It's spring ... the tulips are blooming, the temperatures are rising — what a perfect
time for a wedding!
For most of us, spring means the start of new life. Flowers bloom,
and the earth wakes up from a long hibernation. If you live in a warmish climate, the perfect place for your spring wedding
might be outdoors in a garden that's bursting with fresh flowers.
As the weather begins to heat up and gardens start to bloom, many brides find the perfect
setting for their special day among the greenery and budding flowers. There
are so many ways to set off an outdoor wedding in springtime! Here
are a few, with an eye towards elegance:
Props
Make use of formal props such as candelabras and urns,
and drape containers and tables with vintage linens and lace. Arbors look their best when
decorated with simpler, unfussy garden materials — as opposed to over-the-top heaps of greens and garlands, a heavy look that's less popular now.
Centerpieces
Try clean-looking centerpieces with one
consistent bloom. For example, pots filled with tulips or urns holding only
anemones are really making the scene for spring.
Color
Vibrant color is hot! Try cool greens mixed with
eye-popping hues like coral or hot pink. Garden herbs also
look (and smell) wonderful for weddings in spring. Try potting combinations of rosemary, thyme,
and other herbs for green centerpieces that also make great take-home gifts.
Bouquets
Many spring brides are choosing bouquets filled
with color – structurally simple, but daring! Brides are callling for stunning
bouquet made up of tulips, or anemones: a Dutch flower with dark
black centers, and vibrant petals of red, purple, or fuchsia. Lilacs
or nosegays filled with sweet peas, miniature grape hyacinths, and ranunculus
are popular, too.
Shabby Chic
A big trend right now is to mix and match contemporary
with vintage – in other words, pure Shabby Chic. Dried lavender
bound with dried grasses and tied to the pews lends a uniquely pleasing Shabby
Chic feel. Dress windowsills with wreaths and candles in colored mason jars.
Later on, reuse these same decorations to brighten up the reception tables.
Spring Wedding Gowns
Wedding gowns with a touch of color are in!
Try a dress with sophisticated tan, beige or pink
overtones — champagne tones are especially popular.
Nostalgia
rears its head here as well — many brides are choosing gowns reminiscent of the 40s, 50s or 60s, while others are opting to wear the gown their mother or
grandmother wore (either literally the same — or a loving copy).
Outdoor Candles
Candles lend a soft and
romantic aura to any event. But to make the most of them, marry a bit later in the day, or have the reception run into
the evening and light your candles then. To add a touch of spring to your candles,
wrap bright satin ribbons around clear votive cups. (Multiple layes and colors lend an especially contemporary look.) These
can double as guest wedding favors.
Don't Forget the Backup Plan
Spring weather can be unpredictable. Have your Plan B worked out in case of rain, fog or strong winds. Look for a nearby
elegant indoor hall nearby to serve as a backup. Alternatively, line up an event tent for the morning of the wedding, just in case (guests enjoy tents even in perfect weather, too — they help soften the sun's strong rays).
Having a backup plan for any outdoor wedding, anytime of the year,
is a wise move.
A wedding in spring can be romantic, elegant, and fun! Knowing what you want —
and lining up great planning and event staff — are the keys to a successful
spring wedding.
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I am getting married on April 10, 2010 and we are planning an outdoor wedding. I have chosen a light blue dress with my bridesmaid in a deeper blue. Any suggestions would be wonderful! No idea at all about flowers or decorations yet.
chrissy c,
* look at this ( this wedding was also in spring!)
*Part 2 of the wedding
*part 1
*blue wedding baord
*blue wedding
Hey I have a question i really love the colors pink and purple and my fiance loves the color red would those three colors look bad my mom and his mom says yes HELP
coletta,
actually it can look great when pulled together right…..
*like here
*here is one that is GORGEOUS! it has only a touch of red.
*very spring like
coletta,
here is a board i put together. notice the cake has red roses tucked into the other flowers.
* here is a closeup
*here is a wedding you also might like
*so pretty and sweet
remember a spring or garden wedding can have many colors that look beautiful. just like going out into a garden and picking a fresh bouquet. i highly recommend using a neutral background and have pink, lavenders or purples and touches of red.
i am getting married in may 2010. my colors are chocolate turquoise and a burnt orange. was thinking of the guys tuxs chocolate w the orange vests..girls turq dresses w chocolate sashes and orange flowers…just not sure what kind yet…lol..does that sound okay or am i just crazy? im trying t o fid a place outdoors that will allow us to do the wedding and reception in the same place…my dilemma is im not real sure how to decorate it..kinda wanted little tin lanterns w a pattern cut out w candles in them hanging and sitting on the tables but after that im CLUELESS
…can you help me please
oh yea almost forgot..my flowers i like lillies and starting to think wysterias. trying to keep it fun..we have giant martini glasses for centerpieces….kinda just want to be able to say i do and turn around and start the reception so decorations to accomodate both would be perfect…wedding late afternoon and reception to follow and continue through the night
bambi, i think i would have the bm dresses in a solid color; guys too. then bring in aqua orange and brown touches. it will come together very nicely and it will give a fun atmosphere yet keep your pics timeless.
* brown orange aqua wedding
*aqua and orange
*real wedding
OH! btw can i see a pic of your venue when you get it?
I’m getting married on April 24th 2010…I keep second guessing about my colors. I like red and light pink with white. My flowers are calla lilies, roses and daises. What do u think??? Please help
tracy,
sounds beautiful.
*red and light pink
*red white pink
*wedding board
tracy,
* here is the combo with fresh green added, just gorgeous!!
*idea
I am planning a May 2010 wedding with the colors of lavendar, butterscotch (light yellow) and ivory. My problem is that I cannot think of a theme. Can anyone help me please? I have attached a pic of the dress to give some insight.
octavia,
i was looking at this exact dress in wedding mags last night. isnt it amazing!!!!
*look at this wedding board!! look at the bouquet! i couldnt believe my eyes!
octavia,
*beautiful it has the it looks like a pale yellow mixed in the blooms
I love this dress too, I originally wanted my BMs in this dress, but….. out of the magazine and in person.. the colors to me did not mesh too well. I love the lavendar, but the butter yellow together.. didnt look right. So, we went for the solid butter yellow chiffon BM dresses with lavendar and white flowers for the girls.. much better.. thats my personal opinion:-)
Enjoy wedding planning! I know I am… Im getting married June 05, 2010.
Take Care!
Jen
Hi,
Im having a spring wedding and really like the idea of Lavender, pink and peach? will those colours work? and do you have any ideas for those colours?
sheriden,
love the colors! could you tell me what type look your after? casual? formal? etc. then i can start pulling ideas!!
I am getting married May 2010 and my colors are mocha and light pink. We are getting married outside in an empty field under 2 very large beautiful trees. We are having our reception under a stone pavillion that has a beautiful fireplace w/mantel. There is a beautiful creek that runs on the side of the pavillion. I am having problems coming up with ideas for the ceremony and reception site. Also, I need ideas for flowers, bridemaids dresses, and tuxedos. HELP!!!!!
ar,
being its outside you are lucky mother nature had decorated for you!! what color did you wnat your bm dresses to be? ithink a brown wedding party would be beautiful. carrying light pink bouquets. then accent the mocha with guys in brown tuxes and mocha vests. pink boutonnieres. i wouldnt even decorate the two large trees unless you hang streamers fromthe limbs. i think large beautiful trees need no embellishment. no decor will make the bridal party stand out agaisnt the greenery. for starters decorate the mantle with candles and fresh clipped greens right out of the yard. for flowers choose your fave flowers or use one type of one color flower ( like roses in all light pink accented with lots of fresh greenery) or you could do garden bouquets of roses, greenery,daisies, etc. anything that looks garden picked. for the centerpieces just have simple white linens with mocha runners and pink flowers. or white linens with pink flowers in brown urns and have the pink and brown in the favor boxes. in the pavillion will they let you hang paper lanterns etc. overhead?? keep it simple. let me know if you like any of these ideas, also do you have a pic of the pavillion? i can better help if i could see it. looking forward tohelping!!
Stacey,
Thanks for the ideas. I do have pics of the pavillion and ceremony site. Let me know what you think.
AR,
okay, i am gonna start with the ceremony. i would line my chairs up and have a nice aisle of thick rose petals. rent large glass vases and fill with water and float candles. for the trees you could have ribbon streamers from limbs, but honestly i wouldnt add anything there. i would just concentrate on the aisle. it will give you all the decor you could want with the bridal party and the bouquets. if you are using a unity candle just have it on a beautifully draped table with a vase of flowers. most of the time, as in the pics, the trees need no adornment.
here are alot of pics to take a look at…
*wedding ceremony under tree
*tree ribbons example
AR,
now for that amazing pavillion!!
i google imaged pink and brown wedding and when i saw this, well it just fit the vision in my mind.
*wedding board
i was trying to find something that wouldnt blow away, i just love the striped runner with the brown bowls of candles and blooms. you could do this with one single container, in brown. another idea is to have brown wrought iron urns with a single shade of pink flower. if you decide to use the glass vases fromthe aisle then transfer them into the openings inthe pavillion. consider renting those tall cocktail tables with the tapered and secured linens. it is perfect for guests who want to venture out on the lawn. i wouldnt add centerpieces on those, since they are for standing guests and for sitting their drinks on whle they talk. i didnt know if your wedding was gonna run into dusk or night, if so, then you will be ready with the floating candles. adding a row of candles to the mantle in glass cylinders is a must. make sure they wont get broken. outdoor candles will need to be protected from wind, that is why i suggested setting them in cylinders. or floating candles in tall cylinders as well. i think paper lanterns will give this venue the final touches of decor it needs. that is the great thing about it, you will not need to decorate everything, subtle strategic touches will be best. if paper lanterns arent allowed, then ask if garlands the entire length of the doorways( not the columns) can be put up?!?
*real wedding
(i know its not in pink and mocha, but in the pics it could pass or be easily done in those colors, it might give some fun ideas) love the lounge area.
i made a mood board, and here is a couple pics to look at. notice the draping at the ceiling pic. and i gave you a “mostly” rose petal table, i thought would work really well. i want sure if you wanted rustic? etc? so i decided to go garden. if you want more rustic let me know. i might have some ideas. hope you like my board. i thought it would compliment the venue and not take away from it.
STACEY THIS IS GORGEOUS!
My husband and I are renewing our wedding vows April 2011. I originally planned to have a daisy wedding theme with yellow being my main color. But….my son and new daughter-in law got married June 6th, 2009 and they chose a daisy wedding with yellow being their main color. So….I decided on a light pink and cream wedding. Now, I am not sure..LOL
Just wanted to say you have done a very good job coordinating the colors. AND STACEY…..Have you thought about a lighter mocha color such as cream? Very Springy and elegant.
I would not add to much to the area where the ceremony is going to take place. The two large trees are plenty. To add color, I would just add bows (alternating pink, mocha) to the chairs at the end of each row. Too much more than that will be too busy.
I am guessing the bridesmais are going to have boquets???
That is color as well. Less is more!
Of course this is just my opinion. Good Luck!
Best wishes for many happy years.
Hi My name is Eugenia
I am planning a wedding for March 13 2010
My colors are Canary Yellow and Silver is this a O.K. color for spring.
eugenia,
i made a board to show how perfect yellow and silver are for a spring celebration. it is a color of happiness.
*canary yellow wedding
*yellow wedding
you can also check out theknot.com under wedding photos it will take you to a great webpage!! ( sign up is free)
hope my board helps!!
Eugenia…ABSOLUTELY! Especially if your main color is yellow and use the silver for accent color.
Good Luck and God Bless!
My wedding is in May and I wanted to find a way to take the night garden theme into a reception hall that looks out onto a lake…any ideas or seen this done well?
amber,
*Urban Garden
google image night garden wedding then night garden wedding board then google image night garden wedding pictures.
all just beautiful.
oh and this wedding on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfA98tsrDyE
if it dont work google search wildfire kris and junior wedding( this is my fave all the white with greenery and lights!!)
hi im also getting married on 4/25/09, im still not sure about my colors, i choose deep purple (violet)and gold,please are these colors good for spring??? please help!!!!!!!!!!!!
sofia,
yes these colors are perfect! an elegant look is bm in champagne/gold with a mixture of purples against the dress or deep purple with lighter purple bouquets, still yet, a lighter purple dress with the darker bouquets. google image purple and gold wedding for lots of ideas. i would add lots of spring greenery too.
look how amazingly gorgeous this is!!
*Inspiration Board: Purple & Gold
Hi stacey, thank you for your input, i changed my colors to a different shades of pinks, and im having a butterfly theme, and I was thinking also to use monograms, is that to much??? Im having a table runners, tulips as centerpieces with candles around, as a favors we’re giving a donation to an organization, whats the best way to let my guess know about this??? please help me!!!
sofia,
no the monograms will be ideal. just make sure they are a simple lighthearted monogram design, nothing to heavy. have simple diy scrolls tied with ribbon with wording
go here:
*favor ideas donations as favors
i have posted pics so you could see sample wording and how beautiful it looks tied with ribbon. a butterfly could be attached to the ribbon. this will be extremely cheap to make.
I’m getting married this year 2009 in May and I’m not sure what kind of flowers I want for my bouquet nor do I know how should I decorate the patio :?. My favorite color are lilac and lavender. Do u recommend any of these? Thank
jasmine,
* Board #242: Lavender Love
* A Wedding Table (omg!)
* Real Wedding
* Real Wedding, III
* Real Wedding, II
( this wedding is so stunning!! if you choose the color lilac, then pick lilac flowers, i think that would be neat!)
* Favorite Board: Lime and Periwinkle
( this is beautiful! just use lavender or lilac)
jasmine, they also have white lilacs, you could carry those. google image lilac wedding theme. ( yeah make lilac into a theme!) you can also find wedding invites with a lilac flower image.
* Passionate Silhouette
I’m having a spring wedding in april also. I have picked my colors to be pastel (yellow,blue,green,and pink) and beige. Do you think it would look okay, if each BM wore a different color dress w/ a beige sashe. And the groomsmen wear beige slacks with a white shirt and same color tie and vest as the he will walk w/.
amy, oh absolutely!! that would be very nice! and its getting more common for bridesmaids to be in different dresses and the beige sash will give the right element cause though its not absolutley necessary its nice to bring in something that will tie the bridesmaid look together. you could finish it off with the same bouquets. love your idea!
I am planning a wedding for April 2009. We are still debating the dates. My fiance is insistant on wearing burgundy
Trying to figure out how to work this into a spring/Easter setting. Ideas/ suggestions welcome… Thanmks and congrats on your engagements as well.
sharron
* My 100th Post!
* Pink & Burgundy Wedding Detail Inspiration Board ( i love this!! so spring like!!)
* Wedding Flash Back ( this is absolutely breathtaking, my fave so far, put girls in spring green or champagne or pink with spring green sash)
i have bm pics and you can take inspiration from the background decor and the dress colors its gorgeous!! these are really romantic colors and actually victorian wedding colors. i love the burgundy!! its different and with the lighter colors and spring greenery set against it, it will be amazing!! you pics are gonna be so nice! do simple white linens in reception. and have your colors if you dont use the breathtaking board i posted, then go for one flower type in ranges from burgundy to muted pink to lavender with lots of white and greenery( just like background, if SOME of the white flowers have a tinge of yellow well thats even better!) for bm attire with these colors just pick a color!! lavender would be beautiful or a elegant shade of pink. please post the pics when done! i cant wait to see it!
I am getting married on 4.25.09 as well. I keep changng my mind on colors but i think i am doing punch colors. Oranges, yellows, pinks and splashes of black. The BM dresses are going to be black…is that ok for spring?
oooohhhh! love this!! it is gonna look so beautiful!! i believe the punchy colors will pop against the black!! great color scheme!! i even thin the bouquets tied with a beautiful black ribbon even with jewels or shimmery embroidery would look so chic.
We’re getting married on the same day! Congrats!
i’m getting married on april 25th of 2009….i have my colors picked out but i’m looking for a theme buti cant seem to find one.. my colors are silver, purple.black.. soi’m not sure what to do.. if youhave any ideas please sent them my way
Hi. I saw that you are getting married the same day that I am!! Woo hoo! Our colors are pretty much the same but instead of purple, I’m having a raspberry color. I was looking on this site to get ideas for favors. I’m leaning on either a daisy theme or a lovebird theme for spring but haven’t made any final decisions. What about you?
Mari, what a beautiful photo. I think that photo proves you can pull off those colors even in spring, although burgundy’s tricky. But I love wedding colors that are slightly unexpected.
If I were doing this I’d use the burgundy sparingly. Maybe not quite as sparingly as this board from Snippet & Ink, but almost.
I love the gold chivari chairs in your photo, very light and elegant. I’d probably use gold elsewhere too, maybe gold ribbon bands around the cake for example. If you added a lot of gold (chargers, gold-colored vases, etc.) you’d be well on your way to a Marie Antoinette look.
I think burgundy in the linens or bridesmaids gowns would be overpowering. If you let the red dominate — which it loves to do — you might veer into autumn or even tropical (orchids do that fast). But gold, champagne and white together are charming. You can use a lot of texture with these colors, and orchids are great for that. Plus, I like the green you have below to balance the reds. Really, this color scheme comes off as timeless.
If you wanted a stronger burgundy, you could always add pink and you’d have a rich valentine look, like you see in the boards below from Snippet & Ink ((Valentine) and Junebug Weddings (A Rich Red Affair).
So that says “spring” even with strong color. But I don’t think that’s where you’re going.
Anyway, I think your direction is gorgeous, and extremely elegant!
My wedding is in the spring of next year April 19, 2009. I can’t seem to decide on a color scheme to go with my wedding. It’s really hard so anyone would like to help please email me at Mariher22@aol.com . I do love the following colors- white, burgundy, champagne. Are these appropriate colors for a spring wedding. My favorite flowers are white phalaenopsis orchids which i would like to use for table decorations as well as white candles. I need help!
thanks so much .
Hi all my wedding is planned 6/09 we’ve been receiving alot of difficulties with regards to reception halls that it’s too early. Colors chosen teal and gold with a splash of coral. Having a beach weding trying to secure venue near the beach. This is a great site received plenty ideas.
Kendra
I’m getting married in May of 2009 as well and it is not too early to start planning. I know alot of woman who start planning eight of ten months ahead and lose thier minds the last month because of all of the last minute planning. As far as colors go, I thought over every combination and couild not decide, so I think I’m going to go with a bright multicolored wildflower theme.(Think poppys, black eyed susans, cosmos, foxglove etc…) That way I just have to choose a base color.:D