{"id":158,"date":"2009-01-15T21:09:39","date_gmt":"2009-01-16T03:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bubblybride.com\/blog\/?p=158"},"modified":"2012-09-14T16:10:46","modified_gmt":"2012-09-14T21:10:46","slug":"f-fruit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bubblybride.com\/blog\/2009\/01\/f-fruit\/","title":{"rendered":"F ::Fruit::"},"content":{"rendered":"

While flowers are the traditional wedding decor, fruit is quickly becoming a common way to add color and style into your wedding day.\u00a0 Fruit can be used in a variety of creative ways and can help you save on the cost of the wedding in the end. \u00a0The vibrant color of lemons and limes as a centerpiece contrasted against a black table cloth, will add a bright flash of color and keep a formal wedding feel. Adding an orange to the place setting, or\u00a0giving guests an\u00a0apple escort card as they walk in can be a fun way to keep the fruit theme alive.\u00a0 Keep reading to find out how to fill your wedding day with fruit and fun!<\/p>\n

Start your citrus-themed wedding with bright lime green colors mixed with a vibrant oranges and pinks.<\/p>\n

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After you exchange the rings\u2014and your guests enter the reception\u2014have them pick up a fruit escort card that leads them to their table.<\/p>\n

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Create centerpieces filled with fruit…keep them whole or slice them up to add texture.<\/p>\n

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Once your guests find their seats, have waiters pass hors d’oeuvre’s such as chocolate-dipped strawberries or lime mousse shooters.\u00a0 Don’t forget about fruit-themed cocktails like apple martinis or mango mojitos to get the party started.<\/p>\n

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When it is time for the traditional cake cutting, add color to the cake with mouth-watering fruit decorations.\u00a0 To add a twist to the traditional dessert, consider a fruit filling, fruit pies or dessert cups filled with fruit.<\/p>\n

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When the dancing and speeches are done, your guest will begin to leave and take their “perfect pear” favor or bride and groom caramel apples from Red Riding Hood Edibles<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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DIY: Check out Sunflowers in my Kitchen<\/a> who created her own fruit filled desserts!<\/p>\n

This fruit filled post is a small example of the endless ideas that you as a bride can come up with! Have fun experimenting with the vast variety of fruit available and email me your creations and decorations when you are done!!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sources:\u00a0 Bridesmaids Dresses<\/a>. Pink and Green Flower Centerpiece<\/a>.\u00a0 Escort lemons and limes<\/a>.\u00a0 Rings<\/a>.\u00a0 Flower Centerpiece<\/a>.\u00a0 Lime Centerpiece<\/a>. Lime Mousse Shooter<\/a>. Chocolate Dipped Strawberries<\/a>.\u00a0 Fruit Filled Shells<\/a>.\u00a0 Fruit Cake<\/a>.\u00a0 Pear Favors<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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