i vote no

10/1/10 @ 7:28 pm (reply)

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SweetSalz21 (message) 92 posts, Worker bee

I love the gingerbread an pin! But I don’t think I would use them for the wedding. I love the mistletoe idea! Although, isn’t mistletoe spikey?

10/1/10 @ 7:34 pm (reply)

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Miss Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

I would love to see the mistletoe idea.

10/1/10 @ 7:35 pm (reply)

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OctPumpkin (message) 593 posts, Busy bee

Sorry Miss K, not a fan of the pins. They are throwback in a bad way. Mistletoe isn’t spikey, everyone is thinking of Holly, which I love the idea of either of those. Or even a bit of real evergreen.

10/1/10 @ 7:43 pm (reply)

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SerenaSF (message) 661 posts, Busy bee

Sorry, but I am not really a fan of the pins. It looks kinda kitschy to me.

10/1/10 @ 8:07 pm (reply)

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Miss Cheetah (message) 1,188 posts, Bumble bee

What about this: http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/goodthings/pinecone-boutonnieres
or:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/36009039/pinecone-boutonniere

10/1/10 @ 8:14 pm (reply)

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Caligirl20 (message) 35 posts, Newbee

I’m not a fan of the pins either. What about a small candy cane with holly or evergreen behind it?

10/1/10 @ 8:27 pm (reply)

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SapphireSun (message) 4,749 posts, Honey bee

Not really feeling the pins. It reminds me the dollar store flicker earrings my grandma buys everybody at Christmas and we feel guilty and wear them.

What about like, something cinnamon sticks and pine? I like the mistle toe as well.

10/1/10 @ 8:44 pm (reply)

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SapphireSun (message) 4,749 posts, Honey bee

Oh, or maybe some cranberries, or pine cones…
Also, check out this link, and they’ve got some crystals arranged as a boutoniere
http://bridesmaidsguide.blogspot.com/

10/1/10 @ 8:48 pm (reply)

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