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23 Butterfly Wedding Ideas To Make Your Heart Flutter

23 Butterfly Wedding Ideas To Make Your Heart Flutter

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The butterfly inspired wedding has made a pretty big splash in recent months, and it’s easy to see why! There’s something gracefully romantic and secret gardenesque about these fluttery friends, and we can’t get enough. From artisan cakes showcasing colorful sugar butterflies to backdrops inspired by the wispy motion of flight, we have gathered together some of the brightest wedding ideas you’re sure to see in your hunt for unique inspiration. So without further ado, I present to you the 23 ideas that will capture your heart at first glance!

butterfly hair pin bridal accessories
Photo by Anja Scheeman Photography with planning by Magnolias on Silk, hair accessories by Oh My Butterfly, hair and makeup from Lis Amelie and gown by Kaviargauche

butterfly wedding cake
Photo by Kate Headley and cake by Maggie Austin Cakes

butterfly napkin holder
Photo by Lisa Blume with planning by Bright Occasions from this spring garden wedding inspiration

butterfly wedding decor installation
Photo by The Brauns

It’s raining monarchs in this industrial chic wedding with a secret garden spin! We love the idea of trading floral or greenery for something less expected like these winged friends.

butterfly wedding invitations
Photo by Sposto Photography with design by Amorology and planning by Posey Pop

butterfly wedding cake
Photo + cake by Elena Gnut Cake

butterfly plates wedding place setting
Photo by Sposto Photography with design by Amorology and planning by Posey Pop

butterfly bridal hairstyle
Photo by Storybox Cinema with gown by Hayley Paige

A mix of petals and wings cascading down this bride’s hair made us do a triple take. How utterly romantic!

butterfly wedding decor installation
Photo by KingenSmith with production by Kishbaugh + Partners, planning by Paulette Wolf Events and decor by HMR Designs

lace table linen with butterfly place card
Photo by The Happy Bloom with planning by The Petal Report and florals by Gray Harper

butterfly wedding cake
Photo + cake by Maggie Austin Cake

butterfly inspired wedding invitations
Photo by Sarah Ingram with paper goods by Every Little Letter

butterfly wedding cake
Photo by Greg Finck with paper goods by T Bakes

butterfly applique wedding dress with plunging neckline
Photo + gown by Francesca Miranda

butterfly inspired escort card display
Photo by Ryan Johnson Photography

Okay, how creative is this framed entomology seating chart with butterflies and dragonflies galore?! Truly one-of-a-kind.

Butterfly Stamps Wedding 001

Pretty butterfly stamps with coordinated vintage stamp sets from LLKCake

butterfly backdrop modern wedding table
Photo by Marion Heurteboust with planning by Knot & Pop and florals by Jo Flowers

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butterfly bridal heels
Photo by Lace & Luce with shoes by Sophia Webster

And these winged shoes? Talk about a garden goddess. Persephone meets Hermes!

butterfly wedding cake
Photo + cake by Elena Gnut Cake

butterfly embroidered wedding dress
Photo + gown by Claire Pettibone

 

 

butterfly wedding cake
Photo by Hudson Nichols with cake by Nutmeg Cake Design

butterfly flower girl outfit
Photo by Jacquelyn Poussot with flower girl dress by Posh Little Tutus

Okay this image is an actual treasure. With a darling moss tutu and pretty blush wings, this flower girl is taking the world by storm!

butterfly inspired wedding paper goods
Photo by The Happy Bloom with planning by The Petal Report and paper goods by Emily Mayne Studio

Have we given you enough reason to believe butterfly inspired wedding decor has a place in your own garden wedding? Subtle accents or in-the-spotlight focus, these delicate touches give us endless reasons to smile. And if it’s fluttery designs you’re after across the board, check out our favorite floral applique wedding dresses of 2019 here!

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