Have you always dreamt of an afternoon tea amongst the fragrant flowers of a spring garden, or have you longed to hear the whisper of the ocean breeze and the warm sand beneath your feet? Do the welcoming scents of nutmeg and cinnamon tantalize your taste buds, or is yours a fairytale in winter white? The possibilities for weddings are as endless as the everchanging weather forecast.

Your date and chosen locale should play an intricate role in establishing a theme and color palette for your dream day. Take cues from your surroundings and explore the bounty of four seasons of inspiring ideas.

Color Combos Pink and Green Seasonal Theme Garden Party Seasonal Specifics If you choose a garden locale, make sure to have patio heaters or pashminas on hand for guests once the sun goes down. Spring nights can get chilly. Some pretty colored umbrellas are always a good idea in case of a sudden spring shower. If you plan on an “off the ventured path” locale for your nuptials, make sure to include detailed directions for your guests along with their formal invitations. Flower Choices Tulips, dahlias, cockscomb, sweetpeas, bells of Ireland Favour Ideas Individual mini-cakes served in teacups Seed packets Organic loose tea and biscuits

Color Combos Pale Blue and Cocoa Seasonal Theme Sand & Sea Seasonal Specifics Provide plenty of chilled beverages to keep guests cool Have travel-size bottles of sunscreen on hand Create some shady spots to allow guests to escape the summer heat Flower Choices Lily of the valley, hydrangea, delphinium, orchids, freesia Favour Ideas Oriental fans Small conch shells so that guests can take the beach home with them Coordinating flip-flops

Color Combos Cantaloupe & Cranberry Seasonal Theme Home & Harvest Seasonal Specifics Sunsets are beautiful to look at, but to ensure that your wedding photos are all they can be, be sure to check the time that the sun will set on your chosen date and ensure that you schedule the ceremony to leave enough time for your moments in front of the lens Keep the spirit of hearth and home alive by adding personal touches that speak to your personalities Pack both sunglasses and umbrella, in case of a sudden shower. Flower Choices Calla lilies, roses, chinaberries, and pincushions Favour Ideas Mulled cider Candied apples Chocolate-covered coffee beans

Color Combos Teal & Ivory Seasonal Theme Winter Wonderland Seasonal Specifics Make sure you and your attendants have warm shawls in case the night is chilly Find a unique, well-lit indoor location for your formal wedding portraits Ensure that both your ceremony and reception venues are easily accessible in case of bad weather Flower Choices Orchids, roses, calla lilies, flamingo flowers, white hypernicum berries Favour Ideas Mini Pommery POP champagne Crystal ornaments Feather wreaths Felt slippers