I’ve been hearing a lot about how much people love Pomanders, aka “Kissing Balls.” Pronounced Pom-an-der, this lovely ornamental ball is from the french for Apple, (Pomme), possibly because they originated as a means to act as an air freshener (thanks, Webster’s Online). Prior to the time they became a component for wedding decor, they were comprised of good smelling fruits and herbs, like oranges studded with cloves:
The lovely image above was taken by Marissa McClellan.
Today, pomanders are used as held accessories, like for the flower girl. I made this pomander from green button mums studded with ivory pearls suspended by a black satin ribbon:
green pomander kissing ball with pearl accents
They can also act as decor accessories to hang on the backs of chairs, down your aisle, or hanging from shephard’s hooks. A common flower used in pomanders are carnations– the variety of colors, paired with the durablity and spread of the lacey blooms make it an ideal choice:
I made this burgundy carnation pomander ball to hang down an aisle, suspended by ivory ribbon:
Pink carnations are paired with green button mums to indicate an important staircase:
You can also make pomanders from other materials, like the one below, which I made from gerbera daisies, tulips, and roses:
I LOVE pomanders! They are so fun to photograph and make a great alternative for flower girls as they are easy to just put around their wrist.
I finally got to meet Donald last week and I’m really looking forward to meeting you soon, you do such beautiful work!!