Planning your wedding doesn't have to be stressful! Spring and Summer are coming up and there is no better time than now to get a few last minute ideas for your outdoor fête. We are completely inspired and dying over chic wedding accessories and accents that you can easily incorporate into your big day. Not only are they excellent ways to bring a personal touch to your reception, but also they are so pretty your guests can't help but admire.
Today's featured item is our
Gourmet Whoopie-Pie Mix Favor. This tasty treat comes in two flavors: Ginger spice and rich chocolate for your chocolate fiends (yes, please!). These favors are delicious and are packaged in a beautiful rustic, yet chic bag. They are the perfect touch of nostalgia to add to any wedding.
If you are continuing with the rustic, yet chic style throughout your wedding try coming up with a simple and pretty table setting. Will the majority of your wedding be spent outdoors? Crystal touches look amazing against a setting sun and easily achieve an intimate feel. A great way to marry the rustic look in your wedding is to incorporate burlap touches wherever you can. Simple ways to do this are to tie burlap strings to your menu, make a burlap table runner, or create banners lining the backs of your chairs. They are so personal and look beautiful.
Want to put a spin on an old idea? Instead of having a traditional guestbook, try coming up with your own idea that represents you and your honey. Do you collect vintage postcards? Use them as notes guests can write marriage advice on. How about an activity your guests can participate in during their festivities? Set up a canvas and ink where your guests can "print" their names. This modern take on the traditional guestbook is a great way for your guests to feel remembered on your wedding day, and an excellent way for you to showcase your appreciation of friends and family on such an important day in your life.
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Listen up, ladies! Flowers are blooming, springtime attire is slowly peeking out from your wardrobe, and depending on where you reside, the weather is beginning to turn warm. Our blog today showcases numerous ways that you can add personal touches to your wedding...in an unconventional way! Although traditional weddings still exist (see previous post), couples continue to find clever and unique ways to show their personal style on their wedding day, and as spring starts to creep upon us, we think there is no better time for you to do the same.
Spring and Summer weddings offer flexibility because the weather is warmer and the days are longer. It's the perfect time to incorporate unique and funky colors into your wedding. An easy way to achieve this is to pick an accent color you love, or even two or three, and find unconventional ways to tie those colors throughout. Maybe your bridesmaids could wear different color dresses? Or if you prefer a more structured look, your bridesmaids could wear different color shoes or adorn over the top jewelry. The great thing about experimenting with color is that it creates a very inviting and relaxed atmosphere.
We are completely in love with the gorgeous bouquets displayed in our inspiration board. Vibrant hues in your bouquet or table setting capture the spring wedding theme so perfectly and can be a great starting point if you can't decide which accent colors to choose. Spend some time talking with a florist or just exploring a flower shop to find flowers you love. Once you've chosen flowers you can't live without, you've probably picked your accent colors without realizing!
So you've created this unique and relaxed wedding atmosphere for you and your guests, now what? Enjoy it! Because your wedding is more like your style, you have the option to run with that style in your reception. A photo booth can be expensive. Create your own. Your guests will love the originality of creating a life-size polaroid cutout, and have a blast playing around with props you've chosen. Thinking about a tasty and colorful party favor? Your guests will love our
personalized caramel popcorn wedding favors. The label comes in a variety of bold colors and many unique styles. Wedding favors are another great way to personalize your wedding, your way.
Remember, this is your day. Tailor it to your style. It's completely acceptable to be as relaxed or as bold as you like. Planning can be fun, just don't forget to enjoy yourself!
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Are you a glamorous bride? Inspired by the art deco type in todays featured product, we at Gracious Bridal have dreamt an inspiration board fit for the vintage-inspired couple. This eclectic, and artistic design style allows you to incorporate elegance into your wedding while staying modern.
If you want to integrate the deco style throughout your wedding, first start with your invitations. Try using a bold type reminiscent of the 1920's. Your invitation will set the mood for your guests, and give them a sneak peek of what's to come!
If it's an outdoor wedding, try finding jewel encrusted chandeliers or soft lanterns. We love the idea of creating an outdoor space that is so pretty, your guests might forget they are in fact outside. Bring the elegance of a ballroom to the outdoors, you will be proud of your finished product (your reception!) and your guests will be ogling over the detail and glamour of it all.
A deep grey accent contrasting with stark-white is the perfect way to make a statement with color. It captures an old-world atmosphere that, undeniably, looks stylish and sleek. Our
personalized paper coasters are a fantastic gift for your guests as they depart. Not only are they practical, but they serve as a memory, the elegant evening they shared with you and your sweetheart.
We suggest getting inspiration from your favorite black and white movies to achieve this look. Do you have a favorite actress of the period? Research her style. There are endless ways to capture a vintage look and stay timeless. The days of true hollywood glamour might be over, but who's to say you can't recreate it on your wedding day?
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Year round, we can't get enough of this gorgeous color combination. Both modern and sophisticated with an effortlessly stylish edge! This duo integrates itself well with any black and white affair. What colors do you plan to use at your wedding?
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It's true that having a reception inspired by the delicate and beautiful blossoms of the Japanese Cherry Tree is not a new concept. However, this theme is constantly being updated and modernized. From the charming light pink and grey palette that one can use to compliment the flowers to the striking look created by it's bare branches, the Cherry Blossom aesthetic is not soon to be lost on this generation of brides! We love incorporating this theme in the bridal shower and rehearsal dinner as well. From elegant cherry blossom bookmark favors to Cherry Blossom cupcakes and French Macarons (both lovely to look at, and taste, we're sure!) this theme provides many opportunities to integrate in your reception decor and take home gifts for guests. Even a
Custom Printed Chocolate Candy Bar can be imprinted with the lovely look that this iconic tree creates. From bouquets to wedding cakes to event decor, let this elegant
sakura bloom inspire a rich, yet sweet, tone for your wedding.
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