Second Line Umbrellas

leilastarre

I bookmarked ckbproducts.com because I ran across another bride on here who said she DIY'd hers and ordered the umbrellas from this site - should I get a 48" or 60"?  I'm thinking 48" would be plenty big, but they have one listed as a 60" wedding umbrella.

Thanks!

meganb1977

That seems a bit big unless that's the size you're going for, what dimension are they measuring?  Are you just making them for yourself and the groom, or is this a favor for everyone?

The Mardi Gras stores around here carry black and white umbrellas that could be used to DIY.  I got one just yesterday at the bead store in the Elmwood area (not sure of the name of the store) for $5.  We were looking for a black one and they had three different sizes.  Can't imagine ordering them online would be any cheaper!

Kate504

Our florist is making mine and it is small. 60" is something like a golf umbrella size, right?

leilastarre

I definitely thought the 60" was too big but since it was labeled as "wedding", that's what threw me off.  I found a set of 6 that are 30 1/2" on oriental trading for $15, they are all white and decorate your own style.  I was just planning on doing them for us, not the bridal party, but if I can get 6 so cheap (we have not asked any attendants yet since we are still over a year away, except my MOH - has been my best friend for 10 years - but we are planning on 2 each) I may do that.  I linked it at the bottom if anyone is interested.

http://www.orientaltrading.com/design-your-own-white-umbrellas-a2-56_9027-12-1.fltr?Ntt=umbrella

NolaWhit

We ordered these mini umbrellas (<--clicky) for our wedding. The description says they are 14 inches. You can see them in my siggy pic just for size reference.

Queen Jane

There is no way mine was anywhere near 60", or even 48". If I had to guess I would say maybe 24-30". My DOC made it.

misslizz2

I just wanted to add that when making your umbrellas, use a glue gun to attach your boa. I spent hours sewing thinking it was the only secure way. We were really running out of time at the end and my mother used a glue gun and finished in a few minutes. Wish I had done this before!