Plan a Spring Wedding – 29 Ways to Tie in the Season
The tulips are blooming, the temperatures are rising – what a perfect time for a wedding! Get started planning your spring themed wedding now with these inspiring ideas for spring weddings…
Spring Theme Weddings – Things to Consider
Daylight saving time – In 2008, daylight saving time begins on Sunday March 9th, after which the sun will set an hour later. Keep this date in mind if you envision a sunset outdoor ceremony.
Prom factor – May and June are prime prom months, so be sure to book your transportation and locations early.
Variable weather – spring weather can be unpredictable. An unseasonably warm and sunny Friday can give way to a miserably cold and rainy Saturday. Be prepared for both extremes.
All in the Details – Spring Wedding Ideas
Invitations & Stationery
- 1. Add a spring motif – such as a tulip or butterfly – to your stationery suite
- 2. Consider color – use paper or inks in a spring color palette – pastels, greens, etc.
- 3. Get whimsical – find a fun, flirty font to evoke a festive spring feeling
- 4. An added touch – insert a sprinkling of silk flowers into each envelope
Location
- 5. Garden settings abound – take advantage of budding leaves and flowers with botanical gardens, mansions with lush grounds, or another venue with a pristine garden or courtyard.
- 6. Take it indoors – if an outdoor setting isn’t possible – find an indoor venue with panoramic picture windows affording lots of sunlight and a bright airy ambiance.
Décor Elements
- 7. Color palette – 1) green and white – an elegant accompaniment to a garden setting. 2) yellow and green -another fresh, natural color pairing. 3) preppy – combine hot pink with green or mango (think polka dots and gingham). 4) chocolate brown – this trendy hue works well for spring – pair with pale blue or pink.
- 8. Go wild with patterns – create a playful effect – think gingham, polka dots, eyelet lace, swiss dots and stripes.
- 9. Add some greens – grasses and greenery are a natural for outdoor garden settings. Drape over arbors and incorporate in arrangements
Flowers
- 10. Seasonal blooms – classics include tulips, daffodils, lilies (especially calla lilies and easter lilies), magnolias, gardenias, hydrangeas, gerbera daisies, apple or cherry blossoms. View our complete list of spring wedding flowers
- 11. Creative containers – put your arrangements in simple, homespun containers like wicker baskets, watering cans, teapots, or urns.
- 12. Potted plants – potted arrangements create a natural, organic look. Best of all -you can plant them for a timeless reminder of your wedding
Menu
- 13. In Season – serve a main dish featuring ham or lamb
- 14. Fresh produce – round out the meal with a bounty of fresh fruits and young vegetables like baby carrots, baby asparagus and new potatoes
- 15. Elegant sides – serve mini quiches or update traditional deviled eggs by adding salmon or crabmeat
- 16. Bar favorites – a spring menu seems to call for champagne. Mix up a batch of mimosas for a morning wedding, or create a festive champagne cocktail.
Wedding Cake
- 17. Coconut Confection – coconut frosting and fillings make a quintessential spring treat
- 18. Crazy for carrot – carrot cake with cream cheese icing is another springtime fave.
- 19. Light and fluffy – go with angel food cake and fresh strawberries or strawberry cream
- 20. Whimsical adornments – decorate with bright, fanciful details like ribbon, swiss dots or swirl patterns.
Attire
- 21. Loosen up – feel free to relax the dress code a bit, especially if the wedding will take place outside
- 22. Lighten up – lighter fabrics like lace or cotton create a perfect springtime look
- 23. Wedding gown – Add some color with a sash or detailed embroidery
- 24. Bridesmaids dresses – Pastels are a springtime classic. Keep yours fresh by choosing a color and allowing each of your maids to select a different hue. Or go in another direction with a bolder turquoise, fuschia or mango.
- 25. Avoid satin shoes – they don’t hold up well under springtime showers
- 26. The guys – They’ll look seasonably appropriate in tan suits, colored shirts and ties. For a formal evening affair, a basic tux always works.
Favors
- 27. Keep love blooming – with packs of flower seeds
- 28. Plant it – give miniature potted plants or herbs
Getaway
- 29. Horse-drawn carriage – this Cinderella-like getaway make a fitting finale to an ethereal springtime wedding
Get even more ideas for spring weddings.
Cori Russell is editor for Elegala.com and Gala Weddings Magazine. Elegala.com is a comprehensive wedding planning resource with a national directory of wedding venues and services, along with articles, expert advice, checklists and photo galleries to lead brides through every step of the planning process.
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