Inspired Ideas {Silhouettes}

Silhouettes are a fun and simple addition to any wedding. They can be featured in so many ways and complement a variety of styles from vintage to modern.

One of the easiest ways to get started with a theme like silhouettes is through your stationery. Save the Dates and invitations are the first things your guests will see, so choose a look that will help capture the wedding day you have planned. And don't forget about the packaging. Send them in envelopes with special touches like customized address labels or even stamps.

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When the big day arrives, add a little flair to your wedding party's look with some stylish accessories. Cameo pins are a wonderful choice for the girls. They can be used as accents on clutches or even bouquets. Silhouette cufflinks are a great option for the guys and would match any suit or tux. 

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Be sure to incorporate your theme into your ceremony as well. Silhouettes can be found on items ranging from aisle runners to ring pillows. Fans, like the ones below, are ideal for outdoor weddings. Opt to print your program materials on the other side of them and you'll be able to keep your guests cool and informed at the same time. 

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Key decor elements can also help showcase and design concept. These moss silhouettes can be hung on your ceremony or reception doors. Bunting can line the aisles or hang from tables, while mason jars can be used as vases or votive holders.

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At the reception, style your tables with silhouette themed place settings, table numbers or even runners.

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Signage is another simple way to include silhouettes. Help guests find their way with a cool seating chart or highlight your sweetheart table with personalized chair signs. 

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Cocktail hour is always a hit, but extra details like these straws or coasters will make it even more of a success.

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These thumbprint guest books are the perfect way to tie in silhouettes and remember everyone who celebrated with you long after your wedding day has passed.

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Keeping everyone happy and entertained is important. Games are perfect for outdoor cocktail hours or backyard weddings. You can even hire an artist to create silhouettes of your guests.

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Use oval frames as props for silhouette inspired poses or even create an entire wall with silhouette patterns for group photo ops. 

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As the night winds down, it will be time for dessert. You can incorporate silhouettes into the design of your entire cake...

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...or just the topper.

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Give your guests a little something to remember your day. With options ranging from cameo cookies, to custom wine labels, to these incredible apples, it's easy to find favors that feature silhouettes. 

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And finally, end the night on a high note with a send off using these sparklers and matches in silhouette packaging.

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Choose the details and ideas that inspire you the most and add your open personal touches to create a silhouette themed wedding that's perfect for you!

-Laura

Cake Toppers

Today's Brides and Grooms have become so creative and unique when planning their weddings, that being creative with the cake topper should be no exception. The cake topper is really a great way to show your personality or just pull a theme or idea together. There are so many different cake toppers to choose from, so here a few ideas.

Classic Cake Toppers 

If you are a traditional couple or just want a simple elegant look for your cake, you might think about doing a monogram or initial for the top of the cake. They can be simple or have a touch of bling!

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Another classic cake topper is flowers. You can use fresh flowers to tie in your wedding colors or you can use sugar flowers. Pastry chef's can do amazing things these days!

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Theme Cake Toppers

Another idea for a cake topper is to go with the theme or season of your wedding. For example, if you are having a winter wonderland themed wedding, try a snowflake as a topper or if you are having a beach themed wedding, try seashells or a starfish.

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Bride and Groom Cake Toppers

A fun idea that is popular today is a custom bride and groom cake topper. There are great places to have a custom cake topper made to look exactly like you! You can get a classic bride and groom topper or have it made to look like you. I have even seen customized bobble head dolls!

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Be Creative

For my wedding, I created my own cake topper to look like our dogs, Oreo and Shadow. I found cute dog ornaments and created a top hat and veil out of clay and a base for them to stand on. It might not have been the most glamorous cake topper but it was a personal touch for our wedding day. Every year at Christmas I can hang out topper on our Christmas tree. It's a great reminder of our wedding day! 

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So Many Options!!

There are so many different ideas to choose from, the sky is the limit! Here are a couple more cake toppers I couldn't resist! 

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-Nicole

Must Have Monday

We have seen some really cute cake toppers in the past, so for today's Must Have Monday, I went over to Etsy and did some browsing! I think that a lot of the time, a topper for your wedding cake can be a last minute decision or it can just be an after thought. You have so many things on your to do list that a cake topper doesn't even register. Cake is extremely important, everyone looks at the cake, EVERYONE! There are tons of options that you can use to top your cake. Here are a few of my favorites and links so you can check them out.
This is a custom cake topper and the dress can be made to look just like your own! You can find this topper here.
I LOVE this one! This would look fabulous on an all white cake! You can find this topper here.
This is my favorite. The birds are so cute and come in a lot of colors and I love that the bride bird has a flower in her hair! You can find this one here.
This one is obviously not a topper but are you and your groom not the "cake smashing" type? You can feed each other with these forks! How cute are they?!? You can find them here.