| If you're having a spring wedding, a cherry blossom | | | | Rice Cherry, Equinox Cherry, and don't forget |
| theme might be appropriate. Delicate cheery | | | | Maraschino. Centerpieces: |
| blossoms enhance an Asian flair and are one of the | | | | You can place twigs in vases and then tie on |
| wonderful delights of spring (and spring represents | | | | miniature lanterns like an Easter egg tree. Lanterns |
| new beginnings). | | | | come in all kinds of colors so it shouldn't be hard to |
| To the Chinese the cherry blossom can be the | | | | find some that are going to match your wedding |
| symbol of love within herb and herbal lore. The | | | | colors. |
| cherry blossom is also the national flower of Japan | | | | Where can you buy cherry blossoms for my Cherry |
| (unofficially). Blooming cherry blossoms means not | | | | Blossom wedding theme? |
| only the arrival of spring, but the beginning of the | | | | Try your local florist and nurseries first. March is when |
| new. This is why it has been a popular wedding | | | | cherry blossoms bloom but they lose their petals |
| theme. Cherry blossoms can represent a bright | | | | fast, so your bouquet may thin out some as the |
| future. It is probably the most favorite flower with | | | | hours go by. You might want to consider hydrangea. |
| the Japanese people. | | | | They have little petals, are sturdy and are available in |
| Colors: | | | | many beautiful colors. If they're unavailable in town, |
| Your colors for a cherry blossom wedding theme can | | | | then try artificial. You can find beaded branches at |
| consist of possible colors like pink, purple, white, | | | | Whiteaisle. Try Michaels or Joannes and see if they |
| brown and plum. | | | | carry them in silk. |
| Decorations: | | | | You can also try the following for trees and maybe |
| Decorations ideas for a cherry blossom theme | | | | elli.com/michaels.com/art/online/ |
| wedding can be: | | | | You can usually rent trees from a party rental house. |
| Candles with a cherry blossom theme. | | | | You should ask around in your location. |
| Paper lanterns. | | | | Food: |
| Cherry blossom branches, twigs and sprays make an | | | | You can serve items like cherry dumplings, cherry |
| attractive floral arrangement or you can use them to | | | | cupcakes, cherry tarts, cherry cream filled chocolate |
| tuck in with the bows and swags. | | | | truffles, cherry mousse, chocolate cherry coconut |
| Cherry blossom parasols. | | | | bon bons, pink champagne, cherry punch, duck with |
| Cherry blossom garland. | | | | cherries, lamb with red wine and cherry sauce, or |
| Fans for outdoor events or you can have your | | | | cornish hens with cherry stuffing. There are lots of |
| bridesmaids hold the fans in place of bouquets | | | | food ideas for cherries. Just run a search for cherry |
| (money saver). | | | | recipes. |
| Disposable cameras with cherry blossoms on the | | | | Wedding Favors with Cherry Blossom theme: |
| tables for guests. | | | | Cherry blossom scented incense or scented candle |
| Napkin holders with twigs of cherry blossoms add a | | | | sets and candle tins. |
| nice touch to the table setting. | | | | Favor dishes with cherry blossoms. |
| Cherry Blossom Floaters which you can get from | | | | Chinese take out boxes filled with pink and purple |
| Illuminations. | | | | wrapped chocolates or chocolate covered cherries. |
| Cherry Blossom lights from From Graham and | | | | Cherry blossom seedlings as favors (hard to find). |
| Greene. These are really beautiful and can be used in | | | | Chopsticks. |
| many ways. | | | | Cherry blossom magnets. |
| You can accent the party even further by giving | | | | Cherry blossom coasters. |
| each table at the reception a name for well known | | | | There are all kinds of ideas for a cherry blossom |
| cherry tree varieties such as Weeping Cherry, | | | | wedding theme. Just put your imagination to work |
| Yoshino Cherry, Chrysanthemum, Sargent Cherry, | | | | with pink flowers in mind. Whatever you decide, it's |
| Goldbark Cherry, Black Cherry, New Year Cherry, | | | | sure to be beautiful. |