Wedding Flowers for the Spring Season
Let's take a look at wedding flower's that are in season for our spring brides!
What to Look for in a Wedding Florist
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5 Spring Cake Topper Favorites
Spring is probably the most popular wedding season. Whether you're getting married this spring and searching for those last minute details, or planning your wedding for next year, these spring cake topper favorites will help you check one thing off your shopping list!
D-ovely & Dramatic Spring Cake Topper
While not the traditional bride and groom cake topper, this dove cake topper is still perfect for the traditional spring wedding. As one of our spring cake topper favorites, this dove cake topper features a contemporary design mixed with a little bit of frill in it's floral base. We see this working well in a garden or simple barn wedding style.
Adorable Leg Pop Spring Cake Topper
Second up we have this adorable leg popping kiss cake topper. Really, I think this cake topper might just be our favorite for spring forever. The tea length wedding dress, matched with the simple pearls and flower base is simply perfect for your spring wedding! Ultimately, we like this for weddings with a vintage vibe, playing with a cool and airy color palettes.
Fairy Wedding Cake Topper for Spring
There is something about flowers in full bloom, gentle breezes through the trees, and the warm sun on your skin that makes you think that maybe...just maybe the magic you believed in in your childhood is real. This fairy princess and knight cake topper is a fun, fantasy filled option for your spring cake topper. Plus, this cake topper would go perfectly with our moody spring wedding colors.
Rustic Love Birds Spring Cake Topper
Next is another easy favorite for spring, this farmhouse style cake topper is ready for your spring wedding. It's simple design will complement any color scheme or style. Plus, it's hand engraved! This is one truly special wedding cake topper.
Indie Style Wedding Cake Topper for Spring
In our blog, Spring Wedding Style Favorites, we talked about how gorgeous a desert landscape inspired wedding was for our spring, bohemian brides. Well, this is THE cake topper for that desert wedding style!
Unique Wedding Dresses for Spring Weddings
Every bride wants to feel special and unique on her wedding day. Getting married is a momentous occasion, and depending on your culture and upbringing, it can be a right of passage. Designing a wedding that is uniquely yours among all the traditions that go into a wedding ceremony and reception can feel difficult. Especially if you're not one to want to throw out all the wedding traditions all together. One simple way to ensure that your wedding day feels like it's truly a representation of who you are as a person and as a couple is to take some liberties in the style and design of your wedding dress.
Wedding dresses are traditionally white, somewhat princess like, and usually floor length. A lot of brides have been playing with the style and color of their wedding dress to fit their personalities and preferences and the results are spectacular. Take a look at these unique wedding dresses for your spring wedding and see if we just might help you find a dress that will make your heart sing!
Unique Wedding Dresses for One of a Kind Brides
MY BELOVED WHITE LACE MAXI DRESS from LULUS - $66
This simple white dress offers a unique look that's perfect for a warm spring wedding. The short underskirt, with the long over-lay is dramatic and sexy. This is perfect for the bride that is happy to show off some leg on her wedding day. Plus, at $66, it's THE dress for a bride wanting a unique wedding dress with a low wedding budget.
SLINK AND WINK MATTE ROSE GOLD SEQUIN MAXI DRESS from LULUS- $80
Another low budget option from Lulus is this sexy rose gold sequin gown. This glam style dress would look so gorgeous in a very natural garden wedding style. This contrast will make it a stand out and it will elevate the rest of the wedding.LACE HOLLOW BOHEMIA WEDDING DRESS from OSHOPLIVE - $199.99
We LOVE this Bohemia Wedding Dress. It's simple, but totally unique. It would be perfect for a wedding with a desert setting like we featured in our blog here.SWEEP TRAIN PRINCESS WEDDING DRESS from LalaMira- $211.00
This romantic, blush wedding gown is perfect for any spring wedding. It pairs nicely with natural greenery tones or as a soft backdrop for a dramatic color pop. Wear a simple pearl comb in a princess-esk updo and you'll have the perfect bridal look. We love this gown because it has enough traditional style but is still one great option for unique wedding dresses.ARTISTIC WEDDING DRESS From ChrissyWaiching - $1,575.00
Now, is you're truly have your heart on only looking at unique wedding dresses to find the one then you should take a look at Chrissy WaiChing. She hand makes each dress to order. This is a surefire way to get the unique wedding gown your heart desires. We love this particular wedding dress because of it's soft ombre skirt that's design is truly unique. It can work into nearly any wedding style and you'll walk down the aisle feeling like your wedding day is truly one of a kind.Wistful Wedding Colors for Spring
What makes for wistful wedding colors to use this spring?
Wistful wedding colors. Wistful. Synonymous with yearning and longing. It's definitively an atmosphere fit for a romantic, so in love, wedding. Since we tend to connect colors with emotions, to create a romantic wedding filled with dramatic longing you'll want to start by picking wistful wedding colors. If you're planning on having one main color paired with white or other neutrals, you'll want to look for light, possibly muted colors. If you want a color combo, you'll want one color to have a dramatic impact that still fits nicely in the light and airy vibe. Pulling bold color inspiration from nature is always a good idea and natural elements done right can really amp up the wistful atmosphere you're working towards. Check out some of our favorite wistful wedding colors!Wistful Wedding Colors You'll Love this Spring
Poppy and Blush
These wistful wedding colors make for a powerfully romantic combination. The bold poppy color creates a bold statement next to the light and airy blush. Together you've a look that will be unforgettable. This color combo is especially excellent if you plan on using poppy's as part of your wedding bouquet.
Dusk Blue
A lot of people think of this dusky blue of being perfect for winter weddings. However, it's a definite favorite for the spring. Particularly if you're interested in wistful wedding colors. This cool color paired with light and airy wedding flowers create a relaxed and romantic atmosphere.
Black with Wildflowers
Black for spring and summer?? YES. When you pair a clean black with wildflowers at your wedding, you create a moody romantic vibe that is to die for. So if you're looking for some drama with an air of pride and prejudice declarations of love, black paired with colorful wildflowers is perfect for you!Spring Wedding Style Favorites
Spring Wedding Style Favorites
Spring runs from March 20th to June 21st and with it comes some of the most beautiful weddings. Between the weather and the atmosphere that comes with spring, it's no wonder that the June wedding is such sought after wedding. This year, there seems to be a pull towards the ethereal and romantic, the airy and dramatic. Check out our spring wedding style favorites list for your spring wedding inspiration.
A Moody Vibe
Typically, when people think of spring they think of pastels and flowers. Black isn't really on the table. But, this spring, shades of black are being used to make for moody and dramatic settings and has definitely become one of our spring wedding style favorites.
Desert Landscape
Honestly, there's something ethereal about a desert scene. So, couples are playing it up in their wedding decor and theme. Thus, you'll find wedding's pulling on the light desert colors and playing with the coachella desert vibe using prickly pear cocktails and wearing flower wreaths in their hair.
Purple-hue
Thirdly, purples in all shades and hues are all over for spring 2019. You'll find purple-hue weddings as one of the more popular spring wedding style favorites as the purple color can be done featuring a single tone or be done in a purple monotone. Truly, we love the purple-hue wedding shown above as the blue-based purples act as a soft background to the color-pop fuchsia .
Soft and Romantic
Finally, our spring wedding style favorites list ends in a soft romantic look. So, it's going to be powdered blues, wildflowers, light weight fabrics, and dramatic candle settings. Additionally, when set on a stage of natural woods, you've got a spring wedding style that will be ageless.Would you ever use black as your anchor color for a spring wedding?
Keeping Tradition While Keeping a Budget
Keeping Tradition Can be Expensive
There are a lot of traditions and costs that go into your wedding. However, you need to find a way to prioritize them in case your budget gets tight! Take a look at some of the biggest and oldest wedding traditions that most bride's choose to include in their wedding. Keeping tradition isn't a requirement of getting married, but it sure can be a lot of fun. So, think about which wedding traditions are important to you and then be sure to prioritize them as you make your budget.Wedding Dress
The traditional white wedding dress was born the day that Queen Victoria of England wore one on her wedding day in 1840. Today, the average cost of a traditional white wedding dress is between $400 and $1,700.Wedding Cake
Wedding cakes as a wedding tradition date bake to medieval times when they were essentially bread and a symbol of fertility and prosperity. Now, the wedding cake is much more extravagant and typically costs between $300 and $690The Bridal Bouquet
The wedding bouquet started as mostly herbs and a way to ward off evil spirits. It was also believed to prevent the plague. A flower bouquet for the bride now costs between $150-$350.The Garter Toss
The garter toss was born from a couple different traditions. One of which of believing that getting a piece of the bride's wedding dress would bring you good luck.
So while most see the garter toss as a flirty and innuendo type of tradition today, it was started as a way to ward off eager guests from essentially ripping the the bride's dress a part. A garter typically costs around $35 to $75.
Though, many guests use a cheaper one for the toss and keep the nicer one for themselves.
Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue
This wedding traditional is a whole lot of superstition. Kind of like an athlete who doesn't wash his socks all season. To uphold this tradition you need:- something old that represents your past life before marriage,
- then, something new to represent you new married life,
- something borrowed from someone with a happy marriage,
- and something blue as a symbol of faithfulness.
So Who Pays for the Wedding?
The average wedding costs, $30,000.00. In most circle's that's a decent amount of money. Since it's 2019 there may be some question as to who exactly is meant to pay that cost.
Traditionally Speaking, the Bride's parent's or family would pay for almost everything to do with your wedding. If you're going the traditional route the bride's family can be assumed to pay for everything to do with the wedding ceremony and reception. So this would be the catering, a wedding planner, flowers, the wedding dress, photography, the wedding cake, and any and all of those little wedding accessories.
Then, if you're having them the bride's family can also be anticipated to pay for the engagement party and the day-after brunch.
The groom's family may not be assumed to pay for a majority of the actual wedding costs, however, traditionally they would be expected to pay for the Rehearsal dinner, the couples's honeymoon, and any alcohol at the reception.
Traditionally, Who Pays for the Wedding?
Traditionally Speaking, the Bride's parent's or family would pay for almost everything to do with your wedding. If you're going the traditional route the bride's family can be assumed to pay for everything to do with the wedding ceremony and reception. So this would be the catering, a wedding planner, flowers, the wedding dress, photography, the wedding cake, and any and all of those little wedding accessories.
Then, if you're having them the bride's family can also be anticipated to pay for the engagement party and the day-after brunch.
The groom's family may not be assumed to pay for a majority of the actual wedding costs, however, traditionally they would be expected to pay for the Rehearsal dinner, the couples's honeymoon, and any alcohol at the reception.
What About the Bride and Groom?
Even in a traditional set up the bride and groom are still expected to front some of the costs for their wedding day. While these may differ depending on the couple and some parents may actually decide help cover these costs, the bride and groom often cover expenses that have more to do with their relationships. For example, the groom would pay for and acquire:- the marriage license,
- officiant,
- bride's rings,
- his own attire,
- and a wedding day gift for the bride and a thank you to his parents.
- the groom's wedding band,
- bridesmaid gifts,
- as well as gifts for the groom and her parents.
- Her and her bridesmaid's hair and make up.
But, it's 2019 and Traditions Tend to Run a Little Lose
While wedding's are still rich in tradition, who pays for the wedding isn't one that is so set in stone. Nowadays, the wedding costs are divided up more naturally to what works for the couple's and their families. Many couples opt to pay for their wedding themselves. When expenses are high, they simply have a longer engagement to fund everything easily. Needless to say, who pays for the wedding is going to be a conversation you need to have right away.
The Wedding Accessories Brides Forget to Budget
There are so many little details and wedding accessories that go into creating your dream wedding. Wedding Collectibles is a shop dedicated to those little details and one thing we've learned being in the wedding industry is that it's these wedding accessories that brides forget to think about when planning their wedding budget.
To give you a snapshot of how quickly these perfect touch accessories can add up, we went shopping. Where? Wedding Collectibles of course!
One of the highest trending wedding styles this past year has been the simple barn wedding. So, we're shopping for the wedding accessories that will help create that look. This means clean, not overly adorned, and somewhat rustic.
A simple cake topper great for spring and summer weddings.
Two: Here Comes The Bride Flower Girl Sign
This would be perfect for a flower girl that's a little too young to handle not dumping flower petals in one clump!
A wedding tradition that you should be able to keep personal! There's something romantic of this handwritten style love note hankie.
We really liked this alternative look to a classic tradition.
This simple bridal veil really is perfect for a romantic barn wedding.
If you're planning on doing wedding favors, there's something about using these wedding bells for a simple barn wedding that just rings true.
This might not be your exact wedding accessory shopping list, but you can see how quickly these types of wedding accessories can add up!
The takeaway? Don't forget to budget for your wedding accessory musts!
Our Wedding Accessories Haul
In building the simple barn wedding look using accessories for every aspect of your wedding, we ended up adding 21 items to our Wedding Collectibles shopping cart. Items for wedding favors and thank you notes we added enough for a guest list of 300, which is typical for the average to large wedding.Our Absolute Favorite Simple Barn Wedding Accessories
One: Leg Pop Kissing Couple Wedding Cake Topper
A simple cake topper great for spring and summer weddings.
Two: Here Comes The Bride Flower Girl Sign
This would be perfect for a flower girl that's a little too young to handle not dumping flower petals in one clump!
Three: Can't Wait to Grow Old With You Wedding Handkerchief
A wedding tradition that you should be able to keep personal! There's something romantic of this handwritten style love note hankie.
Four: Rustic Wooden Wedding Ring Bearer Pillow
We really liked this alternative look to a classic tradition.
Five: Scattered Flower Veil
This simple bridal veil really is perfect for a romantic barn wedding.
Six: Mini Wedding Bells
If you're planning on doing wedding favors, there's something about using these wedding bells for a simple barn wedding that just rings true.
Our Full Wedding Accessory Shopping List:
- Leg Pop Kissing Couple Wedding Cake Topper
- Here Comes the Bride Flower Girl Sign
- Can't Wait to Grow Old With You Wedding Handkerchief
- Rustic Wooden Wedding Ring Bearer Pillow
- Scattered Flower Veil
- Mini Wedding Bells
- Personalized From the Bride to Her Father Handkerchief
- Vintage Style White Purse
- Mrs. Cosmetic Bag
- Rustic Wooden Heart Table Decor Confetti
- White and Silver Thank You Cards
- Floral Applique Wedding Garter
- Personalized Burlap Runner
- 17 Inch Wedding Sparklers
- Rosebud Wedding Guest Book & Pen Set
- Faux Birch Log Card Holders
- Custom Wedding Table Sign
- Mr. and Mrs. Wedding Chair Signs
- Contemporary Champagne Flutes
- Silver Oval Cuff Links
- Foundations Wedding Cake Knife and Server Set
Total Cost for this Wedding Accessories Haul
This might not be your exact wedding accessory shopping list, but you can see how quickly these types of wedding accessories can add up!
The takeaway? Don't forget to budget for your wedding accessory musts!
How Much Do Weddings Cost?
Weddings cost money. It doesn't matter if you're planning the biggest wedding of the year or if you're doing a courthouse wedding and going out with your closest friends for dinner to celebrate after. It costs roughly $75 to get married at your local courthouse. Add in $15 dollars for your marriage licence, maybe $50 for a simple nice dress, and $100 for dinner and you're looking at a wedding coming under $250.00.
Photo by: Michelle Walker Photography
If you're looking to spend as little as humanely possible on your wedding, a courthouse wedding is a good place to start. However, everyone's dream wedding is different and come with different budgets.
High end cost of:
Photo by: Michelle Walker Photography
If you're looking to spend as little as humanely possible on your wedding, a courthouse wedding is a good place to start. However, everyone's dream wedding is different and come with different budgets.
How Much Do Average Weddings Cost?
Average Cost of:- Wedding Venue: $12,343.00
- Wedding Officiant: $300.00
- Limo Service: $800.00
- Live Wedding Band: $3,500.00
- Wedding Photographer: $2,559.00
- Wedding Dress: $1,357.00
- Groom's Tux: $197.00
- Wedding Cake: $450.00
- Wedding Flowers: $2,141.00
- Hair & Make Up: $300.00
- Wedding Invitations (including all the trimmings): $750.00
- Wedding Caterer: $7,000.00
The Low Budget Wedding
Low end cost of:- Wedding Venue: $640.00
- Wedding Officiant: $100.00
- Limo Service: $220.00
- Live Wedding Band: $450.00
- Wedding Photographer: $323.00
- Wedding Dress: $120.00
- Groom's Tux: $120.00
- Wedding Cake: $125.00
- Wedding Flowers: $189.00
- Hair & Make Up: $60.00
- Wedding Invitations (including all the trimmings): $150.00
- Wedding Caterer: $400.00
The Pull No Punches Wedding
High end cost of:
- Wedding Venue: $20,000.00
- Wedding Officiant: $650.00
- Limo Service: $1,800.00
- Live Wedding Band: $9,750.00
- Wedding Photographer: $4,500.00
- Wedding Dress: $2,600.00
- Groom's Tux: $2,600.00
- Wedding Cake: $1,000.00
- Wedding Flowers: $4,200.00
- Hair & Make Up: $1,050.00
- Wedding Invitations (including all the trimmings): $1,300.00
- Wedding Caterer: $13,000.00
Plan Within Your Budget
While these numbers come from various bride surveys and market trends, remember that they represent the typical and average. You can make more room in your budget by forgoing some of these items or if you have personal connections to vendors, you might find yourself a deal. A lot of couples looking to save may even have an outdoor, backyard reception, forgoing any venue costs. Additionally, keep in mind that there a million little small details to account for. For example, wedding accessories like cake toppers, wedding garters, and table center pieces, while not big purchases will still add to you total costs. Whatever your dream wedding is just remember that a wedding that stays within budget is always going to be less stressful.
What Should Be on Your Wedding Planning Checklist?
A lot of wedding planning checklists have these extensive and detailed timelines of what you should do in month 12, 8, 5,2....etc. But what about our brides that get engaged and plan a wedding three months out? Looking at what you "should have done" 9 months ago isn't exactly going to help the wedding stress.
So here is a straight wedding planning checklist that that will help any bride or groom plan for their wedding day!
A Wedding Planning Checklist
- Announce engagement.
- Review finances
- Prepare wedding budget
- Create a wedding binder (actual or digital) to track planning and receipts
- Hire a wedding planner
- Create a guest list and be open to revision
- Decide upon a wedding design and style
- Choose wedding colors
- Decide on who you want in your bridal party
- Buy Bridal Party gifts
- Determine Bridal Party Assignments, if any
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- Extend Bridal Party Invitations
- Review and Select a venue
- Review and secure a caterer
- Create song lists
- Review and secure a band or DJ
- Review and hire a florist
- Go cake tasting and order your wedding cake
- Buy wedding cake topper
- Review and hire a photographer
- Take Engagement Photos
- Make a wedding website
- Select Invitations and set a deadline for when to send them out
- Send out save the dates
- Buy your wedding dress
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- Pick out what the bridal party is wearing. Make sure this is done early enough for everyone to get fittings!
- Create ceremony schedule
- Create reception schedule
- Decide and book luncheon and rehearsal dinner locations
- Secure officiant
- Determine hair and make up
- Buy rehearsal and luncheon dresses
- Buy guest favors
- Book any extra vendors for activities at your wedding, such as photo booths, archery, ax throwing. You know, the typical stuff.
- Write wedding vows
- Decide on what you want said at your wedding
- Invite those you want to give toasts to do so
- Plan and purchase any decorative accessories for your wedding and reception that goes beyond flowers
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- Create mock ups of table settings, floral elements, etc
- Get your marriage licence
- Book Honeymoon
- Create a seating chart based on RSVP
- Put tips for vendors and services in envelopes, ready to go
- Pay in full all vendors and venues
- Arrange all travel vehicles for guests, the bride and groom, and bridal parties as needed
- Book block of rooms for out of town guests
- Pack for honeymoon
- Get a pedicure and manicure, and maybe a massage