Imagine tying the knot in a butterfly garden. Read on to get inspired if you plan for a butterfly theme.
As it is spring time, there is no dearth of flowery ideas for making your D-day the most memorable one. But if you are looking out for something simple yet elegant and different, think of a butterfly theme. It is an ideal spring/summer theme too.
Keep reading on and explore how to make the best out of these gorgeous delicate creatures. Butterflies symbolise serenity, peace and a new beginning. The transformation of a butterfly from its cocoon stands for a new life in a new world. So a butterfly themed wedding would be an elegant and unique way to tie the knot for a new start together. It keeps your party garden fresh, flowery, light as well as colourful. It is warm and incorporates a pretty palette of colours.
Will it suits me?
Butterfly weddings are more of a Western concept so mostly its preferred in Christian weddings. In Indian context too it can be tried out, with subtle touches. It is getting popular nowadays whether it is indoor or outdoor, formal or traditional. It's more of a feminine theme and also perfect for spring or summer.
So, How to go ahead?
Small things make big differences. This saying is true for butterfly theme weddings. Few tweaks, elegant décor, magic of flowers, wedding favours decked with butterflies, can make the butterfly wedding of your dreams. It is comparatively easy to incorporate a butterfly theme as it is one of the least expensive options for decorations and embellishments. As with any wedding theme it is important to consider how you can coordinate with each element of your wedding to produce a unified look for your day. Regardless if you look out for a full blown butterfly theme wedding or just want to simply accentuate your existing theme with butterflies, there are many options available.
Butterfly Invitations
So let's start with invitations. It can be a butterfly shaped card or a usual invitation with butterflies on it. Talk to your card designer on how to pep it up with butterflies, like embossing small butterflies on a traditional white card, butterflies watermarked or with an overlay of butterfly-printed vellum paper.
Butterfly Decor
The butterfly theme can be best worked on your venue decorations and accessories. Bedeck the settings with as many flowers and add colorful butterflies over them. Small pots bursting with colorful flowers made with butterfly will also look great. Though a bit more expensive idea, pillar candles with glittering decorations would create an awesome effect. A simple venue decoration with ribbons and colorful butterfly designs is another choice.
If you have decided to go for a butterfly theme, choose appropriate pastel combos. Drape the entire venue in light coloured tulle of soft fabric that compliments the pastel colour of the bride's dress. You may buy large butterflies made from wire and netting, or make your own with fabric. A simple white butterfly theme is also very popular. Make the choice, so it matches best with your personality.
Decorate the tables with butterfly confetti, hovering candles with butterfly designs, or butterfly name card holders. Butterfly stems or clips would add a unique dash to the center floral arrangements. And above all, make a beautiful ambience with butterfly fairy lights on the walls. On the stage, a large butterfly cake can be rolled out or let butterflies in vibrant colours dance around the cake. Place bottles of champagne next to the cake topped with butterfly bottle stoppers. If it is an open air event, let Mother Nature be your inspiration when choosing your wedding theme. Butterfly theme is perfect for a garden wedding. But remember, don't over whelm the décor with butterflies. Do make it simple and elegant. It will definitely make for a very talked about touch to your wedding.
Go wild, and release the butterflies!
Regardless if you want a full butterfly themed wedding or just a hint of elegance added, real butterflies are a great way to achieve perfection. Butterfly releases can be an exciting idea just like the popular dove release as the bride comes down the aisle. As the bride steps down to the music, the butterflies can be released. A rush of colours sweeps behind her as she walks down which can be followed by a bridal kiss. Sounds like a fairy tale? Yes, it not only makes everyone gasp with amazement, but the photographs too will look stunning. Flying butterflies symbolises the freedom within marriage. But beware, as wild life experts may object such practices.
Dress up to the theme Now move on to the dress. It's not that you should have butterflies all over your attires, but dresses with frilly edges, laces and some elegant details can fit into this feminine theme well. If you prefer simple elegance, embroidered butterflies around the hem, waistline, or neckline - in gold, silver, white, or pastel coloured threads would be fine. Choice of pastel shades like light blue, periwinkle, or pale pink is ideal for this theme. If you would like to have it a bit splashy, bright colours can be tried. You can also choose certain kind of butterflies and then choose colours based on that. Accent colours on bridal gowns too are trendy now a day. You may match your accessories with butterfly items like tiaras with rhinestone butterflies, butterfly inspired jewelry like earrings or dangles with butterflies, butterfly pendants etc.
Men can try butterfly shaped cufflinks or cravat/tie pin. If it is a formal event, the attires can be traditional tuxes, but with a small butterfly pinned into the boutonniere. Brides can have as many butterflies on their bouquet- feather, fabric, paper or beaded crystal butterflies depending on the wedding style. The bridesmaids, best men and flower girls too can be matched with that of the couple.
Butterfly Favours
There are so many butterfly favours from which you can select from. You can have beautiful butterfly favour box, chocolates in a pure white organza bag and with a personalized butterfly tag over it. Butterfly key chains, candles, butterfly shaped cookies, candies or chocolates will also do good. A silver butterfly book mark is an elegant favour. Think about some ecofriendly favours like a pack of flower seeds which are known for attracting butterflies. A white ribbon and bow with matching, butterfly shaped “For You" tag would complete it. With countless choice of colours and accessories available, planning this theme is very easy. If your wedding is likely to happen this spring, this is definitely the way to go. But remember, the most important thing is that do not overwhelm your guests with too much butterflies.
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