Whimsical Outdoor Reception Décor

Your wedding is the only time other people will happily allow you to put your love on display at a nauseating level so take advantage. Most couples do this with a slideshow of pictures of themselves or a collage on display at the reception. Take this idea and put on a modern twist with this idea inspired by Taylor Swift’s video Mine. Does that girl do anything that’s not adorable?
taylor-swift-picture-2These hanging photos are an easy do-it-yourself project that would look great among the falling leaves in an outdoor fall reception. This display of love is so romantic and whimsical. And I do love any wedding decorations that hang from trees.
taylor-swift-picturesHaving an indoor wedding? This idea can easily be taken indoors. Or use these hanging photos as part of an engagement shoot – I love it.

Couture Tablescapes - I’ll Take Two

love the bold, modern color combination

love the bold, modern color combination

I cannot resist a good wedding tablescape. I think my wedding detail rankings might go dress, location, couture tablescape, husband. My ranking system could possibly explain why that fourth detail is currently non-existant. Details.

i love me some feathers

i love me some feathers

These couture tablescapes by Sandra Downie Event Designs are stunning. She shows a sample ranging from bold and modern colors to classic layouts to shabby chic touches and I love them all. Decorating such a large event always comes down to the details. They may seem like the last thing you need to worry about but they’re also what turn a basic wedding venue into your own space. And Sandra seems to have figured out exactly how to do just that.

she does shabby chic too

she does shabby chic too

And she’s located right here in New England with me - must be a sign that she should plan my next birthday party. A touch over the top and flawlessly styled - sound right up my alley.

Orange Wedding Reception

Those orange escort cards deserve the perfect reception setting and I think I’ve found just the one. This orange and white tent is fun yet refined – the perfect balance. Plus you know I love a good paper lantern, especially in bright color and especially in clusters of the same hue. These tables include the actual fruits and extend that pattern in the paper lanterns, also both orange and circular.
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I also like the family-style reception tables. They give your wedding a more laidback, comfortable style. All around perfect for this week’s orange wedding.

Decorating for an Outdoor Wedding

When planning an outdoor forest wedding, it’s important to combine your green color palette with the natural textures and elements from your ‘great outdoors’ venue. Since your environment adds most of the natural rugged details, be sure to include some elegant and classic elements in your decorations – this is a wedding after all. We’re looking for rustic refinement.

stones with linen and candles

stones with linen and candles

I also just love that melding of feminine and masculine. The rugged outdoor setting adds so many masculine details that you can easily insert feminine details without seeming like a girly wedding.

natural pine with paper lanterns and pure white

natural pine with paper lanterns and pure white

It’s all about balance. But I’d consider this overly feminine aisle because, I mean who wouldn’t.

looooooooove

looooooooove