Looking for fun and fresh new ideas for your wedding ceremony and reception!? We’ve done the hard research for you and here’s what we found! From Decor ideas to guest books, we’ve curated a list of fun new trends that hopefully will help you finish out your wedding day plans!

Photos as Decor

After spending time and money arranging engagement photos, you might as well turn them into breathtaking wedding decor! These standing frames make a huge decor impact and can be used indoors or outdoors depending on how you choose to print and display the photos. There’s such a variety of frames and decor options, that this idea can be styled in a way that coordinates with your other decor.

Fun Table Numbers

This is one of the most fun table number ideas we’ve ever seen! Gathering photos of both the bride and groom at each age would be the most time consuming part of making these come to life. This Etsy shop creates the cards for you, but Canva is always a DIY option as well.

Kid’s Table

If you have friends with kids coming to your wedding, then setting up a kid’s table or kid’s corner at the reception is the best idea! From snacks to crafts to puzzles and games, this allows your friends to relax and enjoy the reception too. There are so many ideas on Pinterest if this jumps out at you!

Playing Card Guest Book

These custom cards from Etsy allow you to personalize them with photos (another great way to utilize those engagement photos!) and add lines for your guests to add a note. We love this idea because you will have something functional after the wedding with all your guests’ sweet thoughts. Too often a traditional guest book will sit in a closet after the wedding day and never opened again. So, it’s worth thinking of non-traditional guest books so that you get to enjoy the memories more often!

Reception Party

There are so many ways to make your wedding reception a party for your guests. Two things we think are fantastic ideas are disposable cameras for your guests to use and glow sticks and lights for the dance floor! If you have a family of dancers and they will be on the floor for most of the evening, making it more fun with a disco ball, glow bracelets and necklaces or the foam light sticks will just make the night more fun!

Whereas if you have more shy family and friends, then disposable cameras invites them to jump into the festivities and look for photo opts without having to be the center of attention. And you never know what they might capture that your photographer missed!

Personalized Family Gifts

One of the sweetest things you can do on your wedding day is gift your family and bridal party with thoughtful, sweet gifts. If you’ve had a loved one passed away, you can get these pocket squares made with their handwriting. Or you can write a personalized note to them and get it printed for them. Either gift is special and unlike something that they already have at home.

As always, we hope that these ideas help you fine-tune your wedding day details and inspire you to look into the details that make your day one of a kind!

-The Timber Rivers Family

One of the leading wedding trends for 2025 is floral prints and accessories. As we mentioned at the beginning of the year, bridesmaid dresses and men’s ties are rising in popularity. But as the year progresses, we are seeing more and more floral elements that we love and decided they deserve their own discussion! Here’s a highlight of Etsy’s and Pinterests’ best floral moments.

Clothes

If flowers are your thing, these men’s looks are out of this world! We love the bold statement of larger boutonnieres and more vibrant floral accessories. These scream spring/summer and I think are the perfect choice for an outdoor wedding.

This collection from Tungvu deserves a moment…. so incredibly breathtaking! These bridal gowns capture the beauty of this floral trend without losing their bridal style. What I love about this collection is that they don’t all look bohemian. You could easily have a classy styled wedding and wear a floral gown with something like these!

Bridal Accessories

Again, these hair pieces from Etsy range from bohemian fairy garden to classic bridal with everything in between. The beaded headband is so unique and glamorous, the bright floral piece has a natural shape that makes it look like freshly picked flowers. And the metallic pale pink flowers carry that elegance of a traditional bride that wants some unique accessories.

I love this custom denim jacket for the outdoor bride who wants a wedding keepsake she can wear again and again! And the hand painted, custom ribbons can be attached to your bouquet, a bridesmaid gift, or bridal clutch for a floral element that you can cherish after the wedding day. Floral jewelry is very on trend and the lily of the valley necklace is precious if you’re not quite all in on the floral wedding gown.

Sneakers are a great way to stay comfortable and these floral embroidered high-tops customized with your wedding date are too cute! Florals for the wedding day or for your rehearsal is just one more way to incorporate this colorful and peppy trend.

Food and Dessert

I’ve never seen so many floral themed food ideas, Pinterest is suddenly full of them! From cucumber sandwiches with veggies made into flowers to decorated cookies to dried flower topped sweets, the ideas are endless!

And of course the cake designs range from wildflower fields to elegant french gardens to white cakes with small floral accents.

If you’re not the type of bride that wants to stray from a solid white dress but you love florals, here are some more ideas! Dressing your bridesmaids or family in bright florals that coordinate with your bouquet makes for breathtaking photos. Etsy also has some fun wedding accessories like floral cake toppers and embroidered photo books or guest books.

We hope these ideas and Etsy creations help you in the planning of your special day!! – The Timber Rivers Family

A new trend we’re seeing on the rise is going back to the basics with black and white weddings! This is such a classic style and perfect for the bride who loves elegance and wants a timeless look for her wedding day.

Your first thought may be, “But what florals would you use in a black and white wedding?” Baby’s Breath may be the only one that comes to mind, but before you dismiss the idea, Baby’s Breath can be used in a beautiful way, we love it photographed here with large candles and orchids! But there are also many other choices. White roses are are classic, anemones have the black and white in each bloom or large white hydrangeas are stunning for a rich and full look.

The bow trend is still hot, and honestly, I think my favorite application is with black ribbon. Something about adding a black bow to your menu, invitations, glasses or cake decor just makes the most classic statement!

If you’re in the thick of wedding planning, then you know there are so many little details! The white on white and the simplicity of black type on white paper is clean, stunning and timeless!

And of course, the backdrop for your ceremony, the bride and groom table or a photo op are just as important as choosing your flowers and invitation designs! These black and white ideas range from fun to elegant, so that every bride can find the perfect look for her wedding vision. For more black and white ideas, browse our Pinterest collection HERE.

As always, we wish you the best in being inspired for your wedding day and if you choose to have your wedding at Timber Rivers Venue, then our design team will be right by your side as you make all these choices.

-Love the Timber Rivers Family

If you watch HGTV or follow home DIYers, then you know that color-saturating a room is the new, bold trend! Color-saturating a room is when designers paint the ceiling, trim and walls all the same color, typically something bold and moody!

What we have seen lately are brides picking up on the same idea with their wedding colors! Instead of coordinating a color scheme, they choose one color and saturate the entire wedding. Honestly, it’s breathtaking! So, we put together some collages to show you and hopefully inspire you to think outside the box for your special day.

Fern Green

Doesn’t this just scream all the best of summer?! I adore this color-saturation maybe more than all the rest.

Magenta

Magenta is a hue of pink that should never be underestimated. It has a stunning contrast with greenery and carries a sense of romance and luxury like no other color!

Lemon Yellow

There’s nothing quite as fresh and spring-like as lemon yellow! It’s a stunning color for any bride who loves florals, bright sunshine days and happy environments.

Blue

French country style is perfectly paired with a fully blue color scheme. Talk about fresh and summery, there’s nothing quite so elegant and refreshing as a a blue and white wedding.

Dark Plum

This might be the most elegant of all the color-saturation choices… Nothing says elegance like the color of royalty!

Goldenrod

Goldenrod or mustard yellow can transition from spring to summer to fall. It may be one of the most versatile wedding colors but also one of the most often overlooked! If you’re looking for something unique, goldenrod yellow may be the perfect choice!

Black

This may be a hot take, but black at weddings has become a very popular addition! I think it adds an elevated look and clean cut lines that create an event of timeless elegance.

Brown

And of course, I have to add one more with this year’s Pantone color of the year: Mocha Mousse! Personally, I love it paired with coppery metallic tones and creamy tans! A color scheme for the neutral bride to use any time of the year.

Wether you are a fan of the color saturated wedding look or not, I hope these ideas inspired you to try something new and bold for your wedding day!

-The Timber Rivers Family

Flowers and Candles

One of our favorite things to see as we scroll Pinterest for table decor or spring wedding trends is this reoccurring combination of flowers and candles! Its just breathtaking and there are so many options, tall candles with short florals, tall arrangements and tall candles, grand candelabras and florals, or light florals and glass encased candlesticks. There’s just no bad way to do this trend, it’s stunning every time.

Bridesmaid Dresses of Different Colors

Mixed bridesmaid dresses is a trend that has come and gone but it is back this year with so much energy! We honesty love how varied the dresses are getting and the inclusion of floral prints for spring and summer. Whether you like all different spring-like florals, or stick with one color and include varieties of hues, patterns and textures or have every dress be a different color, it can really create a beautiful wedding party look. If you’re looking for a bright and lively spring/summer wedding idea, this one really fits the bill.

Floral Prints

In addition to seeing more floral bridesmaid dressing and even bridal gowns, we’re seeing a lean toward floral prints in other elements of decor as well. Invitations with florals are extremely popular right now for spring weddings, especially ones with a vintage flair. Adding floral ribbon, floral table clothes, floral plates or other fabric can bring in that same flair as the floral bridesmaid dresses if you want to compliment the dresses or if your girls aren’t a fan of wearing floral. You can bring in that vintage tea party vibe through many avenues other than wearing the florals.

Tea Party Elements

In the same style as the vintage floral patterns, tea party styled receptions are really in this year. If you love this set up for a brunch, lunch or dinner reception you can go all in with floral arrangements in a tea pot, vintage china, desserts served in teacups, and heart-shaped tea bags as guest gifts.

Or if you like the look, but want a little less feminine reception, you can add some subtle elements and not go all out tea party. We love the vintage china with florals and candles down the table centers as a way to hint at tea party and not look like an Alice in Wonderland themed wedding. This trend is flexible enough to feel delicate or themed.

We wish you the best planning your spring wedding and hope that these ideas spark creativity and help you make the best choices for your special day!

-The Timber Rivers Family

This year’s Pantone color of the year is Mocha Mousse and we’re practically fainting! What a fantastic color that is so extremely versatile, we could incorporate it into any season of decor at the wedding venue. In fact, we’re so excited that we created some color schemes with this gorgeous tone for each season of the year!

Spring

The tones in this first color scheme are earthy yet bright some some spring flowers. Perfect for the nature-loving bride who envisions a delicate simplicity for her spring wedding.

This spring color combo says elegance is your number one priority but you want to incorporate the freshness of the spring season as well. I love the timeless quality of this one!

Summer

Neutrals are always a good idea, keep it clean, keep it classic.

For the funky and color-loving bride, this scheme has the most unique combo that would allow for so many floral and decor creations! Berries may be considered a winter floral, but they add a stunning texture to your typical summer flowers.

Fall

Browns are most typically thought of as fall colors, but this adding in pinks, oranges and reds can add a feminine, soft touch for a wedding celebration.

Winter

Adding darker tones to a neutral scheme and the right lighting and elegance helps turn fall colors into a warm winter environment.

A winter wedding doesn’t have to be Christmas themed, but adding evergreen, pinecones and thistles works with or without red. Cutting red out actually helps an event’s decor transition from Christmas to winter wonderland!

No matter what event or DIY projects you have on your plate this year, we hope this beautiful color of the year inspires you to create and maybe try something new!

-The Timber River Family

We may be partial being full time residents in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, but there is no better place to host an outdoor event. Not only because our venue is beautiful, but for these three practical reasons as well!

#1 Outside is Better in the Mountains.

I know you may say, “But there’s bugs and humidity and the sun!” But that is exactly the reason to head to the mountains for an outdoor event. In NC, we have very few bugs, low humidity even in the middle of summer and reasonable temperatures! The fall is even better for all three things, less bugs, no humidity and cool temps. It’s all around a haven for hosting outdoor events with nothing in your way but stunning scenery and vibrant colors.

No bride wants her hair or makeup ruined by high humidity, so consider a mountain venue in your planning so you aren’t limited by city venues with air conditioning to keep your look glamorous.

#2 Stunning Photos

There’s just nothing like the photos you get from natural light and landscaping! What I love the most is the contrast of a regal bridal gown against the bright greens of summer grass and tress or the fall vibrant leaves. Both seasons are wonderful settings for photographs and I can never encourage couples enough that your wedding photos are something you will look back on for the rest of your life! Choose the setting and the photographer that will capture your special moment well.

#3 A Fun Travel Spot

If you and your guests don’t live in the mountains, then your wedding can be a mini vacay for everyone! Surrounding our property, we have connections with rental cabins that all have beautiful views and big porches to sit outside and soak in the mountain mornings with a cup of coffee. You and your guests can fully enjoy the mountain before and after the ceremony. If you have an adventurous crew, the bridal party can go down the New River in kayaks or tubes, go hiking to the top of Mount Jefferson or visit a local brewery with a rooftop bar. You can plan a weekend of fun activities and get the most of the Blue Ridge Mountains along with your wedding celebration!

For lists of our rental cabins, fun local activities, our favorite hiking trails and details about the wedding venue, shoot us an email or fill out the contact us form on our website. Wishing you the best in your wedding planning!

-The Timber River Team

We recently hosted a gorgeous western themed wedding at Timber Rivers Venue and the couple had the most unique personalization we’ve ever seen! They hired a metal working company to create a cattle brand with their initials. After the ceremony, all the guests gathered around the fire pit while they branded a framed piece of fabric to become a keepsake in their new home!

Linked HERE is a company that create these custom cattle brands if you feel like this is the perfect touch for your wedding! There are some small companies on Etsy as well that create cattle brands, so you have that as another option.

I’ve also seen couples use the brand on a large wood slice as a unique piece of home decor. Or purchase a small brand and use it on little circle wood slices with precut holes so you and all your guests can take home an ornament! It’s a fun smaller keepsake for the couple but also makes a unique guest gift as well.

If a western wedding isn’t your thing, stay tuned as we share other fun ideas and wedding details throughout the year! Follow us on Instagram to stay updated on our newest blog posts.

Until next time! – The Timber Rivers Family

Choosing a color scheme can be one of the most overwhelming parts of a wedding, but it is also a detail frequently overlooked for smaller events. From baby shower to wedding day, having a tight-knit color scheme will help your event look put together, elevated and unique.

For a wedding, we always suggest choosing colors that feel comfortable to both parties, coordinate with seasonal flowers and are colors that YOU like! Any event’s host is the most important opinion on the colors chosen for the event. But, colors also go in and out of style, so here are 5 of our favorite trending colors schemes for the spring and summer of 2024.

#1 “Summer Sherbet”

Blends of pink and orange are coming back into the wedding scene but this addition of green and silver grounds the bright colors a bit while still keeping bold florals in the mix!

#2 “No Blues Around Here”

Monochromatic color schemes are a trending bold choice. Blues and purple tones against a white wedding dress and black suits create a dramatic contrast that is truly breathtaking!

#3 “Unabashedly Bold”

Another growing trend is bold and rich color tones! These colors again contrast against white and pop with a loud statement. They are perfect for any event that wants to stand out.

#4 Vintage Elegance

The vintage wedding style is still a strong trend. These colors have a timeless beauty that can be made new by the way the flowers are arranged and the decor with them.

#5 “Spring is Here”

The natural floral tones of pink, purple and orange give any event a natural, fresh-cut garden look. This color scheme is perfect for the bride or soon-to-be mother that loves being outside or working in her flowerbeds!

Your color choices say so much about your personality and the things you love in life. No choice is wrong, so explore your options and choose something that feels personal for your next event and watch everything come together beautifully!

-The Timber Rivers Family

One of the most fun elements of design for any bridal look is her bouquet. Faux or fresh, any bridal bouquet adds color, style and says a lot about the bride. If you’re finding yourself knee-deep in wedding planning and know nothing of bouquet styles, we’re here to help! At the venue, our team does all kinds of floral creations for weddings and bouquets are one of our personal favorites to create.

1. Nosegay or Round Shape

These more traditional shaped bouquets are perfect for the bride who likes symmetry. While they can be a rounded, 360 bouquet of roses – more classic style – they can also be funky and eye-catching. The florals can be spaced further apart to create a breezy, spring arrangement or with a variety of unique florals and add-ins, each bouquet can become a work of art. The key to any arrangement shape is the flower ingredients that make up the bouquet!

2. Freeform

Freeform is the A-symmetrical bride’s dream! Typically these bouquets are a unique shape with a sloping movement to them. However, like their name they can be made into any form. Some flow out and down on either side of the stems and have an overall more symmetrical appearance. So, if you love the oversized look but aren’t a fan of the A-symmetrical shape, you can tell your florist to shape the bouquet to flow evenly on both sides of the stems. On the flip side, if you are a more artsy/funky bride, we would highly suggest the typical Freeform bouquet! It makes such an impact and wows the guests every time. Of course the boldness of the flowers you choose makes the finished look as bold as you want it to be.

3. Cascading

From traditional bride to young and trendy, the cascading bouquet also makes quite the statement. Lighter florals make a dreamy drape in front of the bride as you walk down the aisle and bold colors pop against your white gown and will leave viewers breathless. It’s the most dramatic bouquet shape, depending on the length, but a statement that is well worth it! Our only hesitancy with this bouquet is if your dress has a detail that is only seen on the front, then you probably don’t want to cover that up with the florals. This arrangement is probably best against a satin, silk, or lace dress.

Trending Bouquet Ideas:

For the color-loving bride, the monochromatic bouquet trend is phenomenal! There’s no better way to make a floral statement on your wedding that than choosing all one color tone. This trend makes the tabletop decor, bouquets, boutonnieres really pop against the venue background and your wedding attire.

Florals are a stunning part of any decor, so make sure not to leave them to the end of all your wedding planning! They deserve thoughtful choices and talented florists. For every bride who books at Timber Rivers Venue, our team creates all the florals to each bride’s specification. It becomes one of the most fun things we talk about and design together.

We wish you the best in all your wedding plans and floral designs! – The Timber Rivers Team