| When you think of balloons, what comes to mind? Is | | | | Pearl bridal jewelry is perfect, because it always looks |
| it a birthday party or a high school prom? Actually, | | | | tasteful and feminine. Consider dressing your |
| balloons can be used in an elegant way to decorate a | | | | bridesmaids in a pale color, like champagne with an |
| wedding on a budget. | | | | ivory sash. The black of the mens' tuxedos will make |
| Balloons are always associated with festive | | | | a stylish contrast to the pale attire of the women. |
| occasions, which is why they can work well for a | | | | Once you decide on what color you like for balloons, |
| wedding. The key to making them look elegant | | | | it is time to start thinking about how to use them. |
| instead of childish is by choosing the right colors and | | | | One of the nicest ways to use balloons is to have |
| displays. When done well, balloons can add a lot to | | | | them suspended from the ceiling. It makes a beautiful |
| your wedding. | | | | effect when seen from a distance, and is also an |
| The first thing to think about is the type of balloons | | | | inexpensive trick for dressing up a less-than-stellar |
| to use. They should definitely be a solid color - no | | | | ceiling. |
| pictures of wedding bells, no "happy wedding" written | | | | Some couples also like to tie balloons to the backs of |
| on them, or anything of the like. That might work for | | | | the chairs at the reception, especially at the head |
| a bridal shower at the office, but it is definitely not | | | | table. This can provide a festive and cheery backdrop |
| elegant enough for a wedding reception. | | | | for the bridal party as they dine. Other ideas include |
| The colors that will work the best will be more | | | | tying balloons to trees for an outdoor reception, and |
| subdued and sophisticated ones. Balloons in silver, | | | | also to the back of the bride and groom's limo. |
| gold, white, ivory, or champagne are all good choices. | | | | The one way that you should avoid using balloons is |
| Pale colors will look more adult than bright ones, and | | | | by releasing them in celebration. As beautiful as all of |
| will also look better in photographs, because they will | | | | those balloons look floating up in the sky, they have |
| blend with the rest of the wedding décor, | | | | to come down somewhere. And when all of the |
| rather than popping out to the forefront. | | | | rubber or mylar balloons land on the ground |
| The most elegant way to use the balloons is to | | | | somewhere downwind, at that point they become |
| create a unified color scheme in the same color as | | | | litter. No sense starting off your marriage by polluting |
| the balloons. For instance, there is nothing more | | | | the environment! |
| timeless and elegant than an all-white or all-ivory | | | | If you are looking for a fun and inexpensive way to |
| wedding. There are numerous beautiful white flowers | | | | dress up your reception, definitely take a look at |
| to choose from, and having an all-white design means | | | | balloons. They can be used as part of an elegant and |
| that you can mix or match many different varieties | | | | sophisticated wedding design when done the right |
| of flowers, or choose one special bloom to feature. | | | | way. And with all of the money you save on |
| For an all-white wedding, the bride will naturally wear | | | | décor, you can treat yourself to a longer |
| a white bridal gown with white pearl bridal jewelry. | | | | honeymoon! |