Dog n' Bird Artful Wedding

Trees can be altars. This extraordinary specimen is the Like Oak Tree in Brazos Bend State Park, near Houston, TX. Parks are affordable outdoor venues. Click here to find one near you. Photo credit: Thompson Poole Photography.

Last week this Farmers Market theme wedding focused on desserts – here is a favor idea. Stencil trendy burlap bags to offer guests a local produce takeaway. Idea and details at Brides as seen on Something Green.

Rest a fresh herb sprig on printed menus for natural elegance against a clean white plate. Photo by Millie Holloman, spotted on Victoria With Roses.

Break down the bridesmaid bouquets, arrange flowers in car cracks (avoid the grill for overheating). Watch the bride’s eyes light up in delight as she drives away with flower power. Image by Emma Case Photography, as seen on Bonafide Bride.

Inspired natural elements from a gorgeous afternoon wedding at an outdoor chapel. Pic: Meg Perotti (click to make bigger). More at Elizabeth Anne Designs.

I know why the caged bird sings. A few 2010 trends to explore – vintage, eco finds and birdcage wedding decor. Image credit unknown.

Thrift store antique reproduction gold frame with Paper Eight name cards resting on ribbons. The cards have pop art images to guide guests to their table. From the Rock Paper Scissors Events garden tablescape with used books and eco Quatre Coeur potted plants on Style Me Pretty. Images: Allan Zepeda.

Relax. Simple is beautiful. Brancoprata’s imagined wedding by the river illustrates this modern cultural and design sensibility. Try an easy style like chalkboards with gingham or reclaimed treasures and cupcake garlands.

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Jackie of Merci New York’s masterful gift and dessert tablescape with inspired snacks, birdcage favors and eco elements. Dive in at Oh, Darling! Photography.

Transform your grocery store jars into colorful glass usable in or outside. Click here for the simple Gingerbread Snowflakes tutorial. From Wedding Inspro.