| An April wedding can be a beautiful spring affair. | | | | While there is no rule about which foods to serve |
| The weather is not too hot, the spring blooms | | | | you might consider fresh foods and baby |
| are starting to poke through and everyone is | | | | vegetables to pair with a light chicken or salmon |
| enjoying a sense of renewal and rebirth. April can | | | | dish. A crisp salad with strawberries or apricots |
| be the perfect time to begin your lives together | | | | can add zing to your April menu. For the bar, |
| with a beautiful wedding. | | | | served chilled white wine and a fruity punch or |
| Invitations | | | | signature cocktail |
| Take advantage of the light pastel colors to | | | | Weather |
| create a bright wedding invitation. Some patterns | | | | In many areas, the weather can be unpredictable |
| that look great for an April wedding invitation | | | | in April. But don’t let this deter you from an |
| include seersucker, pinstripe and polka dots. Take | | | | April wedding. If you’re planning for an |
| your cues from Easter tones with pale yellow, | | | | outdoor wedding, make sure you have some |
| baby blue, light pink, muted green and lavender | | | | indoor space available in case the April showers |
| are all great for April. Include a lavender sachet or | | | | loom. Make a note on your invitation about your |
| a pretty pastel ribbon with your invitation for a | | | | ‘plan b’ so guests know where to go in |
| beautiful and subtle spring touch. | | | | the event of inclement weather. |
| Also, if you’re sending your spring-themed | | | | Attire |
| wedding invitations on time, they should reach | | | | Again, the weather may dictate some of your |
| your guests around February or March (depending | | | | details for you. Make sure you to note your |
| on when in April your wedding is set for) – | | | | indoor or outdoor plans on your April wedding |
| just in time to relieve your guests of the winter | | | | invitation so guests can dress accordingly. Any |
| doldrums. | | | | day in April can be warm and sunny or rainy and |
| Decorations | | | | chilly. Additionally, plan on dressing your |
| Seasonal flowers for April include Bells of Ireland, | | | | bridesmaids appropriately for the weather; |
| Chrysanthemum, Snap Dragons and Sweet Peas. | | | | consider a sleeved dress or a wrap to go with |
| Take your cues from these light colors and | | | | their dress. This will keep them warm and |
| accent with your flowers. Choosing flowers that | | | | prepared for just about any weather situation. |
| are in season can save you some money and | | | | April is a beautiful time to plan your wedding. Start |
| give your wedding bouquet a fresh look. | | | | with a bright spring invitation and you’ll have |
| Since April is also Easter-time you may have to | | | | everyone excited for your beautiful spring affair. |
| deal with Easter decorations. Make sure you | | | | Stay ahead of the fickle weather with a great |
| check with any venue you rent or the church | | | | ‘plan b’ – just in case - and you’ll |
| where your wedding ceremony will be held to | | | | enjoy a great April wedding day. |
| make sure you either like the decorations or can | | | | Check out for great spring time wedding |
| have them removed for your event. | | | | invitations. You’ll also find a great selection of |
| Reception menu | | | | wedding stationery for all of your wedding needs. |