Below are some of the wonderful wedding theme ideas that I fell in love with.
Rustic Wedding
While we were planning our own wedding, I must have looked at THOUSANDS of photos online. I literally spent entire days browsing through online site such as Project Wedding, Style Me Pretty, Martha Stewart Weddings & The Knot. Occasionally I would find a great idea that I could incorporate into our wedding, but most of the time, I was falling in love with a lot of different styles of weddings, other than the one that we were planning. Maybe it was growing up on a farm, maybe it was my husbands' love for the outdoors, but one of the styles I fell deeply in love with was the new "Rustic" style.
Rustic, you say? Like a dirty old barn? Not, even close! The title of this style might be misleading, so let me give you a little idea of what a 2010 Rustic wedding looks like.
Image from Martha Stewart Weddings
Image from Project Wedding
Image from Project Wedding
Image from Project Wedding
They are simple, elegant & chic. Using colors like moss green, coffee brown, mocha, ivory and even a touch of gold, one can bring in just about any element from nature & incorporate it into the style. It's a style that is being used widely in the wedding world right now, and when done well, this design style is amazing.
One specific element that I really adored, was using slices of tree trunks for the base of centerpieces, or using a couple of them them as a guest book to be signed or carved into. Here is one example that turned out beautifully, where they use several slices as cake stands... and they are incredible!
Image from Once Wed
Image from Once Wed
The thing that really pulls together this whole style, however, is the right venue. A formal hall, or a beautiful ball room is not exactly the right space for this type of style. When I think of a rustic wedding I think of an outdoor ceremony under a big oak tree dripping with hanging votives. I think of an old barn, with thousands of twinkle lights draped from the ceiling. Something like this:
Image from here
Image from Project Wedding
Image from Martha Stewart Weddings
I think that this style can make a wedding seem very intimate and personal. The accents from nature bring a little something extra to the decor & it looks amazing. So if you love this style and are getting married soon, search around for local farms. Some of them are really starting to cater to brides since this trend has really taken off. Actually, I really would love to start incorporating some of this design into my home. It really brings the outside in and it's warm and inviting.
What do you guys think? Would you do a rustic wedding? I think that if I had it all to do over again, it would be one of the top contenders!
_________________________________________________________________________________Holiday Wedding
There are ways to make your event beautiful, elegant & still capture the essence of the season. Holiday weddings are incredibly romantic, just by nature. It's easy to play on that romance and make a beautiful event. Lighting is incredibly important and can really enhance a space. It is easy to decorate a space elegantly with candles and simple white lights.
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| Photo Credit: Here |
It can be easy to get carried away with red and green, so you might not want to start with those colors for you palette. You don't have to avoid them completely, but I think that keeping the palette simple & adding red OR green as an accent can really make the event beautiful. You can really accentuate with silver and gold and even copper as well. They sparkle and are totally appropriate for the season.
One of the easiest things to do is to use elements of the season, and to incorporate them into the decor. Pine cones, evergreen branches, plain tree branches, cranberries, pears, anything that you see around during the winter can be used in your theme.
You can also try to use Christmas ornaments, wreaths, wrapped gifts. When used in moderation, or very simply, they can make a huge impact without being 'cheesy'.
Here are some beautiful centerpiece inspiration images for your winter wedding.
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| Photo Credit: Here |
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| Photo credit: Martha Stewart |
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| Photo from Martha Stewart |
It's easy to go overboard with a theme. So think simple color palette, simple centerpieces and lots of subdued lighting - candles, white twinkle lights, dimmed overhead lights. Use Winter elements in your decorating. Think elegant; elegant fonts for your invitations, elegant patterns, elegant glassware and silverware. Use that as the theme, more so than that holiday itself.
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| Photo Credit: Here |
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| Photo credit: Here |
The holidays are a magical time. They are happy and romantic & I hope that everyone out there that is planning their big day for the holidays, are able to pull off the perfect event for YOU.
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Sleek & Chic Wedding
Now is the time when summer brides start to go into overdrive. Invitations are being ordered, dresses are purchased, they are looking at wedding bands & finding the perfect shoes, they are choosing their ceremony music & thinking about their bridal party gifts. All very exciting, and I wish all of those brides luck in this crazy time.
I thought I'd tackle another wedding style today - the sleek, modern, loft wedding. Originally I think this was the first scheme I wanted, but when we selected a traditional hall, I think we were left with having to do something less modern, and more simple.
Here are some amazing photos that show this style:
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| Photo: The Knot |
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| Photo: Link |
What do I think of when I think of a sleek modern wedding.
The Venue: Obviously, as I showed above, a loft like restaurant or space is ideal. Exposed brick, wood or steel exposed structure, ambient lighting - something sort of bare or raw, almost deconstructed. Also a blank white slate provides a perfect backdrop for this type of wedding.
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| Photo: The Knot |
Museums, gardens, wineries - these places are all ideal for your modern wedding reception. I think that the ceremony can take place just about anywhere with this scheme.
The Flowers: With modern weddings, I think bold graphic flowers - calla lilies, orchids, button mums, bouquets and centerpieces that have modern shapes and do not use greenery. Architectural flowers work best in this scheme - making the arrangements inherently more modern. Right now tight bouquets of a single flower make a powerful impact, even something as simple as carnations can be very simple and when done well, very modern.
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| Photo: Link |
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| Photo: Link |
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| Photo: Link |
The Cake: Again, bold, simple and graphic are three words that I would use to describe a modern style wedding cake. A simple white background with simple but bold decor. A bright ribbon on each layer, one large flower, an architectural shape
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| Photo: The Knot |
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| Photo: Link |
Centerpieces: Simple and Elegant are easy to accomplish for a modern wedding. Again, modern flowers give a nice style to your table. Candles are a great way to take advantage of a non-flower centerpiece opportunity. Submerged flowers in vases filled with water is also a very modern and attractive option.
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| Photo: Link |
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
There are a lot of DIY opportunities here in the centerpiece category. It's easy and affordable to come by clear vases, candles, water. You can talk to a florist about submerging flowers, or even use life-like faux flowers for the submerged effect without anyone being able to tell the difference. You can use food coloring to change the color of the water. You can buy river rocks and floating candles in three different height vases for a great non-floral opportunity. You can use interesting fillers - moss, seashells, in-the-shell walnuts, coffee beans - just keep it to one type of vase, a single filler, keep it to one color, add a candle and you are done. When you start to mix types of vases and fillers, you tend to lose a bit of the "modern" vibe and head toward a little more eclectic.
Other Decor: Lighting is incredibly important, most modern weddings make very good use of lighting. We mentioned candle light of course, but wall washing is very modern. If the venue doesn't include it, you can rent lighting for this effect.
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
Paper lanterns are another exciting lighting opportunity. They are affordable, and very "in" right now. Grouped together over a table, over the dance floor, or even covering the roof of a tent, they are very modern and give a very beautiful effect.
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
Color Combinations: There are literally a thousand amazing modern wedding combinations that I have seen lately.
White, Grey & Fuchsia
White, Yellow & Grey
White, Black & Green
White, Navy & Honeysuckle
White, Grey & Purple
The key to making a successful modern theme seems to be: White, plus a dark neutral, plus a bold color. All of these schemes are amazing, and all of these color combinations really pop.
Overall I think the things that describe this style the best are simple, bold & graphic. Use geometric shapes, architectural flowers, bold accessories, but think clean lines, simple and unified bouquets, centerpieces and linens. There are so many things that you can do to pull off this style and really make it your own.
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Spring Wedding
One way to make things bright and cheery on a cold, grey day is to think about Spring Weddings! They are almost a genre all to themselves. Granted you can have any wedding at any time, but there is just something about spring weddings that puts a little "bright and cheery" into your smile.
If we had the opportunity to have a wedding outside, or at least the reception, we probably would have. Because of the volatile weather in this area, it would have been a big gamble though, so we went with an indoor wedding. However, there is something about a spring wedding that just calls for green grass, bright flowers & a day filled with sunshine.
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
This wedding decor special will be a little all over the place, as you can modify your spring wedding to be modern or traditional, rustic or contemporary, colorful or simple. I'll try to touch on a little of all of it, while embodying what I think of when it comes to spring!
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Flowers:
First I'd like to start with the flowers. After a long, cold winter, everyone is looking forward to bright and beautiful flowers. It's also one of the easiest places to add a pop of color. When I think about weddings, I try to think about what is in season when the wedding is occurring. Not only will this keep the price of your flowers down, by going seasonal, but it helps to paint the picture of when your wedding is occurring.
What do I think of when I think of Spring Flowers? Peonies, Peonies & more Peonies. These flowers are in their prime in May. They are full and romantic and by far my favorite flower.
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
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| Photo: The Knot |
Another spring flower that I adore: Tulips. Early in spring, tulips are in full bloom. These are beautiful for a centerpiece or a bouquet.
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
Here are a few other flower shots to give you some inspiration:
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
Decor:
Next I'd like to touch on decor. You have the opportunity to go with something fun and simple or bold and dramatic that is completely seasonal. For example - Cherry Blossoms. Spring is the season of the cherry blossom & cherry blossoms on branches in a clear vase are beautiful as a centerpiece, bar decor, or even aisle decoration.
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
You can still do lovely branch centerpieces. Because things are still blooming in spring, you can do a branch centerpiece with green buds on the branches. You can toss in a few roses, or hydrangea, as they are in season throughout the year.
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
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You also have the opportunity to have a couple small vases on each table with just a couple blooms in each one. This can make a dramatic centerpiece without spending a fortune on flowers. For extra money savings, alternate and have half of the center pieces be floating candles in a vase with a submerged orchid or cherry blossoms.
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
To add a little drama to your ceremony, you can use flower petals on the bright green spring grass, this is a beautiful look.
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
Or you can decorate your aisle, ceremony site or reception with great tissue paper or flower poms. This s a great DIY project that can be affordable and add a lot of color and drama to your event.
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
Fashion:
One thing I don't touch on much is fashion, however I think that a few quick photos of some great wedding parties can inspire some great color combos. Also note that all of the dresses do not have to match! Do you love orange and yellow, but can't choose? You can use both colors in your bridesmaid dresses. Put the maid of honor in orange with a yellow sash, and the other maids in yellow. For the budget bride, have all of your bridesmaids pick a knee-length, flowing dress in any shade of pink or orange or go ultra-bold and allow them to pick any spring shade that goes with your theme.
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
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| Photo: The Knot |
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| Photo: Sandra Pan Photography |
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
I am also a big fan of light suits for spring weddings as opposed to the ultra formal tux. Everyone wearing beige, light grey or medium grey suits will look amazing for your spring event.
Cakes:
I just want to add a few quick photos of cakes. You can go modern or traditional, but keeping the florals seasonal and bright and adding just a touch of delicate decor to the cake can make the prefect confection. These cakes scream spring wedding to me.
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
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| Photo: Project Wedding |
Spring Color Combos:
For me, spring is about pale and light colors. The closer you get to summer, the more you get that pop of color. Below are some of my favorite spring combinations.
Ivory, Light Pink, Beige, Ecru & Peach
White, Pale Yellow & Coral
Ivory, Light Grey, Light Pink, Pale Green
White, Beige, Bright Green & Orange
Ivory, Gold, Pale Yellow & Coral
White, Tiffany Blue, Medium Grey & Light Pink or Yellow
Medium Grey, Light Pink, Medium Pink & White
Dark Grey, Light Grey, Bright Green, Light Green & White
Lavenders, Corals, Oranges, Lemon & Pale Yellow, Greens, Greys, Beige, all of these colors can be mixed in to make a great combination.
