Like all weddings, it all starts with the bride. Your wedding gown and crystal bridal jewelry are the perfect place to introduce the sparkle. A gown that is embellished with beautiful crystals will twinkle and dance as you walk down the aisle. Don't stop there: let crystal accents add style to your tiara, your veil, and even your bouquet. For the bridesmaids, choose satin dresses with rhinestone or crystal straps. Add even more sparkle to each bridesmaid's outfit with a fabulous Swarovski crystal tin cup necklace. You can have a tin cup necklace handcrafted in crystals in your wedding colors for a dazzling bridesmaid jewelry gift that will wow your attendants.
When you think of sparkle, the wedding flowers might not be the first thing that come to mind, but there are some fantastic ways that crystals and rhinestones can be used to embellish your bouquets and centerpieces. For the bridal bouquet, one lovely effect is to create a bouquet that includes the classic wedding flower stephanotis. These small white flowers are traditionally accented with pearl tipped pins through their centers (their stems are too short to use in a bouquet, so the pearl pins are used to secure the blossoms to wire stems); for a fabulous twist on an old classic, have your florist use a crystal or rhinestone pin to bejewel the center of each stephanotis flower. The bouquet wrap can also be bejeweled by pinning a vintage crystal brooch to a wide satin ribbon. It is a tasteful and elegant touch that will add a lot of style and class to your bouquet.
To make your reception flowers come alive with shimmer, the vessels are a good place to begin. One truly fantastic effect is to have ornate vases carved out of ice to hold flowers at the entrance to the reception. This would be truly amazing for a Winter Wonderland theme wedding, and is sure to make an impression on your guests. For the centerpieces, cut crystal vases will sparkle and shine, especially when surrounded by candlelight. If your venue does not have crystal chandeliers, they can be rented and suspended over each dinner table for even more drama and sparkle.
Even the table linens can benefit from some shimmer. Choose tablecloths that have beaded edges for maximum impact. Or layer a shimmery metallic organza overlayer over a solid tablecloth. The napkins can get in on the act too. Simply slip a crystal napkin ring over a simple napkin for an instant upgrade in style. And don't forget to set the table with lots of crystal glasses and crystal candle holders. Beaded table runners will add the right note to buffet and serving tables.
There is really no part of your wedding that would not be enhanced by the addition of a few sparkly accents. From the wedding cake to the invitations to the favors, shimmer and shine are the perfect thing to create a magical fantasy wedding.
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