Garden Wedding Motifs

Garden weddings are always beautiful and romantic. There is nothing quite like celebrating the start of a new marriage among the beauty of nature in all its glory. The garden also makes an excellent wedding motif, whether your wedding will actually take place outdoors or whether you will have an indoor affair. Make your wedding even lovelier with the addition of one of these wonderful garden motifs.

One of the best things about a garden style wedding is that it can be done to suit any style or taste. Gardens can be lush and wildly romantic; they can be formal and cultured; they can even be cheerful and homey. Your wedding garden motif can be tailored to fit your personal idea of the perfect wedding.

The most classic garden motif would be flowers. There are numerous ways that this basic concept can be applied. For instance, if your wedding will be a magical Shakespearean "Midsummer Night's Dream" affair, your ideal motif would be something along the lines of a whimsical fairy perched atop a flowing arrangement of wildflowers or morning glories. This would make a lovely image to have engraved on your invitations.

On the other hand, a floral motif can be much more classic or restrained. If your idea of the ideal garden wedding involves a floral embroidered silk organza ball gown worn with delicate pearl earrings, then you might select a traditional design, such as a bouquet of roses tied with a flowing ribbon. This design can be used throughout the wedding, from the invitations, to the programs, to the favor boxes, and even on custom napkins.

There are plenty of other pretty garden motifs beyond flowers. Gardeners love ladybugs, and this little red and black bug would make a very cute and lucky motif for a wedding. You can even go so far as to have tiny glass ladybugs perched in the centerpieces and bouquets. This would be a fun theme for a less formal wedding, as it is whimsical and not at all stuffy.

The English country garden has a special appeal all its own. To capture this spirit in a wedding motif, think about using an image of a watering can with a pair of Wellies. Those old boots that can be found piled up in the entry hall of every English country home would be a great design idea for a casually elegant wedding. There is a shabby chic vibe to this particular garden theme, such as the bride wearing a simple linen wedding gown with a pair of drop pearl earrings and a broken in pair of ballet slippers.

Garden themes can also go grand. A very gracious motif would be a custom wreath designed with the initials of the bride and groom intertwined in the the center. Use a very fancy script font with an abundance of flourishes and swirls. The motif can not only be used to decorate all of the paper goods, but can be created in real wreaths which can be hung on the doors of the church as well as in the reception venue. A beautiful keepsake would be to have this same symbol embroidered in all white on hankies for the bride and her bridal party.

Even within a basic framework, such as a garden theme, there are countless ways to personalize your wedding with a custom theme. Whether your style is serious or relaxed, topiary or daisy, there is a garden motif that can be used to express your wedding style beautifully.