Bridal Bouquet
Early on, I knew my bouquet would have to incorporate anemones. They are elegant and modern. My mom, however, hates them. So we compromised - We are nixing the black for a green centered anemone in my bouquet. The bouquet will look similar to this with the roses changing to ranunculas and peonies. Flowers to include: Peonies, ranunculas, anemones, hydrangea, hypericum berries, mint, lilac, forget-me-not, scabiosa, etc. The base of the bouquet will be covered in lace.
Bridesmaid Bouquets
For the bridesmaids, I wanted to carry over the fun color of the anemones but add more of our clover accent color. They will be similar to this but with fewer anemones and more green hydrangeas. The wrap will be a simple black and white grosgrain ribbon.
Boutonnieres
The men of our ceremony want something simple and carefree. I love how effortless this little anemone with a backing of greenery. The groom bout will have a green center. The groomsmen will have black. The fathers' bouts will have an addition of snapdragon as they are special to his father.
Mother's Corsages
My mom isn't a huge fan of the anemones, so I wanted to avoid it. Instead picture this corsage with a large ranuncula and the addition of lilac
Ceremony Decor Ideas
Our ceremony will be outside at sunset next to a large mantle and raised hearth. We are going to have candles in various heights, mix-matched glass/black lacquer/white milk glass vases with single blooms, and boxwoods around the area. Some "inspirations" are below.
Reception Decor Ideas
The reception ballroom will have no lights on besides green uplighting and candle light. We wanted it to simply glow. As for tablescapes, we will have black tablecloths with damask runners. Each place setting will have a green charger, square black plates, etc.
The centerpieces will be one of three heights:
Some inspiration photos are below:
The centerpieces will be one of three heights:
- Tall - Large pilsner style vase with flower branches and lepto blooms with hanging candles surrounded by several candle sticks
- Small - a tiered glass modern candelabra (holders encased in glass with the silhouette of the candelabra painted on the glass) surrounded with votives and bud vases.
Some inspiration photos are below: