Invitations
A pop up flower invitation package would be an interesting ensemble or dark pink handmade paper with pressed flowers on the front of the invitation.
Watercolour paper in a light shade of green with dark pink wording is another unusual touch. Sketches of painted herbs or flowers on the front of the invitation package would keep the garden theme going from start to finish.
Butterflies or Dragonflies in dark pink, green and white could adorn the invitations, whether a pop up, watercolour painted or stenciled is a fun touch.
Colours
White with dark pink and herbal green and other pastel shades mixed in, such as light pink, light yellow and mauve. All colours one would find in the garden.
Flowers
Hydrangea, Roses, Peonies, Lily of the Valley, Stock and variegated Euonymus and Hosta leaves and Mint.
Décor
White linen tablecloths and chair covers with tiebacks and a sprig of mint tucked into the bow. Silver flatware and simple crystal stemware would give the Garden wedding an elegant touch. Very simple crystal candleholders with dark pink or herbal green candles or single rosebud vases with flowers etched into the glass containing one perfect, deep pink rosebud.
Fine bone china teacups with candles inside and Hydrangea or Rose petals on the saucer surrounding the teacup. Or fine china teapots with white Roses and Hydrangeas and variegated Euonymus centerpieces.
Round clear glass vases with lip and dark pink Hydrangeas, light pink Roses, white Lily of the Valley and Mint with paper dragonflies or butterflies on slender sticks inserted into the centerpiece and when the breeze floats by, it will look like their wings are moving.
For a more casual look, hang butterfly or dragonfly votive candles in the branches of nearby trees or inside the marquee or awning. Colourful pastel tin watering cans with variegated Hosta leaves at the opening of the tin and dark pink Peonies, light pink or yellow roses and stock, which would give off a lovely scent. Candle stakes in dark pink or green glass inserted in the garden would be a nice way to light up the night.
Clay pots with lovely scented herbs and galvanized watering cans strategically scattered about with Hosta Leaves, Stock and Mint would give the reception a more rustic garden look.
Cocktails
Mint Juleps or Wine Spritzers are always a good choice, light yet full of flavour. Tasty Summer Celebration Punch or Peppermint Iced Tea Lemonade. A great N/A (non-alcoholic) drink is or a Strawberry/Cranberry Gingerale Punch with Strawberries floating on top.
Food
A table set up for the Hor D’Ouerves and guests can help themselves. Have lovely flower patterned plates with matching plain serviettes.
Garlic Herb Portobello Caps, Parmesan Cheese Cigarettes, Crisp Cucumber Cups filled with an Asian Slaw and Savoury Bread Pudding with Fiddleheads and Mushrooms.
Dinner – Buffet Style
- Assorted Bread and Buns with Sweet Butter
-Fiddlehead Soup with Chive Cream Drizzle or Gazpacho Soup with Choices of fresh Cilantro, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onion, Cucumber, Fennel or Basil and a bowl of shaved Romano Cheese and each guest can choose whatever topping they prefer.
Or
Romaine lettuce topped with Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Chop with Basil and Roasted Garlic accompanied with Asiago Cheese and Smoked Parma Ham with a light Lemon and Herb Dressing.
- Zesty Pork with Honey and Sherry Vinegar Sauce with sautéed Potatoes and Maple-Glazed Asparagus Bundles.
Or
Fresh Herb Chili and Lemon Spaghettini (Vegetarian entrée)
Desserts – Buffet Style
-Rhubarb Pavlova, Rhubarb Strawberry Fool, Frozen Rhubarb Strawberry Loaf with White Chocolate Lime Drizzle and Yellow cake with Raspberry filling and a Vanilla Buttercream Icing.
Favours
Small wind chimes or packets of easy to grow plant or herb seeds in herbal green envelope with personalized message. Four different flower shaped cookies in cheesecloth sachets tied closed with dark pink or herbal green ribbons.
Other Nice Touches
Butterfly confetti to shower the bride and groom with or release real Monarch Butterflies.
