Watermelon Weddings

Watermelon Inspiration Board from Style Me Pretty by Faye

Bouquet: by Enchanted Florist / BCBG dress photo:by Paul Johnson / Cake: from Lovin Sullivan / Invitations: by Sesame Letterpress / Cupcakes: from Brides / Escort Cards: by CeciNY /Ring Pillow: photo by Lisa Lefkowitz / table setting: on The Knot / Watermelon: on flickr (Info from Style Me Pretty link above for inspiration board).

I went to a wedding shower this weekend and the bride was talking about her wedding colors, one of which was watermelon, so I thought, why not? Why not provide a post with everything watermelon and weddings! (Well not everything since that would be impossible, but lots of ideas anyway!) 

Watermelon is one of the big colors this year, so get ready to be inundated with watermelon wedding ideas. The top inspiration board has one of my favorite's, I love the way they displayed their escort cards on a piece of trellis! So pretty! (See above)

Inspiration Board from Wedding Loco

Love the flower girl dress in the inspiration board above. Perfect! Also that pink wedding gown is gorgeous!

Inspiration Board from Wedding Loco

While I like the floral selections above, the favor box in the center is my favorite from this inspiration board, how about you?

Inspiration Board from Wedding Loco

The heart shaped cake above is a nice departure from the usual. What do you think? Somehow I doubt many brides will be sporting Pink's pink hair color (but I'm sure it will work for some of you!)

From Favorite Ideas

Above the choice is tough. Love the dresses, the unusual color works so well with this palette. And the tablescape (lower right) is breathtaking! What's your choice?

OK, this is a start. As I find more watermelon color things to love I'll post them. Please post your links if you have any great watermelon wedding ideas! Thanks!

Summer Watermelon Lemonade and Fruit Slush

Summertime wedding planning? Looking for something to serve at your shower or wedding reception that is a little bit off the beaten track? Why not serve Watermelon Lemonade? The combination of colors and flavors brighten any wedding, and the added triangle of watermelon added to the edge of your glass adds that 'something extra' (so much better than a little paper umbrella!)

Photo courtesy Signature Drinks For Your Wedding from Delish 

(reposted on What's Cookin' Chcago)

Add thin slices of lemon, orange and lime to a base of lemonade and limeade and then add some frozen chunks of watermelon for cooling and added watermelon flavor.  Add some diced watermelon and other fruit like apples, strawberries, or pears. Add a few ice cubes as well and you're good to go! The watermelon will breakdown the longer it sits in the lemonade turning  it into almost a slushy! YUM! A pretty drink for your outdoor summer or spring wedding or shower. For recipe head to the Delish website.