Informal, relaxed, or casual: whatever you call it, fun and creative

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Informal, relaxed, or casual: whatever you call it, fun and
creative weddings are very popular these days. Everything is
unique about informal weddings, including the food, attire, and
decorations. Get inspired by great ideas for themes, decorations,
venues, and more with this book about casual weddings.
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Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: A Daisy Themed Wedding.............................................3
Chapter 2:Casual Bridesmaid Attire................................................5
Chapter 3:Delicious Wedding Cupcake Towers..............................7
Chapter 4: DIY Summer Wedding Centerpiece Ideas.....................9
Chapter 5:Fun Public Wedding Venues...........................................11
Chapter 6:Informal Centerpiece Ideas.............................................13
Chapter 7:Lighten Up Your Wedding With Cheerful Gingham......15
Chapter 8:Planning a Lovely Informal Wedding............................17
Chapter 9:Pretty Centerpieces for Casual Weddings......................19
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A Daisy Themed Wedding
You know the old saying “fresh as a daisy”? That would be a lovely concept for any wedding. The
innocent and pretty daisy would make a wonderful theme around which to plan your ceremony and
reception.
The white petals and yellow center of daisies are the embodiment
of fresh and simple. Innocent and sweet, never fussy or overdone,
daisies are a darling choice for an informal wedding. Introduce
your theme with your wedding invitations. A small letterpress
daisy on the top of the stationery would be charming. A daisy
print paper can also be used as the envelope lining.
If you are looking for an accent color the classic white and
yellow of daisies, a fresh spring green would be perfect. The
informal flavor of daisies would be complemented perfectly by
a green and white gingham ribbon. It can be used for all sorts of
things, from an accent on the invitations to bouquet wraps to
wide ties over slipcovered chairs in soft yellow or white. The
spring green can add a bit more visual depth to the very light
yellow and white shades.
Daisies with spring green are
fresh and fun for invitations.
One of the loveliest bridal gowns I ever saw was a simple silk
shantung dress with a tank neckline which was hand embroidered with daisies around the neck. Silk
ribbon and embroidery floss were used to create cheerful daisies all around the top of the gown. It was
so simple, yet absolutely charming. This would be a
fantastic accent to add to any very simple bridal gown.
Another for a daisy theme wedding is to select a pretty
white organza or silk mikado gown and add a pale
yellow sash at the waist.
Look for a wedding dress
with daisy embellishments,
such as this delightful
gown by British bridal
designer Phillipa Lepley.
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Yellow and white are the
natural colors for bridesmaid
dresses at a daisy theme
wedding. If the bride is
wearing a white gown with a
yellow sash, the reverse would
look wonderful for her
attendants. A pale yellow will
be more universally flattering
than a bright one, and looks
fresh and sweet in a floaty
organza or a polished cotton. A
crisp white sash at the waist
will finish off the dress
beautifully. A narrow white
cuff across the top of a strapless bridesmaid dress would also be very pretty. Pearl bridesmaid jewelry,
such as a timeless tin cup necklace, is the ideal accessory. An extra special look for your bridesmaid
jewelry would be to combine a tin cup necklace with a pair of drop pearl earrings which have a small
silver daisy on the post part of the earring.
Naturally, the wedding flowers will be daisies. They are
such informal flowers that the simplest arrangements will
look best. Handtied bouquets of classic white and yellow
daisies will be just right for the bride and her bridesmaids.
Tie them with a spring green ribbon for a fresh and
cheerful effect or get a bit more nostalgic with a cotton
lace bouquet wrap. Potted daisies make wonderful
centerpieces, as do cut flowers casually displayed in
galvanized tin pails or white basketweave pitchers.
The wedding cake is another great place to showcase a
daisy theme. It can be interpreted in a literal sense, with
either fresh daisies or realistic sugar flowers. Another idea
is to go for more of a pop art style with graphic daisies cut
from rolled fondant evenly spaced around the side of each
cake tier. The effect of all those lovely daisies at your
wedding will be truly delightful.
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Casual Bridesmaid Attire
Not every wedding calls for the attendants to be dressed in formal attire. For a wedding on the beach, in
a park, or in your own backyard, you might want to consider choosing something informal for your
bridesmaids. These are some of the best looks for casual bridesmaid attire for any type of wedding.
Hawaiian print bridesmaid dresses are perfect for a casual beach wedding.
Everyone's definition of casual will vary slightly. If you are accustomed to black tie weddings, then any
type of short bridesmaid dress is going to be informal by your standards. On the other hand, brides who
live a very sporty lifestyle will think that even a knee length strapless dress looks fancy. It is all about
choosing the level of informality that makes sense for your own personal style, and especially that
complements the bridal gown.
For a beach or waterside wedding, a great informal look for bridesmaid
dresses is a dress with a festive pattern. Tropical Hawaiian prints are
wonderful for a beach wedding. For a preppy beach wedding, Lilly
Pulitzer shift dresses worn with pearl tin cup necklaces will make your
bridesmaids picture perfect. New England weddings by the water are
the perfect excuse for your bridesmaids to get cute dresses from
Vineyard Vines. The classic Nantucket style of their patterns will look
great with tin cup necklaces (the perfect bridesmaid jewelry gifts) and
the guys in Nantucket red pants.
Casual bridesmaid jewelry
suits an informal dress.
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Another idea for a relaxed bridesmaid look
is to have each one wear a top and a skirt
instead of a dress. If executed well, this can
be a wonderful look, although if it is not
properly coordinated, you will lose the
cohesiveness that a bridal party should
have. Choose one pretty skirt that each
attendant will wear, and pair it with a
simple top. An example would be a
patterned skirt worn with very nice crisp
white blouses. An appealing variation on
this is to put a simple white blouse with a
ball skirt for a relaxed holiday evening
wedding. Just resist the urge to have each
Try skirts and blouses instead of bridesmaid
skirt be a different color of the rainbow; I
dresses.
have seen this done, and frankly it is
impossible to pull off well. A better idea would be to put each bridesmaid in a version of the same
color, such as shades of pink.
When you have only one or two attendants, your options for informal bridesmaid attire will open up
even more. You could just allow each bridesmaid to select a strappy sundress that she really loves. The
nice thing about this is that you will know that your friends will love their dresses enough to wear them
again. When you have two or fewer attendants, it is not so important that they coordinate with one
another or the rest of the wedding party.
You can also make your
bridesmaid dresses feel more
relaxed by thoughtfully choosing
their accessories. A cute strapless
dress can be make beach worthy
by wearing it with a pair of
jeweled flip flops instead of a
pair of pumps. Beach wedding
jewelry will also add to the
casual vibe. Pieces like silver
starfish charms and shell
necklaces are ideal for a seaside
wedding.
Once you have your bridesmaids
looking fresh and pretty in an
Mismatched dresses can be so cute!
informal way, don't forget about
the groomsmen. Khaki pants, patterned shirts, and whimsical ties will all add to the laid-back elegance.
Your attendants will be ready to go and have fun at your fun and casual wedding.
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Delicious Wedding Cupcake Towers
If the traditional wedding cake just is not your style, there is a wonderful alternative. The cupcake
tower has become a very popular wedding dessert, and it is sure to delight your guests. Here are some
ideas about how to plan for the most charming and delicious wedding cupcakes towers ever!
There are many things that are great about having a
cupcake tower instead of a standard wedding cake. The
most important one is that everyone loves cupcakes.
Cupcakes also give you the freedom to mix and match
different flavors very easily, which will make your
guests even happier. Plus, cupcakes are more lighthearted
and fun than a formal cake, which makes them a terrific
dessert for a casual wedding.
When you are having cupcakes, you will be able to
choose a variety of flavors. Certainly, you should plan on
having plenty of the classic yellow butter and chocolate
cupcakes on hand. From there, why not think about
including one or two interesting seasonal flavors? A
lemon cake is lively and refreshing for spring; at a
summer wedding, a light-as-air angel food cupcake would
be wonderful; fall brides can serve up a warm and cozy pumpkin spice cupcake; for a winter wedding,
a gingerbread cupcake will get everyone in the holiday spirit. There are even more cupcake varieties
available. Red velvet is popular with Southern brides, and brides can also consider some other delicious
fruit flavored cakes like strawberry, banana, or even key lime.
Frosting is the next step, and the key is to have lots of it.
These are not the puny little cupcakes with a smear of
canned frosting that you took to school on your birthday in
the fifth grade. Oh no; wedding cupcakes should definitely
be scrumptious and decadent. To that end, be sure that
your cupcakes have a tasty frosting mountain on top of the
cake. Vanilla, chocolate, and white chocolate are the most
popular frosting flavors, but you can also dabble in some
of the specialty varieties like rich cream cheese frosting or
a light whipped cream topping.
Have cupcakes in special flavors
like red velvet.
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Your cupcakes should be as beautifully decorated as
the rest of your wedding, and there are infinite
possibilities. If you choose a vanilla frosting, it can be
custom colored to match your wedding colors. From
there, you will want to think about choosing a special
adornment for the top of each cupcake. As with
wedding cakes, flowers are a favorite choice for
cupcake decorations. You can choose from fresh
flowers (dainty pansies look especially nice), classic
buttercream flowers, or handmade sugar flowers (the
most costly of the three). A whimsical alternative to
flowers is butterflies or ladybugs.
Many brides like to have their wedding dessert coordinate
with their bridal attire and jewelry. If you are a pearl bridal
jewelry kind of gal, then cupcakes decorated with a pert little
frosting bow with a tiny white frosting pearl in the center
would be adorable. Brides who prefer the glitz and sparkle
of crystal bridal jewelry will love the effect of having a
shimmer powder dusted over each cupcake. Other popular
choices for the wedding cupcake toppings include
monograms, hearts, and beach themed accents like starfish.
Martha Stewart's DIY cupcake
tower.
Once you have
settled on your
finished cupcake
design, all you
need to do is
decide how you
would like them
to be displayed.
If you are a crafter, Beach theme wedding cupcake tower.
making your own cupcake tower is a fairly easy project
involving not much more than some Styrofoam circles and
decorative trim (look at a site like Martha Stewart
Weddings for detailed instructions). Another lovely way to
display beautiful wedding cupcakes is to collect an
assortment of white or silver vintage tiered stands and place
the cupcakes on them on each reception table. The fun thing
about this is that the cupcakes on their gorgeous stands can
double as the centerpieces.
Cupcakes are definitely here to stay as an alternative to wedding cakes. More and more couples are
deciding that they are just too fun to resist. So if you are looking for a wedding dessert that is festive
and that your guests will love, give a cupcake tower a try.
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DIY Summer Wedding Centerpiece Ideas
If you are looking to add style to your wedding reception without paying a lot for a florist, think about
making your own centerpieces. There are lots of beautiful designs which are easy enough to make
yourself, and with all the money you save, you can splurge on something with long lasting value, like
your wedding jewelry. These great ideas for diy summer wedding centerpieces will provide all the
inspiration you need to get started.
When you begin planning your reception centerpieces,
think about the ways in which you can tie the
arrangements in with both your wedding style and the
season. If you are having a beach theme wedding,
right down to the food and jewelry, incorporate that
motif into your centerpieces. Or perhaps you are
having a 4th of July wedding; diy decorations with an
Americana flavor would be ideal. Summer weddings
tend to be brighter and more relaxed than winter
events, so keep your design light and laid-back.
A gorgeous diy centerpiece for a garden wedding
would be a butterfly “bouquet”. Take a cute enamel
watering can in your favorite color to use as the
vessel. Then use a collection of butterflies on long
stems to wire together into a unique and colorful
centerpiece. Of course, you won't use real butterflies,
but rather ones created from beautiful paper, fabric,
or feathers. They make a colorful and charming
alternative to a floral table arrangement and are easy
to assemble yourself. One of the best part about using
non-floral elements for diy centerpieces is that you can
put them together a long time before the wedding.
An easy Americana centerpiece with
hydrangeas and pinwheels.
Easy DIY summer wedding centerpieces
can be created using flowers, butterflies,
fresh fruit, shells, and other seasonal
decorations.
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Fresh fruit can make a striking wedding centerpiece. One of
the simplest diy table decorations you can create is to fill a
tall clear vessel with sliced lemons and limes. Pack them
tightly around the sides so that the round slices are pressed
against the edges of the vessel for a great graphic design.
The citrus fruit adds color and a summery feeling to the
wedding. For a more modern effect, use a clear tall cylinder
or choose a footed urn if your wedding style is more
romantic. A lemon or lime flavored signature drink would be
the perfect accompaniment to these centerpieces.
Beach theme centerpieces always fit in with summer weddings and
are very easy for the diy bride. Fill tall clear vases with a variety of
seashells and surround them with low votive candles. Or go for a
modern beach style by placing red faux coral into clear Lucite boxes
and stacking them up. They will make very striking centerpieces for
your reception, yet are a breeze to assemble.
Of course flowers are always popular for wedding decorations, and
there are plenty of designs which do not require any experience to
create. If you want to try your hand at diy centerpieces but are not
Beach theme centerpieces are
confident in your flower arranging abilities, gather a collection of
among the easiest to make
pretty potted plants. For an Americana wedding, bright red geraniums
yourself.
would look fantastic in white wicker baskets. Best of all, after your
wedding, the cheerful flowers can be planted outside your new home.
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Fun Public Wedding Venues
There is a trend in weddings these days to get away from the expected and the traditional and instead to
have more fun and be creative. A great way to achieve this is by having your wedding at a unique and
fun venue, rather than the usual ballroom, club, or hall. These are some great ideas on the festive public
places that you can consider for your wedding venue.
A lot of people want to include things in their wedding that pay homage to their happiest childhood
memories. Think back: what did you love to do as a child? Are your fondest memories of summer
afternoons spent at the zoo with your dad? Did you wait eagerly every year for the arrival of the state
fair or local carnival? Maybe you love the winter months and ice skating in an outdoor rink. These are
the types of places that you could consider as unique and memorable wedding sites.
A wedding at a carnival - why not?
Once you have made a list of a few top choices, you will want to mull over the type of wedding that
would work at that place, and see if it fits in with your idea of a dream wedding. It is also important to
research the practicalities early on in the decision making process so that you do not get your heart set
on having a wedding at a place that is not possible. When using an atypical location for your wedding,
you should also think hard about hiring a wedding planner to oversee the details and ensure that
everything goes as smoothly as possible.
When you are having your wedding at a fun and unique place, you should definitely embrace the spirit
of your site. For instance, there is no point trying to have a formal reception at a carnival or fair.
Instead, get into the swing of it, by offering your guests cotton candy, candy apples, funnel cake,
blooming onions, and other fair favorites. You can use your invitations to give your lucky guests a
preview of your wedding. Design them to look like the admission ticket for a carnival by substituting
your wedding details for the fair information, and blowing them up to a standard invitation size.
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The wedding party attire should also fit in with the special venue. The bride can certainly still wear a
white wedding gown (expect a massive dry cleaning bill afterward!), but it should be lighthearted and
whimsical, not serious or very traditional. Handcrafted bridal jewelry in pretty colors would make a
nice alternative to the classic strand of pearls. You can have your bridal jewelry handcrafted to match
the color of your bridesmaid dresses, or even go for a fun tutti-fruity mixture of colored crystals, would
which suit a carnival or fair perfectly.
This is the type of wedding where hiring a really
talented photographer is key, because you will have
the opportunity to get some fantastic shots. Forget
about posed group photos, and make your wedding
album be all about capturing the enjoyable moments
of your wedding reception. Take advantage of the
special features of your reception site. For example,
a Coney Island wedding would not be complete
without some photos of the newlyweds on a wooden
rollercoaster. The carnival offers many wonderful
photographic backdrops, such as the Ferris wheel,
carousel, and even the strong man contest (maybe the
groom can ring the bell and win a prize for his new
bride!)
Your wedding is a time to have fun and celebrate.
Choosing a unique and fun public place for your venue
is one great idea to make your wedding a memorable
and enjoyable time for your guests. As they say, let the
good times roll!
A Coney Island wedding!
A carousel makes a
unique and fun
backdrop for a
wedding.
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Informal Centerpiece Ideas
Some of the most enjoyable weddings are the most casual. When your style is relaxed, your wedding
decorations should have that same un-stuffy style. Here is a look at some great informal centerpiece
ideas.
Informal flowers are a wonderful place to begin
when designing casual wedding centerpieces. There
are many wonderful varieties, quite a few of which
are also rather hardy. For a spring wedding, the
sweet look of classic white daisies with yellow
centers is always charming. Arrange them in lime
green flowerpots for a fresh take on an informal
garden wedding design. Or use the daisies in a
more minimalist fashion by using clear “test tubes”
in holders and placing a single blossom in each
one. Arrange a row of the test tubes along the length Flowers in test tubes are modern and informal
of a long family style dinner table. This type of
centerpieces.
centerpiece works equally well with colorful gerbera
daisies.
Mixed arrangements of wildflowers can make for lovely casual centerpieces. Take flowers such as
asters, daisies, and dahlias in a range of colors and loosely arrange them in simple vases. Mixing colors
will tend to give the centerpieces a more relaxed and fresh picked look. Keep in mind that you can be
creative when it comes to your vessels. Very unique designs can be created by substituting containers
other than standard vases in the centerpieces. You could use anything from baskets to rough hewn
wooden boxes to pitchers, depending on the theme and style of your reception.
Yarn covered cans make
charming vessels.
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Some brides like casual weddings with a very handmade look
in everything from their dress and jewelry to the decorations
and cake. Bold colors and warm, fuzzy materials tend to work
best to add the feeling of homespun charm to your wedding.
Instead of using glass vases, cover tin cans with colorful felt or
even yarn wrapped tightly around the can. Fill these
handcrafted vessels with bright flowers in a single contrasting
color. For instance, you could cover your vessels with yellow
felt and fill them with clusters of bright red carnations or
geraniums. Small button mums also work very well; lime
green “Kermit” mums are especially popular. They would look
great in a “vase” covered in a wooly red yarn or a red and
white gingham check fabric. The perfect compliment for the
style of a bride who loves the warm look of handmade
wedding jewelry, and other unique details.
Plant wildflowers or spring bulbs in
wooden boxes for unique casual
centerpieces.
For spring weddings, flowering bulbs can make lovely centerpieces. The look will be casual when the
flowers are planted in baskets or low wooden boxes rather than tightly arranged with fancy flowers like
roses. Mini-daffodils are especially sweet for this style of centerpiece. If you love blues and purples,
spring hyacinths are one of the best choices. The bulb centerpieces are great for brides who want
something informal, but not a wildflower look.
Not all centerpieces have to be based around
flowers, either. Fruit can be a wonderful choice for
a casual centerpiece. Large clear cylinders filled
with whole lemons or limes adds a great splash of
color to the receptions tables. In the autumn,
handpainted bowls filled with bright red apples
make a seasonal and edible centerpiece. Creativity
is key, and when designing informal centerpieces,
there are really no rules.
Seasonal fruits like apples are perfect for
easy casual centerpieces.
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Lighten Up Your Wedding With Cheerful Gingham
Spring is here! It is the perfect time of year to choose bright and happy design, and your wedding is no
exception. Lighten up your wedding with cheerful gingham accents.
Gingham is a simple balanced check design that is
usually made of one color combined with white.
This unpretentious plaid is often associated with
the country, making it ideal for a casual outdoor
wedding. Gingham can be found in any color,
certainly, with some of the most popular being
yellow, lilac, blue, and red. The check is typically
woven on the small side, but you will sometimes
find gingham done on a bolder scale, especially for
tablecloths.
One reason that gingham can be great for a
wedding reception is that it is a pattern often
paired with food. Think of the classic red checked
tablecloths that you find in Italian restaurants or
covering the ground at a picnic on a sunny
afternoon. Gingham tablecloths can make a nice
touch at any informal wedding, and they do not have to be red. Choose linens in your favorite color, or
in a shade that will make a nice contrast with your flowers.
You can use gingham linens in combination with your centerpieces to create a wonderful mood. Pale
green gingham tablecloths paired with lush pink garden roses and peonies would make any reception
site feel like an English country garden. Finish the tables with napkins in a faded floral print for the
perfect shabby chic table.
Gingham napkins
add cheer to any
reception table.
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You can use gingham for much more than tablecloths. A pastel gingham check would be a very fresh
look for simple bridesmaid dresses. When using a fabric with a strong design, keep the lines of the
dresses simple. A strapless or spaghetti strap dress with a knee length A-line skirt would look fantastic.
Pearl bridesmaid jewelry would make the perfect finishing touch. You can choose bridesmaid jewelry
in the classic all white pearl look, or add in a few crystals in the color of the dresses for a unique detail.
Decorate an outdoor reception with cheerful gingham
bunting.
Not too much attention gets paid to the attire for the groom and his attendants at most weddings. If you
are including touches of gingham at your informal wedding, though, you can definitely get the guys in
on the act. There are many attractive men's shirts available in tiny woven ginghams in great colors like
French blue, yellow, or lilac. The subtle pattern looks great with a tie in a fun pattern, a navy blazer,
and khaki trousers. If you prefer a more discreet gingham accent for your groom, try a pocket square
for the perfect touch of whimsy.
Gingham ribbon is available in many widths, and can be used
in lots of cheerful ways throughout a wedding. A wide
gingham bow is a great accent on a hand-tied bouquet. Or
choose a pretty gingham ribbon to tie around your favor
boxes, or even on the vases for your centerpieces. You can
also use a short piece of gingham ribbon as a festive napkin
ring. Once you get started, you will find that there are infinite
possibilities on ways to include this cheerful little check in
your wedding.
Gingham accents are perfect for
homespun wedding favors.
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Planning a Lovely Informal Wedding
Sometimes less is more. For a wedding to be beautiful and meaningful, it does not have to be formal or
elaborate. Often times it is the more simple celebrations that are the most heartfelt. Here is your guide
to planning a lovely informal wedding.
As with any wedding, it all starts with the bride. If you are
having an informal wedding, your bridal gown should
certainly set a relaxed tone. It could be anything from a
white linen sundress to an ivory silk sheath, perhaps even
ordered from a bridesmaid dress collection. The style should
be one of relaxed elegance, without a lot of sparkle or heavy
embellishment. Keep your accessories light and airy. Tin cup
necklaces (floating pearls) are perfect for an informal
wedding. Pearl necklaces are a classic bridal accessory, and
spacing them along a delicate chain in a tin cup style keeps
the look breezy and simple, perfect for an informal affair.
A tin cup necklace is ideal for
an informal wedding.
After the bridal gown, it is the wedding venue that
is most important to setting the tone. Informal
weddings frequently take place outdoors. A park,
a beach, or even your own backyard could be the
ideal setting for a relaxed wedding ceremony.
Your decorations should reflect the casual spirit
of the day. A bouquet of yellow and white daisies
or fresh picked wildflowers would be lovely for
the bride, and arrangements of similar flowers in
baskets and tin buckets would be wonderful additions
to the ceremony.
Outdoor sites are also very nice for informal wedding
receptions. You can set up tables and chairs in your
backyard, dress them with an eclectic assortment of
table linens, and have a wonderful party. Gingham
checks will lend a cheerful picnic flavor to the decor
for a casual reception, or use mix and match faded
florals for a feminine shabby chic effect. Think
beyond the standard vases for your centerpieces.
Unique vessels like pitchers, baskets, and flea market finds have much more character and are ideal
when you are trying to create a laid back and welcoming atmosphere.
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Elegant comfort food is a popular trend for weddings.
Everyone loves down home food, and this is one area where you can really have a lot of fun with a less
formal wedding. Most people prefer tasty comfort food over tiny portions of very fancy food anyway,
so this can really make your guests feel happy! Serve up picnic favorites like fried chicken and
homemade mac-n-cheese for a relaxed summertime reception. Pitchers of fresh squeezed lemonade
and real iced tea will help to wash it all down. For dessert, think about an alternative to a formal
wedding cake. An assortment of fresh fruit pies or a big pile of cupcakes would be fantastic.
Send your guests home with a favor
to thank them for sharing in your
special day. It need not be fancy; a
few packets of heirloom tomato
seeds bound up with a pretty ribbon
and a gracious note could be just
right. Another idea is to make
something like jars of strawberry
jam for your wedding favors. These
types of gifts suit the cozy feeling
of a relaxed wedding perfectly, and
will serve as happy reminders for
your guests of the wonderful time
they had sharing in your informal
wedding.
Wedding pie buffet.
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Pretty Centerpieces for Casual Weddings
Relaxed weddings are very popular these days. Couples love the idea of celebrating their marriage with
their family and friends in a less formal way than in the olden days. These pretty centerpiece ideas are
perfect for today's casual weddings.
Everything about your wedding should flow in harmony.
If you are the kind of bride who is most comfortable
wearing a simple wedding gown with handmade jewelry,
then you will want a very different type of wedding
decorations than the bride who is wearing an opulent
gown with very elaborately handmade wedding jewelry
in a hotel ballroom. Your centerpieces should match your
general style, and when your wedding reception is more
relaxed, you can have fun with more creative table
arrangements.
Gerbera daisies are one of the most popular flowers for
casual receptions. Their bright colors and cheerful nature are
both celebratory and informal. There are several styles of
centerpieces which will work wonderfully with gerbera
daisies as the main flower. For long tables, plant a "garden"
of the daisies in long containers filled with wheatgrass.
Gerbera daisies planted in
wheatgrass.
Choose either a single color, or a mixture of pink, orange,
and yellow flowers. Another great idea for daisies is to leave their stems long and have them spring out
of a vase which is tightly packed with lemon or lime wedges to add a pop of contrasting color and to
help anchor the blossoms. So fun!
Hydrangeas are a perennial wedding flower favorite, and they have
the possibility of being made to look very elegant or quite informal.
A simple centerpiece idea for an outdoor wedding is to take bunches
of hydrangeas and arrange them in pitchers. Find a variety of
different pitchers at flea markets to give the table decorations that
welcoming homey feeling. It will look as though you just plucked
the flowers and popped them into a pitcher before friends stopped
over for a glass of lemonade in the afternoon. As a matter of fact,
these centerpieces are so easy to make that you can pick the flowers
from your own yard and quickly drop them into the pitchers.
Centerpieces don't get much easier than that, and yet the end result
will be really beautiful.
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Potted plants and herbs make wonderful casual centerpieces.
Try a mixture of various fresh herbs and flowering plants in
a clay pot for a garden wedding. Or choose container plants
which are in season for your wedding. Red geraniums or
begonias would be very appealing for a summer wedding,
or use orange and deep red mums for a rustic fall reception.
Put the flowering plants into pretty but informal vessels,
such as wicker baskets or painted tin pails. The flowers
will add a cheery look to your reception tables without
feeling stuffy or contrived. Simply perfect for an informal
wedding!
A simple bowl of mums is lovely for
a fall wedding centerpiece.
Potted herbs are a
great centerpiece idea
for a relaxed reception.
The herbs can also
double as wedding
favors at the end of the
wedding.
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Casual Weddings
By Bridget Mora
Published by Silverland Jewelry and Gifts
© 2011
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Informal, relaxed, or casual: whatever you call it, fun and creative

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