My favorite is the green handmade butterflies shown in the gallery below – Blush made an absolutely gorgeous style board that featured that particular butterfly earlier this year, check it out!

Here are a few of my current favorite butterfly wedding things. Sources are listed below:)

1. Handed Painted Butterflies from Eliza Fig  –   2. Butterfly Print Favor Boxes from HansonEllis  –   3. Butterfly Laser Cut Cupcake Holders from My Wedding Favors   -  4. Sasha Butterfly Hairpiece from Whichgoose   -  5. Butterfly Applique Gown from EarthBitch   -  6. Butterfly Veil from Honeycomb Veils   -  7. Sherry Hill Beaded Butterfly Gown from LaMonir   -  8. Butterfly Cake Topper from That’s My Topper   -  9. Butterfly Foot Jewelry from Fredrick’s   -  10. Vanessa Butterfly Tiara from Target.com   -  11. Butterfly Place Card Holders from Beau-Coup   -  12. Crystal Butterfly Pins from Emitations

Using cloth or paper butterflies, suspend them at different heights, and varying distances from the wall for a realistic 3D effect. The butterflies can be suspended on clear fishing wire so that it looks like they are just fluttering in place.

If you want to go all out, suspend butterflies over the dance floor. Or for a really unique centerpeice, suspend butterflies at different hieghts from the ceiling over the center of the table.

ThinkWeddings sells templates for DIY brides who want to print their own invitations, RSVP cards, save the date cards, programs, place cards, thank you cards, cd labels, guest sheets and more. They have an entire collection featuring Monarch Butterflies that are simple yet could be VERY elegant.

The image above is the template for the invitation. This template is $9.95, or $14.99 if they add the text for you. My suggestion would be to take this template, add your wording in an elegant black font.

- Print the invitation on white cardstock or a vellum depending on what you prefer.

- Then, cut some burnt orange cardstock 1/2 inch larger then the invitation.

- Line the inviation and ornage backing up so the white invitation is centered on the orange cardstock. I suggest using scrapbooking double sided tape to stick them together rather then glue to prevent bunching.

- Now you can finish off your invitation by attaching a brown ribbon, small leaf charm, a butterfly charm or something similar at the top of each. For a different look, cut two short lengths of brown ribbon, and attach between the white and orange layers at the top and bottom. Then, fold the invitation in half and tie with the ribbon!

You could also use yellow, black or brown for the cardstock.

Generally when you think of a butterfly wedding, you think of pastel colors, spring flowers, etc. So, who do you make this work for fall? MONARCHS!! Yes, those lovely orange and black winged butterflies! Their orange coloring makes them perfect for a fall wedding because they will match the colors that are in season for this time of year!

SO, this will be our theme for the next little while. I will spend some time looking for resources from decor to wedding invitations online featuring monarchs. So, if you are planning a fall butterfly wedding, bookmark our blog and check back often:)

(PS – the butterfly invitation pictured below is from a great little site that carries a wonderful selection of wedding invitations online in every price range. This style is elegant yet simple enough to work for a fall or spring wedding!)

These beautiful favor boxes are $1.95 from Shophie’s Favors. You can fill the box with chocolates or mints and add a beautiful, floral touch to each place setting!

This Large Glass Butterfly might be a bit expensive for a wedding favor – at $8 each. But, it would make a lovely and inexpensive centerpiece. Surround it with silk daisies for a butterfly garden feel.

Orange Marzipan Roses from Marzipan World are cute idea for a favor. They are $2.63 each including the box, and are Gluten and GM Free! For a special touch, using orange ribbon or an orange stamp to decorate the boxes.

For a more affordable option, you can purchase orange organza bags in bulk and fill with mints or candies. I found these ones on Ebay. You get 100 bags for about $14 including shipping!