The 2017 Pantone color of the year is called Greenery (#15-0343) and it is a lovely shade of yellow-green that brings to mind the first days of spring. The color can also be found in the beautiful ferns which are often used to decorate a home, particularly front porches or sunrooms.
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Using the Pantone color Greenery as an inspiration, in this post I will discuss the many different ways that ferns can be used for wedding decorations for a spring or summer ceremony and reception. Ferns are a relatively inexpensive way to decorate because the plants can fill a lot of space in floral arrangements and generally do well in all kinds of weather conditions.
Here are some great ideas and suggestions for using ferns for a wedding:
Ceremony
For a spring or summer wedding ceremony, ferns would look beautiful whether used for an indoor or outdoor venue. Ferns can also be used for a formal style church wedding or a more rustic style for a farmhouse or barn setting.
Shown below is an idea for a lovely wedding floral arch and aisle border using ferns and flowers. Although it is used in an outdoor setting, the floral arch can also be used indoors in a church or ballroom.
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fern-ceremony-decorations-1.jpg?resize=486%2C512&ssl=1)
Shown below are two ideas for a formal style wedding,
the first is a floral arrangement and the other is aisle decorations.
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fern-ceremony-floral-arrangement-1.jpg?resize=386%2C386&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fern-aisle-decoration-2.jpg?resize=380%2C341&ssl=1)
Another idea for an aisle decoration a fern and rose arrangement attached to a chair
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fern-aisle-decoration-1.jpg?resize=334%2C426&ssl=1)
Shown below are two ideas for a more rustic style wedding,
the first is a fern placed in a wine barrel and the second are ferns
and succulents placed on wooden stumps
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fern-ceremony-floral-arrangement-3.jpg?resize=330%2C392&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fern-aisle-decoration-4.jpg?resize=323%2C346&ssl=1)
Another idea for a simple rustic ceremony decoration
using grapevine wreaths and fern sprigs
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fern-wreath-decoration.jpg?resize=332%2C344&ssl=1)
Shown below are a beautiful idea for a bridal bouquet using ferns and lily of the valley flowers and a groom boutonniere that would be perfect for a spring or summer wedding.
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fern-bridal-bouquet.jpg?resize=259%2C300&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fern-groom.jpg?resize=280%2C400&ssl=1)
Reception decorations
Ferns would be a lovely idea for a spring or summer wedding reception for either an indoor or outdoor venue. The first example is for a daytime wedding reception that could be held in an outdoor tent or indoors in a large room. The tall table arrangement that features a large fern set on a round table.
Shown below is a daytime reception in a tent
with large hanging ferns used as simple decorations
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fern-hanging-decoration-day.jpg?resize=561%2C322&ssl=1)
Shown below is an example for a place setting, a fern sprig tucked into a white napkin
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fern-place-setting-reception.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1)
The next two ideas could be used for a formal evening reception held in a ballroom. In the first photo a hallway is decorated with white draping, crystal chandeliers and ferns mixed with flowers. The second photo shows a long reception table with crystal chandeliers hanging above, a long table set with a white tablecloth and a floral arrangement of ferns and flowers running down the length of the table. This idea would be perfect for a bridal party table where the bride and groom are sitting with their bridesmaids and ushers.
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fern-elegant-reception-decoration-hallway.jpg?resize=352%2C347&ssl=1)
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Shown below are several examples of ferns used for wedding cake decorations,
the first shows artificial ferns and the second show ferns made of sugar paste.
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fern-wedding-cake-real.jpg?resize=253%2C331&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fern-wedding-cake-sugar.jpg?resize=255%2C345&ssl=1)
The final example of shows a wedding cake with fern icing and
to add the rustic feeling the cake is set on a wood platter with moss
and then placed on a wine barrel.
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fern-wedding-cake-rustic.jpg?resize=269%2C410&ssl=1)
Please check out the other posts in the ongoing Wedding Flower series
(just click on the links) Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Roses and Stephanotis.