Spring Wedding Ideas to Make it a Day to Remember

Spring Wedding Ideas 

Whether you prefer to hold your wedding in early or late spring, this changing season boasts many benefits. May is Spring’s warmest, sunniest month, but March and April can be ideal for hosting an outdoor event, with cooler temperatures making it more comfortable for you and your guests.  

Using the season's unique features to personalise your wedding can help make your big day unforgettable. We’ve put together some inspirational spring wedding ideas to make the most of spring’s unique offerings.

Be inspired by spring colours 

Spring is the season of renewal and restoration and with it comes a welcome burst of fresh colour.  Build the spring palette into your wedding theme by weaving subtle colours into your clothing, accessories, flowers and table decor. 

Hints of pastel pink, yellow, purple and green are perfect for a subtle spring colour palette or be inspired by bold tulips, daffodils and grape hyacinths, opting for stronger yellow, orange, red and blue tones.

Design spring wedding favours

Sometimes the smallest details can have the biggest impact and thoughtfully chosen wedding favours are no exception.

Delight your guests with special seasonal gifts to emphasise the wedding’s spring theme. Some creative wedding favour ideas include:

Seed paper or seed bombs - Simple and eco-friendly, flower seeds are the perfect gift to remind guests of your special day. Forget-me-nots will bloom next spring and happily self-seed for a continuing reminder of your special day.

Miniature jars of herbs or freshly made jam - Add a personal touch by gifting jars of homemade jam, mixed cooking herbs or even fresh pesto. Add handwritten name cards for an extra special touch.

Keepsake candles - Pretty and practical, you can select candles in an array of spring colours.

Colour-themed gifts - Have fun choosing favours to match the theme of your wedding, you can personalise the gifts to suit your guests. Mini bottles of bright yellow limoncello, pastel-coloured sweets and scented handmade soaps are all thoughtful and useful gifts.

Scented bath bombs - Perfect for all ages, who doesn’t love a sweet-smelling bath bomb?

Get outdoors 

Spring days can be surprisingly warm and you won’t have to contend with the searing heat of summer days which can make it tricky to enjoy a crowded dancefloor. You can safely plan for an outdoor ceremony and enhance the day with outdoor activities but be sure to have an indoor backup or outdoor shelter planned in case of the odd March, April or June shower. 

Use seasonal flowers

One of the best things about planning a spring wedding is taking advantage of everything the season has to offer. The UK’s native spring flowers are incredibly beautiful and can be used to create spectacular bridal bouquets, button holes and bespoke venue decor (more on this below).

Some of our favourite spring blooms include classic daffodils and tulips, grape hyacinths, crocuses, forget-me-nots, ranunculus, bluebells and sweetly scented lily of the valley.

Flowers can be fickle and blooming times vary, meaning that your favourite flower isn’t in season for the week of your wedding, however, with so many blooming spring flowers, you’ll be able to pick from a wide range of stunning flowers. You can even try making a bouquet from home-grown blooms, to reduce your wedding’s carbon footprint.

Opt for seasonal produce

Choosing seasonal produce for a spring wedding isn’t just delicious, it’s sustainable too. Wedding caterers will often theme their menus around what’s in season and locally available. Spring menus can include dishes like seasonal soups, roasted spring chicken, wholesome root vegetables, decadent scallops and fresh spring peas. 

Puddings made from fresh fruits are colourful and crowd-pleasing and you can create a selection of spring-themed tipples to delight your guests.

Don’t forget to include spring-themed menu cards for the table too. 

Theme the venue’s decor

There are many elements to consider when planning a spring-themed wedding, not least the venue’s decor.  From table decorations and flower arrangements to floral arches, menus and seating plans, it can be hard to know where to begin. Here are a few spring wedding ideas to brighten up your venue.

Pick a colour theme - Planning decor is much easier when you have a colour scheme in mind. It doesn’t have to be bright and bold, you can include subtle spring colours in everything from the cake decor and place name cards to the favours and chair sashes.

Create a spring flower feature - One of the simplest and most beautiful ways to adorn your wedding venue is by using fresh flowers. If a flower arch is too much, flower hoops are just as gorgeous and easy to make yourself.

Personalise the table decor - From hand-picked spring posies to hand-written table names, it’s easy to add a spring touch to your wedding tables. For an unusual and beautiful take on table plans, insert pressed spring flowers into a glass frame and handwrite the guests’ names in liquid chalk.

Your spring wedding at The White Hart

With over 4 acres of sweeping, landscaped gardens and the spacious Essex Barn, the White Hart has everything you need to host your dream spring wedding. With space for up to 200 guests, luxurious accommodation and mouth-watering seasonal menus, we can also put you in touch with our recommended suppliers to help you plan every element of your special day.

We’d love to meet you and help you discover your dream wedding venue, book a showround today.

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