In spring, nature awakens from its long hibernation. In the months from March, April to May you can sit comfortably outside with a cozy throw over your shoulders. You are happy about the first blossoms in the garden, the birds are chirping in the lush, leafy trees, the earth is covered with a blanket of green, flowers and fresh lawn - a simply fantastic setting for getting married. The fresh colors of this season inspire a nature-loving wedding theme. The magnificent natural landscape invites you to rely on arrangements made of fresh flowers and natural table decorations. Here we present the most beautiful ideas and 20 helpful tips for the perfect spring wedding.
A spring wedding – pros and cons
When winter recedes, nature shows itself at its best and celebratesan enchanting new beginning. Symbolically, it is also a wonderful opportunity to start a new life together. The pleasant temperatures, the blooming nature and the tingling air make spring the most popular season for a perfect wedding. In this mild season you save yourself the cold frost and annoying heat. The bride and groom as well as their guests can feel really comfortable in the spring weather without having to worry about the elaborate make-up running off or having to wear several layers of clothing on top of each other. There are also many public holidays, so you can choose a suitable date. The demand is also very high during this period and many hotels and restaurants offer special wedding offers. This means that the prices for location, travel and hotels rise quickly, especially in the wedding month of May you have to plan a long time in advance.
Set an appointment
The preferred day of the week for a civil ceremony is Friday or Saturday. Most registry offices have fixed times and are not available at all times. However, others are very flexible, so you have to find out about them in good time on site. If you want to get married in church, the date is usually set for a Saturday. You can also get married on a Friday or Sunday, it's just not as common. Fridays and Saturdays are particularly a good choice because most guests can sleep in the next day. When planning a wedding, you should also take into account that vacation days and public holidays are usually reserved for the long term. With regard to a date, the so-called schnapps numbers are very popular with brides and grooms, such as March 3, 2016 or May 2, 2017. If you want a very special date, it is advisable to contact the registry office earlier than the usual six months in advance.
That Stylechoose
Romantic, fairytale-like, casual, country or retro style, how do you imagine your dream wedding? Most of the time you have a pretty precise idea for your wedding. We present some of the most beautiful ideas for a perfect spring wedding.
- Traditional country house – Traditional weddings in a traditional costume look are still an attractive topic, especially for those who prefer to celebrate their wedding in the country. Traditional costume outfits can be combined with modern accessories as desired, such as a wedding dirndl and chic high heels.
- Fairy Tale Dream – Many women have always dreamed of a wedding like in a fairy tale. White carriage, pigeons and a church wedding are part of it. Opulent details and effective accents are required. Highlights and surprises for the guests should not be missing either.
- Maritime or with a beach feeling - regardless of whether the wedding is taking place by the sea or you got engaged on vacation on the beach, a wedding design in white and fresh, blue nuances is always a good idea.
- Vintage – This means you choose a decade and plan the entire wedding in this style. The 20s, 50s or 60s are popular themes for theme parties and why not for a great, casual wedding celebration. There are many individual elements and stylish accents that can be used as decoration and thus create a unique, personal celebration.
- Bohemian or Hippie – If you want the complete opposite of a princess look, a hippie-boho wedding is right on trend. The wedding reception and wedding ceremony usually take place outdoors and the guests come in jeans and shirts. When it comes to design and decoration, you can do a lot of things yourself. This gives the wedding its very own character and saves money.
Dress code for the perfectWeddingin the spring
Favored by the mild temperatures, you can choose between airy clothing and long sleeves, whichever you prefer. But you have to keep in mind that the weather can be very changeable, so a blazer or jacket is always good to have. Whatden Dress-CodeAs far as the matter is concerned, the invitation usually gives the information. If it is not explicitly stated about the wedding attire as a guest, it is advisable to find out about the location in which it is being celebrated.
A spring wedding dress should, above all, be adapted to the chosen wedding style. The off-white tones – cream, ivory and champagne – convey a vintage flair. For a traditional wedding, the snow-white wedding dress is simply a must.
In the fresh spring season you can experiment with colors and add playful accents. Floral patterns and delicate lace details are particularly appropriate for this season and create a connection to blossoming nature. Wedding dresses with sleeves are trendy and show off the lace particularly well and can also provide protection from the fresh breeze.
If you want a shoulder-free dress, you can throw on a blazer or a nice scarf in the evening. Combination dresses in which the top is removable and can be worn during the day and taken off in the evening are extremely practical. This can be made to measure from lace or the same fabric as the dress.
Tulle and chiffon skirts impress with their lightness and are favorites for a wedding dress in spring. Accents made of delicate lace complement the fairytale bridal look and emphasize the feminine appearance. A delicate hair accessory looks extremely elegant and completes the entire bridal look. But even without additional accessories, the lace appliqués really look great.
The right oneLocationfind
An open-air location that also has a covered area is ideal for the perfect spring wedding. A garden with a covered terrace or cozy pavilions is an excellent option. However, there must be enough space inside for everyone involved. During the day and when the weather is nice, the wedding party can sit outside and relax. Alsofor childrensuch a solution is optimal.
Wedding in Spring – TheperfectTime for a wedding shoot
A bright blue sky, a fresh green lawn or a field of flowers outdoors provide a fantastic backdrop for wedding photos. In spring, nature shows itself at its most beautiful and delights with beautiful landscapes. When choosing the location, it is worth considering where and when the wedding photo shoot could take place. Does the location where the wedding ceremony and reception will take place offer the best conditions for photos that will be remembered forever? Or is there perhaps a place with a special meaning for the bride and groom, but which is far away from the wedding location? The times of day that are ideal for outdoor portraits are usually when the sun is lower and the warm light emphasizes the skin color beautifully. These details should definitely be discussed with your chosen wedding photographer and taken into account when planning your wedding.
The right onesColorsfind
In spring, nature blooms in a full range of colors and impresses with delicate pink, pure blue, light purple, fresh green and bright yellow. But you have to be careful when putting it together. One of the most fundamental tasks in creating the perfect wedding is finding the right colors for the decorations. You should manage the bride from the first sight. So it's no surprise why this choice is a big challenge.
You don't have to have studied art to come up with a good and harmonious color combination. First you should find a starting point. This can be a color that absolutely has to be present or it can refer to the bride's favorite color. Combined with other more neutral tones and fresh green, the result is a harmonious composition.
When choosing colors, it is advisable to choose two or three dominant colors, otherwise the wedding will end up looking overloaded. White is considered the basis and the main color can first be chosen in general - for example red. Then you start thinking about the nuances of this color - strawberry red, wine red, burgundy, rose, etc. Then you think about other colors that go with it can be combined with this main color. These will later serve as accents.
The colors can be incorporated into any season, so it is generally true that bright summer colors suit the warm seasons and strong colors are appropriate in winter. Pink and cream are a good choice for every season, but a combination exclusively of pastel tones can quickly appear pale, especially in the cold season.
When choosing the right colors, the wedding style and location play an important role, as well as the atmosphere that should ultimately be created at the wedding reception. Romantic, festive or energetic, there are no limits to your imagination in spring.
The perfect bridal bouquet
An important component are the flower arrangements. Since nature enriches with its most beautiful colors during the spring season, you can use them and choose from the wonderful spring bloomers. The most beautiful spring flowers for the bridal bouquet are tulips, lilies of the valley, hyacinths, forget-me-nots and poppies. Gypsophila appears particularly delicate. The flowers are not only used in the bridal bouquet, but also as boutonnieres for the groom and guests. You can also use this to tie beautiful wreaths and distribute them around the location.
decoration andWedding invitationswith spring flair
When decorating a wedding in spring, colors and floral splendor can dominate. It is a good idea to integrate the selected spring flowers into the decoration. Flower arrangements of different sizes can be placed on the tables, but can also be extended to the walls and ceiling.
White fairy lights or candles and gypsophila add a romantic touch, which can also be transferred to the wedding arch. A cheerful addition are additional accents made from natural materials or in bright colors, such as pom poms or decorative stones. Small details distributed over the buffet or as small decorative stickers for finger food are real eye-catchers.
Small gifts are really well received by wedding guests. Not only are they kindly meant, but they are also onewonderful memoryof this very special day and the celebration in which you were involved. Beautifully packaged little things to enjoy are suitable for this, such as sugary macarons, small champagne bottles or refrigerator magnets with a beautiful photo of the bride and groom on them.
The perfect oneWedding cake
A successful wedding requires a multi-tiered cake. It is usually an extraordinary mix of visual and gustatory art. In keeping with spring, the wedding cake is also decorated with blossoms and flowers. However, these are not real ones, but are masterfully made from fondant. Using special printing technology, other individual highlights can also be added.
Let the bad weather be yourswedding anniversarydon't ruin it
Even in summer it can happen that the weather in Germany comes as an unpleasant surprise with one or two rain showers after bright sunshine. What it will be like in spring is simply impossible to predict. Even if the forecast looks good, it makes sense to always prepare for possible rain. The location should offer an opportunity to escape indoors in the event of rain. If the wedding ceremony takes place completely outdoors, additional roofs can be built, which look very pretty even without rain.
Accessories such as rain boots and umbrellas that are the same for everyone involved create a very unique, magical atmosphere. These will definitely add some color to the gray. That's why the rule here is: the more colorful, the better. Then there are sayings like: “Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain.” very good.
