Archive for January, 2012

Valentines Themed Weddings

Monday, January 30th, 2012

So you have said yes to the big question, not “will you be my valentine” but “will you marry me”.  Being a hopeless romantic you have decided to have the wedding in February, the same month as Valentine’s Day, and with a valentines theme no less. Unfortunately this year v-day falls on a Tuesday which for most people isn’t the best day so the weekends before and after are the next best thing.

I have to admit that I am a little bit torn when it comes to presenting you with valentine’s themed wedding ideas. My modern self wants to show you a selection of contemporary valentines themed ideas and decorations whilst my other self (the one that doesn’t come out very often) wants to red it up and bombard your eyes with roses and love hearts galore. I have decided to unleash my true romantic self and go for the latter option as I feel that it’s the one which embraces the true meaning of valentine’s day.

Roses:

Red roses are the classic lovers flower, the one that every girls hopes for a dozen of each year. If you are having a valentines themed wedding then red roses are a must. You can use them  in bouquets, as bridesmaids hair accessories, as petals scattered down the aisle, as stunning centre pieces and as a cake toppers!

Valentines themed weddings - Roses

Chocolate:

Another valentines day favourite! Consider handing out chocolate favours to your guests as well as chocolate wedding cake, cupcakes and chocolate thank you presents. You could even have a chocolate sculpture for the top of your cake or as a standalone decoration. Ifyou are real chocolate lover then go for chocolate themed wedding invites too!

Valentines themed weddings - Chocolate

Love Hearts:

Love hearts are the very essence of valentines day. There are many heart themed wedding items available including confetti, cake decorations, invitations, table sprinkles and favours.

Valentines themed weddings - Love Hearts

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Paper Wedding Bouquets

Friday, January 6th, 2012

Being someone who has had an unhealthy obsession with stationary since a child (I mean how many notebooks does an 8 year old really need?) I am very excited to see the emerging craze for paper wedding bouquets. We had a company that made paper bouquets at our last wedding fair and they really were exquisite. I know that they are not something that will be to everyone’s taste but they are unusual, eye catching and make a real talking point.

The variation of papers that are on the market today is astounding. With flowers you have to work with what is seasonal and available in your wedding colours but not so with paper. You have a wealth of colours, patters and even buttons and glitter to choose from! Paper wedding bouquets also make great keepsakes that will not die or wilt away. They are really the modern alternative to artificial wedding flowers.

I also really love these wedding paper flower seat decorations. This is an emerging trend and definately one to watch in 2012!