I am drawn the no fuss, minimalist beauty of an outdoor wedding. And when the foliage starts to fall in autumn – how perfect. I am not usually a big fan of nature, most of it truly freaks me out especially when it is up close, but it provides a free and gorgeous backdrop for weddings of any style.

romantic stone and flower background

I understand why many couples hesitate to plan an outdoor wedding. A lot of the elements are left out of your control. And what if it rains? I know everyone sets up a backup plan, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be panicking when the downpour starts on your big day. If you love the outdoor setting but want to play it safe indoors, I understand. Incorporate elements of an outdoor wedding in the details of your ceremony and reception. Such as with this bird and twig silhouette cake or with twigs in your wedding bouquet.

twig and bird cake

Cupcakes are delicious and adorable. I don’t know why, but everything is more irresistible when it’s miniature. They’re great for every celebration, and now more modern brides are choosing towers of cupcakes over the traditional wedding cake. They’re easy to serve and less expensive than an elaborate tiered creation. Cupcake wedding towers are a no fuss modern alternative. And you can have the bakery make a smaller traditional wedding cake to save for your first year anniversary.

Decorate the stand and tiers to look cohesive like this tropical cupcake tower. Also cupcakes allow you to have different flavors and include all the elements of your color scheme in a unique way.

Tropical Cupcake Tower

Blue and White Cupcake Tower

Want small cakes but don’t like the idea of cupcakes? Add elegant mini cakes as the centerpieces of your reception tables instead! Like these little cuties.

Mini Cakes

Cupcakes are a great extension of a polka dot themed wedding. These polka dot Modern Girl Invitations come in an assortment of colors and can easily be customized to fit your ceremony scheme. Polka dot themed invitations are appropriate for any season.

Adorable polka dot wedding invitations, shown in espresso

This option and more are available at the Modern Girl Invitations store, don’t hesitate to contact us about our designs!

I am beside myself over these freaking amazing wedding cupcakes!!!  Can you believe these are edible???? Maybe I’m overly excited because I feel like I could eat a cow right now and the pictures are NOT helping.

Blue and White Wedding Cupcakes by Sugarbloom Cupcakes (Australia)

In all seriousness though, I am blown away by the sheer detail and work that goes into these cupcakes.  One, two, maybe three cupcakes… ok, I can see making them.   But imagine doing this kind of work for an ENTIRE WEDDING!  I’ve got to give these cupcake makers props!

Great color scheme - pink coral and aquamarine!

Unbelievable detail

While it would be gorgeous to make a cupcake tower out of these cupcakes in place of your wedding cake, using these for favors would be even better.  Imagine your guests getting to take home such an amazing goodie to cherish and then devour for a midnight snack after the wedding!

I love this one - it has a kind of 1980s Hobby Holly feel.

Looks good enough to eat! :d