You can create a world filled with nature’s magic on your special day.

Fill your day with all the romantic glowers and blooms that represent a stroll in a garden…flowergirls with flower baskets overflowing with petal perfect blooms.

Stay to the soft romantic palettes with soft pinks, white and the fresh greens inspired by nature.

Carry the look over to your venue with bird cages or lanterns for centerpieces.

1. Elbow Park in Calgary, AB

2. Chair Decor by Special Event Rentals

3. Chair Decor by Special Event Rentals

4. All flowers done by Studio Bloom

Wanting to go a little on the wild side? Then introduce a bohemian vibe to your wedding with some magenta, purple, golden yellow and sky blue. Work that little bit of whimsy in with your cake, your invitations by using personal touches, colour and design or in your flowers.

Use a lot of colour and optimism, it’s your wedding. A time to celebrate after all, it’s not all doom and gloom out there.

The Bohemian Bride definitely gives out a positive, colourful, creative energy vibe.

Bold and beautiful is the key for wedding colors this year. Past color schemes such as lilac with purple tones, or chocolate browns with soft greens are likely to continue, but will be reinvented through outbursts of fresher, more vivid colors. No matter which color you choose, think bright, saturated, and exotic.

So how do you use these bright colors without going overboard? The trick is to have the major elements simple and classic. Keep your wedding gown elegant and traditional and carefully coordinate it with your bridesmaid’s dresses and groomsmen outfits. Then go crazy with color for your accessories - place settings, flower arrangements, venue décor, and cake trimmings. A little punch of color makes a big statement.

If you’re having problems choosing a color scheme, turn to current trends in home décor and fashion. Variant shades of blues, yellows, and oranges are popular colors on the runways this year. Keep track of what catches your eye and try and imagine how they would look on your big day.

Jen Tavaroli from Atmosphere Wedding Planning and Design calls this table “Reflective Romance”. It is conceptualized around the romantic at heart. The white pin-tuck table linen is a wonderful base for the stunning gold dinner plates, and white satin chair covers give an airy feel. Splashes of red and black accents are added by the party favors and dinner menus to amplify the mood of the decor. The elegant centerpiece uses clear wine glasses, basic candles, and glamorous diamonds to create a sense of love and comfort. The romance comes alive with the sparkle and grace of the rhinestone napkin buckles. This table speaks to the confident bride who doesn’t need anything but simplicity to create the atmosphere.

Thanks to Infused Studios for the wonderful pics!

Take a look around your home. You’ve decorated in colours that are attractive to you. Why not use that to help plan the colours for your wedding? Here are some of our favourite choices for that special day:

Yellow: yellow is a great colour for summer weddings. Make sure to choose a range of yellows that have enough contrast to your bridal gown. Tulips and daffodils, daises and sunflowers - these are all great yellows to pull from. If you’re looking for some extra texture and interest add some blue or green.

Green: green goes will with almost any colour. By using an array of greenery you can se the foundation for a beautiful colour scheme. Mix and match with dark and light greens to add some variance. Greens can stand alone or add some subtle shades of your favourite colours.

Blue: this has long been a favourite for décor. It is also an very appropriate colour for outdoor weddings, where the sky or the water is a major element. Cornflowers, hydrangea or irises are all fabulous shades. Using shades of pink of bright green gives you added interest.

Purple: purple can look elegant and regal (think royalty) but take care. Dark purple colours can get lost in a dark room. Choose shades on the lighter side so they look exactly how you want them to.

Black & White: this is the ultimate scheme for sophistication. Groomsmen in black tuxes, bridesmaids in elegant black gowns - the bride in any shade of gown she chooses. You can add some other colours to brighten it up, or keep it white and black for simple elegance.

If you’re looking for some great ideas for your wedding but don’t know where to start, check out one of our favourite sites, Polyvore.com. This site allows you to drag and drop images into a ’set’, creating colour coordination, themes and inspiration. This is a great way to start your wedding planning. If you are using a wedding planner you can take your sets in and this gives your planner a great jumping off point for your wedding. You can search by colours, themes, and even upload your own images!

This picture shows a small example of a wedding theme done in pinks and blues. Check out our link on the “Sites We Love” and try it for yourself!

Your wedding reception is the one of the biggest parties you will ever plan. Many brides do themes or colour schemes but ultimately it is up to you what kind of party you want. So get ready to let loose and have a blast! Some ideas includes stripes – keep your colours monochromatic if you choose this. A floral scheme gives you a lot of options. You can choose a signature bloom and build around it with highlights.

Get creative when picking your venue. You can rent a hall that has its own catering and decorating staff or find a venue where you can choose your own. Some distinctive venues would be an old nightclub, or a historic home. You want to book your venue as soon as possible. It is hard to book other vendors without a venue.

When deciding on the menu most weddings go with either a served dinner or buffet style. Served dinners allow for more elegance and are great for a formal wedding while the buffet style lets guests pick and choose what they want to eat and how much.

When it comes to alcohol for your wedding, the biggest concern is usually the cost. You can have an open bar or a toonie bar. Any alcohol served with dinner – usually wine – and the alcohol for toasting – usually champagne – should be complimentary. You can have an open bar for the cocktail hour and switch to a toonie bar after dinner.

For the wedding speeches – plan them out and keep it short. Make sure your speech has something for everyone and fun is good, embarrassing is not. Thank and toast the right people, stay calm and have fun!

Have a photo booth at your reception so your friends and family can use it to take their own pictures. The results usually end up something like a home video without any sound! Compile them into a visual wedding book and you’ll have some cherished memories for years.

Your décor will set the mood at your reception. Things like lighting, the centerpieces, flowers, textures and colours will all come into play. You don’t’ have to keep everything uniform. By mixing colours and fabrics you can have an eclectic look and everything flows while still being different. A note for any candles: make sure you use unscented candles as anything with a scent will interfere with your food.

If you’re expecting a lot of kids at your wedding, consider hiring a balloon artist to help keep them entertained. Or you can find a caricaturist to do caricatures of your guests. It makes a great keepsake for them.