From fashion runways to wedding receptions, the new palettes of tonal hues and bright colours herald a fresh, new start for alfresco celebrations.
This article was first published in Her World Brides June – August 2013.
Pretty centrepieces created with tone-on-tone blooms are a modern option for decorating your wedding venue. Add other colourful accents to the table settings – satiny ribbons, charming place cards and brightly coloured napkins – to evoke a sense of casual chic.
Floral centrepiece arrangements, $250 to $250, from GREENPOINT FLOWERS, 10 Chiku Road; Market bowls, $89.95 for a set of five; Verge salad plate, $9.95; Verge dinner plate, $11.95; and cotton napkin, $6.95, all from CRATE AND BARREL, #04-21/22 Ion Orchard.
Make your own confetti in tonal colours; all you need is coloured or crepe paper and paper punchers (you can get these in a variety of shapes at craft stores).
Decorate your chairs with pretty swags of colourful blooms. You can also give loose stalks of flowers to guests as favours.
Floral arrangement, $180, and stalks of carnations, all from GREEN POINT FLOWERS, 10 Chiku Road.
Extend your colour theme to the dessert table – using cupcakes, cake pops and more. Play with different hues and colour palettes to create a charming setting with the loveliest details. Add chic extras like faux pearls and fresh blooms to complement the whole look. You can even include your favours in the set-up.
Wedding Cake Table, from $990 for 100 guests, from DESSERT ARTISANS, dessertartisans@hotmail.com.
Include lanterns in your floral displays. The wooden textures of the ones here add a rustic touch. They would also look great around your reception venue or even lining the aisle for an evening solemnisation ceremony.
Crosby wooden lanterns in small and large, $99.95 and $179.95, both from CRATE & BARREL, #04-21/22 Ion Orchard. Floral arrangements, $35 to $180, all from GREEN POINT FLOWERS, 10 Chiku Road. All metal lanterns, Alkaff Mansion’s own.
Personalise your favours! Paper fans are useful for an outdoor reception – just print the design on a card and stick it on ice cream sticks. You can also incorporate your wedding programme or order of service at the back of the fan.
Market Harbour mini bowl, $6.95, from CRATE & BARREL, #04-21/22 Ion Orchard.
For more fun accents, create cocktails that match your theme. Garnish with fruits or mini parasols for a summery touch.
Summer Breeze, $18 each, from ALKAFF MANSION RISTORANTE.