A springtime trend that carried over from last year and seems to be growing is birds. From feathers, to birdcages, bird-themed wedding décor is becoming a popular style. Consider birdcages for card holders or add vibrant flowers for a chic centerpiece. Tie the look into your attire with hair accessories accented with feathers or mix feathers into your bouquets and boutonnieres. Invitations in robin’s egg blue are an obvious choice but mix it up with this year’s hot color mint instead. Let your creativity soar!

With spring in the air, flowering branches are blooming and ready to be incorporated into your event. Flowering branches are a wonderful way to add dramatic height and fullness to table décor, archways, or grand entrances. Consider forsythia for a pop of yellow, or cherry blossoms ranging in white to pink and lilac for your lavender and purple hues. Here’s a bit of inspiration on how you can incorporate flowering branches into a table centerpiece for a spectacular look.

Candles add an air of elegance and intimacy to any celebration. Here are a few tips on decorating with candles for your next celebration:

1. First and foremost, consider your venue. For indoor events, real candles can’t be beat. They instantly give a room that special glow that can bounce off walls and ceilings. However, if your function is outdoors, consider flickering LED pillar candles to avoid the stress of relighting them every time a breeze blows them out. If the real deal is a priority for you, use clear glass cylinders and candles that are only half the height of the vase to give a buffer to the wind.
2. Avoid scented candles at dining tables. Some people are highly sensitive to scented candles and furthermore, you don’t want the smell interfering with your food’s aroma. It will interfere with your guests taste palette too.
3. Use mirrors to reflect candlelight. This will enhance the flickering effect.
4. Place candles around the room too, not just your dining tables. To get a really impactful look, place candles on buffets, shelves, railings, windowsills or hallways. It helps visually expand your space while adding more soft lighting.
5. Last and most importantly, always remember candle safety! Do not place open flames near flammable objects.

This pastel green/blue color was originally quite popular in the 1950s and 60s but has made a fierce comeback in the past year. Mint is going to be a popular trend this year because of its cool charm and versatility. For a classic look, mix mint with metallic décor—gold, silver and copper all work magically well with mint. For those with a palette for modern or retro design, try mixing in yellow graphic prints. For a romantic look, mint can be paired with soft pinks or mixed with grey to bring out the masculine side of the color. It’s one of my favorite colors simply because you can achieve so many different looks when using it. Here’s a bit of inspiration to showcase that versatility.

Throwback Era weddings are big this year so here’s a bit of inspiration for a 1950’s themed affair. The neutral color scheme may seem bland at first but it allows for big style in terms of flowers, place settings and glassware. Invest in vintage pieces for a dramatic look and bring out the candles—LOTS of candles. The finished look will be breathtaking!