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Step 1
Prepare for Variable Spring Weather -
Spring weather can be unpredictable. An unseasonably warm and sunny Friday can give way to a miserably cold and rainy Saturday. Be prepared for both extremes, and dress accordingly. -
Step 2
Anticipate Seasonal Timing Issues -
Keep the date for daylight saving time in mind if you envision a sunset outdoor ceremony. Also, remember that May and June are prime prom months, so be sure to book your wedding locations and transportation early. -
Step 3
Book Your Wedding Venue -
Garden settings abound – take advantage of budding leaves and flowers with botanical gardens, mansions with lush grounds, or another venue with a pristine garden or courtyard.
Take it indoors - if an outdoor setting isn’t possible – find an indoor venue with panoramic picture windows affording lots of sunlight and a bright airy ambiance. -
Step 4
Plan Your Spring Wedding Decor -
Pick your color palette - some options: 1) green and white - an elegant accompaniment to a garden setting. 2) yellow and green -another fresh, natural color pairing. 3) preppy - combine hot pink with green or mango (think polka dots and gingham). 4) chocolate brown - this trendy hue works well for spring - pair with pale blue or pink.
Go wild with patterns - create a playful effect - think gingham, polka dots, eyelet lace, swiss dots and stripes.
Add some greens - grasses and greenery are a natural for outdoor garden settings. Drape over arbors and incorporate in arrangements -
Step 5
Build Your Spring Wedding Menu -
In Season - serve a main dish featuring ham or lamb
Fresh produce – round out the meal with a bounty of fresh fruits and young vegetables like baby carrots, baby asparagus and new potatoes
Elegant sides – serve mini quiches or update traditional deviled eggs by adding salmon or crabmeat
Bar favorites – a spring menu seems to call for champagne. Mix up a batch of mimosas for a morning wedding, or create a festive champagne cocktail.
