Pacific Weddings: Madame Butterfly
categories: bridal shower ideas, get inspired, wedding
I’m seriously head over heels for this gorgeous red, white, and butterfly theme from Pacific Weddings magazine! How lovely would this look be for a bridal shower too?!
For a stunning centerpiece, tons of faux red butterflies mixed with gloriosa lilies, roses and crystals hang from a manzanita branch, and pretty party favors are created from red & black favor boxes by Midori, adorned with ribbon and embellished with the sentiment: “Je t’aime”.
For dessert: red velvet cupcakes topped with white frosting and an edible red butterfly! You can pick up the fabulous butterfly cupcake wrappers pictured below at Estilo Weddings…
In keeping with the theme, red Pomegranate Martinis make for the perfect signature cocktail, and the menu and invitations feature a pretty red floral design.
Click here for full “Madame Butterfly” details – and find lots more inspiration over at PacificWeddings.com!
{Photography by David Murphey and Kara Matsunaga}
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I must must know where those butterflies are from!
Does anyone know? I can’t seem to find the supplier!
Feb 18, 2009 at 12:08 pm -
I concur!! This red/white/butterfly theme is gorgeous!
Feb 18, 2009 at 1:06 pm -
Suzanne –
I’m not sure where these exact butterflies are from, but both of these websites have TONS of great artificial butterflies:http://www.gandgwebstore.com/product.php?pid=bf_7
Hope that helps!
Feb 18, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Jenn
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Absolutely stunning!
Feb 18, 2009 at 8:07 pm -
I love the timing for this post. I work for Ballet West, the professional ballet company in Utah. We are in the middle of our production of Madame Butterfly!
Feb 18, 2009 at 11:46 pm -
I love the detail in the cupcake liners…so delicate!
Feb 19, 2009 at 8:21 am -
Hi Suzanne–the butterflies are from World Buyers:
Feb 19, 2009 at 11:57 am
http://www.worldbuyers.com/Cat-24-1-24/Butterflies.htm
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Gorgeous and I love the ribbon {or whatever material it is} she used for the “Je t’aime” ribbons! I am always looking for sweet little things like this I can slip into my French hubby’s lunch!
Feb 19, 2009 at 12:02 pm -
OMG! I am in love with this theme…so amazing!
Feb 20, 2009 at 6:39 pm -
Beautiful…and the red and black Midori boxes are a perfect little favor box for this theme. Hats off to Pacific Weddings for sharing this.
Feb 22, 2009 at 8:53 pm -
I am a butterfly lover and I am planning my 60th birthday party and this has inspired me. This is an elegant a presentation. Thank you so very much
Mar 11, 2009 at 5:49 pm -
it is greaaaaaaaaaaaaat lovely beautiful decorations
Mar 15, 2009 at 9:16 am -
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Mar 21, 2009 at 5:00 am -
WOW! The decorations are very amazing….
Mar 26, 2009 at 9:59 pm
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I IN LOVE WITH THE BUTTERFLY. IAM ALSO PLANNING MY WEDDING ON 8TH AUGUST 2009.I NEED A DECOR WHO WILL BRING OUT THE BEAUTY OF THE BUTTERFLY ON MY WEDDING.
Apr 7, 2009 at 10:58 pm
CAN U PLEASE REFER SOMEONE TO ME IN UGANDA, EAST AFRICA?
LET ME KNOW.
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Can someone please tell me what the branch is sittting in?
Apr 8, 2009 at 7:28 am -
Marie –
It’s hard to tell from the pictures, but the branch is most likely sitting in a small vase filled with something heavy & firm like plaster of paris to keep it standing upright. Here’s another article I did on Manzanita Centerpieces over at RealSimple.com:
http://simplystated.realsimple.com/celebrations/2009/01/manzanita-cente.htmlThere’s a link towards the bottom of the article for a tutorial on how to create a sturdy base for manzanita centerpieces. Hope that helps!
Apr 8, 2009 at 7:38 am -
the butterflies are amazing. We’ve been using butterfly Christmas decorations recently for decorating baby showers, bridal showers and weddings. Buying Christmas decs out of season makes them so reasonable.
May 20, 2009 at 3:24 pm -
does anyone know where i can get the branches
May 24, 2009 at 5:09 pm -
If you add a hint of blue, you will have an interesting take on a memorial day celebration! Just a thought!
May 24, 2009 at 11:21 pm -
Bella –
May 26, 2009 at 3:25 pm
You can order manzanita branches online at bloomsandbranches.com – http://www.bloomsandbranches.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1 – or at http://www.save-on-crafts.com -
How do u hang the butterflies (what do u use)
thanks
May 28, 2009 at 10:54 pm -
When I think of butterfly theme weddings, I don’t normally think of red, but I love this red, white and butterfly theme. Very elegant!
I am doing a series of blog posts on Butterfly wedding ideas at: http://blog.OohandAahWeddingInvites.com.
Jun 16, 2009 at 8:56 am
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Hi im having my sweet 16 and my theme is about butterflies. Can anyone inform me of where those butterflies are sold i must have them thank you and please get back to me!
Jul 1, 2009 at 11:45 am
