Plaid At Your Wedding?

Photo courtesy of Global Sugar Art

Going Plaid? Planning to have a bagpiper at your wedding or wedding reception? This cake will perfectly accent your theme. So if you are a McGreggor or Ross or McDonald this cake may be perfect for you. However, I'm a Ross (or I was one) and had no desire to have a plaid accent anywhere in my wedding. (Of course this could be because I married an Italian and not a Scot). But if you are into it, by all means accent your cake or wear a garter with your family plaid. One bride had an inset in her train of the family plaid and her dad wore a kilt to give her away. (Not to mention the bagpipes that played). But to each her and/or his own. 

Ten Ways To Go Plaid At Your Wedding

1. Groom, groomsmen and male family members wear their plaids. This will result in seeing a lot of legs that might better be hidden under a pair of pants so give thought to the men who will be wearing them before deciding that everyone will wear a kilt. 

2. The bride's garter can be in her family plaid. This is a perfect way to accent your heritage at your wedding without it taking over your wedding theme.

3. The bride can wear a cockade in her hair in the family plaid (or the plaid of the family she is marrying into). This is a nice accent won't take over the wedding look.

4. The groomsmen can wear plaid socks with their tuxedos. You'll probably need to order these online but they will make a good photo op. 

Photo courtesy of Love My Dress

5. The bride can a gown with plaid piping along the edges or even a gown that is all plaid. All plaid is a bit much for me but ... follow your dream.

6.  The groom and groomsmen can wear a boutenniere with a plaid ribbon and the flowers of the bride and bridesmaid can be accented with plaid ribbons. This is a nice accent that doesn't take over the whole wedding like a plaid dress would. 

7.  The bride can wear a crinoline that has a plaid edge to it. This show when she walks or dances but won't be overkill.

8. Add some plaid accents to the cake. (See the photo above). This is an easy accent and is a nice way to give a heads up to your heritages. 

9. Plaid napkins or napkin rings on the tables are another nice way to give your heritage a nod without overwhelming your wedding.

10. Choose thistle and rose centerpieces for your tabletops.

There are many more ways to give your wedding a Scottish look. Check a variety of websites dedicated to planning a Scots wedding. 

You can also have your wedding in Scotland by renting a castle there and having the ultimate Scots wedding. To see some examples of Scots weddings visit this site. And to be sure everything is above board and legal be sure to visit The General Register Office site.   

Fruit Carving Arrangements

Photo courtesy of Fruit Carving Arrangements

Fruit carving arrangements can take the place of or add to fresh flowers for your wedding reception. Some carvers are highly skilled and can turn a simple melon into a work of art. While your guest may be accustomed to seeing ice carvings at receptions, fruit carvings will grab their attention and keep them talking about your wedding reception. 

Fruit carvings are not a do it yourself project unless you have had plenty of practice. This is one wedding accent that it pays to hire a professional to execute. 

Sparkling Wedding

Photo courtesy of Everything That Sparkles

 

Her eyes sparkle with love when she looks at her groom (and vice versa) so why not decorate their chairs with the word "Love" hung on each chair with pretty grosgrain ribbons to coordinate with  your wedding color scheme? Easy but such a perfect addition to chiavari chairs at your wedding reception.  

DIY Floral Background For Wedding Vows

Photo from MSW

Looking for a great backdrop for your wedding ceremony? Try this great idea posted on Martha Stewart Weddings.  I love the combination of colors. It's like having a bouquet on the wall! It uses simple flowers and some masking tape.

This look is perfect for the bride getting married in a room that doesn't have a great background. Would love to use it to take a ho hum hall and turn in into a bower of flowers!

And it's so easy! Tutorial on Martha's site (along with some other fabulous ideas for your wedding.)

Rose Garlands Made From Paper By Etsy Artists

Photo and streamers from Etsy

 

Do you love these paper roses? Designed by Etsy artists Katie and Allie. The stunning garland of roses can be made in a variety of color combinations, just contact the artists with plenty of lead time. These flowers make a bold statement no matter where you hang them. Use them in your church or at your reception, you can hang them in any combination you wish.

 

The order is four separate strands that can be hung end to end or nested, as pictured. The two book page garlands are five feet each and the colored garlands are six feet each.  Using these flowers lends a romantic look to any setting.

 

Visit Katie and Allie and see what other great ideas they have for your wedding day, think bouquets and centerpieces. I love these for outdoor weddings too! They sway in the breeze catching the eyes of everyone at your wedding. So go visit Katie and Alley.

 

More posts on paper flowers:

 

Paper Blooms

 

Crepe Paper Flowers For The End of Your Pews

 

The No-Wilt Bouquet - And Other Flowers

 

You'll find more posts both here and on my DIY board. So if you are interested in paper flowers, just keep on browsing!