Kissing balls?

[courtnee]

Anyone use kissing balls instead of the bo-ks? I am thinking of having them for my wedding. I wish I could find more crafty ideas how to make them and make them unique too.

[robindepaula]

what is a kissing ball?? I've never heard of them.

I 2nd that, I have never heard of them...

Found a photo of one! ;)

http://vs28476.server-store.com/images/catalogue/vs28476/vs28476-thum669.jpg

In the same tradition as the Mistletoe,the Kissing Ball is hung from the doorway of the Reception venue,waiting for those to fall under its spell

[Am3na]

I have never hear of kissing balls either. I searched around like l3vi did and I came up with this description:

"Kissing Balls are a Victorian-style holiday ornament used similarly to mistletoe. These would be hung in the home during the holiday season and a marrigable maiden would stand beneath one, hoping to be kissed by her future husband."

Seems to me they can be made of anything as long as its round. I found pictures of ornment styles ones as well as greenry types.

[robindepaula]

That's a cute thing to do. I need to mention that to all of my southern brides!!

Robin

[Am3na]

I found a few links that show how to make kissing balls. Here are the ones that I think would look good for a V-Day Wedding:

Real Ivy Kissing Ball (http://www.englishcreekgardens.com/how_to_plant_a_wedding_kissing_ball.htm)

Red Kissing Ball (http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_floral_arrangements/article/0,1793,HGTV_3418_1933027,00.html)

These two links show some nice looking wedding kissing ball ideas:
Large Kissing Ball Ideas (http://silks.artisticfloraldesign.com/bouquets.html)

Silk Rose Kissing Ball (http://onewed.ourweddingshop.com/estore/product.asp?dept%5Fid=259&pf%5Fid=MU1009)

Nice Idea! Much different then a traditional bouquet. :D

[courtnee]

Also you can have BM or flower girls or all carry them. I figure it would be easier for kids to carry in my wedding. You can make them any way you want too. Should try and find more creative pics. I will do that after work.

I never heard of them either until I started to plan the wedding.

[savvy]

Yes. I am using a Kissing Ball or Pomander (the other name they go by) I made mine after seeing one made out of seashells. I really like the way it looks and it is something different. Some believe that a kissing ball is traditionally for flower girls or bridesmaids...but i have read that they are used for brides as well. Seeing as nothing in my wedding is traditional I made my Kissing ball all out of seashells and placed very small "filler" flowers in between some of the shells just to give it a little "pop" I also then dusted it with a little bit of glitter.
good luck
~savvy

[albeachgirl]

Yes. I am using a Kissing Ball or Pomander (the other name they go by) I made mine after seeing one made out of seashells. I really like the way it looks and it is something different. Some believe that a kissing ball is traditionally for flower girls or bridesmaids...but i have read that they are used for brides as well. Seeing as nothing in my wedding is traditional I made my Kissing ball all out of seashells and placed very small "filler" flowers in between some of the shells just to give it a little "pop" I also then dusted it with a little bit of glitter.
good luck
~savvy

I would love to see a picture of it. It sounds beautiful!!! I have heard of flowergirls carrying these when they couldnt throw petals in the church.

[iluvweddings]

Just a money saving tip - Wal Mart has the kissing balls for $4.00 each. I bought them for all of my Jr. Bridesmaids.

...you can have champagne taste with beer money!

[Samantha Vixon]

i like that, I'm gonna use it in my wedding. i have never heard of one until now but it seems better then just using something that everyone does.