No wonder people love building party themes around this Shakespearean play!
And what better celebration to incorporate all things Midsummer than a wedding?
Whether your wedding day takes place around actual midsummer (between June 19 and June 25) or at a time completely opposite from the season, you can fill your big day with dreamy details straight from the playbook.
Here is some A Midsummer Night's Dream inspiration to show you just how easy it is to pull off this wedding theme.
Outside Locations
Photo by Matthew Bishop via Boho Weddings
Most of the play takes place in a woodland, as this type of setting was connected to rest and relaxation, perfect for busy city dwellers who needed a break. With that in mind, an outside venue like a garden, field, or forest is the ideal spot for a Midsummer-themed wedding. The beauty comes from the natural backdrops, which means you don't have to put in as much decorating effort (one less thing you have to stress about!). Use the trees, shrubs, wildflowers, etc. to enhance your theme. For example, for a dreamy effect, drape lightweight fabric or twinkling lights over the trees and through bushes, and line the aisle with lanterns or candles.
Flowers, Flowers, Flowers
Photo by Sonya Khegay via Wedding Chicks
Flowers tend to play a big part in most weddings, but in A Midsummer Night's Dream wedding, they might be center stage. Bouquets, centerpieces, and other floral arrangements should be relaxed and unstructured. Wildflowers work perfectly for this, but you can also use whimsical greenery like ferns and moss.
Bridal Styling
One of the best ways to pull off a Midsummer bridal look is to think bohemian. 'Undone' might be a good place to start with soft, loose hair styles, dewy and subtle makeup, light and flowy dresses, and accessories that hearken to dreamlike fairy forests (flower crowns, twinkling jewelry). The blush wedding dress above, featuring lace and soft tulle, would have Titania envious.
Decor
Photo by Memento Photography via One Fab Day
When it comes to a Midsummer theme, less is often more, especially since you'll have natural beauty as your backdrop. Overflowing flowers and flickering candles will work wonders for this magical theme, and you can add other details like clustering engagement photos on stacked tree stumps, placing moss mats under plates, and tying ribbons or flower wreaths to chairs. Words like natural, whimsical, and dreamy can guide you in decorating a Midsummer wedding.
Eye...and Mouth Candy
Photo via Adventures in Cooking
I've found, quite possibly, every recipe you need for your dessert/cocktail hour menu. This edible flower collaboration is stunning and the items are almost too pretty to eat/drink. There is a recipe for Creamed Honey and Rose Popsicles, Cornflower Kickback cocktail, and Candied Pansy and Viola Mini Pavlovas. Swoon!
I could go on and on about the beauty that is A Midsummer Night's Dream, but this blog post would turn into a book! Now it's your turn: make yourself a Cornflower Kickback, read the play, and take notes on which elements you'd love to include in your wedding. Afterward, take a nap in confidence that a pesky Puck won't be able to trick you into a different romance. Sweet dreams!
]]>Keeping it Casual
Summer is all about keeping looks low-key, and a bride can definitely translate that laid-back style to her wedding gown. Whether it's a separate top and billowing tulle skirt, a pant suit, or a thin strap lace gown like the one below, less is more when it comes to summer wedding style.
Think cool, casual, and easy going, especially if you plan on getting married at the beach or in an exotic locale overseas. Casual wedding dresses are easy to pack, comfortable to wear, and can go from "I do," to dancing all night in a snap.
Garden Variety
This look brings the garden to you with 3D floral embellishments. Flowers that seem to bloom right off the dress can give a simple wedding gown more texture without going overboard.
Floral adornments can be paired with embellishments like crystals for a look that's sparkling chic.
For an excellent example of this summer wedding dress trend, look to the strapless fit and flare in the photo above. It features a bodice adorned with crystals and lace roses, as well as three dimensional roses cascading down the skirt.
Short and Sweet Sleeves
Flutter sleeves, Juliet-esque cap sleeves, off-the-shoulder sleeves...
The short and sweet sleeve is oh-so romantic and perfect for summer beach weddings, bohemian brides, and anyone who's over the strapless wedding gown look.
Delicate flutter sleeves will blow in the breeze (so dreamy!). Cap sleeves will add a bit of vintage elegance and old-world romance to any wedding gown. And off-the-shoulder dresses combine vintage beauty with modern styling.
The soft lace and tulle wedding dress above features draping sleeves and ethereal fabric to create an airy and dream-like summer look.
Backless Beauty
Summer weddings call for dresses that are as cool as they are classy. And by cool I mean, airy, breezy, unlikely to cause sweat stains and embarrassing moments.
Enter the backless wedding dress. It's like a built in air conditioning system, but way prettier.
Not only will a wedding dress with a backless design keep you cool, it will also give guests something else to awe over. So whether you're coming or going, you'll always look gorgeous!
The backless mermaid lace wedding dress above is a great example of this summer trend. It also has a detachable skirt for when you're ready to get down on the dance floor.
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]]>From Our Bride:
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