CEREMONY Don’t be afraid to think outside the box. You’ve heard it before, but really – being modern means being fresh and innovative. Think about traditions and make sure they work for you, rather than just doing them because everyone else does. Think of your bridal bouquet as an accessory – and make a statement. Or don’t carry one at all, and wear some floral jewelry – like the succulent necklaces sported by this couple. And why spend money on a bridesmaid bouquet that the ladies will carry for the half hour of the ceremony, when you they could sport instead a cool living plant cuff that they wear all night and into the coming month? (and then plant it to grow on as a momento?!) Layering a few simple elements creates enough interest without having to go overboard on costly florals for interest. For the ceremony we relied on a simple banner with a meaningful quote, LOVE marquis lights, and potted plants that the venue had on site. Any of these could be repurposed easily in other areas of the event. Select a simple and strong color theme, and reinforce it in each gesture. I chose slate and gold as the main colors. Often people go with black and white when they think modern, but this can feel cold. The choice of slate blue kept the look cool and serene while being a bit more approachable and less stark; metallic gold warms it up and adds depth and pizazz.
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