Butterfly Wedding Themes  

Choosing a wedding theme can be one of the most difficult tasks to complete on a wedding checklist as it truly sets the tone for the remainder of the planning. Butterfly wedding themes are by themselves a unique selection thanks to the variety of ways to apply butterflies throughout your wedding celebration and reception. From small detailing on your paper items to live uses of butterflies, there are many ways to use such a beautiful piece of nature throughout your wedding and reception.  

Decorating with Butterflies 

A couple can choose to use butterflies in a great variety of ways. Any craft store will have a wide assortment of fabrics, ribbons and artificial butterflies in any number of colors and designs. What is important is to be consistent in the types of butterflies you are choosing. Are they traditional butterflies in colors and designs you would find in nature? Or are they whimsical ones in colors that will make great accents to your wedding?  

Some decorative uses for butterflies including using them in flower arrangements as you would normally see them in nature. Florists are likely to have some sort of decorative butterfly accent or you should be able to find some on your own or even create them with craft store supplies. These butterfly stems can be given away after your reception to special guests or kept as your own keepsakes.  

Creative uses for Butterflies 

Butterfly wedding themes can have a great element of whimsy. Creating colorful paper butterflies that can be hung from the ceiling of a reception location or across the top of an arch used for a wedding ceremony will bring your beautiful theme front and center to your guests. Table favors can also be imprinted with butterflies, such as votive holders.  

You can also release live butterflies at your wedding service or during your reception. Having your event outdoors helps to facilitate this, but certainly it is a great option if you have the resources to support a successful launch. Butterflies can be ordered through online services or even local pet stores who can help explain the care needed to appropriately raise and release live butterflies. Weather, location and time of year will certainly impact the ability to have a butterfly release so be sure to consult with a professional if you have your heart set on having this feature at your wedding.    

A very subtle but special way to incorporate butterflies is by using them as hair accents for bridesmaids as well as the bride and flower girl. Whether you choose to use a large clip or tiny, colorful, rhinestone butterfly barrettes, these miniature touches will be a detail guests won’t miss.  

Butterfly wedding themes can be whimsical or elegant but is almost always a great way to carry a color palette. It is important to remain consistent with the type of butterflies you are choosing to use in order to have a consistency with your theme, such as using realistic butterflies throughout your theme. And most importantly, it is the details that will count, so be sure to use your butterfly theme where guests least expect it.  

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