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Hot Wedding Trend: 13 Cactus Wedding Ideas

One of the hot wedding trends I’m loving is all things cactus {or cacti}. Whether you’re planning a fiesta themed bridal shower, a tropical destination wedding or a wedding during the summer months . . . you’re going to love these Cactus Wedding Ideas.

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I’ve even joined the cactus wedding trend myself and created a cactus confetti collection that features 4 cactus gift tags included with hot pink and green Festive Fetti confetti. It’s the perfect way to present gifts to your bridesmaids - tuck their gift in a box, add a little confetti, wrap the surprise and add a fun cactus gift tag. Or, you can add the confetti to a cactus piñata from Lulu Flora.

When it comes to incorporating cactus ideas into your wedding, you might consider one or more of these wedding ideas. See the examples below . . .

Which ones are your favorite? Please let me know in the comments.

1. adding mini cactus piñatas to place settings or centerpieces to hold the table number
2. designing a cactus themed wedding invitation suite
3. top your wedding cake or cupcake with an edible fondant cactus topper
4. creating centerpieces with the cactus in cute clay pots
5. presenting cupcakes with edible cactus on top
6. prefer to not diy? Consider a complete desert cactus wedding invitation suite
7. display a fun cactus printable for the gifts and cards table
8. keep the cactus memories forever with a cactus ring dish to hold your wedding rings
9. how about a bridal bouquet with cactus included?
10. adding a cactus garland as the backdrop behind the dessert table
11. of course, if you’re planning a cactus themed wedding, cactus thank you cards would be a must-have
12. gift your bridesmaids a cactus clutch bag for their makeup

Desert Safari Wedding Inspiration {Blog Around the World} #14

Today is a special day in the wedding blogging community - Alicia from The Charity Wedding recently helped organize a styled shoot using the theme of a Vintage Desert Safari and I was so lucky to be given the opportunity to design all the paper goods. All the photos from the shoot you will see throughout the day are by Fancy Fin Photography. Throughout today, bloggers across the world will be showcasing a photo from the shoot and sharing some tips, advice, or just some pretty-eye candy for us all to enjoy. Please be sure to visit all the blogs to make sure you catch all the goodness.

And, here is my Desert Elegance in Lavender, Green and Tan for you today - I created this inspiration board based on the top left photo from the photo shoot. I loved the bow in the back of the brides dress and her bouquet is just gorgeous with the lavender roses. I immediately wanted to do an inspiration board for an elegant themed wedding in the dessert instead of the typical rustic look that you might think of.

Shopping Resources from Inspiration Board

invitation from Lisa Samartino Atelier, earrings from Erica Leilani Designs, lavender cake from Brides, bow clutch from Davie and Chiyo, bundt cake from Centsational Girl, hair pins from Hot Pink Chick, wedding band from Beth Cyr Weddings, tablesetting from Style Me Pretty

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UP NEXT: head over to the Fab You Bliss blog to see what's next in #BlogAroundTheWorld

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And, here's the full list of all the AMAZING bloggers taking part in today's

exciting posts, please take a little time today to check them all out.

Bubble Rock Studios | Cap Classique | The Unreal Bride | Brancoprata | Bijoux Bride | Bridal Musings | The Oceanside Bride | Hey Gorgeous | Sparkle and Hay | Wedding Pickle | The Perfect Palette | Oh Lovely Day | La Petite Coquin | Brenda's Wedding Blog | Fab You Bliss | Landlocked Bride | Bow Ties and Bliss | A Paper Proposal | Engaged and Inspired | The Charity Wedding

Vendor Credits for the Vintage Desert Safari photo shoot:
Location: Out of Africa Wildlife Park and Along the Verde River, Camp Verde, Az
Coordination & Concept: Alicia French of The Charity Wedding
Event Design: KD Event Designs
Photography:  Fancy Fin Photography
Bouquet: Glamorous Occasions
Cake & pastries: Kick Ass Kakes
Invitations, Menu, Dessert Toppers and Hang Tags: Wedding Girl
Model: Dahlee
Makeup Artist: Sabrina Sweet Makeup
Hair Artist: Erin McDonald of Aveda Red 115 Salon
Gown: La Belle Reve
Jewelry: Genevieve
Cupcakes: Handmade by Alicia