Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Reception Ideas 20 Tips for Throwing the Ultimate Spring Wedding By Emily Platt Emily Platt Emily is a former editorial assistant for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 25, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Justin + Mary You've chosen your wedding date, and it falls somewhere in March, April, May, or June. Now it's time to plan the best celebration for you and your partner. Before you start prepping for your event, it helps to read through wedding-planning tips that specifically apply to the season that you're marrying in. That's where we come in. To help you put together the ultimate spring wedding, we've compiled a guide of inspiration for you to reference. Some checklist items are practical and (in our opinion) must-haves; the rest aren't required, but will help your seasonal affair stand out from the other parties that are on your guests' calendars. A few examples? Preparing for bad weather is basically a given considering the fact that these months can have unpredictable forecasts. Choosing a spring wedding theme is less crucial, but it's definitely beneficial when it comes to throwing a memorable fête. Here, we walk you through everything that you might need for your seasonal soirée, including flowers and other decorations. We also provide our best advice for making sure your celebration goes off without a hitch, and pleases all of your attendees in the process. Essentially, if you're wondering how to plan a spring wedding that knocks the socks off of everyone involved, we've got you covered. Reference the following slides for spring wedding ideas, as well as for logistical pointers that you may not have even considered. Spring is a beautiful season, and we're so glad that you picked it—now, make the most of it. 01 of 20 Choose Your Date Carefully Abby Jiu Photography Between various holidays (like Passover and Easter) and other seasonal events (like Mother's Day and college graduations), your guest's spring calendars might fill up with commitments fast. Choose the date of your wedding carefully to avoid major conflicts, and send out save-the-dates (like this one, from MLC Designs) as soon as you can. How to Choose the Right Wedding Date 02 of 20 Commit to Your Theme Jenna McElroy Photography Are you throwing a garden wedding? Go all out with thematic details, like a stone path in lieu of a traditional aisle. No matter what seasonal theme you choose, get creative to best achieve it. Your Ultimate Garden Wedding Checklist 03 of 20 Select a Seasonal Venue Justin + Mary Embrace the beauty of the month that you're marrying in with a venue that showcases some of what it has to offer. We love a backdrop of blooming cherry blossoms, for example. 04 of 20 Pick the Right Palette Sandra Åberg Photography Certain shades lend themselves to spring—in fact, that might be why you chose the season! We're suckers for hues like this pink, but the possibilities go far beyond. See More Spring Color Palettes 05 of 20 Consider Guest Attire Ryan Ray Some fabrics and patterns (including seersucker and gingham) scream spring, but don't necessarily fit into an ultra-formal dress code. Keep this in mind when deciding what look you'd like your attendees to adhere to. These springy accessories were from High Cotton. Learn More About Wedding Guest Attire 06 of 20 Send Out Stationery Elizabeth Messina Set the scene for a springtime affair with stationery that reflects the season, whether that's through colors (like this green, orange, and blue palette by The Idea Emporium) or motifs (like that garden-tool print). Get More Ideas for Spring Wedding Invitations 07 of 20 Find the Perfect Outfit Lacie Hansen Photography Florals for spring might not be groundbreaking (sorry, Miranda Priestley of The Devil Wears Prada) but they sure are pretty in the form of embroidery or appliqués, which are both featured frequently in wedding dresses, including this Rime Arodaky one. 08 of 20 Accessorize Accordingly Carrie Patterson Don't want a floral dress? Try shoes instead! This eyelet-like pair is oh-so lovely (though not the best for muddy weather—do think ahead if your wedding's outdoors). See More Shoes Worn by Real Brides 09 of 20 Dress the Wedding Party Everyone from your maid of honor to your flower girl(s) can don something springy if that's the look that you're going for. On a practical note, keep your wedding party comfortable by dressing them in materials that are suitable for seasonal forecasts. (Linen is a lightweight option for warmer days, for example). 10 of 20 Select Spring Flowers Paige Jones Photography One of the biggest perks of having a spring wedding is that there are so many blooms to choose from. Work with in-season flowers for fresh, lush bouquets, centerpieces, and floral décor. This clutch was created by Moon Canyon Design. Get More Ideas for Your Spring Wedding Bouquet 11 of 20 And Use Them Creatively Kristin Sweeting With so much flora at your fingertips, there's no excuse not to get imaginative. How sweet (and unique) do these buds look pinned to this bride's veil? See More Unique Ways to Use Flowers in Your Wedding 12 of 20 Decorate Your Ceremony AL Weddings You don't have to go overboard, but you can definitely honor the season at your ceremony. Flower arches—or more modern installments like this mega wreath by Becky's Brides and Hothouse Design Studio—are good places to start. 59 Wedding Arches That Will Instantly Upgrade Your Ceremony 13 of 20 And Your Reception Bret Cole Photography Airy linens speak to the season perfectly, and its little touches like these that your celebrants will remember. MAP Events planned this tablescape. 14 of 20 Keep Guests Comfortable Amy & Stuart Photography Spring comes with plenty of joys, but unfortunately, it comes with a few annoyances, too. Keep symptoms of seasonal allergies at bay with souvenir handkerchiefs. Other thoughtful supplies for guests include bug spray, sunscreen, or anything else specific to your event that'll help them celebrate worry-free. 15 of 20 Have a Rain Plan Leslee Mitchell We highly recommend arranging a backup location, or, at the very least providing everyone with a form of cover if the sky opens up. Learn More About Wedding Rain Plans 16 of 20 Bring the Outdoors In Kaoverii Silva In the event that you can't (or don't want) to wed outside, take spring's natural décor indoors (like Celsia Floral and Spread Love Events did here) so that you don't miss out on the season's organic appeal. 20 Fresh Ideas for Bringing the Outdoors in at Your Wedding 17 of 20 Offer Activites Elizabeth Messina Photography On a sunny day, lawn games will make an entertaining addition to your cocktail hour. Consider erecting a maypole, seen here, for the kids. Fun Wedding Games That'll Keep Guests Laughing 18 of 20 Serve Thematic Drinks Erich McVey Your menu deserves some spring inspiration, too. May we suggest floral cocktails (like these ones at a Bill Hansen Catering event), or other refreshing signature drinks? Get Recipes for Floral Cocktails 19 of 20 Don't Forget the Food Carrie Patterson Additionally, ask your caterer to infuse your food with seasonal flavor. You could also see if they can present it in a spring-appropriate way, like with floral garnishes similar to those on this Jackson Cake Company dessert. See More Spring Wedding Cakes 20 of 20 Gift Springy Favors Kate Headley Wrap up your wedding with spring-themed favors. DIY bouquets (which can be arranged at a flower bar—this one was provided by Amaryllis) are a favorite takeaway of ours. Get More Ideas for Wedding Favors Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit