If you’re looking to add an element of whimsy to your wedding forgo traditional floral arrangements and centrepieces and opt for balloon bouquets in your wedding colours. Use coloured balloons in place of bridal party bouquets and adorn each table with a unique bunch of balloons for a budget-friendly floral alternative. For playful photo-ops, include balloons in your engagement and post-ceremony photo shoots or have guests release balloons as you come out of your ceremony venue. If your reception venue lacks ceiling decor, let elegant balloons float up and have the strings hang down for a light and airy environment.

Your wedding day is already a showcase of your love, but don’t forget about another romantic day on the horizon. There are many things to love about Valentine’s Day: pops of pink and red, candy, chocolates, flowers and of course, celebrating with your special someone. Take some cues from Cupid and add a touch of Valentine’s Day to your wedding with these ideas:

When it comes to weddings, some brides go for a “bigger is better” mentality, but with the popularity of French macarons, cake pops and bite-sized snacks, it seems “mini”, or even “micro,” is in right now. Adding tiny elements to your wedding definitely adds a cute factor and could also potentially be beneficial for miniature budgets.

Buntings are an easy and inexpensive way to brighten up your wedding decor. Perfect for outdoor picnic weddings as well as indoor vintage affairs, buntings are cute, colourful, and quirky. We’ve looked high and low for the prettiest bunting-inspired creations out there from cake toppers and invites to photo backdrops and table decor.

Can’t pick just one colour? Skip tradition and choose complementing colours for your bridesmaids, flowers, and table linens for a unique and quirky wedding theme. Pick colours in the same family like pinks and reds or go for a completely multi-coloured affair by gathering inspiration from this slideshow.

Wedding flowers are a detail essential to your day–especially the bouquet. So, why not wow the crowd with a romantic arrangement that’s equally beautiful and trendy for 2012? Here are 12 spectacular stems worth considering for your own wedding day.

Guestbooks make great wedding keepsakes that you can cherish for years, but notes from your treasured guests can be written on more than simple lined pages. We love the idea of forgoing the traditional book format and instead offering family and friends the opportunity to leave special messages on unexpected items. Opt for something you can hang in your home like a signed picture frame or draw on your hobbies to create something completely different for guests to sign.

Nothing says elegance like the glistening shimmer of snowflakes. Embrace your winter wedding theme by adding silvery snowflakes to your ceremony and reception. For a little extra bling, accessorize your wedding look with a piece of sparkling snowflake jewellery or draw inspiration from the frosty outdoors to enhance your reception decor. Have your ring bearer carry a snowflake-inspired ring pillow down the aisle and top off your winter wonderland-themed wedding with snowflake favours for guests to enjoy.