Butterflies climb high on list of trends for 2011

Butterfly-themed weddings are a popular choice for brides-to-be looking for a romantic feel to their special day.

These pretty little creatures are appearing everywhere, from paper butterflies fluttering on invitations and place card settings, to fabric butterflies nestling in between flower arrangements, on dresses and even embellishing bridal jewellery such as head-pieces and bracelets.

Some couples are even opting to release live butterflies at their wedding breakfast as an alternative to the traditional white doves as a symbol of love.

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Party specialists The Last Detail’s latest range reflects the popular trend with exquisite white butterflies adorning everything from confetti cones, place cards, bunting, favour boxes and stationery.

One of their newest ideas is a Butterfly Wishing Line for guests to write promises, hopes and dreams for the newly-weds, creating a magical line of butterflies that can be strung high along the aisle of an outdoor wedding or in a lit tree to wave gently in the breeze at an evening reception.

This also creates a lovely keepsake for the bride and groom and an alternative to a more traditional guest book.

Another lovely idea is the conversation starters which can be useful at a large wedding where the guests’ relationship to the bride or groom may be less obvious.

For more details visit www.thelastdetail.co.uk.

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Baking and celebration experts at Squires Kitchen have also launched an enchanting butterfly collection of cupcake cases.

The cases come in colours that reflect contemporary bridal fashion in blush pink, soft grey, black, sea green, purple and china blue. Each design is available in reverse colours making it easy to co-ordinate with your bridesmaid dresses and stationery.

Complete the look by making delicate sugar butterflies to perch on cakes and favours using cutters, modelling paste and beautiful, iridescent edible colours.

For more butterfly-themed products and lots more ideas for unique wedding cakes and favours visit www.squires-shop.com.