When I first started thinking of what I wanted our wedding to look like, I pictured a ton of it! But then I changed my mind because I'd seen a so much lavender around the wedding blogosphere, that I worried I wasn't being "different enough." But, I like lavender. I always have. And when I learned that lavender is a symbol of devotion, joy, and luck and I was sold!
What can I say? I'm a sucker for symbolism--especially in flowers. As a mini Marmalade, I was obsessed with my Anne of Green Gables Treasury, it's where I first learned of the symbolism of flowers. It's something that's stayed with me ever since. So, who cares if I've seen other people use lavender? I like it, and my inner literary nerd does too! Great minds think alike!
Here are some of my favorite inspiration pics, that I'll be taking to the meeting tonight.
I like the idea of adding some lavender to my bouquet as a back up plan. Chances are I won't be able to get a Lily of the Valley bouquet (which is what I really want) because of the cost and because they should be out of season in July. So this could be a strong contender for my bouquet.
So what do you think? Anyone else smitten with lavender?
Image via Amazon
What can I say? I'm a sucker for symbolism--especially in flowers. As a mini Marmalade, I was obsessed with my Anne of Green Gables Treasury, it's where I first learned of the symbolism of flowers. It's something that's stayed with me ever since. So, who cares if I've seen other people use lavender? I like it, and my inner literary nerd does too! Great minds think alike!
Image via Project Wedding / Photo by Elizabeth Messina Photography
I like the idea of adding some lavender to my bouquet as a back up plan. Chances are I won't be able to get a Lily of the Valley bouquet (which is what I really want) because of the cost and because they should be out of season in July. So this could be a strong contender for my bouquet.
Image via Project Wedding
There will be some tables set up outside for cocktail hour. I would love to be able to add some flowers so they don't look too bare. But I need to keep it simple and cost effective. I have a bunch of Ball jars I would love to use for some small lavender arrangements like these.
Image via Martha Stewart Weddings
A sprig of lavender in a cocktail? Mmm...yes please! I haven't really started thinking about the bar. But once I do, watch out! I would love to create a cocktail for our reception, if I can (i.e. if it's not an added expense). A couple years back, I created a lavender syrup which would be nice. Or, maybe I could create a lavender-infused gin? Yum.
Image via Etsy / Photo by PaulaJeansGarden
And last but not least, I think lavender would be perfect for our moms! I am not a fan of the traditional wrist corsages because they remind me of prom (and the thought of prom makes me shudder). So instead, I want to have some posies of lavender made for our moms. I think they would like it, especially since lavender is really easy to dry and preserve as a keepsake, if they choose.
So what do you think? Anyone else smitten with lavender?
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