This beautiful 1940's inspired wedding theme would be the perfect accompiment to a morning or tea time wedding. With subtle hues and pastel colours nothing is overpowered yet compliments each other.

With so many simple ideas that can be used, you can definitely save on the budget too and try and do some of the things yourself. I love how an ordinary wooden peg, a coca cola glass bottle as well as a wooden dart board can be used and adds to the wonderful simplistic overall feel.

Serve snacks that are easy to manage with a small sideplate, or even picked up by hand. Snacks that are already packaged will also work well. Stick to soft colours if you want the "tea time" feel and use flowers that are feminine and soft.

By using watering cans, old tin cans and even glass bottles you'll have many choices to use when it comes to finding containers to put your flowers in. Find old wooden frames and even and old weathered ladder could all be used in your decor. I love how this couple also incorporated a type-writer to add to the vintage feel.

When I first came across the novel idea of having a picnic reception, I wasn't quite sure many couples would opt for this untraditional style of entertaining, but I was pleasently surprised. With this being an incredible cost saver, couples have opted to have a full on wedding picnic reception, or incorporated this idea in their wedding "cocktail hour" - normally the hour in which the guests are entertained whilst the couple have photo's taken.

Either have individual picnic baskets/boxes made for your guests or have a buffet table where the guests can help themselves to some snacks.

If you are thinking of making many things yourself or wanting to personalise plenty of items at your wedding, then this is also the route to go. If you don't fancy having everything picnic style, then incorporate only certain aspects to give it the same feel.

Have some blankets or scatter cushions on the grass and put up a few parasols for some additional shade if need be. You can even go as far as providing outside entertainment for the guests such as croquet.

Breakfast weddings have become increasingly popular as many couples are scaling down their wedding expenses and the number of guests they invite. Two of my brides this year have opted to go this route and to me, it makes so much sense.

There are so many fabulous ideas that can be incorporated in to a breakfast wedding reception, making it a fun option for couples to go this route.

We’ve put together some nifty ideas to get your creative juices flowing, and for brides that love DIY, this type of reception really does lend itself to you getting creative and getting involved!

FOOD IDEAS

The cost of feeding 100 wedding guests is exorbitant these days, and contributes largely to couples choosing a breakfast brunch wedding. Save costs by create a food buffet where guests can get up and help themselves. Supply a good variety of dishes, each accompanied by a little card indicating what the dish is and what’s in it. - This will also make it easier to feed guests with special dietary requirements.

Also create a yoghurt station where plain or vanilla flavoured yoghurt can be served in elegant champagne glasses. Supply additional glasses with toppings that your guests can choose to put over the yoghurt. Toppings such as fruit, muesli and chocolate chips are popular choices.

Muffins, scones, crepes and even pan omelettes can be served as well.

DRINK IDEAS

Apart from serving the obvious tea, coffee and juice, create another “drinks” station. Here you can serve alcoholic as well as non-alcoholic drinks, and include smoothies and ice drinks too. Serve them in traditional champagne glasses or use lovely console jars with straws matching your décor.

DECOR IDEAS

Being a morning affair, no candlelight, fairylights or additional lighting would be needed (unless you really insist on it). If you wanted to use candles, you can always opt to use coffee scented candles as this will definitely set the mood.

Hang different sized lanterns adorned with flowers and paper lanterns around the garden. Create different stations with beautiful fabric clothes, and incorporate fruit in your table settings.

FAVOUR IDEAS

Although many couples choose to forego the tradition of giving favours to guests, there are really some inexpensive and fun ideas. Why not bake homemade bread and send your guests home with a few slices covered with natural paper and tied with a string in a little basket. Add a jar of homemade jam to complete the package.

Other ideas include homemade granola, cookies or rusks.

My absolute favourite idea is to make layers of yoghurt, muesli, fruits and nuts in a console jar. Decorate the lid and add a tag. It’s just gorgeous!