Although I live in Virginia, my heart resides in the English countryside. Specifically, a beautiful, fragrant garden during the springtime, full of lush greens, creamy whites and soft pops of pastel. Since weddings are all about the heart, it makes sense that I’m going for a “Classic English Garden” wedding theme!
I, like many brides, are trying to stick to a pretty strict budget to avoid completely bankrupting myself, so I’ve turned to Amazon for a few of the smaller bits and bobs for my upcoming wedding! My search terms included things like sage green, delicate florals, vintage gold and whimsical decor, and I’ve rounded up my favorite finds so far below.
I’ve been trying to spend my money on things I could see myself using again in the future, both from a budgeting perspective but also to move away from the trap of single-use wedding crap. When I saw this lovely glass and gold card box, I knew I could find other uses for it after the wedding. This box looks like a whimsical greenhouse, which is perfect for my vibe. It also has a lock in case people want to gift cash or cheques in their cards.
Same thing happened when I spotted these dark wicker baskets. These will be perfect for our two flower girls, but can also be used for Easter baskets or wall decor after the wedding festivities are over.
I love the look of a wax seal- it gives me all the Harry Potter/Lord of the Rings/Outlander/Pride and Prejudice vibes, which of course is ideal. I’m still considering if I want to put wax seals on my invitations, as that will increase the postage price, but I have a few other ideas up my sleeve! One way I want to use wax seals is on our menus for the tables. We’re just going to have 1-2 menus per table instead of one for each person to save on printing costs, and I’d love to use the seals to make them look pretty in some way! This pre-stamped, self-adhesive seal is gorgeous, or you could go the route I am and make your own with wax beads, a warmer, and whatever stamp you want.
For detail photos, I definitely wanted a beautiful box to showcase our rings. I saw an ad on Instagram for one, but quickly scrolled away once I realized it was like $50! This sage green velvet box on Amazon is much more affordable, and looks just as nice in my opinion. I love that it has three slots, one for each ring on the day.
A simple way to add some personalization without a huge price tag is to include some custom cocktail napkins. I’m planning on using a custom embossing stamp I bought on Amazon to stamp a logo I created on Canva onto these romantic sage green napkins with a scalloped edge. All in, that’s 200 custom napkins for $53, and I’m planning on using the stamp for my invitations as well!
My vision for the cocktail hour table decorations included lots of florals and candles, but I quickly pivoted once I saw how much that would cost. I think these clear crystal bud vases will provide enough flower-to-table ratio, and will even leave more room on tables for appetizers and drinks! And these mini lanterns with LED lights will provide a gorgeous soft glow, without the added cost of a hurricane vase.
I’m not planning on renting any additional table furnishings or decor besides what the venue provides, which is pretty simple, so I’ve been looking for ways to elevate my tables in a budget-friendly way. I saw these green Chinoiserie paper placemats on Amazon the other day that look like a great alternative to a charger plate. I’m a little iffy on them, but would love to know what you think if you’ve used something similar!
Those are the most recent English garden wedding Amazon finds I’ve rounded up, but stay tuned for more as I continue to comb the internet! If you want to see these products and more, head over to my Amazon storefront where everything is linked!
xoxo Katie
