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Victorian Weddings!

-- Victorian Weddings --

Victorian Favors
& Accessories

There is no other era as beautiful, classy or as sophisticated as the Victorian era.

It was an time that was not only known for its high prosperity, but also for its incredible artistic expressions.

There are some gorgeous and unique ways to create a Victorian style wedding, read on for some of our favorites!

Color Schemes

For a Victorian style wedding, choose light pastel colors, such as pale pink, ivory, lilac, pale blue, and light green. Using a gold or silver trim works very well.

-- Victorian Weddings --

Invitations

* Whether you're making your own invitations or buying pre-made, try to use ones that have a classy, olden day feel.

* Try engraving your invites with fancy writing and gold or silver printing.

* Use thick, high quality paper for a more formal look and feel.

* Decorate them with pictures ferns and roses wrapped in swirly vines.

Decorations

* Crystal is a must when it comes to a Victorian theme. Have crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, and crystal dishes, candlestick holders and other accessories placed around the room.

* Line areas with Victorian style pillars and spindles.

* Use lace trim along tables edges and curtains.

* Use pewter style decorations wherever possible (chairs, tables, etc).

* Drape long, flowing fabrics over tables and accents.

* Place doilies on tabletops.

* Have potted ferns placed around the room.

* Tea cups and potpourri.

Favors

* Engraved champagne glasses

* Victorian heart shaped jewelery boxes

* A small potted fern

* Decorative, personalized doilies

* Glass candlestick holders

* Tea cups

* Lace baggies filled with potpourri

Here are some online retailers that carry Victorian wedding favors. A great place to start if you're looking to compare prices.

AmericanBridal.com
Beau-Coup.com

Fun Things to Wear

You can really have fun getting dressed up in this theme. Have your guests join in by getting them to come in a Victorian style get-up!

* Long, elbow or wrist length gloves.

* Look for replicas of Victorian style wedding gowns to wear

* Wear your hair up and big, with curls hanging down to frame your face.

* Men can wear old time formal tuxes with tailcoats, bow ties, white gloves and formal vests underneath.

Flowers

You can have a lot of fun choosing flowers for this theme. The key to remember is to make your arrangements look as formal as you can. Here are some flowers that work well:

* Pansies

* Baby's breath

* Pale pink and white roses

* Violets

* Lilies

* Orange blossoms

* Ferns

* Dried flowers and potpourri