For your wedding you have hundreds of options when it comes to your floral choices.  Today I would like to share with you my favorite flower which is the dahlia!  I love the dahlia because it comes in so many different colors it is easy to incorporate it into any theme. I also like how unique it is and how much it stands out compared to some other flowers.  Check out these pictures of how you can incorporate dahlias into your wedding!

Having dahlias in your bouquet is a great way to add a bright pop of color.  You can also have a bouquet made completely out of dahlias.

Dahlias also make great boutonnieres.  They aren’t as feminine looking as other flowers so your groom will love them too!

You can also keep the theme going by having dahlias in your centerpieces and other decorations at the ceremony and reception.

I Hope you enjoyed my favorite flower and found new ideas to help with the planning of your wedding!

~Emily

Photo Credit: Bouquet 1, Bouquet 2, Boutonniere 1, Boutonniere 2, Centerpiece

There is something to be said about a girl and her shoes but what about a bride and her shoes? Bridal shoes are a chance to make a statement, show your personality, take a few great pictures or even be given as gifts. Great events are created in the details and your shoes are a great way to add a little extra to your wedding day.

Here is an example of a clean, classic, white shoes with a little extra. The rhinestones show a touch of elegance yet aren’t too much of a statement.

Now these are a statement shoe! Have fun with your shoes! Maybe you want to use your wedding colors or your favorite color. Remember, a lot of dresses will cover most of your shoe but if you do wear something fantastic make sure your photographer get a great picture.

Everyone has heard the old saying, “Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.” How about a blue shoe?

I love the look of cowboy boots. They are great option for the bride or the groom and they show your style and personality plus they are super comfy for dancing the night away.

Shoes or boots are a great gift for you bridesmaids. The girls can use them again, everyone can match (or not! ) for pictures and it’s one less expense for your maids.

It’s important to remember that it’s your wedding and you can do whatever you want! At times we get too caught up in the traditions and customs but in the end it’s you and your fiances big day and there really are no rules. If you don’t want to wear shoes…DON’T!

Have fun, show your style, stay comfy and be in love.

Happy Planning!

Lauren 

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Happy Last Day of April! Can you believe tomorrow will be May already? Hopefully today’s showers will bring May flowers.

Wedding season is right around the corner but wedding shower season is in full swing! Wedding showers come in all shapes and sizes. The shower might have the same color scheme as the wedding or it might take the opposite direction. It’s always smart to focus on a theme for any event. Whether the theme is a certain color or an era of time it helps to focus your ideas and inspiration.

Martha knows how to rock a dessert table

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The best showers are the ones where all the guests enjoy themselves. To keep things fun and interactive have your guests create their own favor! Here are a few of my favorites are body scrub, perfume bars and candy buffets.

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And what’s a party without a fabulous cocktail? The drinks are another great aspect of the event to keep the theme rolling. Pink mojitos anyone? 

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Need a little help planning a shower? Look no further, not only is the team at Elements of Elegance able to provide fabulous florals but we can help you plan your event start to finish and suggest amazing vendors.

Happy Planning,

Lauren 

As brides, we are all faced with the decision of if we want to see our groom before the ceremony or not.  Some people say that it is bad luck to see their groom and others don’t believe it is.  Here are some of my favorite first look ideas for those who don’t want to see their groom beforehand but also for those who do.

I love the idea of hiding behind balloons and then letting them go.  Your bridal party and family could be somewhere close and once they see the balloons floating away, then they know exactly when you saw each other.

I have found a lot of first look pictures where there is only a door separating the bride and groom from not seeing each other.  I especially like the first one because they were reading the letters that they wrote to each other.

Another first look option that I have found is where the groom is either blind folded or the bride covers the grooms eyes with her hands.

Here is another spin on that previous idea.  The groom was blind folded and the bride kept her eyes closed the whole time.

I would love to hear some feed back from our readers on whether or not you would like to see your groom before the ceremony.

~Holly

Photo Credit: Pinterest, Style Me Pretty, Lizzie Photo

Wedding favors are a small piece of your wedding that your guests can take home with them and they also give the last impression of your wedding.  There are endless possibilities when it comes to what you can do for wedding favors so, get creative!  I love when couples are able to incorporate who they are as a couple into their favors.  Below are some ideas I came across for wedding favors that can reflect the theme of your wedding or your interests as a couple!

These luggage tags are a clever idea for destination weddings.  They incorporate your theme and are also something that your guests can use in the future.  Everywhere your guests go they will have a small token to remind them of the great memories from your wedding.

You can also integrate the season in which you are getting married into your favors.  Coffee would warm your guests up on a cool fall day or if you are having a summer wedding your guest can cool down with a fresh glass of homemade limeade.

I found these drink koozies and absolutely loved the idea.  You can personalize them to include the date of your wedding and it is something your guests can use during your wedding and after.

Hopefully these ideas will get your wheels turning!

Happy Planning

~Emily

Photo Credit: Luggage Tag (The Knot Ultimate Wedding Lookbook), Coffee, Limeade, Koozies