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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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