1 Sassy Succulent Wedding Decor

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Often times, the greenery in wedding florals is just filler or used as an accent. Instead of letting the greenery huddle in the background, why not mix in something with a different texture to you wedding day decor? Succulents offer a different look and feel, and they're also more sturdy and hearty than your usual greenery.

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Small succulents make great favors! You can put them in little pots or different types of containers that tie into the theme of your wedding. By adding little signs or labels, they can even double as escort cards.

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I personally love succulent boutonnieres. They can be mixed with florals or can stand on their own for guys that don't want to wear girly flowers. What dude wouldn't want to wear a veritable cactus on his lapel?!

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Of course, you can even add succulents to your wedding cake! It's definitely something different than the standard roses cascading down the cake - and the gorgeous purple hues really pop in this example.

How do you plan to use succulents in your wedding?

Sassy Succulent Wedding Decor

0 The Original Royal Wedding

With all the talk about a NEW Royal Wedding in the works, we thought we'd pay tribute to the Original Royal Wedding by sharing some fun photos depicting details from the amazing vintage affair:

On July 29th 1981, Lady Diana Spencer married His Royal Highness Prince of Wales. Princess Diana was only 20 years old and from this moment on, the Princess became an International icon and this particular event has simply always been referred to as the Royal Wedding.

Arriving in a glass coach, Lady Diana was like a true fairytale bride. St. Paul's Cathedral was filled with friends, family and many important dignitaries from all over the world on this gorgeous summer day.

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The Royal Wedding dress was designed by British designers David and Elizabeth Emanuel of Wales. The ivory silk taffeta, lace and tulle wedding dress was true icon of the 1980's with the Romantic Renaissance revival in the music and film worlds. Princess Diana's vision for a "Bigger is Better" wedding is most detailed in her 25-foot train and large ballroom style dress with exaggerated ruffled collar and puffed sleeves.

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Princess Diana's something borrowed on her wedding day was the diamond earrings from Collingwood Jewelers. Her look also dazzled with the Spencer Family Tiara atop her head. The tiara was made from gold formed into tulip and star-like flowers, and then embellished with diamonds in silver settings.

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The Royal Wedding was very traditional, using a royal color pallet of mainly deep sapphire blue and rich ruby red, accented by lush flowers - this really made Princess Diana the center of attention in her gorgeous ivory gown.

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Traditionally, Royal Events are marked by members of the Royal Family waving to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace - and this wedding was no exception as the wedding party made their way to greet the massive crowd which had gathered below.

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The wedding party eventually left the balcony, leaving just the bride and groom. There was an enormous roar of appreciation from the crowd below as Prince Charles kissed his new bride.

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With the passing of Princess Diana's engagement ring to newly engaged Prince William and Kate Middleton, Princess Diana's Fairy Tale Wedding legacy will soon be continued!

The Original Royal Wedding

0 Vegetable Centerpieces at Fall Weddings

Don't ditch pumpkins just because Halloween is over! Why not embrace the many organic shapes of pumpkins, gourds, tomatoes and other seasonal vegetables as part of your wedding decor? Vegetables are a fantastic alternative to flowers, and are becoming more and more popular for vendors and DIY brides alike. These cost-effective veggies look just as colorful and dramatic as floral arrangements for less out of your wallet.

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In the season of Thanksgiving and family gatherings, creative vegetable displays will add a welcoming ambiance that will have your guests feeling cozy and right at home at your event. Here, deep purples from cabbage and turnips help create a rustic, farm fresh atmosphere.

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Use ornamental cabbage rosettes and kale along with seeded eucalyptus branches to create a romantic arrangement for your guest book table. Proof that lush, floral-alternatives are an option with out compromising your style.

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Create a colorful, eye-catching escort card table by pinning your guests names to mini vegetables that correspond to the matching vegetable's table number.

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Photo courtesy of She-N-He Photography via Love and Lavender

Going for a statement-making monochromatic palette? A variety of green tomatoes intermingled with fluffy cotton and succulents make for a textural and festive centerpiece.

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Image courtesy of Stephanie Williams Photography via JL Designs

What vegetables will you be using in your wedding decor?

Vegetable Centerpieces at Fall Weddings