Get inspired by feasting your eyes on these beautiful ideas, and check out our ombré Board on Pinterest for even more ideas:

Invitations

{Minted}

Cakes

{Marta Locklear Photography}

Centerpieces

{Martha Stewart}

Bridesmaid Dresses

{Jill Thomas Photography}

Bouquets

{Eventity Inc}

This look is popping up everywhere, and we must say, we love this look for a wedding! How have you used ombré in your wedding décor?

A great way to chose your wedding theme is to think about the things you and your fiancé like, and then pull together a style for your wedding from your lifestyle and personality. It’s important to have fun while choosing your theme. A good starting point is to think of you favorite places or things, a certain decade or era, the season, a holiday, or even the wedding location itself. In the end, your theme should reflect you as a couple, so don’t get too carried away by all the latest trends and fads.

Once you have chosen your theme, there are many chances to incorporate your theme into the décor. You can give guests a sneak peak of your theme in the wedding invitations you send out. Then your theme can be carried out in the bouquets, table decorations, boutonnieres and corsages, dinner choices and even the desert table.

Having a wedding theme is a great way to personalize your wedding. A theme will make your reception and ceremony feel more cohesive, and give you chance to show of your personal couple style!

There is a long list of things you may want to consider while deciding on the type of decorations you want for your event. Thinking about this list of items may help get the wheels of creativity turning:

• Color Scheme
• Available Space
• Number of Guests
• Mood/Theme
• Time of Year
• Time of Day
• Location/Setting
• Family Traditions
• Budget

In the midst of planning, it can be easy to overlook things. Try not to forget to consider all the main areas that will need decorations, including:

All the little details in these areas will help to make your event unforgettable. You should also consider the lighting, interactive decor & focal points to tie everything together.

Lighting can provide your event with a dramatic decorative option. Lighting is great for emphasizing, whether you chose a solid color scheme or muti-colored schemes. You can choose to add washes of colors along the walls, ceilings and other areas you would like to draw people’s attention to. Candles also help to set a magical mood for your guest. You can place them on tables for centerpieces and use them as accents in many other areas.

Everyone enjoys getting a little something to take home after attending an event. Many people give out wedding favors and goodie bags to their guests to thank their guests for coming. These favors are another great opportunity for you to incorporate into your décor. We can help with setting up a candy bar that will match the color scheme you have chosen for your wedding.

The focal point is the area of the room where you want to direct attention to the most. Perhaps it’s the wedding cake table, an ice sculpture, or traditional centerpieces. With the help of our design team you can be assured that your focal points will be conversation starters.

With just a little imagination and some planning, you’ll be amazed at how simple and affordable it is to create a unique day that you and your guests will remember for a lifetime!

If you are unsure of what flowers to choose, it is best to find some inspiration to get your creative juices flowing.  Flip through bridal magazines or flower and gardening books to start gathering ideas for the type of flowers you like. Taking a tour of one of our local Botanical Gardens is a great way to get a real feel for how flowers appear. You can also stop by our shop or check out our bouquet galley  to get inspired.

Having your flowers complement the color theme of your wedding adds a nice touch of elegance. Consider the bridal gown, the wedding theme, and the clothing of the rest of the bridal party when choosing your flowers.  Some popular flowers by color choice include:

• White: rose, sweet pea, camellia, stephanotis, narcissus, gardenia, orchid, lily of the valley, jasmine, and gysophila.
• Pink: rose, ranunculus, peony, sweet pea, carnation, tulip, protea, boronia, and lily
• Lavender: lavender, lilac, anemone, statice, iris, delphinium, and hydrangea
• Yellow: daffodil, sunflower, tulip, gerbera, lily, and freesia.
• Red: gerbera, rose, dahlia, poinsettia, and amaryllis.

The season also plays an important role in your selection. If you are budget-conscious or into locally grown produce, it’s best to familiarize yourself with the type of flowers that are in bloom during the season in which you are planning to have your wedding.

• Spring Flowers: amaryllis, anemone, daffodil, freesia, gerbera, lily of the valley, orchid, ranunculus, stephanotis, and sweet pea.
• Summer Flowers: anthurium, carnation, chrysanthemum, gypsophilia, lily, magnolia, peony, rose, and sunflower.
• Fall Flowers: agaphanthus, aster, clematis, daisy, hosta, hydrangea, passion flower, and pinks.
• Winter Flowers: camellia, euphoribia, iris, nerine, pansy, poinsettia, snowdrop, tulip.
• All year: calla lily, carnation, gysophila, orchid, protea, rose, and tulip.

Keep these tips in mind, but also have fun while choosing the perfect blooms. Some careful planning and a creative touch will set the tone for the day and add beautiful accents to the décor to your wedding day.

The Yacht Club at Marina Shores is so excited to be chosen as the host of the 2012 Vow Bride Magazine Launch Party inside our Shoreline Room.  The “Portals of Love” themed event celebrates the Spring/Summer 2012 magazine issue and welcomes the top wedding professionals in Hampton Roads.

Stay tuned for photos of this industry event.