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August will be here before you know it, so if you are planning a wedding for the end of the summer, it is time to get cracking! The lazy, hazy days of late summer are a great time to get married, and there are certain colors, flowers, and decorations which are especially nice for August weddings. Plan the perfect wedding with these great August wedding ideas.
The month of August has a unique position. The last full month of summer, the weather and attitude are definitely pure summer. Yet at the same time, when August arrives, we know that autumn is just around the corner, and so a lot of the colors and flowers which are in season then have a bit of a fall preview feeling to them. Take advantage of this when planning your August wedding. It will make your day feel extra special when you celebrate the season.
Bright, spicy colors work beautifully for an August wedding. Think fuchsia, paprika, goldenrod, and accents of brown and white. The colors we associate with a Mexican fiesta are fantastic for a late summer ceremony and reception. The bold colors combine very well, so you can mix and match them without fear, especially when it comes to flowers. For the bridesmaid dresses, pick one main color, such as the fuchsia, and accent it with multi-colored bridesmaid jewelry and bouquets. Crystal station necklaces with a few crystals in each of the wedding colors would make fantastic bridesmaid jewelry with a solid color dress.
Informal vibrant flowers are ideal for August weddings. Some of the best varieties are those which remind us of fall, yet are in season in bright summer colors at that time of the year. Zeninas are especially fun, as they often have several colors on each bloom. They would suite a fiesta theme wedding perfectly, and also work well for any colorful late summer celebration. "Plant" the zinnias in clay pots for a casual Southwestern vibe or arrange them in black iron urns for a more elegant style. Clear glass vases in interesting shapes also work well when you want the flowers themselves to be the entire story.
Other great flowers for an August wedding include mini-sunflowers, asters, and mums. Use the mini-sunflowers as an accent in bouquets with rich hues like russet and tie it all up with a wide chocolate brown satin ribbon. The asters and mums are a lot of fun, and can perfectly capture the idea of August being both high summer and the gateway to fall. The flowers themselves are often thought of as classic autumnal blossoms, but when used in more summery shades like pink and purple, they are definitely not too fallish for an August bride. All of these make excellent choices for casual outdoor events.
For the wedding cake, continue the theme of August as the gateway to autumn by choosing a delicious chocolate cake. When decorated with brightly colored flowers, it will be the perfect sweet ending to your wedding. Just be sure to keep your fantastic cake out of the hot August sun or you will end up with an accidental chocolate fountain, as the frosting melts down the side of the wedding cake!
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Source by Bridget Mora
