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English Garden Theme Wedding
An English Garden Theme Wedding
An English garden theme is inspired by the boxwood borders
filled with solid masses of color like the gardens in England.
Elegant simplicity with a mixture of tradition defines this wedding
theme’s decorations.
To get a feel for English gardens, thumb through gardening books at
your local bookstore or library. If you have a traditional garden,
visit it during the season you want to plan your wedding. You will
then know what colors and flowers are in bloom and get an idea of
how this style of garden is designed.
English garden theme weddings also go well with almost any style of
bridal attire. Whether you decide on full skirts and coat-tails for
your bridal party to wear or simple A-line gowns and black tuxedoes,
it will work with this wedding theme.
Picking Colors
English garden wedding decorations are based off of a simple color
palette. Choose one or two colors, and then pick flowers that come
in those colors. Your florist will have the best idea of what
flowers will be available during the season of your wedding.
White and blue are popular choices, as well as, roses and yellows.
Also use green to accent and frame your flowers, imitating the look
of English boxwood hedges in the garden.
Once you have decided on your color palette, carry it through with
all your wedding decorations. For instance, if you choose white and
green as your colors, pick wedding stationary with white embossed
flowers on a white background. Carry those same colors through to
your wedding reception with white tablecloths topped with green
framed white bouquets.
Accent Pieces
Accent pieces should be used to reinforce the order and structure of
your English garden theme. For instance, use the same style of pots
in the color choice of your flowers throughout your wedding
decorations.
Don’t be afraid to add a surprise piece though. For example, use a
sun dial in the reception line, small glass balls on the buffet
table or fake birds perched in a bouquet.
Topiaries, either silk or real, will also add structure to your
wedding decorations. They can be used alone or with flowers tucked
amongst their leaves.
Another easy accent piece to use in your wedding decorations is an
arbor. Painted white, they can be used as a focal point to the
wedding ceremony or a backdrop in the reception hall. With some
greenery and white Christmas lights, your arbor will fit in with the
rest of your English garden decor.
Make It Sparkle
Lights are also an important feature of an English garden wedding
theme, whether your wedding is set during the day or evening. Use
white lights and candles in your wedding decorations to add sparkle
to your simple designs. A string of white Christmas lights wrapped
around your topiaries will dress up their appearance. Also, add
white candles set in a silver or glass bases to your table
centerpiece decorations to add height as well as mood lighting.
Gifts For The Guests
Carry your English garden wedding theme by sending guests home with
a bit of your garden. Small topiaries, bouquets or candles that made
up your tables’ centerpieces can be sent home with guests.
Table decorations, such as, silver picture frames used as place
cards, napkins rings engraved with your wedding date or vases filled
with a few flowers from your tables’ centerpiece can also be wedding
favors.
Remember, an English garden theme is about simplicity and elegance.
Your wedding decorations should have structure but also sparkle.
About the Author
Tara Gilbert is a freelance writer from the
Pacific Northwest and a regular
contributor to http://www.wedding-decoration-idea.com.
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