Plan a Spring Wedding - 28 Ways to Tie in the Season

By  Cori Russell

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 suite

* Consider 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 feeling

* An 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 flowers

* Creative 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 lamb

* Fresh produce - round out the meal with a bounty of fresh fruits and young vegetables like baby carrots, baby asparagus and new potatoes

* Elegant sides - serve mini quiches or update traditional deviled eggs by adding salmon or crabmeat

* 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

* Coconut Confection - coconut frosting and fillings make a quintessential spring treat

* Crazy 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 cream

* Whimsical 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 outside

* Lighten up - lighter fabrics like lace or cotton create a perfect springtime look

* Wedding gown - Add some color with a sash or detailed embroidery

* 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.

* Avoid satin shoes - they don't hold up well under springtime showers

* 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

* Keep love blooming - with packs of flower seeds

* Plant it - give miniature potted plants or herbs

Getaway

* Horse-drawn carriage - this Cinderella-like getaway make a fitting finale to an ethereal springtime wedding.


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