Cherry Blossom Wedding Ideas

Photo Credits: Invitations By Dawn

The above bridal gown from Tamara Katz features a cherry blossom branch and butterfly embroidered motif in hues of tan and white. What a great choice for a casual cherry blossom themed wedding. Or how about going with a white dress with light pink accents to tie into the theme.

One of the most popular ways to decorate reception tables is to have large vases filled with stems of cherry blossoms. Because real cherry blossom stems are nearly impossible to find (because the flowers only last about 1 week each Spring), most brides opt to use realistic looking silk flowers that can be purchased at many local shops. Another option is to use branches that are lit with small strings of lights and small silk flower petals. In either case, creating tall arrangements will create the illusion of cherry blossom trees like those that line the tidal basin of Washington DC during the National Cherry Blossom Festival each Spring. Add some tall floating candle holders around each vase along with a generous sprinkling of color coordinated petals on the table for a stunning presentation.

Photo credit: Silva Avniv at Flickr.

For more informal or garden weddings, consider lighting and decorating the area with hanging Asian style paper lanterns. You can find these lovely round lanterns at many online shops and they come in a wide range of sizes and colors.

Looking online for lanterns? Try either The Paper Lantern Store or Garden-Gifts.com.

You can incorporate cherry blossoms into your wedding tablescapes by choosing beautiful tableware that has a floral scheme like these crystal glasses from Macy's that are etched with beautiful cherry blossom patterns.

A less expensive option to large vases of silk flowering tree branches is to create unique one of a kind vases filled with any type of flower that matches your color scheme (such as carnation and tulips). They look great and still create a beautiful centerpiece. Photo credit: Google Images.

Instead of using a traditional guest wish box, consider creating a branched tree like the one shown in the photo with pieces of paper tied with ribbon where guests can write their well wishes to the newlyweds. It makes a great keepsake and looks fabulous at the reception. See Rebecca Thuss.

Honestly, I can't think of a better place to show-off the cherry blossom scheme at the reception than through the wedding cake itself. As shown in the above photos, a professional cake designer cake create extraordinarily beautiful and realistic looking flowering cherry branches right on the wedding cake. Incorporate your wedding color scheme into the mix through the use of ribbon and icing colors.

Wedding Cake Photo Credits:
Maisie Fantasie
The Pink Cake Box
Freed's Bakery of Las Vegas

And a couple more fantastic cake ideas: