Ahhh… love is in the air. The grass is getting greener, the flowers are blooming, and the birds are flying back North. It’s that magical time of year again; when the cold winter is behind us, and warm winds are blowing. That’s right, it’s SPRINGTIME! What better time of year to get married in than spring!
A spring wedding can be so romantic and festive. After a snowy and cold winter, a celebration is sometimes very much needed. And decorating ideas are aplenty for such an occasion.
Some tips for a festive spring wedding:
If your wedding is near Easter, you could use chocolate bunnies or eggs in mini baskets with ribbon for favors.
Many types of flowers are more abundant during the spring. Use brightly colored tulips or lilies in your bouquets or centerpieces.
Give your guests flower seeds for favors. Many online wedding vendors carry handmade paper cards with seeds imbedded in them. Guests can plant the seeds at the appropriate time of year and always remember your special day.
Use flower shaped candles as favors. Many craft stores offer floating candles in a variety of shapes such as: roses, sunflowers, daisies, or carnations.
Sprinkle multi-colored rose petals on your wedding cake or on the tables for a festive spring look. You can buy silk or real petals in bulk.
Spring tends to be the time of year when colors make a splash and the winter ‘blues’ fade. Choose a pastel pink, yellow or blue for your colors. Have your bridesmaids wear soft pink, yellow, lilac or blue gowns. These pastel colors look fabulous on almost every type of girl. Use pastel colored flowers in their bouquets.
Or fill the tables with color. Fill in between the dishes and glasses with different colored flowers and greens, or pastel Jordan almonds. You could also add a large dish of colorful, fresh fruit to each table. Your guests would love a bite of fresh strawberries, peaches, kiwi, or watermelon.
Release butterflies after the ceremony instead of rice or bubbles.
Have cocktail hour outside before it starts to get chilly. There’s nothing nicer than sharing a beautiful spring afternoon or evening with family and friends.
Also, summer and fall weddings traditionally tend to be more popular than spring weddings in some areas. It may be easier to plan a spring wedding since many vendors are booked for later in the year. I was married in the spring and found most of the vendors in my area to be free from the New Year to mid May. I had my choice of the best reception site, photographer, and ceremony time. But be cautious about planning your wedding on the prom nights in your area. Your dear fiancé and groomsmen might end up with powder blue tuxedos with ruffles instead of elegant Brooks Brothers black.
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