{"id":176449,"date":"2017-11-28T15:42:20","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T15:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?p=176449"},"modified":"2019-01-06T16:29:04","modified_gmt":"2019-01-06T16:29:04","slug":"forget-the-flowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/forget-the-flowers\/","title":{"rendered":"Forget the flowers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>No flowers, no problem<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Flowers have always been an integral part of any wedding. Bringing colour, fragrance and beauty, they provide a soft, natural element to the day. But maybe you&#8217;re not a fan of tradition. Or flowers! Or maybe there are some allergies that you really don&#8217;t need to be fighting on your big day! So here are some alternatives to ensure your day is still beautiful whilst remaining floral free.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Go rustic<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Driftwood gives a really gorgeous texture to decor and provides eye-catching centrepieces. Pair with succulents or candles for an added dimension.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176434\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176434\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176434\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/isha-foss.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/isha-foss.jpg 736w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/isha-foss-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/isha-foss-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/isha-foss-355x532.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176434\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/isha-foss.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/isha-foss.jpg 736w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/isha-foss-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/isha-foss-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/isha-foss-355x532.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> IMAGE: Isha Foss<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176435\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176435\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176435\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/eggsotic-events.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/eggsotic-events.jpg 736w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/eggsotic-events-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/eggsotic-events-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/eggsotic-events-355x532.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176435\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176435\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/eggsotic-events.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/eggsotic-events.jpg 736w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/eggsotic-events-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/eggsotic-events-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/eggsotic-events-355x532.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> IMAGE: Eggsotic Events<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Light a lantern<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Metal lanterns can fit with so many themes. Vintage, chic, boho or a beautiful Moroccan vibe &#8211; hang them from trees or line your aisle with them. You can even fill them with foliage, fairy lights or candles. So many options!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176436\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176436\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176436\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/southbound-bride.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/southbound-bride.jpg 564w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/southbound-bride-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/southbound-bride-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/southbound-bride-355x532.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176436\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/southbound-bride.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/southbound-bride.jpg 564w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/southbound-bride-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/southbound-bride-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/southbound-bride-355x532.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> IMAGE: Southbound Bride<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176437\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176437\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176437\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Greg-Finck.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Greg-Finck.jpg 564w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Greg-Finck-500x682.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Greg-Finck-110x150.jpg 110w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Greg-Finck-390x532.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176437\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Greg-Finck.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Greg-Finck.jpg 564w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Greg-Finck-500x682.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Greg-Finck-110x150.jpg 110w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Greg-Finck-390x532.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> IMAGE: Greg Finck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Go fishing<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Add some movement to your centrepieces with live fish. Gorgeous goldfish add colour and interest to a table. Just make sure they&#8217;ve got good homes, post-wedding!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176440\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176440\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176440\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/11deer-pearl-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/11deer-pearl-flowers.jpg 700w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/11deer-pearl-flowers-500x643.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/11deer-pearl-flowers-117x150.jpg 117w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/11deer-pearl-flowers-414x532.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176440\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/11deer-pearl-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/11deer-pearl-flowers.jpg 700w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/11deer-pearl-flowers-500x643.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/11deer-pearl-flowers-117x150.jpg 117w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/11deer-pearl-flowers-414x532.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> IMAGE: Deer Pearl Flowers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-176439\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2c07888a8394e873dcc94016283ddad9.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2c07888a8394e873dcc94016283ddad9.jpg 564w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2c07888a8394e873dcc94016283ddad9-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2c07888a8394e873dcc94016283ddad9-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2c07888a8394e873dcc94016283ddad9-355x532.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-176439\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2c07888a8394e873dcc94016283ddad9.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2c07888a8394e873dcc94016283ddad9.jpg 564w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2c07888a8394e873dcc94016283ddad9-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2c07888a8394e873dcc94016283ddad9-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2c07888a8394e873dcc94016283ddad9-355x532.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Candles galore<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A traditional candle can be such a pretty, elegant choice of decor. With weddings, the more the prettier and the bigger, the better. If you&#8217;re going for candles, really go for it! Use nothing but the wax marvels and make sure they&#8217;re beautifully scented. Hang them, stack them, line them&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176441\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176441\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176441 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bamber-photography.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bamber-photography.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bamber-photography-500x683.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bamber-photography-110x150.jpg 110w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bamber-photography-390x532.jpg 390w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bamber-photography-768x1048.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176441 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bamber-photography.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bamber-photography.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bamber-photography-500x683.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bamber-photography-110x150.jpg 110w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bamber-photography-390x532.jpg 390w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bamber-photography-768x1048.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> IMAGE: Bamber Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176442\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176442\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176442\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Wonderful-Wedding-Candle-Ideas-That-You-Will-Adore-2.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Wonderful-Wedding-Candle-Ideas-That-You-Will-Adore-2.jpg 659w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Wonderful-Wedding-Candle-Ideas-That-You-Will-Adore-2-500x683.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Wonderful-Wedding-Candle-Ideas-That-You-Will-Adore-2-110x150.jpg 110w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Wonderful-Wedding-Candle-Ideas-That-You-Will-Adore-2-390x532.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176442\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Wonderful-Wedding-Candle-Ideas-That-You-Will-Adore-2.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Wonderful-Wedding-Candle-Ideas-That-You-Will-Adore-2.jpg 659w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Wonderful-Wedding-Candle-Ideas-That-You-Will-Adore-2-500x683.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Wonderful-Wedding-Candle-Ideas-That-You-Will-Adore-2-110x150.jpg 110w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Wonderful-Wedding-Candle-Ideas-That-You-Will-Adore-2-390x532.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> IMAGE: Katie Stoops Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sprinkle some fairy magic<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fairy lights are just magical. Used well they can create the most dreamy atmosphere. Nets of little lights cast a breathtaking light and make a great backdrop. Wrap strings round trees for an outdoor wedding and hang them from the ceiling indoors in rows for gorgeous detail. You can even stuff them in jars for cute centrepieces.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176444\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176444\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176444\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/THE-LANE-1.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/THE-LANE-1.jpg 540w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/THE-LANE-1-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/THE-LANE-1-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/THE-LANE-1-399x532.jpg 399w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176444\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176444\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/THE-LANE-1.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/THE-LANE-1.jpg 540w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/THE-LANE-1-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/THE-LANE-1-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/THE-LANE-1-399x532.jpg 399w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> IMAGE: The Lane<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176453\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176453\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176453\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/a97c8b1b54191a531075c3b7c74c951e-budget-wedding-receptions-wedding-reception-lighting.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/a97c8b1b54191a531075c3b7c74c951e-budget-wedding-receptions-wedding-reception-lighting.jpg 736w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/a97c8b1b54191a531075c3b7c74c951e-budget-wedding-receptions-wedding-reception-lighting-500x751.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/a97c8b1b54191a531075c3b7c74c951e-budget-wedding-receptions-wedding-reception-lighting-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/a97c8b1b54191a531075c3b7c74c951e-budget-wedding-receptions-wedding-reception-lighting-354x532.jpg 354w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176453\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/a97c8b1b54191a531075c3b7c74c951e-budget-wedding-receptions-wedding-reception-lighting.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/a97c8b1b54191a531075c3b7c74c951e-budget-wedding-receptions-wedding-reception-lighting.jpg 736w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/a97c8b1b54191a531075c3b7c74c951e-budget-wedding-receptions-wedding-reception-lighting-500x751.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/a97c8b1b54191a531075c3b7c74c951e-budget-wedding-receptions-wedding-reception-lighting-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/a97c8b1b54191a531075c3b7c74c951e-budget-wedding-receptions-wedding-reception-lighting-354x532.jpg 354w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> IMAGE: The Lane<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shell out<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Beach weddings bring their own theme, but stick to a classy, chic decoration and be picky with your shell decor. Impressive shells and washed up coral make spectacular centrepieces and polished oyster shells make the perfect place names.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176445\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176445\" style=\"width: 1040px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176445 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/diy-beach-wedding-ideas-seashell-centerpiece-su05-0615_vert.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"1040\" height=\"1299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/diy-beach-wedding-ideas-seashell-centerpiece-su05-0615_vert.jpg 1040w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/diy-beach-wedding-ideas-seashell-centerpiece-su05-0615_vert-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/diy-beach-wedding-ideas-seashell-centerpiece-su05-0615_vert-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/diy-beach-wedding-ideas-seashell-centerpiece-su05-0615_vert-426x532.jpg 426w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/diy-beach-wedding-ideas-seashell-centerpiece-su05-0615_vert-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/diy-beach-wedding-ideas-seashell-centerpiece-su05-0615_vert-900x1124.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176445 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/diy-beach-wedding-ideas-seashell-centerpiece-su05-0615_vert.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"1040\" height=\"1299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/diy-beach-wedding-ideas-seashell-centerpiece-su05-0615_vert.jpg 1040w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/diy-beach-wedding-ideas-seashell-centerpiece-su05-0615_vert-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/diy-beach-wedding-ideas-seashell-centerpiece-su05-0615_vert-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/diy-beach-wedding-ideas-seashell-centerpiece-su05-0615_vert-426x532.jpg 426w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/diy-beach-wedding-ideas-seashell-centerpiece-su05-0615_vert-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/diy-beach-wedding-ideas-seashell-centerpiece-su05-0615_vert-900x1124.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><\/noscript> IMAGE: Martha Stewart Weddings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176446\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176446\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176446\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2014-12-23_0046-e1511882829638.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2014-12-23_0046-e1511882829638.jpg 776w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2014-12-23_0046-e1511882829638-500x751.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2014-12-23_0046-e1511882829638-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2014-12-23_0046-e1511882829638-354x532.jpg 354w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2014-12-23_0046-e1511882829638-768x1154.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176446\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2014-12-23_0046-e1511882829638.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2014-12-23_0046-e1511882829638.jpg 776w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2014-12-23_0046-e1511882829638-500x751.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2014-12-23_0046-e1511882829638-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2014-12-23_0046-e1511882829638-354x532.jpg 354w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2014-12-23_0046-e1511882829638-768x1154.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> IMAGE: Hunter Ryan Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Up and away<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Balloons may not seem the classiest decor, but they don&#8217;t have to just be reserved for kids birthday parties. Filled with glitter, feathers or snow, huge balloons are a fabulous prop for photos and combined with soft fabric actually make really effective centrepieces. A rainbow of balloons is visually striking as well!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176451\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176451\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176451 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Asylum_Chapel_wedding_Photographer_-weheartpictures_0041-1.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Asylum_Chapel_wedding_Photographer_-weheartpictures_0041-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Asylum_Chapel_wedding_Photographer_-weheartpictures_0041-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Asylum_Chapel_wedding_Photographer_-weheartpictures_0041-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Asylum_Chapel_wedding_Photographer_-weheartpictures_0041-1-798x532.jpg 798w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Asylum_Chapel_wedding_Photographer_-weheartpictures_0041-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176451\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176451 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Asylum_Chapel_wedding_Photographer_-weheartpictures_0041-1.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Asylum_Chapel_wedding_Photographer_-weheartpictures_0041-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Asylum_Chapel_wedding_Photographer_-weheartpictures_0041-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Asylum_Chapel_wedding_Photographer_-weheartpictures_0041-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Asylum_Chapel_wedding_Photographer_-weheartpictures_0041-1-798x532.jpg 798w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Asylum_Chapel_wedding_Photographer_-weheartpictures_0041-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> IMAGE: We Heart Pictures<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-176450 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12765c10b6d7dd9431e75fdd02f16b9b.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12765c10b6d7dd9431e75fdd02f16b9b.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12765c10b6d7dd9431e75fdd02f16b9b-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12765c10b6d7dd9431e75fdd02f16b9b-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12765c10b6d7dd9431e75fdd02f16b9b-399x532.jpg 399w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12765c10b6d7dd9431e75fdd02f16b9b-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12765c10b6d7dd9431e75fdd02f16b9b-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-176450 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12765c10b6d7dd9431e75fdd02f16b9b.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12765c10b6d7dd9431e75fdd02f16b9b.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12765c10b6d7dd9431e75fdd02f16b9b-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12765c10b6d7dd9431e75fdd02f16b9b-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12765c10b6d7dd9431e75fdd02f16b9b-399x532.jpg 399w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12765c10b6d7dd9431e75fdd02f16b9b-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12765c10b6d7dd9431e75fdd02f16b9b-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tickle your fancy<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Soft and versatile, feathers can add a gorgeous luxury texture to the decor. Create a feather bouquet or striking centrepieces. Team with metallics for a truly chic display.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176448\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176448\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176448\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/devlin-photos.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/devlin-photos.jpg 564w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/devlin-photos-500x749.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/devlin-photos-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/devlin-photos-355x532.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176448\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/devlin-photos.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/devlin-photos.jpg 564w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/devlin-photos-500x749.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/devlin-photos-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/devlin-photos-355x532.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> IMAGE: Devlin Photos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176447\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176447\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176447\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2f777925adfeeb42943e4b859eab3d19.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2f777925adfeeb42943e4b859eab3d19.jpg 564w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2f777925adfeeb42943e4b859eab3d19-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2f777925adfeeb42943e4b859eab3d19-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2f777925adfeeb42943e4b859eab3d19-355x532.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Forget the flowers\" class=\"wp-image-176447\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2f777925adfeeb42943e4b859eab3d19.jpg\" alt=\"Forget the flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2f777925adfeeb42943e4b859eab3d19.jpg 564w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2f777925adfeeb42943e4b859eab3d19-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2f777925adfeeb42943e4b859eab3d19-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2f777925adfeeb42943e4b859eab3d19-355x532.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> IMAGE: Southern Girl Weddings on Etsy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are so many alternatives to flowers, it&#8217;s worth considering a different option. Ribbons, books, birdcages &#8211; there are plenty more ideas! But if you just have to include some beautiful blooms in your day there&#8217;s no reason why you can&#8217;t incorporate some of these alternative ideas too. It&#8217;s your day &#8211; fill it with your personality!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For more decor ideas, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wedding-planning\/wedding-style-themes\/\">style and themes page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flowers have always been an integral part of any wedding. Bringing colour, fragrance and beauty, they provide a soft, natural element to the day. But maybe you&#8217;re not a fan of tradition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":176455,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-176449","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wedding-style-themes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176449","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=176449"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176449\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/176455"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=176449"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=176449"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=176449"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}