Close your eyes and picture the scene: You're in Japan and it's Hanami - "flower viewing" season. In the breeze, branches of blossoms are dancing; these flowering cherry blossom trees are known as sakura and are seen in full bloom from the end of March to early May. There is nothing quite as gorgeous in the Springtime and Japan celebrates this season of festivals, outdoor parties and lantern hanging. When you go for a walk, you can't help but be awed by the frothy clouds of pink flowers - petals gently drifting down. Our thoughts? This would be a perfect theme for your wedding day. Read on to discover wedding ideas that incorporate blossoming touches...
Light Refreshment
As the weather gets warmer, there's always an excuse for a lovely, lovely bit of something that sparkles. With signature cocktails becoming more and more desired at weddings, hop on the trend, cherry blossom style. For that pink twist, we think that additions of pink grapefruit juice, pink lemonade or just a touch of cranberry juice work beautifully to offset your tipple with a little Sakura blush.
Hanging Lanterns
For a touch of the oriental, lanterns combined with blossoms make a gorgeous floral arrangement to line the aisle, spruce up the venue or allow your tables to sing. We think that the stylised black lines of the lanterns pictured, create a particularly look against the pink of the flowers...
Table Signs
With a theme as specific as this it's all in the little details. How pretty are these simple blossom table signs?!
Nibbles
Doughnuts in a pale pink or berry glaze are a sweet treat bound to go down well with your guests!
Thoughts for a Centrepiece
Make the most of tall windows and natural light: a high vase overflowing with blossoming branches will look stunning on a table of its own - there's a definite hint of the wow factor here. Try playing with the freshness of the flowers with verdant greens, shoots of bamboo and peek-a-boo foliage.
And of course, The Cake
How great does this cake look with its delicate branches? Yet another reason to adore cherry blossom and incorporate it into your day...
Credit: Euthymia Cakes
Feeling inspired?