A flower girl can always seem to be a little unexpected in weddings these days. Not all brides choose to have flower girls or junior bridesmaids in their wedding. Especially for the modern bride and taking changing basic elements of a traditional wedding. But if you ARE that Bride that loves to keep traditional weddings as “traditional” as possible – then yes, you will probably opt to have a flower girl as part of your cermony and bridal party. When thinking of what the beautiful young ladies should wear, you need to remember that many designers are realizing that Brides would prefer to not have bland choices in selecting these dresses. But rather, have couture options that not only compliment the Bride but also the bridal party. Some of my favorites are by one coveted designer, Lazaro. These designs seem timeless but still traditional. Taking the basic flower girl dress to something beautiful and couture.
Just as a fun fact, do you know the history of the flower girl? History dates it back all the way to the Victorian Era. In the ceremony, the flower girl always walks in front of the bride. She represents the young and pure girl, who adds sweetness and joy to the ceremony. She throws out the petals, which symbolize the transition of the bride into a loving and passionate wife. Originally, the petals may have also been used to ward off evil spirits, so the flower girl walking in front of the bride would protect her on her wedding day. No matter what you can make the flower girl represent what YOU want it to symbolize. You are in control of you own history and tradition.
One of the most important parts of your reception decor is the centerpieces you choose. Your centerpieces set the tone for the type of reception you are having. Tightly packed red roses say one thing while arrangements accented with fresh fruit say something entirely different. Vintage tin cans vases filled with different colored flowers will add a touch of color and whimsy to any tablescape. While fresh slices of lemons and limes in glass vases create the base for a more modern vignette. As far as I am concerned anything you can fit inside a vase is fair game! What ever direction you choose to go in be sure to think outside the box!
Having a vintage themed wedding? Why not ask your florist to think outside the box as well!! Glass vases filled with multi-colored game pieces or marbles, topped with bunches of flowers, will create truly unique centerpieces. The addition of vintage block letters to create table names or numbers will make the centerpieces memorable.
Love this inspirational shoot of Burlap & Bling! If you love the vintage look, this is a great way to make it more modern & elegant. You simply can’t go wrong with beautiful white florals, candles & accessories with a touch of burlap. Enjoy these amazing images by Kristyn Hogan.
Who doesn’t love a table full of candy!! Give your guests the gift of feeling like a kid again at your wedding reception by laying out a table full of everyone’s favorite candy! Glass apothecary jars of all sizes are the perfect way to elegantly display the candies. Let your guests scoop up the goods into little bags with a signature stamp of your new monogram. Or perhaps mini Chinese take-out boxes would give the table display a funkier vibe. Is your event going to be a formal chocolate bon bon kind of event or a more whimsical candy dots type of affair? Whether it be a table filled with every chocolate imaginable or a color coordinated vintage candy road trip, a candy buffet is the way to spoil your guests!
Table linens might be something that you leave up to your wedding coordinator, but there are so many options that you might as well jump in and have a little fun! Graceful Tables is a great source for high-quality linens if you live in Nashville or Atlanta. They have everything from the classic white to an endless amount of color options. Of course, me being a fan of the classic & elegant white, silver & gold hues, I picked a few of my favorites below. Definitely check out Graceful Tables’ site to see the wide variety they offer.
