Need help with Garden Themed Decor?
I am thinking of doing a garden themed wedding. I want it to be simple and elegant. Wanting to use moss and real & fake flowers. Maybe do some moss topiaries to display around the reception. I am having a hard time finding photos to explain what I am talking about. For anyone who has seen the "Secret Garden". That’s kind of what I am looking for.
Any ideas, photos, links would be great. I have found some things I plan on using at save-on-crafts.com.
Thanks in advance!
I have been to theknot.com and several other sites and they really don’t have an ideas like I am looking for.
Suz123—The wedding is not an afternoon event. It is going to start around 5:30pm.
Since your wedding will be garden themed, I assume it will be outdoors?
For an outside wedding, you’ll probably want an aisle runner to keep your dress clean. A customized aisle runner is an inexpensive way to both decorate and keep your dress from getting dirty: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36914755
As a bonus, it would be unique and personalize your wedding!
Your description reminded me of something that I think would be perfect for the wedding you are describing.
The link is to a set of topiary place card holders. They have that moss kind of look to them and I think they would blend in really well and would be great to display where guests are seated or the table numbers.
http://www.weddingsbydezign.com/topiary-photo-holder-place-card-holder-set-of-four.html
For some more pictures of garden weddings. Try istockphoto.com and search for ‘garden wedding’.
Have you ever been to http://www.theknot.com ?? It has tons of pictures and wedding ideas. Trust me, you will love it!! They also have message boards that brides can talk about plans and things, you should be able to find lots of ideas and help.
Invitations:
http://www.invitationconsultants.com/invitation.aspx?p_invitationitem=83302&utm_term=83302&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=cj&utm_campaign=cj-product
Ideas from this site:
http://www.wedthemes.com/victorian-wedding.shtml
It says:
"Ideas For Victorian Wedding Decorations
* In a garden setting be sure to set up a tent marquee to offer shade on a hot, sunny day; and as cover in case the weather turns to rain. Hang baskets of trailing flowers and vines from the poles.
* Decorate the area with pastel colored streamers and garlands of ivy vines.
* Place planters around the area filled with flowers.
* Tie large bows on the backs of chairs with ribbon streamers.
* Use silver and/or flowered china serving dishes.
Table Decor and Centerpieces
* Set up tables so they are cozy and personal, no more than 6 people per table (use round tables). Cover with white or pastel colored tablecloths.
* Use linen napkins with decorated wooden napkin holders at each setting.
* Fill a galvanized watering can with fresh summer flowers as a centerpiece.
* Scatter rose petals around table.
Menu
As this is an afternoon garden wedding, set up it up as a buffet and keep it light and simple. Some food ideas are: finger sandwiches (cucumber, tuna, salmon, egg, watercress), scones with jam or lemon curd and clotted cream, biscuits, miniature pastries, petit fours, French bread, real butter, Victorian kisses (meringue cookies), canapés, crumpets, shortbread cookies, fruit tarts, cheesecake, brownies, fresh fruit, chocolates, lemonade, champagne, claret wines, and a variety of teas. Don’t forget to have "lumps" of sugar and lemon juice for the tea."
Just saw your addition. The wording above is taken directly from the site I mentioned. Has nothing at all to do with the actual time of your wedding . . . just sharing garden-wedding ideas. Take them or leave them as you will. No big deal.
Please check these videos on Garden Party.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Tp_biFYvq8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vYwa6_2w9I
Have a Good Day!
Check out Nicosb.com – The very first image in the slideshow is a secret garden themed wedding. All moss and roses. Way over the top, but fun.
http://offbeatbride.com/search?cx=017084245293590213244%3Aw-wped9kpqo&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=UTF-8&q=garden+weddng&siteurl=offbeatbride.com%2F#1173
Here is offbeatbride.com, they have great wedding photos and a ton of garden wedding sections.
The other good place to look would be etsy.com, the sellers are very creative and would probably have cute decor, etc. Some of the things you can make yourself with a little creativity.
http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=garden+wedding&filter%5B0%5D=handmade&filter%5B1%5D=weddings
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38036971&ref=sr_gallery_10&&ga_search_query=garden+wedding&ga_search_type=&ga_page=&includes=tags&includes=title
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38226709&ref=sr_gallery_8&&ga_search_query=garden+wedding&ga_search_type=&ga_page=&includes=tags&includes=title
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32342642&ref=sr_gallery_4&&ga_search_query=garden+wedding&ga_search_type=&ga_page=43&includes=tags&includes=title
I thought about doing lanterns for centerpieces and adding something crafty to it. They even have matching favors mini lanterns. I think that would be very elegant for a garden wedding. Here are some links below.
http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=3862382
http://www.amazon.com/WHITE-WEDDING-LANTERN-CENTERPIECES-FAVORS/dp/B002PMOWPU