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
Add a spring motif – such as a tulip or butterfly – to your stationery suiteConsider color – use paper or inks in a spring color palette – pastels, greens, etc.Get whimsical – find a fun, flirty font to evoke a festive spring feelingAn added touch – insert a sprinkling of silk flowers into each envelope
Location
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.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
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.Go wild with patterns – create a playful effect – think gingham, polka dots, eyelet lace, swiss dots and stripes.Add some greens – grasses and greenery are a natural for outdoor garden settings. Drape over arbors and incorporate in arrangements
Flowers
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 flowersCreative containers – put your arrangements in simple, homespun containers like wicker baskets, watering cans, teapots, or urns.Potted plants – potted arrangements create a natural, organic look. Best of all -you can plant them for a timeless reminder of your wedding
Menu
In Season – serve a main dish featuring ham or lambFresh produce – round out the meal with a bounty of fresh fruits and young vegetables like baby carrots, baby asparagus and new potatoesElegant sides – serve mini quiches or update traditional deviled eggs by adding salmon or crabmeatBar 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
Coconut Confection – coconut frosting and fillings make a quintessential spring treatCrazy for carrot – carrot cake with cream cheese icing is another springtime fave.Light and fluffy – go with angel food cake and fresh strawberries or strawberry creamWhimsical adornments – decorate with bright, fanciful details like ribbon, swiss dots or swirl patterns.
Attire
Loosen up – feel free to relax the dress code a bit, especially if the wedding will take place outsideLighten up – lighter fabrics like lace or cotton create a perfect springtime lookWedding gown – Add some color with a sash or detailed embroideryBridesmaids 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.Avoid satin shoes – they don’t hold up well under springtime showersThe guys – They’ll look seasonably appropriate in tan suits, colored shirts and ties. For a formal evening affair, a basic tux always works.
Favors
Keep love blooming – with packs of flower seedsPlant it – give miniature potted plants or herbs
Getaway
Horse-drawn carriage – this Cinderella-like getaway make a fitting finale to an ethereal springtime wedding
Get even more ideas for spring weddings in this complete guide to wedding themes.
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