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

Warm up a winter wedding with soft light from sustainable rice paper lanterns. Choose different sizes and hang them non-symetrically to mimic the look of snowflakes falling.

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.

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 decor: 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. 

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.

It could be a meaningful piece of fabric--from the favorite dress of a beloved grandmother, perhaps--or just a print that caught your eye while you were hunting up some mason jars at the thrift store. However that gorgeous vintage fabric found its way into your heart, you can use it to add charm and beauty to your wedding decor.

We love candy stations; they are the perfect solution for eco-friendly favors. Edible favors are always a green choice compared to kitschy trinkets your guests will ultimately throw away, and a candy buffet can be customized to complement your decor and style. Whether your wedding is an elegant affair in tones of chocolate and pink, or a fun carnival-style atmosphere in bright colors, a candy station can be suited to match.

When the weather is hot, nature's perfect food (fruit, of course!) always looks refreshing and delicious. It's no wonder, then, that fruit has been cropping up all over this summer's trendiest wedding decor.

Here are some ways to incorporate fruit's juicy sweetness into your celebration.

Pin (recycled) paper place cards to pieces of organic fruit to help guests find their seats.