Wedding Decor Ideas: Photo Centerpieces

Happy greetings to everyone!

Indeed, a picture could paint a thousand words. We enjoy looking at photos of the groom and bride, how they were as individuals and how they are as a couple in love about to  formalize their commitment to each other through marriage. A wedding is a perfect opportunity to provide family and friends a glimpse into the couple's loves story. 

In the past, we've featured an article about engagement photos  and how they can be showcased at a wedding. For this article, we are giving you another great idea for weddings - Photo centerpieces. 

Here is a  collection of must-consider adorable photo centerpieces:

 The Accordion. A funky way of sharing your favorite couple pictures at the wedding reception.

Make it personal. Wrap flower vases with the couple's pictures .

If you have a flare for drama, make a statement by placing the couple's photos in a cloche.

 Give your guests a glimpse of the past by sharing the couple's pictures at every age. 

or perhaps, by year.

Simple DIY decor. Transform a mason jar into an interesting centerpiece. Line them with the couple's favorite pictures and adorn with elements that go with the wedding theme or color palette like some twigs and vines for a beach wedding

or music sheets for a music themed wedding.

Illuminated photo frames with battery operated candles make a great centerpiece and wedding giveaway

Share fun facts about the couple in each of the table number photo centerpiece.

How about an artsy photo bouquet of the couple's pictures?

Add a feel of nostalgia by using old soda bottles as vases filled with flowers and pictures.

Create a visual impact with a picture tree centerpiece

Add a rustic polaroid to a shabby chic centerpiece. 

Lots of Love, 

Susan

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Flower Power: 15 Awesome Wedding Flower Walls

Colorful greetings for all Lots of Love Readers!

Flower walls have been around for a long time now but it has taken a center stage during the wedding of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. The floor to ceiling white flower backdrop became a sensation overnight and has become an inspiration for many weddings and special occasions.

You too can have your very own flower wall backdrop at your wedding. You can infuse your own creativity and preference to the flowers and plants that you will use to suit your theme, wedding motif or color palette. Here are 15 equally awesome flower walls that you can draw inspiration from:

Pretty in pink and red.

Framed. A picture perfect backdrop for a wedding ceremony.

Bursting with color. An ombre flower wall provides the ideal contrast to the natural greenery in an outdoor wedding.

Artsy installation of bundled flowers arranged in varying heights suspended on a wall.

Bring the outdoors in by mounting some greens on a wall.

Flower vases create texture and add perspective to a flower wall backdrop. 

A fitting backdrop for a bohemian wedding - Stringed flowers hanging on a wall.

Wood lattice adorned with flowers give a vintage vibe to a wedding reception.

Repurpose wooden crates into a super cool DIY wedding ceremony backdrop with floral accents

Circles and plants. Guests would definitely enjoy having their pictures taken with this fascinating background.

Simply adorable. Decorate a white wall with ferns and you never have to worry about a boring backdrop.

An air plant curtain can easily become the center of attraction at a garden wedding.

Decorate like a pro. Tuck flowers of different colors and varieties on a wall.

Paper flowers are great substitute for fresh flowers. You can combine it with fabric.

Or you can fill a whole wall with vibrant colored paper flowers to enhance the festive mood of the occasion. 

Lots of Love, 

Susan

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15 Ways to Spice Up Your Wedding

Happy greetings to all Lots of Love Readers!

Spices make food more interesting and aromatic. It has been at the heart of the culinary world since its discovery. Different cultures value different spices. But in these time of intermarriages and a world without borders,  spices have found its place in every home and institution all over the world. 

Traditionally, spices play a role in weddings. It is said that during the Middle Ages, wedding guests carry cumin in their pockets, known as a symbol of love and fidelity, as a sign of blessing for the couple. The blending of seven spices is also a unique tradition in Middle Eastern weddings to demonstrate a healthy and well-balanced marriage.

Rosemary for prosperity
Brown sugar for a sweet life
Garlic to keep the couple safe
Savory for balance in their lives
Nutmeg for romance
Paprika for passion
Bay leaf for an extra "spark" of flavor

You too can spice up your wedding by incorporating herbs and spices into your wedding details. Here are some ideas worth considering: 

1. A fitting bouquet for an autumn wedding: red roses, apples, butterfly accent and cinnamon sticks.

2. An aromatic boutonniere of rosemary, juniper, laurel leaf, hops, grains, fir and cinnamon.

3. Add an interesting twist to the Unity Ceremony. Instead of using sand, why not use vibrant colored spices?

4. Decorate tables with spices instead of flowers.

5. Accent candles wrapped with cinnamon sticks make an interesting centerpiece.

6. Keep guests warm by serving hot spiced apple cider.

7. Treat guests to a fall favorite - pumpkin spice cake.

8. Adult guests would surely enjoy these yummy Spiced Rum Popsicles

9. For wedding favors, you can give out Infused Olive Oil

10. A salt rub that will be a valuable addition to any kitchen.

11. Spice rub for weekend barbecue parties.

12. Must try mulling spice pack for cider or wine

13. Get them to enjoy your favorite drink at the comfort of their own home by sharing your  pumpkin spice latte syrup

 

14. Seed packets to start their very own herb garden.

15. And live potted plants which can double up as centerpiece or escort cards

Live life with a little spice!

Lots of Love, 

Susan

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