Color Accents
When you first begin planning your wedding decor, most of your attention is probably focused on the flowers. What type of flowers? What colors? What will the centerpieces look like? There are so many questions that you may forget about other important details that can be added to your arrangements. Flowers aren’t the only elements that can tie into your color scheme. Accents like feathers, fruits, and jewels can add a dash of color and personality to your floral decor. Here are some popular non-floral accents and some you may have never thought of before.
Feathers – Feathers have become extremely popular floral accents. Not only do they add color, they can make a beautifully unique statement. Because there are so many different types of feathers, they can work for many different wedding styles. From a plethora of bright fuchsia feathers at a vintage Hollywood wedding, to a single white ostrich plume at a sophisticated ballroom gala, feathers can be a true reflection of your personality.
Jewels – Rhinestones, brooches, and other “bling” are making their way into floral arrangements. They can add color and sparkle to flowers and decor and, just like feathers, jewels are extremely versatile. Depending on what jewels you choose and how they’re incorporated into your floral designs, they can work for nearly any wedding style.
Fruits and Vegetables – Floral designers are adding pretty edibles into wedding arrangements. The look is fresh, colorful, and unexpected. Your guests will be amazed when they discover a fresh artichoke in their table centerpiece, a vase filled with lemons floating in water, or grapes adorning your altar area. Fruits and vegetables create a natural and comforting ambience, no matter what colors are used.
Candles – When most people think of candles, they think of light. But, candles can also be a great way to incorporate color into your floral design. Colored candles, votive vases, and candelabras are all opportunities for a dab of color. When the candles are lit, the colors will be illuminated and made even more brilliant.
Art – When it comes to your floral design, the only limits are your imagination. If you select a talented floral designer, they may be able to mimic pieces of art with your floral arrangements. Imagine a centerpiece inspired by your favorite work of art. Flowers and other elements like paper and board can combine to create a true masterpiece.
Everything But the Kitchen Sink – All the ideas above can help create the most stunning decor for your wedding, but you can incorporate even more personal elements into your floral arrangements. There are no rules that say you can’t have a bouquet filled with colorful iPods or a boutonniere made of newspaper. No matter what your passion is, think of ways you could combine it with your wedding decor. Just for inspiration, what unconventional personal details would you add to your floral arrangements? Polaroid pictures? Lipstick? Candy? Get creative!
