Outdoor Wedding Ideas

Hello Lots of Love Readers especially to the lovely couples who are all excited about their upcoming weddings. One of the exciting part of planning a wedding is choosing the venue for the ceremony and the wedding reception. These days, couples opt to hold their wedding outdoors. We're not just talking about weddings by the beach and destination weddings. We're talking of cool places such as botanical garden, the backyard, public park, private estate, ranch and the woodlands, to name a few. 

Outdoor weddings are a great way to take advantage of the open air, the scenery and landscape. Here are some creative ideas for an outdoor wedding:

Wedding Ceremony

A walk down an aisle lined with flowers 

Colorful parasols adorning the aisles

Balls of flowers hanging over a tree

A gorgeous canopy of flowers

Colorful cushions blending with the wedding's motif

Wedding Reception

Helpful placards welcoming guests and guiding them to the reception venue. 

Draperies and chandeliers hanging overhead

Al fresco dining by the woods

Wooden chairs with cushions 

Under the shade of a big ole tree

Wedding Details

Hanging twine and glass balls and candelabras 

Potted plants on wooden tray table centerpiece. 

Mason jar lights hung over a tree 

Here's a fun activity you can do with your guests: releasing of sky lanterns into the air

“The secret of a happy marriage is finding the right person. You know they’re right if you love to be with them all of the time.” ~ Julia Child

Lots of Love, 

Susan

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2014 Wedding Trends: Lush and Romantic Flowers

Hello Lots of Love Readers!

We are giving you another article on the wedding trends for 2014. Weddings for the year will be filled with a grand display of flowers in bloom. Themes will take advantage of flowers and cut foliage to set the mood for the occasion. 

Here are some ingenuous floral arrangements of some of our partners from previous events: 

Bridal Bouquets. 

Brides can opt for soft tones of peach and pinks for a dainty, feminine appeal or go for bold colors to accentuate an ivory wedding dress. 

Boutonnieres 

Letting the groom in on the wedding theme with some floral accents to his attire. 

Wedding Ceremony

Who wouldn't want to walk down an aisle of flowers or say their wedding vows underneath such lovely canopies?

Wedding Reception 

Lush and romantic floral arrangements all over the reception venue. 

Wedding Details

Here's something for your favorite pooch. 

And other creative ways of incorporating flowers in to the overall theme of your wedding. 

Flowers breath life into any festive occasion. Be sure to make it a part of your wedding. 

"The earth laughs in flowers."~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Lots of Love, 

Susan

 

Photo Credits:  Flower Girl , Bridal Bouquets 1,2,3,4; Boutonnieres 1,2; Wedding Ceremony 1,2,3,4; Wedding Reception 1,2,3,4; Wedding Details 1,2,3,4

2014 Wedding Trends: Jeweled Necklines

Hello Lots of Love Readers!

There's another reason for brides to sparkle when they walk down the aisle on their wedding day - jeweled necklines. You can never be sure when to accessorize your wedding dress with a necklace. But with a jeweled wedding gown, that should not be a problem. 

Here are some lovely jeweled neckline wedding gowns that you can draw inspiration from:

Throw a jeweled cover over an ivory white wedding dress. 

Feel light and dainty in this lace and tulle jewel neckline ball gown wedding dress

 Look elegant in this silk Georgette sheath wedding gown with draped bodice and tulle adorned with crystals on the neckline. 

The Roaring 20's Theme is making a comeback  and this gorgeous jewel neckline white sheath wedding dress in floor length makes a perfect center of attraction at the wedding. 

Look young and adorable in a crystal-embellished neckline and hand-bustled skirt. 

Stunning bride in a jeweled high neck halter wedding dress. 

A figure-flattering cap sleeves mermaid wedding dress with jeweled neckline. 

It is so important to find a wedding gown that reflects your personality and style. Looking your best on your wedding day is part of how special the day really is.

 

Not so sure how we feel about the jeweled necklines. Some we love and some not-so-much. What do you think about them?

“There is no greater risk than matrimony. But there is nothing happier than a happy marriage.” -Former British Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli

Lots of  love, 

Susan

 

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2014 Wedding Trends: Colored Wedding Gowns

Hello Lots of Love Readers and Happy Friday!

We understand that it's every bride's dream to look her best on her wedding day. We also understand that it starts with the perfect wedding dress.

One of the things to look forward to in 2014 are colored wedding gowns! While white gowns will still dominate the wedding scene, more women will be open to wearing gowns with faint shades of peach, nude, pink, champagne and blush, among many others. Inspiration can be drawn from famous celebrities like Reese Witherspoon and Jessica Biel who chose to walk down the aisle pretty in pink.

Here are some gorgeous colored wedding gowns:

Champagne 

Pink Blush 

Cream

Pink

Pale Blue

Yellow

Nude

Let's remember that the perfect accessory to a perfect wedding gown is that smile on a bride's face.

“Love is a partnership of two unique people who bring out the very best in each other, and who know that even though they are wonderful as individuals, they are even better together.” ~Barbara Cage

Lots of Love, 

Susan

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Colors of Spring: Celosia Orange

Hello Lots of Love Readers!

Spring is an exciting time of the year. After all the festivities and merry-making during the Christmas season, it is time to pack up the holiday decors and give way to Spring. A Wedding, as it is, is a joyous occasion. It is a celebration of the union of two people in love professing their commitment and loyalty to each other. To spruce up a spring wedding, choose a motif that is lively and exciting. How about having it in Celosia Orange?

Celosia Orange has a peachy hue. It exudes optimism and brightens up any occasion.

Get your friends and guests excited about your wedding when they receive this colorful invitation. 

Bridesmaids in Celosia Orange gowns. 

Floral accents for him and for her. Bundle up orange Tulips, Roses, Freesias, Orchids and Celosias into a Bouquet for the bride. Accentuate the groom's formal attire with a floral boutonniere. 

Add color to the wedding reception by spreading bouquets of flowers all over the place. A floral arrangement in a birdcage would certainly catch everyone's attention. 

Serve welcome drinks at the reception. And offer some sweet treats for kids and kids at heart to enjoy. 

A multi-layered cake in gradients of orange and individual cupcakes for dessert. 

Add a personal touch to your wedding giveaways. You can fill bottles with your favorite massage oils or scents. You can also give out packets of your favorite tea flavors. 

Planning a wedding seems to be a lot of work. But if you plan ahead and you get the help that you need, you can go through everything without much fuss. And when the big day comes, be sure to enjoy every moment of the best day of your life. 

Lots of Love, 

Susan

Photo Credits: invitation, bridesmaid's gowns, bouquet, boutonniere, floral centerpiece 1, floral centerpiece 2, floral centerpiece 3, welcome drink, candy bar, cake, cupcake, vintage glass bottle, tea bags