Martha Stewart Weddings and other wedding websites have some lovely ideas to get you started. Check out these photos and then let it flow from there!

Invitations and Envelopes:

via 100layercake

Click here for How to Make These Wallpaper Envelopes.

Ceremony Decor:

The valence, runner, and chair covers are all made from this elegant wallpaper. Click here to learn more about how to do it yourself!

Reception Decor:

These ideas incorporate wallpaper in many things, such as the lampshades, table runners, bottle labels, place card displays, and napkin rings (via Martha Stewart).

Photo Booths

We are a great fan of Wedding Photo Booths, where guests can pose for fun or formal pictures with a great backdrop and fun props. Wallpaper is a fantastic way to entice your guests to pose!

Photo: Sara Gray & Novia Events via Style Me Pretty via Storkie

The Knot: Rose and berry bouquet.

Martha Stewart weddings: In this holiday-time wedding, mercury-glass vessels filled with candles were placed in the hearth. Above the fireplace hung embroidery hoops stitched with the words “Oh Joy,” by Etsy vendor Chez-Sucre-Chez

Wishpot Wedding Blog: Adorable pine cone place cards!

Martha Stewart Weddings: A wreath adds a festive, holiday feeling!

I Do Inspiration: This necklace by etsy seller msbelle is the perfect shade of red and they even look like little ornaments or cranberries! A perfect gift for yourself or your bridemaids!

Martha Stewart Weddings: Garlands of cedar, pine, magnolia blossoms, pepperberries, seeded eucalyptus, princess pine, and balsam wrapped around the staircase’s banister.

The Knot: Votive candles and garlands of orchids and crystals hung down from tall Manzanita trees, which decorated some of the tables.

Martha Stewart Weddings: These centerpieces are accented with vintage sleigh bells and old hardcover books in shades of green and burgundy.

Martha Stewart Weddings: The  menu says, “Here’s the list, check it twice!” while the pencil says, “be good for goodness sake!”

The Knot: Yummy dessert of three-layered chocolate mousse with a chocolate snowflake.

Martha Stewart Weddings: Naughty bags hold chocolate “coal”; the nice bags are filled with peppermint sticks and peppermint-chocolate bark.

Here are just a few of the gorgeous wedding things I’ve found by browsing Etsy!

1. Custom Alencon Lace Wedding Jacket – Short or Capped Sleeves by GlorybyJeannieLee:  “The Alencon Lace jacket is my favorite bridal accessory, as it will dress up even the most simple gown.”

2. Collette Lace Shoes with Hand Singed Roses and Rhinestone Buttons Marie Antoinette Style Ballroom Slippers by ShatteredPrincess. New, but enhanced with vintage lace, definitly one of a kind.

3. Wedding Sign Directional Wedding Shabby Chic 24 x 12 by tcart2010:  Hand painted signs direct your guests in the right direction!

4. SPARKLING CHAMPAGNE on ICE – Hand Knit Spiraling Twist – Pearl and Crystal Bangle by SerebaDesigns : Creamy 8mm ivory and 8mm champagne glass pearls are mixed with 6mm soft white glass pearls… all hand knit onto light silver durable metallic cord.

5. Martha Stewart Replica – Wedding Cake Butterfly Packs by clearcutcrafts2007:  Pack of 30 butterflies in 5 different colors and many designs.

6. Men’s wedding ring shiny classic finish 14k solid gold by havalazar: This beautiful stylish hand made band from 14K recycled gold can be customized  according to your request.

7. Retro-Tulle Headband with Hand-made Chiffon Flower with Button center by FascinatingCreations :  Soft and pretty, a little bitty hippy but 100% sophisticated!

8. Chandelier Earings, Crystal Quartz Little Wings by SarahHickeyJewellery : Available in Sterling Silver or 14K Gold Filled

9. Flower Girl Fancy Tutu Dress Custom Colors by CHICLILLOVEBUGS : This Elegant Design will be recreated in any size ranging from newborn to size 6 girls, in your choice of color, fabric type, and extra embellishing.

10. Bridal Bouquet Turquoise Fuschia Fiesta Wedding Flowers by  AmoreBride : This silk bouquet and others can be customized to your specific color and floral needs!

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Wilton has lots of amazing wedding cake designs, with step-by-step instructions, plus shopping lists of all the things you’ll need– you can even order everything directly from them. Shown below: Taking that Big Step cake, Queen of Hearts cake, Romantic Roses Cake.

Martha Stewart Weddings has some lovely cakes as well. Shown below:  Chocolate Petal Cake, Mocha Cake, Strawberry and White Cake.

Epicurious has some wedding cake tutorials too, including some video instructions! Shown below: Lemon Raspberry Cake, White Chocolate and Lemon cake, Wedding Cake with Raspberries and Roses

Southern Living has “9 gorgeous wedding and celebration cakes for savvy Southern brides”… or any bride with great taste and a bit of baking genius! Shown below: Amaretto Cream Cake, Bridesmaids Baby Cakes, Dogwood Blossom Cake

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Gold table setting ideas: Elizabeth Ann Designs

Gold Torrent Drops: Anthropologie $48

Golden vessels bearing silver number stickers+ smaller gold-leaf votives: Marthat Stewart Weddings

Metallic Crepe Paper flowers: Creative Jewish Mom

Gold hair comb: Etsy $98

Elephant Card Holders: American Bridal $21 for set of 12

Hershey‘s Hugs and Kisses via Firehow

Glittery accessories: Martha Stewart Weddings

Long gold dress: Trina Turk $298; Short sequined dress Nordstrom $158

Blake Long Faceted Necklace: Revolve Clothing $149

Armani Gold tie: Nordstrom $145; Elie Tahari silver tie: BlueFly $59

Wedding cake via Pretty Little Things

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All photos and ideas from Martha Stewart Weddings.

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Escort-Card Posies: All you need are fabric flowers, map pins, and glue to bring your seating assignments into bloom. Would look great with little multicolored fall leaves, too!  Click here for the  How-To!

Blossoming Backdrop: A string of white lights, vellum and card stock, hole punches, and glue!  Click here for the How-To!

Paper Links:Vellum and double sided tape make paper chains chic! Mix-n-match colors to get the perfect look. Click here for the How-To (as if you really need it!)

Wooden Seating Cards: Paper-thin wood veneer, craft punches, and calligraphy pens make these distintive place cards! Get the How-To Here!

Flower Girl Cardigan: Sequins and fabric glue make it fun!  Works wonders for all sorts of other things too, including shoes, sashes, bouquets, headbands, and favors.

Poster Guest Book: Instead of having your loved ones write messages in a book, put out a poster on which they can sign their names. You can download the editable (and free!) clip art here, send the file to a printer, and it’s done! Or put together your own poster using stencils, paint, ribbon, and anything else you fancy! Get the How-To here!

Seasonal Fruit Favor: You’ll need fruit, tissue paper, and rubber stamps for this one! For personalized stamps, have an office-supply store make a rubber stamp with your names, wedding date, and  illustration. Get the How-To here!

Harvest Wedding Centerpieces: The beauty of these is that they can be made weeks in advance!  Wheat, grains, and other dried grasses (available at crafts stores), tied with a luxurious satin bow. Get the how-to here!

Mini Candied Apples: For these dainty nibbles, embellish candied apples with a paper leaf. You’ll need a leaf-shaped craft punch, glue, and short skewers. You can hand-write, stamp, or print “Enjoy” on each leaf. Get the Candy Apple recipe here!

Flower Girl Basket: For this charming look, get yourself a pretty basket, some cotton fabric, silk ribbon, and leaves. You can order pressed leaves if you don’t have any real ones in your area! Get the how-to here!

Fall Wedding Boutonnieres: Incorporate the shades and symbols of autumn into festive boutonnieres. Get the How-to here!

photo from Better Homes and Gardens

Pumpkin Vases

The most common usage would be hollowing out your pumpkins to make vases. The orangy tones blend well with autumn flowers such as roses, daffodils, ranunculuses, calla lilies, tulips, and hypericum berries, as seen in this photo from Martha Stewart.  Notice the smaller pumpkins and  orange-glass votives which fill out the centerpiece.

I love this centerpiece too (found here), which consist of smaller pumpkins in a row down the center of your table, holding just a few blooms.  Tall, cream candles between each pumpkin lends height and interest.

This pretty centerpiece is from Verill Farm. It sells for $35 or you could put together your own!

You can create a leaf bouquet instead of flowers for something different. They are accompanied by hand painted candle sticks from your local hobby store (image found here)!

Pumpkins on their Own

Grouping pumpkins in various sizes, shapes, and hues makes a striking presentation all on their own. This photo from Martha Stewart shows orange and cream pumpkins laid out on a vivid orange table runner.

For a rustic, outdoor event, pile the tables with pumpkins and lay them at your feet too!

Don’t forget that pumpkins come in other colors besides orange: Green, white, cream, and gold. Here white pumpkins add a subtle, elegant touch.

These miniature pumpkins are gorgeous arranged on a pedestal plate! Photo from American Greetings.

Pumpkins, Pedestals, and Urns

I wouldn’t have put the two together, but I do like the look of playful majesty you get by combining pumpkins and urns, from Country Living!

This photo, from Better Homes and Gardens, uses white pumpkins and white crockery for a soft yet stunning arrangement.

Carving Pumpkins

I’m still not going anywhere near the Halloween look! The carving I’m talking about is elegant, and mirrors your wedding decor. Try carving a design like these curlicues, inspired by the “Vermicelli” wallpaper from Farrow & Ball seen on the walls. The flesh was scooped out from an opening cut in the bottom, then the motif was inscribed with a linoleum cutter. From Country Living.

A poncho bordered in bright, simple leaf appliques provided the perfect seasonal motif for this pumpkin. Use a linoleum cutter to cut out the design, leaving small pieces to suggest leaf veins. From Country Living.

This Cinderella pumpkin has deep reddish-orange skin and a bright orange flesh, dramatically evoking the fabric beneath it.  From Country Living.

This carving is simple, but looks stunning when illuminated from within. From Wedding Girl.

I love these adorable candy jars, which you can fill with candy of course, or anything else… paperclips for an office theme, tea leaves for an Oriental theme, seeds for a garden theme… Then add the finishing touch with a personalized label! Besides being cute,  your guests can take them home and re-purpose them for whatever they desire!

Another pretty yet useful wedding favor are these mini-notebooks and pens. No more rummaging around in your bag or pocket trying to find a scrap of paper and a pen! These tiny notebooks are just the thing if you want something personalized and useful that you’re guests will love!  Choose a color scheme and motif, and then customize the label with your names, the wedding date, and your last name initial.

A mug– now that’s always handy! These personalized glass mugs makes a memorable wedding reception gift for all your guests, whether they’re coffee, tea, or hot cocoa drinkers! They’re made extra special after you choose your own design, icons, colors, font style, name and date! (If you prefer, there are also shot glasses, wine glasses, tumblers, and flutes!)

On their own, or paired with the mugs and tumblers, these little drink packets are a delicious wedding or shower favor–easy to transport home, too! Choose lemonade or hot cocoa, depending on the season, and then personalize them with your choice of exclusive monogram designs. Yum!

Personalized napkins– regular and eco-friendly– are available in 4 sizes (dinner, luncheon, beverage, and hand towels) and an impressive spectrum of 28 lovely colors, 9 ink colors, and 3 type fonts! The eco-friendly, absorbent variety are made from 65% post-consumer material for earth-friendly peace of mind.

Take a look at these and other exclusively designed gifts and favors at American Bridal. You’ll love the great selection and flair they’ll add to your celebration!

For your wedding, you can use it to decorate your invitations, save-the-date cards, place cards, favor boxes, centerpieces, flower and candle holders, wreaths and flags… just about anything. It’s a sweet and super-easy way to put your color scheme to good use!

feature image: Cute Tape

Here are some great ideas to give you an idea of how to use it:

Striking envelope seals via The Beat that My Heart Skipped

Invitation decor via Pure Joy Events via Mer Mag

Funky tags for place cards, favors, whatever! via Happy Tape

Lots of fun ideas via  Martha Stewart Weddings: favor boxes, drink skewers, votive decorations, and unique guest book ideas!

Bunting via The Beat that My Heart Skipped

Decorated glasses via Fresh Home Ideas

Table numbers via minted via Intimate Weddings

Glass bottle vases via The Beat that My Heart Skipped

Guestbooks via Beyond Beyond via Decor8

Colorful vases via Martha Stewart Weddings via Dynamite weddings

You can even decorate the walls with giant washi tape!