Decor

The butterfly, a symbol of romance and adventure, captures the essence of a bride and groom as they are starting out on a new journey. Including butterflies as part of your wedding theme allows you to incorporate beautiful colors and a whimsical feel into your wedding. 

Photo Credit: David Murphey

White rice paper lanterns feel like large snowflakes and warm up any winter scene.

Fall's crowning glory--the sunflower--suits equally well a whimsical or more elegant wedding decor, and with the season in full bloom, it's a natural choice for eco-friendly weddings.

Combine sunflowers with other rich autumn hues to create gorgeous floral arrangements, whether it's the bride's bouquet, or the centerpieces.

I am sooo excited about using fresh herbs within the décor at our wedding! I actually have asked a few of the farmers I am interested in working with if they would be willing to rent me whole trees and plants. which I can return to them afterward for future use. Not only would they be such beautiful decor pieces, but they also spread beautiful aromatics throughout a space and will help evoke the feeling Brad and I want to share with our friends and family. Basil, thyme. Rosemary, lavender: I can picture wooden wine crates full of them.

The stunning brights of summer have now adopted warmer and more golden hues, providing a natural color palette for an elegant fall wedding. In addition to the complex array of tones that autumn provides, it also gives us a versatile accent piece for décor: the apple, signature fruit of the fall. With many lovely, eco-chic options, now is the time to take advantage of fall's favorite harvest. 

We went out to the winery, Wolffer Estate Vineyards, this past weekend. Brad had not been out there since early June, and since we have started scoping out our rentals for the reception, we wanted to take a closer look. We went to Classic Party Rentals to check out their tables, chairs, flat wear, etc. They actually have a whole green line, too. They had everything we will need, and now the hard part will be narrowing it down.

As the summer winds down, we're starting to think about rich oranges and deep reds. All the stores have already stocked their Halloween candy, school is starting, and the summer wedding styles are giving way to autumn's hues. But before we go there, how about one last summery, delicious, bright decor entry? There's nothing like a citrus-y colored wedding, complete with bold fruit accents, to make it an endless summer.

As Kate says in the green wedding tip of the week, flower petals are a beautiful, budget-conscious, and eco-friendly alternative to disposable aisle runners, and they can suit many different wedding styles. Have adorable flower girls sprinkle petals along the aisle during the ceremony for a romantic touch, or create a lush, gorgeous aisle with a heavy layer of petals.

Tin pails bursting with flowers are all around this season's weddings. They are another one of those perfectly versatile decor pieces that you can find used or borrow, and then return, repurpose, or donate back after the big day. Take a look at just of few of the possibilities.

Unadorned tin pails filled with seasonal blooms create a simple, understated look.

In this week's Real Green Wedding, Anna and Chris set their 1920's-fab-meets-downhome-farm wedding on a friend's farm, with beautiful results. They worked hard with their friends to prepare the farm for their wedding, which ultimately made them feel more connected to the place they were wed. This kind of effort and commitment is a special way to start your life together.