10 things that make us think of Spring!

Now that April is here, Spring is in the air, and everyone knows April showers bring May flowers, which is #1 on our list.

1. Spring flowers include tulips, lilacs, hydrangeas, poppies and peonies just to name a few.  You don't have to restrict your Spring wedding to Spring blooms but seasonal flowers are the most affordable and also healthier and more substantial during their time of the year.  For centerpieces consider fresh cut flowers or even potted plants, both cost effective options and something your guests can take home.

2. Moss is very versatile, it's not just a filler, but can be the center of attention! Look how moss inspired us for a centerpiece. We love to use moss in our #10 favorite, terracotta pots.
 
3. Everyone needs a watering can to help their gardens grow, why not include some cute little ones for place card holders or favors filled with your favorite candy or seeds. You can even use one for a centerpiece filled with fresh cut flowers!

4. Raffia is the perfect added touch for a rustic garden feel, you can use it as accents around napkins, vases, favors and more!

5. Also a great accent to a garden wedding is herbs! Look at what we did with the raffia and rosemary to dress up a place setting, you can steal it right from your garden! A great favor idea is to fill a tin with your favorite herb or spice.

6. Purple, yellow, green and pink are colors that remind us of Spring - focus on one using a light to dark spectrum of a single color, similar to how we used purple in this tablescape. Use this graduated color scheme for your bridesmaid dresses as well.

 7. Mason jars are an affordable, reusable and versatile option. As shown here they make a perfect vase and you can use a variety of sizes. The smaller mason jars are great for votives and tea lights to add that ambiance your table needs. Have your guests sip on one of Martha's suggested herbaceous cocktails from a mason jar, our favorite is the Tequila-Thyme Lemonade.  Last but not least fill them up with something savory or sweet for your guests to take home as a favor.

8. Twigs are a natural accent to a centerpiece. It works lovely on a long banquet table laying across to create an earthy look.  For a round table they can be a great accent to floral arrangement.

9.  We love burlap! It's simple and affordable. You can dress it up with any accent color, and fits perfectly for the setting of a garden wedding. You can wrap it around a vase, use it as a table runner or use small strips instead ribbon or raffia.

10. Another simple and affordable item we love are terracotta pots. Leave them their original color or paint them to your liking. Whether it's potted centerpieces or mini pots used as place card holders, they are a perfect touch to a Spring wedding! In addition to a garden and outdoor wedding, they are also great for a Mediterranean themed wedding.

Stay tuned for a future blog about our Mediterranean wedding ideas!

Happy Spring!
Dana & Shannon