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Planning
a garden wedding can be lots of fun. A garden
setting offers one of the most romantic and sensual
locations for celebrating your special day. Remember
to keep it simple and elegant. Below you will
find suggestions on how to achieve the ultimate
garden wedding of your dreams.
- Use varying shades of one color accented with
white or cream to create a very visual and striking
combination.
- Use lots of delicate fabrics. Solid table
linens with vintage overlays purchased at flea
markets can make an unforgettable statement.
- Small painted terracotta pots with seedlings
make great favors.
- Buffet-style catering with large clear glass
jugs of lemonade, punch and sweet tea add whimsy.
- Keep the menu simple. Grilling favorites are
an easy and affordable way to go.
- Decorate tall trees with lights. Hand-write
placecards, then tie them with a ribbon and
hang from the trees for the guests to pick.
- A trellis decorated with ivy, Spanish moss
and fresh flowers is the perfect focal point
for your ceremony. If possible, use the trellis
for the reception by placing the cake table
underneath it.
- Use a floral topper for the wedding cake instead
of a traditional cake topper.
- Monogrammed linens add a touch of elegance.
- Set up a birdbath. Have guests make special
wishes for you and your spouse by throwing pennies
or flower petals into the birdbath.
- String white lights around trees and across
from one tree to the next.
- Using a favorite theme, give each table a
name. EX: Butterfly, Dragonfly, Lightning Bug,
Lady Bug, etc...
- Use chair covers and tie with a white sash.
Before the sash is tied, place a single flower
bud in each knot. Roses are a strong flower
and work well for this.
- Hire a band, not a disc jockey.
- Hire a local dance group to perform the May
Day dance during the reception.
- Serve coffee in vintage teacups and saucers
from local flea market finds. If they have chips
or imperfections...perfect! Even if the colors
do not exactly match your theme, go for it!
- Keep your invitations simple. Choose hand-made
paper with pressed flower petals and a velum
overlay tied with a coordinating ribbon. It
does a great job setting the tone of the wedding
for guests.
- Use a rectangular table for the head table.
Decorate it with tulle and mini white lights.
Use flowers on the corners and area where the
tulle is bunched up.
- Large mason jars filled with sand and tea
lights make great additions to tables or pathways.
They can even be wrapped in heavy wire and hung
from trees.
- Cone shaped bags with potpourri make cute
favors. Hang them from the arms of chairs for
a festive look.
Tara L. Lazar
www.lazarbridalconsulting.com
Wedding Coordinator & Designer
(910) 798-9339
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