Midnight Blue And Gold Wedding Colour Theme Inspiration
October 21, 2011 by Fi
Filed under Blues, Golds, Winter Weddings
Midnight blue and gold make for a beautiful wedding colour theme with the rich deep tones of the navy blue contrasting with a gold tone to create a fabulous sumptuous wedding colour scheme. Coordinate your bridesmaids in midnight blue dresses teamed with gold sashes and add a touch of glamour to your Read more
Burgundy And Gold Wedding Theme Inspiration
October 21, 2011 by Fi
Filed under Golds, Reds, Winter Weddings
Be inspired with this burgundy and gold wedding theme inspiration moodboard. Burgundy and gold makes a perfect colour scheme for a winter wedding, particularly around Christmas. Opt for warm toned golds team which rich deep burgundy for a wedding theme that oozes Christmas charm. Winter weddings in this colour scheme will have your guests getting in to the festive spirit. Coordinate with your bridesmaids adding either a gold or burgundy sash to your dress. Bridesmaids can be dressed in warm golds or burgundies and your groomsmen should match your selection. Dress your groom is a coloured waistcoat matching your sash for a perfect wedding look. For table decor you can splash out on all thing’s Christmasy with Christmas crackers as fun wedding favours. Add extra Read more
How To Create A Summer Wedding Theme
May 18, 2011 by Fi
Filed under Summer Weddings
Another of the fashionable trends for summer weddings in 2011 is… well, the summery look! It’s a fresh, pretty theme which taps in to this years’ trends in floral print and bright colours. If you choose this option, you can carry it off through a variety of means:
- The style of clothing
- The flowers
- Favours
- The Photographs
- Wedding cake
- The reception decorations
- The stationery
The Dress
This year, summer bridal gowns styles are simple, beautiful and feminine with sheer fabrics and pretty little details. Wedding colour trends in summer 2011 include coffee, champagne, grey, blush If you have beautiful, toned, sun-kissed legs you will look fab in the shorter, cocktail style dresses which this year are both stylish and perfect for dancing in. A summer bride must consider how hot the day might be. Choose fabrics and styles that will be wearable and breathable in the heat.
On the catwalks this year every collection was full of blossoms, buds and blooms. Dresses featured large giant cabbage roses, silk and dresses actually constructed like giant flowers! Embellishments are a must for this year’s bride. An graceful lace parasol paired with a lace handbag could not only compliment your outfit, but also keep you in the shade and be a handy place to keep touch-up make up to disguise a ‘heat glow’ or to carry a discreet bottle of water or mini-fan.
If you are holding your wedding outside on the grass, you could go for the bold choice of going barefoot with ribbons tied around your ankles and toenails painted the same colour as your bouquet or bridesmaids dresses!
The Flowers
2011 summer flowers will be exaggerated in size. Huge flower design has become another trend which is romantic and fashionable. It also doesn’t have to be budget busting. You can choose your favourite flower for your bouquet but then choose different types on the tables or in each vase. Orchids, Ginger halcyons, birds-of-paradise, tiger lilies, and even roses will survive high temperatures well. Buying locally and in season also ensure maximum freshness.
Wedding Favours
- Anything decorated with flowers, butterflies or beach themed accessories like shells.
- a silk or wooden fan or a paper parasol
- Soap or candles in the shape of flowers
- Packets of summer flower seeds wrapped in ribbons
- Chocolate favours could be a disaster in the heat, think carefully before choosing chocolates as an option.
Photographs
You can have some beautiful shots in summer with all the fresh green grass, leafy trees and brightly coloured flowers and wonderful scenery. Consider having photos taken by a lake or stream which will sparkle in the sunlight.
The Cake
Why not consider carrying the natural world over on to your cake too. Embellish with strawberries, roses and ribbons, butterflies, bees and summer flowers. Cupcakes or a sponge cake may well make a lighter choice compared to a heavier fruitcake. Alternatively, if you are daring enough to brave ‘the melt’ – chocolate cakes adorned cherries or fresh fruit pieces such as strawberries, raspberries or similar would look exciting and tasty..
If you’re going for a beach-styled summer event, add seashells or coral and place tiny sugar or marzipan flip flops and beach towels around the base!
Venue Decorations
There are two key ways you could dress your wedding – white and pastels or bold and bright. The crisp fresh white look, combined with pastels, cream coloured daisies, lemons and lime colours and that old favourite, roses is certainly a timeless and classic look. You can, alternatively, go for a bright, tropical look in colour, using bright patterns, large tropical flowers and outsided table decorations. For either look, a selection of balloons, ribbons, garlands and bows can be inexpensive options to tie in the look. You could also consider coloured or plain white lights if part of the wedding will be held outdoors after dark. If your location has trees close to where you and your guests will be, you could decorate them with lights, hanging ribbons and garlands.
Wedding Stationery
Personalised your wedding stationery: the ‘save the dates’, invitations, church service, table settings, napkins, favours and photo albums. You can match them to your flowers, colour scheme or with floral details from the garden or beach. Lemons and limes or buttery creams that compliment and bring out the vibrancy of strawberry, peach, lilac or coffee; pinks and greens, reds and white, pastels and the return of the popular black and white are very much in evidence in this year’s fashionable summer themed wedding. You could add pictures of your venue, your honeymoon location if you want to make it a truly personalised summer event.
How To Create A Vintage Wedding Theme
One of the hot trends for weddings in 2011 is vintage or retro-inspired with a modern twist. If you choose one of these oh-so-stylish options, you can carry it off through a Read more
Spring Wedding Flower Ideas & Inspiration
February 12, 2011 by Fi
Filed under Spring Weddings
When it comes to flowers, Spring is an ideal time for beautiful and stylish flowers. If you are working to a fixed budget, it is important to consider the flowers you buy.
Top Budget Savvy Tips: Read more
Spring Wedding Theme Ideas & Inspiration
February 11, 2011 by Fi
Filed under Spring Weddings
If your having a Spring wedding we’re bringing you some fabulous Spring wedding theme ideas and inspiration to help you plan your dream day. A Spring wedding offers some gorgeous wedding theme possibilities from elegant to feminine wedding Read more
Vintage Shabby Chic Wedding Theme Inspiration
June 23, 2010 by Fi
Filed under Creams, Pinks, Spring Weddings, Summer Weddings, Vintage, Whites
Vintage shabby chic wedding themes are a continuing trends and what is fabulous about this theme is the mix and match approach to creating the look. To create the vintage shabby chic feel at your wedding think of by gone eras of the 50′s combined with a touch of french chic. Worn out miss matched crockery, Read more
Spring Wedding Theme Inspiration: Lemon Daisy
June 20, 2010 by Fi
Filed under Spring Weddings, Yellows
Daisies and lemon make for a wonderful spring wedding colour scheme and theme. Pale yellow is a fabulous fresh spring wedding colour scheme and using daisies throughout your wedding decor really gives that spring wedding look and feel. Team pale yellows with pale creams and ivories for a subtle and feminine wedding colour combination. Opt for a spring garden look using fresh daisies to create stunning centre pieces. Vintage wedding fashion works well and a Dolly Couture wedding dress with lace bridal shoes creates and elegant and softer bridal look. Use Gerberas for larger daisy style flowers in your wedding bouquet and treat guests to wonder daisy lemon wedding cupcakes. A gorgeous wedding theme ideal for spring and early summer weddings.
Love Is Sweet: Wedding Candy Bar Buffet Theme Inspiration
June 20, 2010 by Fi
Filed under Love Is Sweet
Wedding candy bars are all the rage with brides incorporating sweetie buffet tables as a fun and novel way to treat their guests. From candy buffets that match your wedding colour scheme to jars stacked with retro sweets – the candy bar at a wedding is a must for brides who want to spoil guests. Think of old fashioned Read more
Wedding Theme Inspiration: Soft Pink And Mocha
Pink and brown makes for a wonderful wedding colour scheme idea with soft pinks contrasting well with strong mocha brown. Use pink in abundance to create a softer look to your wedding and team with chocolate brown ribbon on favours and brown sashes on bridesmaid dresses. Pink makes it easy to Read more
