Fresh Ideas for a Stylish Spring Wedding
A spring wedding brings a splash of excitement to what can be a long, slow trek toward summer.
And the season gives rise to all kinds of enthusiasms. Even the blackest thumbs among us starting paging through gourmet food magazines and seed catalogs, and dreaming of lemons and strawberries, rhubarb pies and asparagus.
So it's a sure thing your wedding guests will show up in a partying mood. Which means that all you need to do is plan the ceremony — and event — of your dreams, and the rest will follow. With that in mind, here's some tips on what's fresh for Spring 2008 and beyond.
Chic Colors, Piquant Patterns
Spring wedding colors break down into several camps. First, there's the "I just like it!" girly colors. You know, timeless choices like butter yellow, pink, lavender, pastel green. Pink brides take note: spring's probably the easiest time to get away with your favorite color.Then there are the trendy colors. Chocolate brown is still strong, and makes a showing at plenty of spring weddings. But more common than a phalanx of chocolatey bridesmaids is taupe or mocha, which has that trendy zing but lightens things up. Popular complements? The usual suspects: hot or pale pink, orange, peach or coral, baby blues and minty greens.
City brides wanting an ultra-urban look need only turn to the newest colors of the season. Start with steel gray — often paired with a crisp white and a sophisticated honey-wheat, accented with amethyst.
As for patterns, this is where things get interesting. Florals with a telltale geometric spin are everywhere. Be a little tongue-in-chic and consider drawing on spring patterns and textures like gingham, Swiss dots, eyelet or for a cool Asian touch, cherry blossoms.
The Freshest Foods
Approach your cake and menu with a light touch. If ever there was a time for coconut frosting or fillings, this is it. Or fresh strawberries or lemon cream. Choose bright, lighthearted colors for your cake, and go all out on whimsical details like Swiss dots and fondant ribbons.
Sautéed fresh asparagus will brighten up plates. Think miniature quiche with fresh spinach and green onions, and tiny cream tarts as a decadent background to the season's fresh fruit. Champagne makes a great home base for beverages, but bring a splash of color to your drinks by serving Bellinis, Mimosas, or a masterpiece of your own, spruced up with fresh berries or mint. Anything tiny fits the tone perfectly (cupcake trees and petites fours are great favorites).
Botanical Beauties
Timeless choices for this season of renewal are delicate blooms like sweet peas, lilies of the valley, ranunculus, or lisianthus. Hyacinth, irises and daffodils have a vibrant Easter feel. A bouquet of cream tulips, or roses and subdued pastels or white, couldn't be more classic. As always, brides with a contemporary bent and a cream, pink or green palette are drawn to orchids — perfect for a stylish spring.
Vernal Couture
Don't head to the bridal store yet! Your options for spring weddings are more varied than the ads might lead you to believe.Of course, you can stick with tradition. But if you're looking for alternatives, spring is a fine time to look into the gowns sold with destination weddings in mind, some of the new cotton gowns coming down the line, or if you're feeling really daring, totally delicious 50s and 60s-inspired gowns with bouffant skirts that scream for a birdcage veil.
As for the guys, the rage for all things brown means your beloved and his buddies are sure to find formalwear in anything from chocolate brown to the lightest of mochas. (Match the ties to your bridesmaids' sashes.) And if your wedding's near the water, or it just suits your fancy, a white linen suit might be just the thing.
Need great looks for the girls? Experiment with fabric (like lush dupioni silk dresses with contrasting sashes) or patterns (bridesmaids in tea-length gowns with a subtle, oversized floral pattern — fabulous!) Be fresh off the pages of the fashion mags, and adorn their gowns with puffy, organza roses at the waist or neckline. And of course, pick some sexy, strappy shoes to show off those spring legs!
Accessorize the Look
Organza neck scarves or pashminas couldn't be more romantic, and they're perfect for spring breezes. Also chic: paper or sandalwood fans, pastel parasols, delicate floral headpieces and hairpins.
Juice Up the Joint
A tried-and-true place to start with decorations: bare branch arrangements (ultra-large for the floor, or smaller for tabletops) gussied up with springtime flowers. Silk would be practical; real, a memorable extravagance. Evocative choices for blooms include magnolias, cherry blossoms or plum blossoms. Leave plain, or gild the lily with gossamer fabric wraps or chandelier-style crystals.And go heavy on the petals — bring them to your cake tables, candy buffet tables, guest tables. A blizzard of petals, not snowflakes, reminds your guests they've made it through the dark months.
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Florists continue to innovate, bringing all kinds of non-floral pizzazz into table arrangements. Cool ideas we've seen for spring include fresh bunches of asparagus, tips painted in gold, woven in with more traditional blooms. And we love the rustic height of pussy willows. Some favorite centerpieces tuck in birds' nests.
Another simple way to pull everything together? Ribbon! Casual arrangements of Gerber daisies and mason jars look smashing when you wrap the jars in bright ones. Let ribbons flutter romantically from shepherd's hooks, programs, the ringbearer's pillow, the bridesmaids' sashes, even a maypole. A twist on ribbon: a mini "tie the knot" theme.
Other popular adornments and spring themes include butterflies, dragonflies, wildflowers ... and more recently, frogs in the form of sleek silver placecards and whimsical bouquet picks.
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So I am getting married in April 2010 and I have no idea what type of theme I want. I kind of like the idea of having maybe green and lavendar as my colors. I am having the wedding ceremony and reception at our church since it will be free any help with ideas
Johanna,
here are some color pics/ideas. why not go for a butterfly theme it would be perfect for april. or dragonflies. you can also choose just to have a color theme.
*ideas
*real weddings
*wedding board
*purple and green
*more real weddings
*wedding boards and ideas
*gorgeous bouquet
*bouquets
*purple and green bouquets
*receptions
Hope these help!!
so here is my wonderful dilemma. i got engaged in Jan, was planning on having a wedding in March.. but plans changed. we were going to just elope… so i didnt need to make any plans at that point.. now we are keeping the family happy and having a wedding again.. one prob though… the wedding will be in less than three months..
(no the date is not set yet) .. how do you plan a wedding so quickly… luckily our church has given us the church and hall for free so thats one less worry.. but now.. theme… and colours.. well since it is spring i could go spring theme.. but… well initially i was going to have a lily theme… i think lilies are just stunning.. colours has been another headache for me though… i wanted purple, gold and ivory/cream but a friend who beat us down the aisle decided to take the purple so it changed to emerald green, gold and ivory/cream but then she added the green to her colours as well… my mother in law is insisting i must have emerald green peach and yellow.. needlesstosay i am not keen on this… i am in a pretty pickle and i know i am not giving you lots to work with.. HELP
K,
first here are some quick links to plan a 3 month wedding…
*google results
*real wedding, i thought this was so simply pretty when i saw it
*you will love the plans here
okay, this wedding is stunning in a simple elegant way. i was just blown away. it was planned in 10 weeks….
*go to portfolio and click on hartford wedding
i would either go with bouquets of wild flowers or mixed garden flowers, or to keep things simple pick one type of flower and use throughout like at wedding above. i love the black and green it is classy without even having to put thought into making it appear that way. that is just something classic colors like navy and black have, paired with green and its a winner. you know it will be elegant just cause of the color.
another idea is an all white, ivory, or champagne wedding. green and white is awsome too….
*be sure to check out all parts to this wedding
what are you and your fh’s fave colors and venue colors are important, so if i know those i can help with complimenting shades. cant wait to help!
Hi Stacey,
thanks so much for all the links… i have just browsed quickly through them… will look through them more at length as soon as i get a chance…
my favourite colour is yellow, and fh’s colour is blue… but that doesnt really go for spring here in sunny SA..thats more summery i would say…
but perhaps this would make matters easier.. i was considering maybe using light pink, dusty pink, burgundy and brown as wedding colours… fh wants black instead of brown, which though i am sure is more modern i feel might be a little harsh… perhaps you can convince me otherwise… or give me some more ideas… and my initial theme with the green / purple was going to be “magical / nature” in other words i was going to try string up paper lanterns / fairy lights everywhere and give everything a ethereal magical feel.. floating candles in glass bowls of water as table centerpieces… etc… if i go with the pink burgundy theme i was thinking along the lines of a cherry blossom theme.. could still use lanterns and floating candles it will still give it a sort of magical romantic atmostphere… but flowerwise i have been told that cherry blossoms dont last long… do you think i should consider making paper flowers.. would be easy to cut a few bare branches and stick paper flowers to them… of course i dont want it to look cheap or gaudy… what would your opinion be on this matter? i think i will still have a fresh flower bouquet for me and the bridesmaids… a certain flower in the different shades of pink and burgundy…
the venue colours… in the church itself it has green and burgundy carpeting, with burgundy stained wood balustrades, skirtings, doors etc, the walls are a creamy yellow and the curtains are all burgundy… the hall is basically cream walled simple and bare so i will have to find ways to decorate that dramatically..
well thats all i have for you now.. cant wait to hear from you again… thank you so so much for everything.. kat
K,
i am thinking something like this link would be gorgeous!
*feteny
what you can do is buy cylinder vases( from saveoncrafts.com) and put lightweight branches and in between these vases have small glass bowls of floating pink flowers or candles. white linens and black napkins.
*another wedding reception
*check out the last reception, could do in black and white
K,
this real wedding is in 2 words….absolutely GORGEOUS!
*style me pretty
to add more black to this wedding, think black bm dresses and black embroidered runners, look for something with pinks intermixed, black napkins with pink crystal or wooden napkin rings.
K,
board i made for you incorporating the black.
Stacey,
i must be driving you mad already, ha ha, so sorry.
i absolutely adore the lanterns.. GORGEOUS!!! would love something like that. but i know that i will have to think carefully… if i do the branches and candles on tables… will it be too much with the lanterns suspended from the roof? i loved the branches with the fairy lights through them on the dance floor on the one link.. sigh.. so many options.. ha ha i must be a typical bride.. cant make up her mind…
i would like the black to be subtle.. reason been… fh and his fam are rather dark in complexion… and me well i am rather fair… we really are like a black and white chess game.. ha ha ha.. in fact i considered that as a theme once… but fh was not too impressed
… ha ha
there is so much to consider with last minute weddings..
i love the board you made… just want to be able to point a finger and go.. i want that.. i want that.. ooo and that.. and bam its there… if only it was soooo easy…
Stacey thank you so much for everything.. i really truly appreciate it…
K,
why not have lanterns or paper lanterns from ceiling and get simple grapevine and trail down the tables, then secure votives among the vine. keep it simple but with the woodsy ethereal look your after. plus grapevine at a craft store is not very expensive.
heh check this out…
*one of the most simple and gorgeous weddings ever!!
girls in olive and guys in khaki and white then bring in your pinks etc. in flowers like just tinges of pink among more green bouquets. you could have the guys in khaki and white suits. for the bouquet just choose green orchids that have that tinge of color in center and then add very small pink flowers. i was strongly consider axing the black in favor of khaki. it will give you more of the look you are after. i am gonna make you a quick board to show what i think would look awesome and keep it streamlined. it will be sorta like the real wedding i posted.
K,
omg! i just found a pic, now it is in red roses but think about using your colored roses from bouquet pic( with a very short stem like shown in my floating flower link) mixed with tealights in long, low glass containers or just get bowls and have the roses again with short stems and surround with the votives. but personally i love this look with the floating candles.
*gorgeous!!!
i hope you like it. it would be super simple. you could even trail grapevine around it down the length of the tables, round tables? just elegantly drape around it. this would give that enchanted forest look. i would even go as far as tinting the water a very pale pale blue like water in a enchanted waterfall/pool. then you can hang fairy lights and paper lanterns overhead without it being to much. if there are any ficus trees in the building wrap those with lights too. i think the bm would look fab in dusty rose or a mauve rose shade too.
*mauve dress
*or this gorgeous color!!
*another dress
also dont overlook champagne or grey dresses for the bm. you can do alot with a neutral background palette bringing in the bouquet colors above. actually champagne, with dusty roses etc. would look amazing. and the floating flower idea/grapevine. wow!!!! let me know what ya think!!
charcoal grey for the guys would work well too. gray and dusty rose or lilac etc. always look great together!!
*ideas
*more ideas
*really really nice
K,
*more pics
*wedding boards
*dusty rose and champagne
Hi Stace,
thanks so much for everything..
i’m loving the grey colours with the pinks… definately can work.. and the floating flowers and roses.. absolutely gorgeous…i love them!!
plain and simple is going to be my best option for this speedy wedding… it will mean less stress, less mess… l
Hi i am having my wedding in spring..and i want my color to be yellow…and i need help with a theme…i live in texas…and i was wondering if i need a t theme? and wat centerpieces to use? should i use yellow or light purple for my spring wedding?
ashley,
you dont have to have a theme. i think yellow would be beautiful.
look at this setting…..
*stunning!
*yellow wedding pics
*wedding board
*real weddings
*spring wedding
*more wedding boards
*lots of pics ( sign up free and click wedding photos to go to color galleries, also check out real spring weddings)
Hello, my wedding is June 12, 2010 and my colors are blue and purple. Purple is my favorite color so I would like for my flowers to be a mix of the two colors but mostly purple. My girls are going to be in bright blue sundress and I’m not sure what to do with their flowers. I’m worried that blue flowers won’t look right next to their blue dresses, but I don’t want their flowers to have as much purple as mine. What should I do? I feel like I’m making this too hard for myself, but it’s what I want.
emily,
white would be nice, since white will be a part of your color scheme anyway. then tie their bouquets with a matching ribbon. or a nice blue and purple combo ribbon. another thing you could do is have white flowers and place blue flowers on the outer edges, then tie with a ribbon.
emily,
oh yeah! dont forget about using white and green or blue and green bouquets. i google imaged both and they were really pretty. would be perfect against your purple and blue.
* bouquet styles
*blue and green bridesmaid bouquet
*blue and green bouquet
Hey… I am having my wedding in October of this year. I want my colors to be pink and white but October colors (orange and brown) are totally different. Would it be weird to have a spring themed wedding in October. Opinions please… Thanks alot :)
stormee,
have you thought about pink, orange, brown, and white? this would work out perfect!! but i wouldnt want it to clash with your venue. if you let me know more details, would love to help!!
I am getting married in Sept in Africa so it is summer. want an informal quirky affair. no wedding party. Having reception and ceremony outside with beautiful views of african bush - reception in marquee. Have NOTHING finalised.
At moment am thinking champagne coloured dress and decor in burnt orange and hessian colours with maybe cream /champagne as base (tablecloths chair covers etc) . with porcupine quill or guinea fowl feather accents. Flowers arrangements will probably not be on tables but in large rusted metal urn type containers with stralitzia (bird of paradise) and twig / feather accents. like teh idea of actual hessian fabric but dont know iftaht will be too rustic
Any suggestions additonal ideas would be appreciated re decor / favours. was thinking about gold fish bowls on tables with white pebbles and a couple of orange gold fish as centrepiece but is not really african bush? I dunno am overwhelmed
priscilla,
omg! that sounds wonderful!! i dont think it will be to rustic. especially against elegant champagne. as far as the goldfish, i know they are popular, but i have known some brides that had problems with some goldfish and they didnt make it. they said it didnt make a great centerpiece because they may not make it DURING guests eating. since you are using feathers, why not have small vases of gorgeous feathers for centerpieces? i think that would be so uniquely beautiful or have bowls of fruit.
I am getting married in May of 2010. My colors are dreamsicle and wisteria. I am having a hard time thinking of flowers and favors. My favorite flowers are tigerlilies but what can I do to represent the purple? And what about centerpieces and favors? I have absolutely no ideas. Help?
andrea,
do you have a theme and what does your venue look like? i would love to see the colors before i match flowers and colors. also waht color is your bridal party wearing? i am thinking how beautiful it would be to put them in the a soft shade like lavender, periwinkle or lilac. you will find alot of dresses in these color names that look just like wisteria color. then have soft creamsicle, white and wisteria with the lighter purple in the bouquets. i found a cake with the idea i have just change the deep pink for a lilac or lavender roses. like in bouquet. have the reception in white linens with a mix of the colors in simple centerpieces. not overdone just a spring garden style.
andrea, now for your bouquet. i am thinking this with the lavender roses, isnt it one of the most beautiful and unique bouquets ever!! i am in LOVE with this bouquet!!! it looks like it got fresh cut straight from a garden!!
Purple vases?
Hello!
My wedding is on 23 May 2009.My wedding dress is quite simple cream-ivory colour with (i will attach the model).I wanted for theme white-cream-pink or punch and purple…The party planner suggest for our budget white with purple ,because is not a night wedding..but i don’t no if it’s ok with my dress ,and also our wedding invitation’s are white with champagne…and inside with purple writing.I’d like romantic ,pritty and happy ,also elegant spring wedding with roses and lillis and also candles and butterflies.What do you suggest for wedding theme colours,wedding and bride flower…and groom suit(he has blond hair and blue eyes).Please help me also with flower girls dresses,i will have 2 little girls and 3 grown up friends of mine.
PS ………..and i forgot to ask if fordecoration and theme i can use white/ivory-purple-silver ?
Thank you
betty, that dress is gorgeous!! and purple will go, it is actually been considered more romantic than pink. its so romantic!! have the simple black suits or tuxes, this will be the best compliment for a romantic theme. i wouldnt add color vests etc. only a color bout. you can have black and off white if you prefer(i think champagne would look nice, even against your dress, if you want color vest) so yes go with the purple. it is a fab color!! i dont think i would add the pink, if it means alot to you have it in touches here and there, like on the cake or in your bouquet.
*Jim Hjelm Occasions Bridesmaid ( this is the link that has gorgeous backgrounds, so romantic, this would work if you wanted pink as a main color) check them all out ( each bridesmaid dress category)
( i do love the idea having the flower girls in champagne with purple or black sashes.( i just think the black will make it look sooo romantic) and the bm put them in either black, champagne or purple. i prefer purple( a soft lighter shade) it will compliment the darker purple flowers. you could even consider champagne linens in the reception. now go to theknot.com ( you may have to sign up but i promise it will be worth it, its free) go to wedding photos then purple details. check out these weddings, i wish i could list them all!! i will post my faves though.
*Michelle & Tennyson in Toronto, Ontario ( i am a hopeless romantic and this catches my eye everytime!!)
*Lilac, Platinum and Aubergine
betty, let me know what you have decided. if you do want pink then just keep it in the florals and keep everything else the same. lots of candles and lots of roses!! smile!
dawn, just google image gerbera daisy wedding bouquet. there are so many pics!!
I AM HAVING A SPRING WEDDING AND RIGHT NOW I NOT SURE WHAT COLORS I SHOULD CHOOSE FROM. I REALLY NEED HELP WITH THIS. I AM OPEN FOR ANY AND ALL TIPS ON PICKING SOME SPRING COLORS!! PLEASE HELP!!!!
erica10, do you have any fave colors? what color is your venue? what about a simple green and white wedding? they are gorgeous. pull in colors through food and have colored guest book etc. this is such a beautiful yet simple combo. if you want color think about adding a third color of yellow or coral. you could even go against the grain and choose a multi colored flower wedding and put girls in a shade of yellow, just choose mixed bouquets. here are some colors you can browse maybe something will pop out! the coral is just beautiful it could be dressed up or down! what a rare combo this is standout quality!!
*Ivory And Green
*Eco Chic
*Silver And Coral
*See Green And Yellow, Spring Wildflowers, and Lemon, Lime, Orange
I want to have a citrus theme wedding, with Oranges, Lemons, Limes, any ideas on how to incorporate this into a wedding?
megan, google image citrus wedding for loads of pics.
*Wedding Wednesday - A Citrus Chic Bridal Shower
*Board #284: Budget Friendly #16, Citrus Elegance
*Board #109: Citrus Splash
*Teri & David in Nags Head, NC
Help, I am helping my cousin with her May 23rd wedding. She has chosen Champagne, Chocolate & Burnt Orange. the bride has a ivory/champagne dress the groom and bm, grooms men in a chocolate suite mh, bridesmaid in burnt orange. The only flowers she has are cali lilies. she has no theme and no budget for me to work with. I need help with a spring theme, decorations, and accessories.
sabrina hi!! this is gonna be amazing! i love these colors!! calla lillies are spectacular as well as tulips. themes are not a must. themes can make it easier but you can certainly plan without one. if you want a theme just use a simple It’s Spring!!. keep it simple and use what nature offers to give a spectacular setting. the links i provide will give make the wedding planning a breeze!! the key for spring is to keep it happy and with these colors it will be that! stick with a simple table setting white linens with glass vases of calla lilies, have bm carry white calla lilies with beautiful wide satin burnt orange or green ribbon. the greenery will stand out. bride can carry a mix of white and orange or just orange callas. simple calla boutonnieres. white for groom orange for gm. calla lilies can be expensive, so ask your florist some budget friendly alternatives if they are out of the bridal budget range. i cant say enough how beautiful it would be with inexpensive paper lanterns in spring green and white. have the cake in simple spring green and white for a break from the burnt orange. have simple silver accessories, this will make it stand out. have bm wear silver accessories, if their skintone works with it, otherwise… have gifts of beautiful jewery perfect for their attire in the metallic that does.
head here snippetandink.com and type in budget friendly weddings, it will show so many wonderful ideas! click older posts for even more.
*Kelly & Jared in San Diego, CA
*Your Spring Wedding - Spring Color Inspiration Board
*Keep it simple sister…. ( this is what i mean, isnt it breathtaking, then have chocolate wedding cake, you could put orange flowers in brown containers such as laying in beautiful baskets(just as if you plucked them from a garden), add brown napkins. google (also go to theknot.com check out real spring weddings and wedding photos(orange and also brown wedding details)
I am having a june wedding and i am in love with so many colors i cant choose a color..i need help….i like yellow, orange , navy, and silver…..can anyone help me i dont know what colors would look the best?…
hi jessica,
actually you can have all of these. have bm and guys in navy blue. then have your florals in beautiful shades of pale yellow and dreamsicle orange. have simple white linens reception accented by navy blue napkins, silverware(for the silver), and the floral colors in centerpieces. for an added touch add a simple bloom at each placesetting, lay atop the napkin. hope this helps!! i think it will be gorgeous!
I also found a very pretty purple,aqua and black pictures. I like to purple and blue. I dont know what to do. What would look better lime and aqua. Purple and Peacock. all of them or any combo. I have no idea what to do.
allie, what is your 1st choice in colors? what type of vision are you wanting? so i can give you some more ideas! smile! was you wanting black in your wedding? if so, have bm in black, with these colors set against it. amazing!! want to pull black in somewhere else? keep it simple touches only and tie black ribbon around favors.
* Peacock Inspired Wedding ( this is gorgeous, this is my fave hands down!i would go for this, it has a mix of just the right amount of colors)
* Peacock Feather Wedding
Having a March 6, ‘10 wedding. What colors should I chose?! It isn’t quite Spring but Winter is over with. Where I’m from, it’s possible it can snow. HELP!
megan, one word green!
from winter evergreens to the new greenery coming to life in spring, green. just beautiful. ive read many times that a green/white color scheme it is practically failproof. As in most of my posts i stand by wear again dresses, and this would be perfect for your wedding!! love the idea of nothing but greenery for centerpieces and arch, ribbons puddling to the floor for pew markers, add candlelight, consider letting your bm carry their fave single type flower in yours or their fave color. in a green and white wedding it will work and be beautiful, green goes with everything!! smile!!
then you select your bouquet carrying the amazing combo of their type flowers along with your fave flower. but if you use flowers in arch i would cut costs by choosing your fave flower with lots of greenery. and i wouldnt worry that your “caught between seasons”. i dont know your location but check with a florist to see what flowers are available. (if you dont like my bouquet idea) where i am from spring flowers are already available in march, tulips(which would work with this color scheme so well!), freesia, snapdragons, etc.
i cant stress enuf about using branches for decor. they look fantastic and fit a march wedding. set in vases with or without suspended candles are so pretty and budget friendly!! if you live where you could collect your own then they could be free!! google image wedding branches
* A Spring Green Inspiration Board ( i loveeeee this board, my fave!!)
* Green & Champagne Wedding ( see how amazing this is!!!)
colored punches and food will add pops of color to green/white wedding, shown in link below.
* Board #97: Tanya’s Green Wedding
* Kelly’s Country Club Wedding
let me know what ya think about the ideas, i hope it helps ya with your wedding!! write back if you need more help!!
megan, some pics didnt post.
megan, here are the links….
* Green & Champagne Wedding
* Barn Diva: Andrew & Madelines Wedding ( green centerpiece and waiter)
* Bridal Bouquet Flower Pictures (scroll down to green hydrangea and peach rose bouquet)
Thanks so much!!
Megan,
We live in North Dakota so I know what you mean when you say you could have snow in March. You could always go with shades of purple, which is a good choice for any time of year. It would work great for the end of winter but also so perfect for Spring. It will be close to Easter and that is the most beautiful color for then. Add white and silver or something like that and it would be a perfect wedding. It would be so rich looking and with the right flowers could certainly be a beautiful Spring wedding. At that time of the year, eveyone is ready for Spring and will welcome a beautiful Spring wedding to raise their winter spirits.
I need some Ideas… I am getting married May 2009 and my colors are the classic Black & White but my highlight colors are Tiffany Blue and Silver. I have been looking for a centerpiece and boquets. I have died orchid and calla lillys for my flowers. I cant figure out how to arrange them and if I should add anything else with it. Now I am not into the Tiffany box or anything like that i really like classy crystals. Any Ideas???
ok i am really overwhelmed right now. i have been trying to pick out colors for our wedding but i just cant seem to cordinate my colors that i want. i am getting married at a falls park in or around august or september. i really like the bold colors and want to use hot pink and soft pink and white. so the brides maids will wear hot pink dresses what color of flowers should they hold and what color should i hold? are these colors ok to use? please help i just want some ideas.
What a gorgeous cake & cake presentation for spring! This from macguys.
Hi Tara, welcome! I love metallics, and bronze is so wonderful and not overdone.
I’m drawn to color pairs across the color wheel, so the first thing that comes to mind here is a light spring green. Imagine a bit of bronze combined with lilies of the valley … gorgeous.
But, all tones of purple are very huge this year and that also looks lovely with bronze (and also with spring green!) … I’m picturing lilac. What do you think? I’ll ponder this a bit more. So far I am loving this mentally.
My wedding date is June 13 of this year and I have chosen bronze for the girls dresses. It is a more appropriate color for a fall wedding but I loved the color.
What colors can I add (eg for centerpieces)that will brighten things up for a spring wedding?
I am sooo… confused because i want a wedding that is dim and romantic for the fall but now i see spring ideas and i just can’t pick one i really need help :(:((
I have been thinking about pastel yellow dresses with bright azalea pink, pastel yellow and a little orange in the bouquets. It would be different and pretty for my spring wedding nest year. My bouquet could be azalea pink with a little of the same yellow. My fiance likes bright colors and he likes pinks more than blues for a wedding.
Hi my wedding is in september 13, 2008 my colors is pink, green and purpel. i also what to put cristels in but have no idea, can u help me or give me a idea
thanx cindy:((
Great ideas! Genie, also see “a citrus theme wedding” at TheKnot, some great pictures there. Love the groom’s bright yellow tie, the rose pomander, the super-bright programs.
And here’s a profile by knottie Mrscoastalbride with some seriously sweet calla/citrus centerpieces.
Finally, Martha has a couple of inspiring lemon-themed wedding cakes (one attached). Her photo here is a pretty sweet treatment with the patterned linens, hanging yellow flowers and crisp white pastry tray.
Lemon drop candy in a cute box or sheer bag would make yummy favors. You can use Martini glasses in the center with a yellow floting candle(If you don’t find lemon shaped ones.) You can also use small ice buckets in the center and fill them up with Lemons and Tangerines and add a couple of Martini glasses.
You could also put like 3 Martini glasses in the center and fill them with Lemond Drop candy/Gummy orange slices/Gummy Lemon slices
Freeze lemon and/or orange zest into ice cubes for the punch.
Hope any of this helps.
I am doing a “Lemon Drop Martini” wedding theme this spring. We are inspired by Martini Glasses and Lemons and Tangerines as our focus, using yellow and light orange as our color scheme. I am looking for more “lemon” ideas for decoration of the reception site. Any ideas where I can find candles in the shape of lemons?? Or neat table arrangment ideas?
Thanks so much
Wedding Genie….make you wedding wishes come true:?
I am getting married on April 5. My weddin gis on a big plantation, all the guys are wearing black and white pinstripe tuxes with black shirts, black vests and bubblegum pink ties. My dress is strapless, a-line, vintage lace accented with pearls and crystals with a black sash. all my girls are in black evening gowns, two carrying white calla lilies and 2 pink gerbera daisies. I want a super unique wedding favor. For the name cards on the tables we are doing river rocks with their names painted on one side and our name and date on the other. I want to make all the favors as I have made the save the date cards and am in the process of the invitations. We both love to cook, I bake the sweets and he makes the dinner, Im very artsy we both love outdoors. Anyone with some ideas would be great!
My wedding dress is champagne and my bridesmaids dresses are latte with a champagne sash. What colors should I use for my bouquet? Also what color for the tuxes?
Getting married in april ‘08. the store I bought my dress was having a 50% off sale (going out of the bridal business) so I bought the dress off the rack (size 8) rather than order one for $590 (just a 1/2″ alteration required - size 6). Can I just store it in the bag from the bridal store in my closet or do I need to do anything special to keep it clean before April?
Jill, I will be using cornflower, clover (shade of green) with white and a little silver (accessories, shoes, etc.). You can go to Davids Bridal site and view the colors which would go well with cornflower.
I was wondering where did you find clover colored things for your wedding i just love the color
My wedding will be in April ‘08 and my colors will be clover and cornflower with my fiance and I in white.
Hi I will be getting maried on April 19th 2008. My colors are Lilac and silver. I’m having a hard time with finding a theme and decorating the tables. Please giv eme some input.
Our wedding will be July 2008, I was thinking of yellow with blue accents,(a butter yellow). My dress is ivory. What do you think of these colours and do you think it will show up nicely if I do the dresses in yellow with my dress being ivory in the photos? thanks
I am getting Married Aug of 08. My colors are cornflower blue, sliver, white and having a problem choosing another color. Any ideas? I am having an outdoor wedding and reception. Any ideas on themes too?
:-? Are there any other colors to use with a dress with black accents other than white and hot pink?
Why not have her wear different jewelry? My girls are alll wearing the same dress… But I am having my MOH hold a boquet with more pink flowers (my groom and his best man are wearing fuschia vest and tie), where as everyone else will have more orange in theirs (the other groomsman have orange vest and tie). Just find little ways for her to stand out!
Girls are wearing apple green dresses…what do you think will go best for shoes gold or silver?? Also, how do I make my maid of honor stand out more…she is wearing the same dress as the four bridesmaids
What do you gals think about this colour scheme; purple,olive green and yellow (creamish)
hi every1,
there are so many shades of oranges ang greens to choose from, could some1 tell me what’s the perfect color combination as a motif? i’ll have a garden wedding, my first choice is green( don’t know what shade) and sunset orange. appreciate your feedback. thank you
JACEL ,
hI SO YOUR WEDDING IS IN JAN. OF 08 I THINK BLACK AND PLATNIUM SILVERISH BLUE AT DAVIDS BRIDAL LOOKS NICE TOGETHER!!! FOR A NEW YEARS WEDDING , WITH SILVER CANDLE CENTERPIECES AND MIRRORS LOTS OF CANDLE LIGHT !! I JUST GOT MARRIED IN NOV 06 MY COLORS WERE CHOC. AND LIGHT PINK AND LATTE!1MY TABLE WERE WITH LATTE TABLE LINENS AND CHAIR COVERS! CENTERPIECES WERE CANDLES IN A GLASS FROSTED GLOB ON A MIRROR WITH ICE CRYSTAL CUBES AROUND THEM AND DIAMOND SPRINKLES , AROUND BASE OF THE CANDLE WAS CHOC BOA IT SOUNDS CRAZY IT LOKKED GREAT!!! I THINK BLACK AND SILVER WIL LOOK CLASSY !!!:D:P:D
For Kelly,
I just saw a couple of Olive Green bridesmaids dresses at David’s Bridal. One shorter bubble hem- very cute!
Help! Also doing olive green, with chocolate brown, ivory, and a mango accent. Anyone know where I can get olive green BM dresses? Thanks.
My wedding is october 2007. My colors are going to be pink and silver. Is this a good combination and is it in for the fall of 2007??? Help please. And also i want a lot of lily flowers at my wedding my center piece and bouquets, would that look pretty??
My wedding is scheduled for Febuary 16, 2008 and my colors are fuchsia and Chartruse (a bright green color) it seems to be hot right now but i cant really find anything in those colors can anyone help? oh destination…………BELIZE!
what are the colors for 2008 wedding?my wedding will be on january but im still confused of what will be my color.
Trying to find a lime green sash for my Granddaughter’s prom dress. Can anyone help?
I am having funky bright colors in shades of electric blue, hot pink, tangerine, and lime green in my December wedding. I have been looking everywhere for a TRUE lime green bridesmaid dress, and haven’t had much luck…everything is sage/pear/apple. Can anyone point me in the direction of an affordable lime green dress?
Lisbeth,
Thanks for the JCrew info…It has been so hard to find a navy dress! Good luck with the planning!
Jenn~
My colors are tiffany blue, navy and platinum silver….
My colours are light yellow and burnt orange. What do you think? I am getting married in September.
My wedding is July 2007. The colors I have chosen are lavender and lime green. I am finding all kinds of stuff for the reception in this colors, including tableware, napkins, tablecloths. My bridesmaids are wearing lime green cocktail dresses, and the groomsmen are wearing lavendar shirts with black slacks. My wedding is an outside wedding and will be very casual. I want it to be a special and fun day for me and my soon-to-be husband.
Hi, Our wedding is in August 07. I like ivory, gold and orange, he likes wine. What do you think? We need to choose really soon because our colour scheme is central to everything!!
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I’m in need of serious help. I’m getting married in dec 2007 and have not chosen a satify color(s) not even a theme. I was considering lavender, green and yellow. Tell me what you think.
My wedding is in August ‘07 and its taking place in my home country, Nigeria. Ceremony and Festivities will be indoor. My colours are pastel green and lavender with a touch of gold. I love all shades of green and was going to use a colour theme in several shades of green instead but decided to include one of my my partner’s favourite colours as well, i.e, lavender. I can’t seem to find ideal BM dresses, I want my maids to wear green dresses in any bright and pretty shade (lime,clover,mint,light olive).Any ideas where i can get this in the UK?
my wedding is in july 2007. I am doing my colors in cornflower blue (BM dresses), silver and/or clover. the flowers would be cream colored roses and lillies of the valley. does this sound like it will come together nicely?:-?
Sinead!!!
Where did you find olive BM dresses?? I have been looking everywhere. I am doing olive green, light and hot pink.
Hey there fellow brides to be! I am getting married In July 2007, (which is seeming to take forever!) as of right now, I have a scheme that I love! I have chosen hot pink, bright green, tangerine orange, and turquoise… I am struggling to tie everything in though.. Suprise! I am thinking bridesmaids in black dresses with a tangerine sash, and maid of honor in a black dress with a hot pink sash.. I was going to do his guys the same, only with colored ties instead of sashes. I will also wear a colored sash on my dress… But I am not sure which color.. Any suggestions, or opinions?
Jennifer-
I am getting married in September and I chose navy dresses too! They are cocktail length with a silk sash- I think navy is a clean and crisp color and I love the way it looks with hydrangea flowers which I just had to have. You can check them out at http://www.jcrew.com in their wedding section. I am having a hard time with accent colors though…. I was using shades of purple and blue but you gave me some ideas- thanks!!
Im having an August wedding
My dress is ivory. BM Dresses are olive green. Any one got ideas for flower colours that would be lovely to compliment.
i like your accent colors! i do think that a brown may look better than navy.
So my wedding is in late September and I chose Navy for the bridesmaid dresses and orange, chartreuse and turquoise as accent colors. Anyone else think these are good colors? I am a little unsure of the turquoise…what do you think?:-?
my wedding is in july and i really don’t know how my dress should look like by the way iam 19 and i want something nice,simple,but classy at the same time……HELP!!!
I’m feeling the pink with the chocolate, however I’m crossed between Purple and Silver or Turquoise and Silver or a mixture of both. What do you ladies think?:-?
june wedding colors are lavendar and yellow what do you think
Our wedding will be in April ‘08 and my colors are cornflower blue and clover. What does anyone think of those 2 colors
Our wedding, I mean my wedding! Ha ha. Is planned for March 23 2007, it will be situated in the evening. My colors are Kiwi green, buttercup yellow, white and forrest green. I cant wait for our big day.
My colors are baby ice pink, white, baby blue, and some coral. We are having a ocean themed wedding in july of 07:?
My colors are milk brown, pastel pink, and lime green, looks awesome!!! Getting married Apr. 07
I am having my wedding in May 2007. Our colors are ice blue, and navy blue. We are having an outdoor wedding with an indoor reception. I want to make the reception hall look like an indoor garden. Any idea’s?
Priscilla,
I’m planning my wedding for May 2008… and I think that my colors are going to be tangerine and fuchsia. I would like black, tea length bridesmaid dresses”¦ so the bright bouquets will “pop” against the bridesmaid dresses. So, if you like orange and fuchsia”¦ I say go for it”¦ it’s your wedding!!
I think ice pink and chocolate are really hot right now! My wedding is in June and those are going to be my colors. I thought I was the only one who like those two colors, but I was wrong! It seems to be really in. I’m still looking for decoration ideas for my reception. Any ideas?!
My colors are petal pink and celery green
My colors are pink, brown and chartreuse green
Are orange and fuschia bad colors for a march wedding.’
with calla lily flowers
I,m having a spring wedding and having a hard time thinkin of how to have the reception hall tables i dont want big just small and very cute and of course i don’t have a fiance who wants to help he say’s whatever i don’t care then when i pick something he sayy’s no
Pink (not hot pink) and chocolate
what are the hotest colors for weddings in 2007?