Attire, Colors and Themes

• The theme and colors you choose for your wedding should be carried out throughout the invitations, attire, ceremony and reception. This will create a smooth, uniform look, helping to maintain the elegance of the entire event. Bridesmaids should wear long, sophisticated gowns or dresses made of a luxurious material that fall past the knees.
  
  Choose a color combination that fits the time of year and location of your wedding. For example, spring colors could include a bright shade of pink with chocolate brown. Summer colors could include bright yellow and white. Burnt orange with brown or white looks classy during the fall, and silver and blue work wonders for winter.
  
  Keep your theme simple, yet classic. Butterflies, your favorite flower, silver bells, sail boats and seashells can all be elegant themes.
  
  

Flowers and Decorations

• Embellish your flowers (fresh or silk) with colorful satin ribbons and colored rocks or pebbles at the bottom of a vase or bowl. Sprinkle rose petals over the tables.
  
  Spruce up candles with fancy candelabras, or float the candles in a large bowl with submerged flowers. Ice sculptures, crystal, rhinestones, glass and any other sparkly items will contribute to a feeling of elegance.
  
  

Favors and Food

• Even simple almonds or mints can be dressed up to become a luxurious favor. Use elegant favor boxes, customized tins, pretty tulle and ribbon to package your favors. Stack the favors on a platter at the center of each table where they can double as centerpieces.
  
  Present the food on fine china with a fully set table. Use linens in white or your wedding colors and have the tables set with a full set of dishes, including champagne flutes, water glasses and silverware. Cloth napkins with elegant napkin rings add a nice touch to any table setting.