POMANDER PRETTIES…

Okay, so a few weeks ago, I didn’t even  know what the term “pomander” meant. Today, they’ve become embedded on my radar since, when you’re on a mission to plan a beautiful but BUDGET-friendly wedding, cute DIY options such as this can become an obsession, and a solution! If you’re like me & haven’t heard of pomanders before, or could use some DIY deco inspiration as well, consider yourself schooled:):

Thanks Martha Stewart Weddings via Engageology for this beautiful scene!

Thanks Martha Stewart Weddings via Engageology for this beautiful scene!

A Closer Look:

How pretty are these to line the aisle of a wedding, plus making them by hand adds a special, intimate touch...Thanks Vintage Glam Weddings

How pretty are these to line the aisle of a wedding, plus making them by hand adds a special, intimate touch...Thanks Vintage Glam Blog

Another color: (None of these is in our color scheme but I like the versatility & color choices available:

So elegant, thanks Wedding Bee!

So elegant, thanks Wedding Bee!

A picture of them being made:

Vintage Glam shows the process of making them by hand...

Vintage Glam shows the process of making them by hand...

These have a slightly different feel (more “sharp”, less flowery) but still visually interesting:

You can cut them to create interesting shapes, as described by Martha...

You can cut them to create interesting shapes, as described by Martha...

Martha Stewart’s idea for making miniature ones as napkin rings blows my bubble gum wrapper off!:

Oh how I L-O-V-E this DIY napkin ring! If only I could wave a magic wand...

Oh how I L-O-V-E this DIY napkin ring! If only I could wave a magic wand...

Here’s a step by step guide found on Martha Stewart.com -I have no DIY experience so I hope I can pull it off!:

Step 1

Step 1

Step 2

Step 2

Step 3, are you with me?

Step 3, are you with me?

Step 4, Ready for more? :)

Step 4, Ready for more? :)

Here’s the link if you want to follow along, complete w/written instructions:

http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=efb9608f8532f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=related

Wow, long link!! Anyway, I really really think our aisle will look beautiful lined in these in our wedding colors. I even wonder in what ways we might recycle these & use them at the reception? Hmmm, if you have ideas, please bless me!?! Hugs & DIY fun, :) C

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The Dilemma over the Wedding Ring…

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5 Responses to “POMANDER PRETTIES…”

  1. Jessica Scott says:

    What a cute idea! I’m might try this myself since we’re on a tight budget too, thanks!

  2. Melissa says:

    I love poms and this is a great way of incorporating a more eco-friendly decoration scheme, which is my passion, then having fresh flowers, and it seems less expensive. Cool stuff.
    Melissa, Redondo Beach

  3. I’m starting a new flower arrangement company and can make custom pomanders like these in all sorts of styles. I’m sure this will be a beautiful addition to your wedding decor. Call me in you need help or ideas!
    Patricia
    Fantasia Florals

  4. Just stumbed across your site and love it! Added it to the ole google reder today!

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