Orange Accents For Weddings

Photo courtesy of The Style Skinny

 

Orange accents used with gray are popular color combinations for both summer and fall weddings. Thinking of some bright orange for a hot summer day to cool down the temps? Or maybe a autumn wedding, using the orange to pull in the autumn colors of leaves, pumpkins or Thanksgiving?

 

Choose an orange tie and pocket square with an orange boutonniere to brighten a grey tuxedo and add some orange flowers to the bouquets of the bridesmaids and even the bride.

 

Below see the orange sparkle shoes. This particular pair is an older style but you can make your own using orange glitter (see older posts on making your own gold glitter shoes.)

 

Photo courtesy of Wedding Bee (this is an older style)

 

Looking for more ideas on how to incorporate orange into your wedding day? See the inspiration board below. My favorite is the bouquet in the center. There's also another orange tie for you to consider. There are plenty of ways to add orange to your wedding. You've previously seen how we can use pumpkins and gourds for centerpieces. So decide how much orange you want to use and then choose how you will add it to your wedding and reception.

 

 

Inspiration board courtesy of this blog

 

 

Jeweled Pumpkins For Autumn Weddings

Photo courtesy of Kathy the creative genius behind Life On Lakeshore Drive

 

Jeweled pumpkins are perfect for an autumn wedding. This pumpkin, designed by Kathy at Life On Lakeshore Drive, is made from a fake white pumpkin (is there any other kind for a DIY project that you want to be able to make ahead of time for your wedding?) and a scrapbook decal from the local hobby store. The hardest part? Carefully applying the decal. For details on how to make this perfect wedding accent, visit Kathy's blog. I'm in awe Kathy! Nice work.

 

More pumpkin ideas here, and here, and here, and here, and here. More pumpkins and/or gourd centerpieces for autumn looks are posted here, and here (one of my favorites), and here. OK, I guess you have plenty of pumpkin ideas to work with. Let me know if you have any great ideas, link them in the comments, always love your input.

Autumn Wedding Cake

Photo courtesy of Cedar Wood Weddings

 

Getting married in the fall? This cake is perfect for an autumn bride! (and groom). I love the pumpkin patch that wends and winds itself from the bottom to the top of the cake. No need for a cake topper with this cake, the cake has sufficient adornment without adding to it.

 

Obviously this is not a DIY cake, it looks like a cake that will take the hand and eye of an expert to construct, but oh it is sooo worth it!

 

Visit Cedar Wood Weddings to see more upscale weddings with great ideas for your own wedding.

Fall Leaf Box For Favor--Buy It Ready Made or DIY?

Aren't these leaf box favors perfect for your fall wedding? They just scream elegance AND 'TAKE ME HOME.' There is nothing worse than at the end of your wedding finding all those favors you slaved over and took days and days choosing have been left behind by your wedding guests.  These decorative favor boxes not only pick up your fall wedding theme but their beauty adds to your wedding decor.  Creative, elegant, and they add glamour--what more could you ask? I always like giving favors that do double duty as decorative items.  These certainly fit the bill.  Fill them with your favorite candy or other food favor item and tie it up with a luxe satiny ribbon to give your wedding a luxury look without breaking the bank.  If you're a DIY'er you could probably make similar boxes on your own with a decorative stamp and some great inks and boxes from your favorite craft store (be sure to look for weekly coupons and discounts).  Party City stocks these favor boxes but you can also pick them up online (thank you Google!)