Wedding themes...part 2

 

Hi again,
Whilst im in the blogging spirit and 2012 wedding season is just around the corner I thought i'd write another blog about themes for weddings. there are just SO many to chose from I couldn't possibly leave it at 4. Plus i'm a bit giddy being a bride to be myself (i'm getting married in July but im keeping my lips sealed about our theme as I want it to be a big suprise for all my guests. All i will say is that we are going all out - but then i kind of have to because my reputation as a venue dresser is on the line....)

So, here's some more theme's for you Bride to be's to consider.... and please feel free to contact me  pinktink1983@hotmail.co.uk or 01744 630759 and i'll supply and set up anything you want. AND i do mean anything!!

Classic English Country theme:

If you’re thinking about pastel shades like lemon, baby pink, soft blue, lilac, light green & peach for your bridesmaid dresses, then an English country theme could be the one for you, it’s demure, elegant and classy.

Decor could include pastel seat sashes, swags and table runnerss matching your bridesmaid’s dresses, beautiful vintage style birdcages filled with candles or artificial flowers for your centrepieces, a butterfly theme running throughout on invitations / place cards / menu / order of service.  Silk petals instead of table confetti, beautiful organza favour bags matching your colour scheme, tea lights scattered on tables and of course beautiful balloons in arches and clusters.  As for music a harpist would fit perfectly.

Fairytale:

Most women dream of a fairytale princess wedding, so if you’ve got your heart set on the big ballerina style fairytale dress, the horse and carriage and the castle cake then you could compliment it with a fairytale theme in your decor  on your big day.  You don’t have to go all pink either, because silver, gold and lilac, lemon, baby blue and mint green can all work well with this theme too! For centrepieces I would recommend balloon clusters with organza swags, because they create the dreamy fantasy atmosphere. They’re soft, sweet and pretty.  Place cards could feature crowns for the men and tiaras for the ladies, rose petals scattered on the tables, fairytale castle tea lights, favour boxes with tiaras and crowns,  then add some butterflies to balloon ribbons and near the guest book.... you really could go on forever with this theme. I think white, baby pink and baby blue with a touch of silver look stunning for this theme, so much so that I had that colour scheme for my own engagement party.

Classic Ivory:

If you like to keep things elegant, clean and simple, you might opt for classic ivory as your theme. It doesn’t have to be just all boring white, you can incorporate gold, brown, beige, champagne and nude tones to add depth and elegance. Even a touch of black can add that "coco chanel" influence.  A classic ivory theme can be just as effective as all out glamour if done correctly. For minimal fuss but maximum impact ivory and gold go perfectly together, so that would be the perfect colour for seat sashes and table runners. An elegant cream candelabra as a centrepiece looks perfect, or how about lanterns or floating candles in bubble bowls? We can supply you with simple, classic balloons, swags and favour boxes that look pretty and elegant.

Winter Wonderland:

This theme is perfect if your wedding is between October and March.  You can create your own beautiful winter wonderland to rival any fairytale.  The colours I would recommend are Ice blue, silver and white, and opt for a snowflake theme running through.

For centrepieces I would opt for candles and mirrors, the nights are dark very early at this time of year and you can create a lovely warm romantic atmosphere. If you’re not into candles then I would suggest glass centre pieces filled with crystals to create the ice like look. Your favours should be seasonal, so instead of sugared almonds how about warming winter nip mints or miniature whiskies for the gents and gins or brandies for the ladies?  As for balloons go for impressive arches, foils and pearlised colours. Invitations, order of service and place cards can feature snowflake embellishments, as could your cake. Your table confetti can be a mixture of gems and snowflakes. How about an ice sculpture to really set the scene?

I'll blog again with more themes, idea's and inspiration soon if you want any help or advice please call me on 01744 630759 or my business partner (and mum) Joan 01744 808482.

Email pinktink1983@hotmail.co.uk or inbox me on facebook or twitter (@helen_ann)

Themes, colour schemes and styles

If you want to be really adventurous with your wedding you could add a bit more personality with a certain theme. Your wedding day should reflect your personalities; so think about yourselves and what represents you both best. This could be hearts, butterflies, stars,  a certain flower like a rose or lily or even a time of year you love like winter wonderland, summer country garden, Valentines or Christmas.

what's hot for 2012 wedding season,

The vintage theme has been huge this year and at this years wedding Fayre's Ive noticed a lot of lace but I think we can thank Kate Middleton and her beautiful Alexander McQueen designed dress for that!  Ruffles and sparkles were everywhere too.

As for colours for bridesmaids, well I've seen a lot of bright fuchsia pinks, corals, oranges & jade greens there's also some really lovely bright blue colours out there that are very striking. I even saw lime green - how 80's?

Venue style & Themes

Long rectangular tables and round tables are still firm favourites. Venues such as hotels and golf clubs are still top of the list but destination weddings are becoming increasingly more popular.

Vintage

It's all down to individual interpretation but when i think of styling a venue i think of our bird cages, butterflies,cupcakes & candles. Lace works well with this look so you could incorperate that into your napkin ties or favours? seat covers with shimmery sashes finish off the look nicely. For colours think creams & pastels. Very classy elegant theme.As for balloons i'd stick to simple dispays such as clusters of 3 and arches.

Nautical

Anchors away! The nautical look is all over the fashion world for 2012 and ive seen some great wedding items out there too. The colous are obviously navy blue and white although you could incorperate gold in there too. There's a lot you can do with this theme, but be careful not to go too tacky with it. Think lighthouses, anchors, little sailing boats, water features centrepieces and blue and white stripes, or glam it up with a cruise ship theme! You can have some fun with your balloons too, theres some amazing foils out there that we can source for you!

Sparkle

To create this look i'd think back to the TV series "footballers wives". Go for a no expense spared look with faux diamonds and pearls, bold colours and fabulous glassware centrepieces like our martini vases on mirrored plates (from £8). Colours that work well with this theme are jade green, fuchsia pink, purples and burgundy. Really go for the wow factor, this isnt a theme that you can go into half heartedly. You need seat covers, table runners, top table swags. For balloons theres no such thing as too much or too amazing, how about some balloon trees or roman columns? cloud 9 clusters, personalised foils and banners, a ballooon arch on the stage or over the buffet.

Regal

Im sure that like me you loved the royal wedding and wish you could have a day as spectacular, elegant and amazing, and in reality you can. with the right venue and a good imagination its achievable. I'd go for regal red and gold or silver maybe with a splash of royal blue. A horse and carriage is a must. Hire a couple of thrones for your reception & a red carpet to glide down outside your venue. Have candelabra centrepieces, rose petals scattered on your tables, bay trees, seat covers with red sashes, top table swags and elegant balloons such as our cloud 9 clusters or floating clouds over your top table.

I do hope this inspires you to have some fun creating a fabulous wedding.

We can hire out a large number of venue dressing essentials such as

• seat covers from £2.85 with FREE sashes in any colour.
• Centre pieces from £7.00 (bubble bowls, martini vases, mirrored plates, bird cages etc...)
• table runners & swags

Plus we offer a wide range of balloons starting from as little as £3.00.

Please feel free to email us pinktink1983@hotmail.co.uk or

call us 01744 808482 for an informal chat and a quote! Free set up and delivery for ALL weddings!!

Take care,

Helen xx

(ive added a few pics too but theres plenty more on our facebook page) x

Seat covers with sashes £2.85
Table runners £4.00 per table
Top table swags £15.00

Matrini vase centrepieces on mirrored plates with tea lights £8
(damage bond required but refunable on return of undamaged items)

Place cards that i hand craft myself (unique just for you!) from 30p each

 balloon tree £15.00 any two colours

Personalised foils any colours £4.00

Balloon arch (this one we did for ASDA st Helens) from £20.00

Basic latex cluster of 3 £3.00
(other variations available including just married, 18/21/engagement etc...)

Another of my hand crafted placecards - unique. nobody else will have these!

 

 

Introduction

Hi all,
I'm Helen, of Wishes Weddings & Celebrations, we are a family run company based in St Helens, Merseyside and we specialise in wedding venue dressing and helium balloons for all occasions. I've decided to start this blog to share some of my idea's and offer some inspiration for your big day. I hope that together we can make all of your dreams come true.
At Wishes Weddings & Celebrations we believe that everyone should be able to achieve the perfect wedding for them, be that all out glamour or simple elegant style.
Keep checking for updates!
Take care,
Helen xx