This week we will focus primarily on floral! From receptions to bridal bouquets to boutonnieres, it is Floral Week here on Modern Wedding .org. Each day there will be a post featuring one specific color, to better help brides in search of flowers to match their palette, or get some inspiration from hues. We also like to think outside the box, here at ModWed, so we will steer clear of peonies and roses! It’s time for a new take on Wedding floral.
Today’s Theme: Yellow
Feature Flowers: Daffodils, Sunflowers, Chamomile.
Yellow is a color that can go many different ways in your palette. It can be the focal point, or it can be a complimentary color. It can be apart of a bold, cool palette, or blend into a warm subtle palette. Here are some color combination ideas for yellow.
Bouquets are the most iconic floral element in a wedding, both the Bridal bouquet and the Bridesmaids’ bouquets. There are plenty of yellow flowers that are much more original and unique than the traditional peonies. They are also much cheaper and budget friendly. I think they make much more of a statement, after all, Sunflowers and Daffodils are just related with the world happiness!
And for the reception, how about a unique take on some classic flowers. Lemons along with yellow lilies and roses work wonderfully together, as seen by these beautiful centerpieces by Yvonne Design! With the branches and the birds, it’s so unique.
Pomanders are a popular trend at the moment, whether they are held by the flower girl, or hung on a post as a decoration lining a path, or on the edge of the chairs at the ceremony. They are often made of a variety of fresh flowers, but you can also make them from tissue paper for longer lasting decor.
DIY Detail: Create your own tissue paper pomanders! Much more practical, and totally budget friendly. Check out this amazing post over on the Ruffled Blog.
Credits: Centerpieces, Sunflowers, Chamomile Bouquet, Daffodil Bouquet (with white & green), Daffodil Boutonniere, Daffodil Bouquet (with pink, green & white), Yellow Pomanders, Bouquet (preview).
When we hear the words “Halloween Wedding” you might think of something horribly tacky, impossibly ridiculous, and something along the lines of distasteful. But that is far from true. Your wedding can be on October 31st, and not be an escapade of slutty nurses and orange and black streamers. 
Rustic Birdcages: for flowers or candles. Buy from an antique store or ebay, or new from a home decor store and paint it, or age it with weathering materials from craft stores to give it a rusted look.
Parasols: made of paper or even lace. There are crochet patterns for beautiful, vintage looking parasols if you want to make your own. You can often buy the paper parasols white and paint them yourself as well.
Making Memories: When you choose your photographer, be sure they are shooting digitally. Preview your pictures and share via a computer, and have your pictures burned to a CD. If you prefer film, be sure they recycle materials and don’t use so many chemicals in the development process.
