Spring Wedding Decor

One way to make things bright and cheery on a cold, grey day is to think about Spring Weddings!  They are almost a genre all to themselves.  Granted you can have any wedding at any time, but there is just something about spring weddings that puts a little "bright and cheery" into your smile.


If we had the opportunity to have a wedding outside, or at least the reception, we probably would have.  Because of the volatile weather in this area, it would have been a big gamble though, so we went with an indoor wedding.  However, there is something about a spring wedding that just calls for green grass, bright flowers & a day filled with sunshine.

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This wedding decor special will be a little all over the place, as you can modify your spring wedding to be modern or traditional, rustic or contemporary, colorful or simple.  I'll try to touch on a little of all of it, while embodying what I think of when it comes to spring!

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Flowers:

First I'd like to start with the flowers.  After a long, cold winter, everyone is looking forward to bright and beautiful flowers.  It's also one of the easiest places to add a pop of color.  When I think about weddings, I try to think about what is in season when the wedding is occurring.  Not only will this keep the price of your flowers down, by going seasonal, but it helps to paint the picture of when your wedding is occurring.

What do I think of when I think of Spring Flowers?  Peonies, Peonies & more Peonies.  These flowers are in their prime in May.  They are full and romantic and by far my favorite flower.

 



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Another spring flower that I adore: Tulips.  Early in spring, tulips are in full bloom.  These are beautiful for a centerpiece or a bouquet.



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Here are a few other flower shots to give you some inspiration:

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Decor:

Next I'd like to touch on decor.  You have the opportunity to go with something fun and simple or bold and dramatic that is completely seasonal.  For example - Cherry Blossoms.  Spring is the season of the cherry blossom & cherry blossoms on branches in a clear vase are beautiful as a centerpiece, bar decor, or even aisle decoration.



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You can still do lovely branch centerpieces.  Because things are still blooming in spring, you can do a branch centerpiece with green buds on the branches.  You can toss in a few roses, or hydrangea, as they are in season throughout the year.



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 You also have the opportunity to have a couple small vases on each table with just a couple blooms in each one.  This can make a dramatic centerpiece without spending a fortune on flowers.  For extra money savings, alternate and have half of the center pieces be floating candles in a vase with a submerged orchid or cherry blossoms.


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Photo: Project Wedding

To add a little drama to your ceremony, you can use flower petals on the bright green spring grass, this is a beautiful look.


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Or you can decorate your aisle, ceremony site or reception with great tissue paper or flower poms.  This s a great DIY project that can be affordable and add a lot of color and drama to your event.


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Fashion:
One thing I don't touch on much is fashion, however I think that a few quick photos of some great wedding parties can inspire some great color combos.  Also note that all of the dresses do not have to match!  Do you love orange and yellow, but can't choose?  You can use both colors in your bridesmaid dresses.  Put the maid of honor in orange with a yellow sash, and the other maids in yellow.  For the budget bride, have all of your bridesmaids pick a knee-length, flowing dress in any shade of pink or orange or go ultra-bold and allow them to pick any spring shade that goes with your theme.


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I am also a big fan of light suits for spring weddings as opposed to the ultra formal tux.  Everyone wearing beige, light grey or medium grey suits will look amazing for your spring event.

Cakes:
I just want to add a few quick photos of cakes.  You can go modern or traditional, but keeping the florals seasonal and bright and adding just a touch of delicate decor to the cake can make the prefect confection.  These cakes scream spring wedding to me.



Photo: Project Wedding



Photo: Project Wedding

 Spring Color Combos:
For me, spring is about pale and light colors.  The closer you get to summer, the more you get that pop of color.  Below are some of my favorite spring combinations.

Ivory, Light Pink, Beige, Ecru & Peach
White, Pale Yellow & Coral
Ivory, Light Grey, Light Pink, Pale Green
White, Beige, Bright Green & Orange
Ivory, Gold, Pale Yellow & Coral
White, Tiffany Blue, Medium Grey & Light Pink or Yellow
Medium Grey, Light Pink, Medium Pink & White
Dark Grey, Light Grey, Bright Green, Light Green & White

Lavenders, Corals, Oranges, Lemon & Pale Yellow, Greens, Greys, Beige, all of these colors can be mixed in to make a great combination.