Mountain Wedding Theme Ideas
From the ceremony to the decorations, you can use mountain wedding theme ideas when planning your special day. Whether you hold your special day amid fresh air and greenery or a winter wonderland, a mountain wedding can be as elegant or as casual as you choose. Use the great outdoors as a backdrop for a special and unusual wedding.
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Décor
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Use the beauty of the mountains and outdoors as inspiration for your wedding décor. Mountain weddings can be elegant and romantic, or they can be rustic and simple. If your wedding will be held outdoors, add simple, elegant touches--string white lights through the trees for a romantic touch. Place tea lights on tables to imitate fireflies while adding subtle lighting. Forge paths for your guests--design a carpet made of pine needles, flower petals or hay. For party favors, offer guests such nature-inspired gifts as a dried wildflower picture in a wood frame or a miniature flower pot with seeds.
Ceremony
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If your wedding will be held outside during the summer, choose a mountain wedding venue that overlooks such breathtaking scenery as a valley or the ocean. You also might want to choose a clearing where guests can watch the sunset. Take your vows as the sun sets or while the waves break--this will add a romantic touch to any wedding. Hire a band to perform outside before, during and after the ceremony. For a rustic wedding, hire a quartet of fiddlers and banjo players.
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Reception
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If you decide to hold your reception inside, there are plenty of elements you can use to retain your mountain wedding theme. String lights from the ceiling to imitate stars. Create a rustic centerpiece with pine cones, pine needles and wildflowers that complement or accent your wedding colors. Choose tablecloths in such earthy colors as brown, burgundy, forest green or navy blue. For an outdoor reception under the stars, create a cozy layout of dinner tables to encourage guest interaction. Create a dance floor--add a wood plank next to the band or DJ.
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