andrea: four *plus* things for my poppy wedding

readers, please say a friendly hello to andrea of smartbrideboutique.ca!

Hi,
Great idea! Forgive me, I really couldn’t stick to 4.

[no worries!]


{ pretty poppies wedding invitations by lilribbers }

1) Poppies! I’m currently obsessed with Poppies – possibly due to the amazing tea set I inherited from my Grandmother. So I’d definitely go with poppy themed invitations, these were my favourite of many.

* Tip - Make sure you get matching thank you cards at the same time so you can start sending them out as soon as the early bird gifts arrive.

I would complement the poppy theme with a few more “poppy” items in addition to the centerpieces and flowers.

Guest book:

{ custom-made guest book/album by enjibeck }

OR I love the idea of creating a poster sized invitation to have your guests sign.

Place cards:

{ red poppies place cards by michellebrusegaard }
[see my feature on michellebrusegaard here]

A matching tie for the groom:

{ poppy necktie by toybreaker }

2) One signature item of clothing to really make the bridal ensemble pop and accent your theme.

Fascinator:

{ ivory feathers, pearls and beading fascinator by sweetsnlo }

[here i substituted the custom listing, as the one andrea picked was reserved for a bride]

Fascinator 2:
{ Carrie Ivory Silk Flower and Feather Fascinator by chameleondesignsaus }

[sadly this listing has been removed, but check out the other fascinators at chameleondesignsaus]

Necklace:

{ Pearly Girly Necklace by VirginiaGeiger Jewels }

Wrap:

{ French Vanilla Bridal Wrap by bonzie }

3) And now for some fun! I did homemade cupcakes for my own wedding instead of cake. Perhaps for a DIY favour, you could combine the recipe for your wedding cupcakes on a snazzy recipe card, with a small canning jar full of the pre-mixed dry ingredients. i.e. Just add milk, eggs etc for your own “eat at home” cupcakes!

{ Cupcake Pop Recipe Cards by DingbatPress }

4) Lastly, we can't forget about bridesmaid gifts. I like the fact that you can get wristlets by babycakesboutique in several different Amy Butler fabrics so your bridesmaids never have to show up to a party with the same purse after the wedding.

Bridesmaid Gift:

{ Handmade Kashmir Eastern Inspired Bangle Wristlet by babycakesboutique }

thank you *so* much for your extensive picks, andrea! all best to you and your new blog, smartbrideboutique.ca/blog/