A Midsummer Night's Dream Theme - The Details

When it comes to the big day, it's the little details that make it really special. When running with a theme, whether it be all out or just subtle inspirations, those little details will be what tie the whole day together and bring the WOW factor.
It helps to think about your photos; imagine your photographer capturing those thoughtful touches that will all too soon be the memories of one of the best day of your lives together, and you'll begin to have an understanding of the magic that a little imagination and thought can bring to your special day.

This theme is all about rustic charm, romance and beautiful lighting; and of course wouldn't be complete without infinite twinkly fairy lights. (Digging through the Christmas decs, anyone?)
Think jam jars with candles (I'm so obsessed with jam jars, I know!) on the tables and hanging from branches draped in soft glow fairy lights, rustic bird cages wrapped with ivy and roses and filled with pillar candles (the LED pillar candles are the safest option) and my personal favourite idea- rustic bird tables also wrapped in ivy and filled with LED pillar candles would make stunning floor lanterns. Hang wicker hearts around your venue too for a homemade feel.
No rustic style wedding is complete without beautiful rustic signs. How stunning are these ones from Go Jump in the Lake?

They can be yours! Buy them here in Go Jump in the Lake's Etsy shop.

Continue your theme by keeping your food really rustic too; How about a buffet style Barbeque? Have wicker baskets and vintage crates containing cutlery, condiments and napkins on the buffet table. Alternatively, you could go for an all-out quintecentially British summer picnic; fill wicker picnic hampers with a quiche, cold cuts, salads, a selection of cakes and scones, fresh fruit and finger sandwiches, a bottle each of red and white wine and put a basket on each table. This way, you have the formality of a sit-down dinner without it actually being formal. With a little imagination, this option could not only work out to be very budget friendly, but can also be gourmet. Check out some catering companies for inspiration:

Smoked salmon and lemon cream sandwiches
Brie and grape sandwiches
Mini prosciutto and asparagus mini frittatas
Potato salad with herb and lemon dressing
Sausage rolls with cranberry and sage
Chocolate and Banana muffins
Summer fruit berries
Bottle of mineral water

This 'posh picnic' is being charged at £25 per head, but by having a basic finger buffet catered, you could collect hampers (Ebay!) and pack them yourselves, adding your own ideas along the way.

Then of course, there's the Wedding Cake. A 'Naked Cake' will lend it's perfectly to the theme and would look stunning as the centrepiece of a dessert table. You could even make your own cake by filling sponges with cream and fresh fruit (you could cheat and buy them from a supermarket, too!) and simply stack. The more imperfect, the better! Cover the layers with summer berries to add colour and that all important homemade opulence.

You could ask ten or so of your wedding party / guests to each make their favourite dessert and gather all your lovely homemade desserts together on one table, placing your wedding cake in the middle.

I hope this had provided plenty of inspiration and ideas you can take away for your own wedding!

Until next time...

Be creative, be inspired, be yourself!

The Enchanted One xoxo



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The Weirdly Wonderful!

Today's blog inspiration was quirky and unusual details; 'in' jokes, thoughtful touches and details full of personality. If you are a couple who doesn't take themselves too seriously, make sure your wedding reflects that; you don't want have memories of a wedding that just didn't feel like you.
So, in celebration of a little silliness, I have compiled a list of my favourites so far...

1) The Diary Room
Think Big Brother, unless if like me, you can think of nothing worse! Feelings aside, a video recording of well wishes is a fun and thoughtful way to bring your guestbook to life, and will be something to watch back and laugh at for years to come; especially since the drink flows as the night goes on!

2)Weddington Boots
Festival or Country Fair style wedding? Outdoor venue? Chance of rain? Hello, Britain! Embrace Old Blighty's unpredictability with a pair of Weddington Boots from www.weddingtonboots.com. With prices starting at just £39.99, you can also have your boots customised! What's not to love?

3) Midnight Snacks
A little slice of relived youth with an heir of sophistication, midnight snacks are a brilliant way of wrapping up your reception and ending the night on a high note. Remember the excitement at midnight from your childhood sleepovers? Treat your guests to a little bit of that! You could have takeaway food delivered (pizzas, Chinese food) or serve up some little treats of your own. I love the idea of milk in champagne flutes and a giant cookie! Keep it gourmet by having everything in miniature, or go 'all out feast' with bacon butties or burgers and chips. Instead of having this as an extra expense, you could divide you evening catering into two.
Pictured below: Mini chip cones, mini burgers and fries with ketchup, chocolate dipped strawberries, milkshake shots and brownie bites, mini cheese toastie with mini mugs of tomato soup (LOVE THIS!), gourmet hotdogs, chocolate fondue with fruit and cookies, macaroons.

 

 

4) This is a divine idea for a vintage style wedding; table runners from old photos. Make copies of your favourite old family photos, laminate them and stick together. Who needs centrepieces? You could also do this for place settings.

5) Bucket 'o'shoes
The music is playing, everyone is dancing in their seats because their fabulous new shoes are murder.
I give you; A Bucket of Shoes. Genius. They could also double up as favours for the ladies; think coloured flip-flops or soft slippers in small, medium and large...now imagine the comedy photos!

 

 

Let me know if you have any quirky ideas of your own!

 

Until next time...

 

Have fun, make memories, enjoy life.

 

The Enchanted One xoxo

 

 

 



Please note: I do not own the copyright to these photographs.