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Some inspiration for wedding bomboniere and wedding ideas.
Let's stay on the spring and garden theme this week. Who can resist such a wonderful time of year to get married. Summer's only just around the corner and there is much anticipation in the air for excited spring and summer brides. So much to do, so little time, daydreaming about every little detail, stressing over every little detail.
How about adding a splash of fun to your wedding theme and wedding bomboniere. Who loves birds, bees, butterflies and ladybirds? A unique wedding theme could follow one of these trends involving our feathered and winged friends. There are so many ways you could incorporate any, some or all of these into your wedding day. Although using all four at once may be a bit OTT! If you do, make sure to send me some photos :)
Bird wedding theme
If you have the time and inclination, you could cut out paper birds and use them as decorations, hang them as mobiles, place them on birdcages that are scattered throughout the reception. The cut out birds could be used instead of a guest book. Get your guests to write lovely little notes on them and pin them up with wooden pegs on a piece of string for everyone to read and for your to put into your wedding scrapbook. If you have a creative flair, then you could make origami birds or cranes and have them scattered on tables and hanging from trees for a garden wedding. The cut out birds could be coloured or printed to match your colour scheme.
Birdcages seem to be very popular these days. They could be used to decorate your venue plus also double as your wishing well with paper cut out birds sitting atop them or on a stick inside the cage. Think love birds smooching.
Doves are the symbol of love. Releasing doves during the ceremony may appeal to you but if you're worried about them doing their business on your lovely dress or perhaps on your guests as they fly off, then you could settle for some stunning Love Dove wedding bomboniere.
Bees/ladybird wedding theme
Think outside of the box. Maybe a ladybird or bee theme is more your style. Jar up unprocessed honey from a local honey supplier and cover with a cloth and string matching your colour scheme, give these as wedding bomboniere with a personalise tag attached. Guests love edible favours and every time they eat it, they'll think of your wedding day.
Wedding accessories and stationery
In your hair and bouquets you could have fake butterflies, bees or lady birds. Your hair piece could be made with stunning feathers, such as peacock feathers. You could also decorate your cake with these lovely winged insects and animals.
Your stationery would look divine with a silohette of a bird, butterfly, bee or ladybird, the invite sets the scene for your guests. Maybe hats will be the order of the day for your lady guests. A garden wedding with a bird, butterfly, bee or ladybird theme would give a romantic and soft feel to the whole day.
Possible colour schemes
Add soft pinks for romance and bright yellows for spark and spontanaity, mint green for calming and subtle tones. Your colour scheme could be yellow and black if you're having a bee theme. Yellow flowers with black ribbon or yellow bridesmaid dresses with a striking black sash would be bold and beautiful in spring. Of course, you'll need to make sure that yellow doesn't make your bridesmaids look washed out. The groomsmen could wear black suits with a yellow tie.
Themed wedding bomboniere
The wedding bomboniere you give to your guests could also involve the themes. Ceramic honey pots or beeswax yellow candles. Ladybird fridge magents, butterfly bottle stoppers or a bookmark. Perhaps you could mix and match these favours and give two types instead of the same to each guest. This is a good idea for couples especially so they're not going home with the same gift.
Having a spring theme and incorporating some of the lovely insects and animals that are the epitomy of spring will give the wedding day that feeling of a new beginning. If you're having an inside wedding, bring the outdoors in with lots of flowers and spring decorations to get everyone in the mood. If you're having an outdoor wedding, well you're already half way there and you'll have an easy time adding your own personal touch to the decorations and accessories.
Share your gpring & garden wedding ideas with us!
Share your spring and garden wedding ideas with us in the comments section. I'm sure other brides who are planning their spring or garden wedding would love to hear from you.
Also, check out these links for more inspiration and ideas for your spring or garden wedding:
Nature Inspired Indoor Wedding
Spring Inspiration Photo Shoot
Beautiful Blooms Spring Wedding
Birdcage Inspired Wedding Ideas
Quirky, Rustic Wedding Table Ideas
Photo credits and product links (from left to right)
Birds & Ladybirds: Love Birds in the Window Salt & Pepper Shakers, Love Songs Birdcage Tea Light Holder/Place Card Holder, Love Dove Scented Soap, Love Bird Chrome Bottle Stopper, Love Dove Bottle Opener, Flickr - Strange Ones, Flickr - MSVG, Love Bug Ladybug Magnets, Flickr - Vibragiel, Flickr - @ly$ in Wonderland
Bees & Butterflies: Flickr - sub_lime79, Meant to Bee Honey Pot, Flickr - Paul Stein, Butterfly Silver Metal Bookmark, Meant to Bee Honey Scented Beehive Candle, Flickr - Schristia, Fluttering Heart Butterfly Chrome Bottle Stopper, Butterflies Laser Cut Favour Box, Flickr - Armando Maynez, Flickr - Paul Stein
