Wedding Blog

Continuing in the series of themes, here are a few ideas highlighting cherry blossoms (click on the photo for a larger image):

Images from left to right, top to bottom:
1. Cherry vanilla mineral bath salts (bridesmaids’ gifts?), available for $8 on Etsy
2. Paper lantern with cherry blossom pattern, available for $5.95 at the Paper Lantern Store. (More options available here.)
3. Plum blossom invitations from Papel Vivo, $600 for 100 sets with response card and envelope
4. Beaded blossom stems, $5.99 at White Aisle
5. Small paper parasol with blossom design, $3.99 from Cherry Blossom Gardens
6. Martha Stewart’s paper blossoms — instructions are here, or find instructions for a simpler version here
7. Cake decorations from Wendy Kromer, $28 for 24 (with another option here)
8. Parasol bridal shower invitations from Etsy, $40 for 20 printed invites with envelopes
9. Embroidered cherry blossoms, $60 from Dulken & Derrick
10. Bonsai with blossoms, DIY instructions here
11. Cherry blossom tote bag, $18 at Hasker Home
12. Cherry blossom cocktail napkins from For Your Party, 100 per pack, $28 to $50
13. Snow & Graham thank you notes, $12 for box of 6, at Luxe Paperie

And for a striking painted backdrop (on a wall or a length of fabric), check out this large stencil from UK site Henny Donovan Motif.

Like the blossom idea and want to learn more? There’s a long list of cherry blossom items and ideas here, and a few more here. This Knot bio has a handful of links and photos, including lots of flower arrangements incorporating cherry blossoms. And you can read all about the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC here.