Are you planning on saying "I Do" in the summer? Here are some decor and style ideas that are perfect for summer brides.
What woman hasn't dreamt of a being a June bride? Well if your dream is about to come true, here are some ways to make your summer wedding extra special.
Summer Wedding Color Palette
Summer invokes tropical and beach-themed hues. Think baby blue, light pinks and peaches, soft purples and tan shades. Other summer colors include vibrant hot pinks, bright blues, yellows, lime green and hot oranges.
Summer Wedding Flower Options
Summer blooms can be as elegant and traditional as calla lilies and roses, or as playful and simple as dahlias, daisies and chrysanthemums. Tropical flowers are another great choice, especially dendrobium orchids, anthuriums, ginger, birds of paradise and heliconias. A great floral centerpiece idea is to incorporate your flowers with fresh fruit such as lemons and limes for a fun twist on your modern arrangement.
Summer Wedding Decor
Two popular decor themes for summer weddings are tropical and beach. Think about incorporating a beach themed cake topper or seaglass colors for your tableware. If your event is tropical themed, a great idea is to use tiki torches as table centerpieces. Use pretty organza ribbons on your stationery and play up your theme on all coordinating invitations, save-the-date cards, announcements and thank-you cards. If you are looking for a truly unique invitation option that is popular consider the message-in-a-bottle style, where your invitations are rolled up and sent in a plastic bottle. Other summer theme and decor ideas include sand dollars, dolphins, adirondack chairs and palm trees.
Summer Wedding Fashion
No one wants to be weighed down by their wedding attire in the sweltering months of summer. Keep fabrics light and airy. For men, why not use linen suits? Women can look pretty in simple flowing sundresses. Who says the bride needs a cathedral-length train and a veil? Dresses with shorter hemlines are popular for summer brides, as well as foregoing the traditional veil for a simple hair jewel or adornment.
Summer Wedding Menu Choices
Summer the time for fruity blended drinks and signature mixed cocktails. Keep your fare on the light side, think salad bar, fresh fruit and shrimp cocktail for appetizers. Main courses should remain simple and light as well: chicken and fish options as opposed to heavy pastas and beef. And the cake doesn't even have to be a cake! Think tiered cupcakes with frosting to match your color scheme. Other good summer dessert options include berries with whipped cream and an ice cream sundae bar.
Summer Wedding Favors
For your summer wedding, consider favors that tie your theme together. If you are having an outside ceremony, consider personalized fans or flip-flops in your wedding palette. Another multi-purpose wedding favor is a shell-embellished place card that doubles as a picture frame. Mini personalized bottles with sand and shells are another seasonal favorite.
When it comes to wedding ideas, summer brides have limitless possibilities. From cheery, bright and tropical colors, to cool blue and green beach themes, to romantic pinks and roses, summer is sure to inspire any bride-to-be.
