Incorporating Cottagecore Into Your Big Day With No Regrets

Woman with flowers and white dress, beautiful composition

Being locked inside indefinitely brought about a cottagecore resurgence reminiscent of '60s and 70's fashion. While this style was fun to play with in the comfort of your own home, incorporating it into your wedding may seem a little too extreme. We're here to help! While we usually encourage couples to stay away from the trendy and lean into timeless, the effortless chic of cottagecore fits in surprisingly well with the new spike in micro weddings and elopements. When it comes to fashion, look to the prairie-style silhouettes and textiles while keeping the colors safe in the neutral zone. Use your florals and paper goods to incorporate your color palette and get as whimsical with that as you'd like!

These bright and tranquil photos by Esther Funk Photography will give you all the peace and love vibes. Stone House Creative designed all of these whimsical florals that seem to have a life of their own. All the images are in the full gallery, so be sure to click through and read on to hear more from floral designer, Lauren Wiebe, from Stone House Creative.

Elegant wedding stationery with floral arrangement on white background

Soft pink flower with buds on white background, wedding concept Engagement ring nestling in a coral rose with wedding invites

White Zara heels with flowers arranged around on white background

GOOD VIBES ONLY

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Blush and white will always be good...but for some of us, color is better. Let’s welcome cheery vibes back to weddings with this crisp inspiration shoot with a twist of mod ’70s inspired femininity. A cheerful, playful palette sings of summertime and all those good vibes that we're constantly seeking to relive once the dog days are over. Set against crisp whites, we asked the color to do all the talking in this design: coral, orange, yellow, lavender, and peach come together to tell a story of a relaxed, casual atmosphere that would be perfect for an intimate wedding.

Woman holding a beautiful bouquet of colorful flowers

Woman in a white dress smiles, looking elegant and chic in studio

Young woman in a white dress with decorative frills and hair Elegant woman with a diamond ring, smiling close up

Smiling woman in white outfit looking down, with a ring on her finger

Woman holding a large bouquet of colorful flowers against a light background

Woman holding colorful flowers, perfect for a special occasion or event

HOW TO INCORPORATE YOUR COLOR PALETTE

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The best way to give your guests a taste of what your wedding has in store for them is with your invitation suite. Robin from Robin Egg Blue Design wanted to preview the playful color palette without giving it all away, tying in modern curved lines and layering multiple shades of paper that would peek out from the clear vellum envelope.

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Woman holding a vibrant bouquet of mixed colorful flowers

There's no better way to bring the color than with flowers. A scaled-back bouquet (in size only, not in happiness!) packs major punch with garden roses, zinnias, ranunculus, and (the friendliest flowers of all) daisies. Floral and event designer Stone House Creative brought the same energy to the tablescape and designed a table that we would love to be a guest at. Restrained place setting details allow the flowers and candlelight to shine, and of course, never shy away from color.

Elegant wedding table with flower centerpiece and candles

Elegant wedding table setting with floral arrangement and menu

Elegant table setting with candles and flowers in soft light

Colorful floral arrangement with candles and golden cutlery, setting

AN ALL-WHITE WARDROBE

Elegant table setting with vibrant floral centerpiece and guest

Keeping the playful feels rolling, we worked with a local clothing designer to custom design her pieces in all white. The feminine details of our bride's outfits from local designer Maison Corazon, coupled with unique styling, lends a mod vibe. We chose a mini jumper with a crisp blouse featuring tridimensional flowers, and a sophisticated crop top with puffed sleeves paired with high rise, wide-leg pants. Hair and makeup were kept natural with a bit of that mod twist–long 60's waves, and a clean cat-eye.

Festive table setting with colorful flowers and a blurry person

TOO PRETTY TO EAT

Elegant wedding cake with butterfly decor and floral arrangement

The cake from Jenna Rae Cakes is truly a showstopper and would be an incredible focal point for any wedding, large or small. With both hand-painted and multi-dimensional sugar blossoms in coral, orange, and lavender, we're not sure anyone could actually cut into this beauty. A cake table is not a place for restraint, though, so fill that right up with more blooms!

Elegant white cake with floral decorations, perfect for weddings