Angel Theme Wedding
One type of angel theme wedding is all chiffon and pink-cheeked cherubs. But one with a little more neoclassical "oomph" will help your wedding reception take flight. With its classic Greek pedigree, the cherub gives you plenty of theme material to work with.
The first thing you'll want is to cover your venue in as much toga-style swags and drapery as you and the budget can manage. White's fine, but ivory is better.
Then add the usual lovely Greco-Roman building blocks: tall, fluted columns topped with cascading flower arrangements starring, of course, the rose. The Greeks painted everything in sumptuous colors, and you can too. Try sage-colored fluted shafts with gold-painted capitals for a luxurious look.
Twine ivy and vines around your columns. Punctuate with giant Grecian urns filled with more rose-based arrangements. Scatter plenty of ivory pillar candles around the room.
Locate a multi-tier Italian style fountain for indoors or out. Sprinkle fresh rose petals in the water.
Here, unlike in dove theme weddings, dark, bold greenery sets off your flowers and provides drama and pop.
You'll probably want white and blush roses for your flower arrangements, but don't be afraid of passionate red ones in spots — such as your bridal bouquet.
For centerpieces, try:
- Thick white or ivory pillar candles, tied in groups of three with satin ribbon or raffia.
- Tall candelabras, the bases wreathed in arrangements of roses, ivy, grapes, gilded apples and pears and even artichokes — or a simple but dramatic cloud of babies' breath.
- Classical rose and moss topiaries.
A simple but lovely centerpiece for your angel wedding: pillar candles surrounded by chandelle feather boas with a rosebud accent. |
Likely your venue won't let you nail things to the walls, but you can still recreate a Grecian palace if the windows have a reasonably deep shelf. For each window, buy a cherub sculpture meant for gardens, about a foot high (they don't have to match, just to play well together). Transform each cherub into rich gold from top to toe using a faux gold leaf kit.
Place the result on top of a cascading floral arrangement — with lots of greenery — in each window. Gorgeous. Don't forget to add your stunning cherubs to the top of your decorative pillars, columns and fountain, too.
Add a dramatic white feather wreath for your entrance, and consider feather wings for your flower girl. (See dove theme weddings for more.)
Tie ephemeral organdy bows to the back of each chair. Tie to any doorknobs in the room as well, and include an angel charm.
For sweet treats to match the theme, try melt-in-your-mouth Italian wedding cookies and cupcakes topped with fluffy white frosting and a white chocolate cherub. Pile them high on tiered silver or crystal sandwich trays.
For unique place cards, buy individual white or pink cloud-shaped meringues from a favorite bakery. Wrap individually, and in each meringue insert a cherub -shaped paper name card attached to a toothpick.
im have a birth celebration for my mom who will bw 65. i want to use angels theme for decoration. i really want to find some angels that i can hang from ceiling all aroung and i dont know where to fin them. and need to know what els to do
Janet,
I would actually have white sparkle balloons or some sparkly tulle for a ceiling canopy with white christmas lights. Then have some little angels at each centerpiece or place setting, even a centerpiece of a angel sitting upon a white cloud of ( white filler from a craft section-used for pillows etc.) Think feathers too. Have a feather ring around candles or candles in globes. Give angel shaped handsoaps for favors.
If you can’t find any “flying” angels, you can always diy. Make simple pattern and trace onto white poster board. After cutting them out suspend them from clear fishing line. I wouldnt decorate them with anything just have the angel silouettes suspended.
I’m having an angel theme for my daughter’s Baptism and found these beautiful centerpieces, but I haven’t had any luck finding the pillars I need. They have an angel on the side and it’s hugging the pillar. They look like ceramic bisque. If you know where I can find them please let me know. Thank You So Much!!!
Where did u find those they wld be perfect fkr my wedding
hey Diana im looking toooo
where did you find the angel with pillar, i am looking for my daughters communion. thanks so much dee
I AM LOOKING FOR THAT ANGEL TOO THAT IS HOLDING THE FLOWERS WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THEM FOR MY WEDDING CAN SOMEBODY OUT THERE HELP ME FIND THEM
my wedding will be next year i only have one flower girl and she is my daughter at 2, i want here to be my the center of the day me and her of course. and what do you think of turquoise and light pink as our color for that day.
mae, it is a beauiful color scheme… these colors will be breathtaking!! i know some of the boards arent turquoise but i couldnt find much and wanted to show how blue and pink looks great!
* Enchanted Florist
* OneWed forums: My Colors – pink and aqua (inspiration board)
* Pink Reader Board #1
* Board #290: One Love, Two Love, Pink Love, Blue Love
i am getting married abroad next may and i have 2 flower girls one aged 8 one 18 months would love them to be dressed as little angels or with sun umbrellas could you please give me some ideas and where i can buy them from and prices please thanks kelly
I would like to know more about the Angel theme.
I am planning to have it for my wedding. Pls assist.
in my wedding flower girls will be angels
We recently attended a wedding with the angel theme. She had five little flower girls dressed as angels and we just thought it was absolutely adorable. The wings and halo’s were made with such detail and design.I’ve never seen that before, it’s really a sweet change from the regular flower girl with basket, these little angels stole the show.