Tips to Tickle & Delight
{1} Vintage styles are popular now because they give your wedding a timeless look that won’t feel dated when you look back at your wedding photos on your tenth anniversary.
{2} Incorporating fruits and vegetables into floral arrangements and bouquets is a playful way to bring a little of your personality to your wedding décor.
{3} Choosing colored napkins instead of classic white or ivory is an easy and cost-effective way to work your palette into your reception.
{4} Look for vintage or found objects to add life to your table. It not only gives your wedding a unique look but is also an ecologically responsible choice.
{5} Take advantage of the bounty of pumpkins and winter squash at the end of the year to incorporate the harvest’s riches into your wedding style.
{6} “Eco-minded brides may not have tons of winter flowers to choose from, but choosing planted centerpieces is a great option,” says Jordan Baker of Heavenscent.
{7} “Whatever your budget, splurge on table linens that reach the floor for a polished look,” says Maggie Oyen of Stems Inc. She also suggests upgrading to cushioned seats for your reception.
{8} If you’re on a budget, Susan Cady of Finishing Touches suggests choosing one or two high-impact arrangements for high-traffic areas and saving with simpler arrangements everywhere else.
{9} Nanette Hayner, of Whistlestop Florist, says “Dahlias are quickly climbing to the top of the list of most
frequently requested flowers.”
{10} “Even a simple wedding can get complicated,” says Ariella Chezar, who recommends brides enlist professional help for at least part of their wedding planning.
