When you hear the word feathers, “wedding decorations” probably isn’t the first thing that pops into your head. You may be asking yourself, is it even possible for feathers to be tastefully incorporated into a wedding? Before you deem it to be impossible, read on.
When you think of “feathers”, what comes to mind? Las Vegas showgirls with their towering feather headdresses? British women with ostrich plumes on their hats? If your answer is yes, then you’d be very surprised to know that feathers can actually be used as tasteful and elegant accents to your wedding scheme.
For starters, you can use feathers in accenting your bridal outfit. You can wear feathers in your hair for a really pretty effect. Just a few small white feathers tucked into your chignon give off a fresh and feminine vibe, similar to flower petals. I know it sounds weird, but trust me, it’s beautiful! Feathers can even be crafted to make a feather flower which will look fabulous all day, unlike a real flower. If you’re planning to wear crystal jewelry, you can get a small cluster of Swarovski crystals and attach it to the center of your feather flower. It’ll add just the right amount of sparkle to your wedding hairstyle. It will even match your bridal jewelry!
Feathers can also be used to accessorize and embellish your wedding dress. A hem finished with a row of feathers gives your dress a vintage 1920s feel, especially if your dress is knee-length. The feathers add movement to your dress, making you look and feel chic and stylish.
If you’d rather not cover your dress with feathers, why not use them to decorate your wedding? You can place feathers in the centrepieces and the bouquets. Bouquets of pure white flowers will look even more beautiful if combined with white feathers. Place the feathers around the outside of the bouquet to add movement and texture.
For dramatic and eye-catching wedding centrepieces, use longer feathers to transform pretty but otherwise ordinary centrepieces to works of art. A tall vase filled with pretty flowers will look even more beautiful with snowy white feathers cascading over its sides.
If you’re sold on the idea of using feathers in your wedding, there are even more ways for you to do so. Instead of the traditional rice shower at the end of the wedding, why not have your guests use small white feathers instead? Tiny white feathers floating down around you look gorgeous, especially in pictures. Instead of flower petals, you can have your flower girl sprinkle feathers on the path down the aisle. And of course, remember to place an elegant feather plume pen by the guest book.
To make your special day memorable, all you need to do is add an unexpected design element, such as feathers. Feathers are not your standard wedding decoration or embellishment, but they’re gorgeous and creative. Making your wedding stand out in the minds of your guests is easy when you decorate your wedding with feathers.
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