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Has anyone else used dipped roses for their bridesmaids?
Rather than having my bridesmaids hold large bouquets of flowers that will most likely die a few days after the wedding and also to highlight the adage that "simple can be stunning", I am planning to have my girls hold a single 18" red rose that has been dipped partly in 24-karat gold and partly in clear enamel. The roses will then be theirs to keep after the ceremony, as a small part of their bridesmaid gift.
Has anyone else done this or seen it done?
I don't have pictures yet, but here is a link to an example of the roses that I am talking about, although the picture shown uses a lot of flash and the rose looks kind of fake as a result. Dipped roses look much more real than this picture shows.
http://www.loveisarose.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=1SRR&Category_Code=ENR
I have not used them for bridesmaids, but I have gotten them as a gift. They are very nice and would be a great gift idea - for after the wedding. You are right that the real flowers would die anyways and silk is just a little too plastic looking. The roses are a unique way to personalize your ceremony.
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