| Hearts are the most timeless symbol of love and | | | | ceremony. For an outdoor wedding, create a large |
| romance, which makes them ideal for a wedding. | | | | heart shape on the grass from red rose petals. You |
| There are so many charming ways to include the | | | | could also paint a pair of interlocking gold hearts on a |
| heart motif in your special day, whether it is used as | | | | white aisle runner for a sweet and romantic touch. |
| the main theme, or just as a few details here and | | | | How about dangling a pair of silver heart charms on |
| there. These are some wonderful ideas on how to | | | | ribbons from your bouquet wrap? You could do the |
| use heart shaped accents to play up the romantic | | | | same for your bridesmaids' bouquets, and the little |
| side of your wedding day. | | | | silver charms would make a nice souvenir from your |
| A lovely way to begin using a heart motif is with the | | | | wedding. |
| wedding jewelry. Crystal heart shaped pendants | | | | You can really have fun using hearts in your reception |
| make fabulous bridesmaid jewelry gifts. For a bit of | | | | space. A large heart shaped ice sculpture makes for |
| drama, opt for the rich red crystal bridesmaid jewelry | | | | an impressive decoration for the cocktail area. A |
| hearts, or choose a clear crystal pendant which will | | | | great variation on a single heart would be a pair of |
| be very versatile for her to wear in the future. | | | | interlocking hearts carved from ice. Have one clear |
| Hearts are great for brides, too, of course. There are | | | | and one frosted so that the design really shows up |
| Swarovski crystal heart bridal jewelry sets, silver | | | | clearly. Instead of the standard square toast for |
| engraveable heart shaped enhancers to add to a | | | | crudites, use a cookie cutter to make heart shaped |
| classic pearl strand, and sparkly clips and barrettes | | | | pieces of toast to top with savory spreads and |
| which can be used to add some elegance to your | | | | veggies. It is incredibly easy to do, but will make your |
| wedding hairstyle. | | | | appetizers much more special. Of course too much of |
| When your guests arrive at the ceremony venue, | | | | a good thing can be, well, just too much, so don't |
| greet them with heart shaped wreaths on the doors | | | | make all of your appetizers in the shape of your |
| of the church or other ceremony site. Hang them | | | | motif. The impact is greater when used judiciously. |
| from wide satin ribbons in your wedding colors. You | | | | Then there is the wedding cake. If you really want |
| could opt for the classic elegance of a boxwood | | | | to make a statement, have your baker create a trio |
| wreath for a simple look. Another great idea is to use | | | | of heart shaped cakes in three sizes. Use tiers to |
| fragrant herbs for your heart wreath, especially | | | | display them close together, with the largest at the |
| rosemary, which symbolizes remembrance. For the | | | | bottom, the medium sized one in the middle, and the |
| ultimate in romance, add red or pink roses to the | | | | smallest at the top. Brides who prefer the more |
| greenery in the wreath. Or create the wreath entirely | | | | traditional cake with stacked round tiers can add a |
| from red carnations, which would be perfect for a | | | | pretty touch with a crystal heart shaped topper for |
| Valentine's Day wedding. | | | | that perfect romantic touch. Your heart themed cake |
| There are numerous ways to use hearts within your | | | | is sure to be a sweet ending to a beautiful wedding. |