If I tell you Shabby Chic, what comes to mind first? To me, a wedding with the scents and colors of Provence!
The celebrated Shabby Chic style emerged a few years ago as a decor style centered on reclaiming old and renovated objects, allowing them to retain the antique feel of memories in a new setting. Today, with environmental awareness becoming a part of our daily lives, it has become a fully-fledged trend.
But be careful: just because the decorations and materials are repurposed doesn't mean the setup is left to chance—quite the opposite! Every detail is chosen and handcrafted with the utmost care.
So, we explained that it shabby chic style It's simple yet sophisticated. It's not synonymous with low cost and is close to the concept of "eco" philosophy. So what will a wedding like following this style be like? The atmosphere will certainly be light and a little... vintage, all reflected in the wedding dress, bouquet , participations, party favors, installations.
Extremely romantic and much loved by women, shabby chic is now also popular with men.
THE WEDDING DRESS
The wedding dress, strictly back, from soft lines, feminine and from delicate shades, is enriched with lace to immerse yourself in an atmosphere of times gone by. The ideal could be the grandmother's dress, or mother's, revisited by a dressmaker to enhance the silhouette of the brideThe perfect colors range from cream to off-white to light ivory. A satin ribbon placed under the bodice and secured with a flower that harmoniously complements the bouquet could add an extra touch.
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THE SHABBY CHIC BOUQUET
The bouquet, Created with pastel-colored flowers that perfectly complement the dress, it's decorated with a white ribbon, jute, or lace... the choice is yours! The important thing is that it's simple and coordinated with the dress on the big day.
Some examples of flowers to use are the rose, always romantic in its shades, peonies, begonias and all flowers with light shades.
THE PARTICIPATIONS
The invitations should also be in keeping with the rest of the wedding. Neutral tones, perhaps in shades of beige and brown, are a good choice.
But what is the most suitable material for this? Surely recycled cardboard or raw paper, wrapped in the same precious ribbon used for the bouquet. Please remember, here too, every detail must be taken care of.
Another idea to make your own participations Shabby Chic One solution might be to reuse some old lace furniture covers and starch them until they're almost stiff. Once you've achieved this result, we'll wrap our invitation in the lace and close the ensemble with the ribbon used for both the bouquet and the bride's dress. And what if you can't find a large quantity of lace? Easy! Just buy the classic cake boards with a motif. macrame!
PARTY FAVORS
The party favors Shabby Chic They can be made in a thousand ways. There's really plenty to do, so we'll suggest a few.
For example, why not think about reusing everyday objects? A simple jar can become a wedding gifts enchanting thanks to the hands of an “artist”.
And, again, typical of the Shabby Chic style They're scented linen bags tied with string or lace. Simply fantastic!
An alternative to classic wedding favors are, instead, the gift placeholders, Made from antique keys, tied to a tag with the guests' names. A wow factor!
Even a birdcage-shaped lantern can become a very precious keepsake.
In short, there are so many ideas… let your imagination run wild.
LOCATION
Location Shabby Chic par excellence it is an open-air place, like a farmhouse or agritourism.
Out indoor receptions. In The large lawns are perfect for setting up imperial wooden tables decorated with glass vases and a sea of flowers. Another material used to achieve perfect style is iron, so choose simple or decorated chairs made of this material.
The setting can be completed with lanterns and candles. And why not use an old door, repainted and reassembled to create an entrance for the ceremony? Or wooden stairs for surprising corners?
Among the various types of fabrics, the preference obviously goes to those with a crochet effect. Don't be afraid to be daring; the important thing is that good taste prevails, otherwise it could become tacky.
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