Fluttery Decor For A Whimsical Marriage Ceremony

Fluttery Decor For A Whimsical Marriage Ceremony

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Butterflies stand for love and romance in many areas of the world. For this reason, couples all over the globe choose butterfly wedding themes. In China, butterflies represent long life or a young man in love. Many Japanese families feature butterflies in their family crest design because they represent young maidens and marital happiness. Greek mythology links butterflies to the souls of humans. This spiritual belief is shared by one of the Russian dialects. An old Irish saying refers to butterflies being souls. In a small town in Mexico, people view Monarch butterfly migration as the souls of the deceased returning and have a holiday to celebrate it. Butterflies also represent the wonder of metamorphosis and everlasting wisdom.

For brides dreaming of their wedding day as an outdoor affair, filled with sunshine and trees gently swaying in the wind, butterfly wedding themes fall right into this picture perfect wedding day.

At the wedding ceremony, there are many tasteful ways to include your butterfly theme in accessories for the nuptials. Available in many colors including pink, lavender, blue and green with white satin, some of the wedding accessories available include flower girl baskets, ring bearer pillows, keepsake and toss garters for the bride, traditional guest books, elegant satin wrapped pen sets as well as butterfly tiaras for the bride and embroidered handkerchiefs for the groom and father of the bride. Wedding ceremony programs and bulletins, as well as invitations, wedding stationary and stickers are all available for butterfly wedding themes.

Real live butterflies can be used during the wedding ceremony to add a sense of romance to your nuptials. You can either have one person release all the butterflies en masse when vows are exchanged or you can present each wedding gift with a single boxed butterfly to be released as the bride and groom walk down the aisle towards their new life as a married couple.

For the reception dinner and dance, there are an endless number of possibilities for where you can include your chosen butterfly wedding theme accessories. On the tabletop of each dinner table, you can add butterfly shaped candleholders, candy dishes and votive holders. Hand painted butterflies can be placed on your taper candles or hidden within your floral centerpieces. Butterfly wedding stickers and butterfly shaped favor cards, as well as place card holders can all add an element of fanciful flight to your reception tables. Don't forget to decorate the guest book signing table, the cake serving display area and the gift center. These are all areas where you can fully extend your love of butterflies and your choice of using the butterfly as a beautiful wedding theme.

The most important thing to remember if you are choosing butterfly wedding themes, do what you love and decorate using the colors and decor accessories that you think would best compliment your wedding ceremony and reception room. When it comes to nature, you certainly cannot go wrong with the graceful and elegant butterfly.


About the Author:
Jennifer Mills is a bridal expert on Articles4Brides.ca and BridalArticles.ca. She specializes on articles about wedding planning, including beach wedding favors and wedding cake toppers.



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