Celestial theme - I need inspiration!

[GeekGirl]

**WARNING** Sickly sweet admission:

One of the phrases my FH and I say to each other that is kind of "ours" is "I love you to the moon", reply: "I love you to the moon and back."

I haven't run this thought by my FH yet, but I was kicking around the idea for a celestial decorating theme for the wedding/reception. Do you ladies have any pictures of decorations/cakes/favors/etc that would be along those lines?

Thanks greatly!

[MLA]

Here are a few pics:
http://www.maribellecakerycincinnati.com/Deliveries/star.jpg
http://www.lesleystowe.com/images/Wedding_Cake_3.jpg
http://www.the-cake-shop.co.uk/wedding_cakes/0024S.jpg

http://www.stellarglass.com/sunmoon.JPG

[MLA]

http://www.formal-invitations.com/midnight-invitation-230.jpg
http://www.northernthailand.com/wedding-invitations/cardsamples/sqwc3891.jpg

Don't know that you could get this shot, but I think it's great!
http://www.photographybyjim.com/images/Set%2018/BG-IN-MOON.jpg

[sublime311]

When we first started planning our wedding we were going to have a blue and silver celestial themed wedding, but when we couldn't find a really great navy (or silver) BM dress to fit my girls, we changed to a red and black theme. Anyway, you're request for ideas allowed me to have loads of fun doing research!

Links to explore:

http://www.bridalpeople.com/star-celestial-theme/

http://www.wedthemes.com/another-world-wedding.shtml

Invites:

http://wedding.invitations4less.com/invites/starstruck.jpg
Found here. (http://wedding.invitations4less.com/html/invitation_list.asp?Type=SR&Keyword=carlsoncraft)

http://wedding.invitations4less.com/invites/CelestialWrap.jpg
Found here. (http://wedding.invitations4less.com/html/invitation_list.asp?Type=SR&Keyword=carlsoncraft)

http://bridalpeople.cceasy.com/pics/EasiestWeddingPics/Dealer/AF4644lr.jpg
Found here. (http://bridalpeople.cceasy.com/We_ViewEns.cfm?sItemCode=WedEns3891&sCatalogCode=WedEnsCC&iStartRow=1&lCriteria=653&strcontinue=yes&strsearch=yes&format=WedEnsCCa)

Songs:

Last Dance

"Moondance"
by Michael Buble or Van Morrison (depending on preference)

Well, it's a marvelous night for a moondance
With the stars up above in your eyes
A fantabulous night to make romance
'Neath the cover of October skies
And all the leaves on the trees are falling
To the sound of the breezes that blow
And I'm trying to please to the calling
Of your heart-strings that play soft and low
And all the night's magic seems to whisper and hush
And all the soft moonlight seems to shine in your blush

Can I just have one a' more moondance with you, my love
Can I just make some more romance with a-you, my love

Cake cutting song

We used "That's Amore" by Dean Martin. Ya know, that's the one with the "when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore".. :D

Other moon songs:

1. Glenn Miller's "Moonlight Serenade"
2. Norah Jones' "Nearness of You" (our first dance song - "It's not the pale moon that excites me...")
3. Hoagy Carmichael's "Stardust"
4. Frank Sinatra's "Fly Me To The Moon"

Flowers:

http://www.miamionlineflowers.com/images/bouq_stephanotis.jpg
The 5-sided Stephanotis in a full mound to look like a moon would be an AWESOME bouquet!

http://petalshoppe.com/contact%20cap/Bouquet2ide.jpg
Or perhaps a mix of Casablanca Lilies AND Stephanotis?

Miscellaneous:

Celestial Wedding Theme (found here. (http://www.weddingclipart.com/guide/celestial-wedding-theme.html)

If you two are a match made in the stars, a celestial wedding theme might be the perfect solution for your special day.

You can have a lot of fun with this theme if you use your imagination to bring the heavens down to earth.

If you decide on this theme before you pick a date, consider having your wedding on a night with a full moon.

Start with invitations that are out of this world. Use midnight blue paper with silver or gold lettering, lined with stars for a border. Include star confetti in the envelopes. Wallet-sized constellation charts would be a fun addition to the invitations.

Another option for invitations is to emphasize your astrological signs. If he's a Capricorn and she's a Leo, have your astrological symbols printed on your invitations, on which you invite your guests to a "Cosmic Wedding."

When it comes to wedding attire, a traditional white wedding gown can be embellished with crystals sown into the bodice. Or for a non-traditional look, the bride may wear a midnight blue gown with star shaped jewels sown in. The groom may wear star-studded button covers on his tuxedo, or star-shaped cufflinks.

For celestial decorations, the sky's the limit! Start with moon and star place-card holders, sometimes sold as business-card holders at stationary stores.

Star shaped candle holders can be placed throughout the reception room, to illuminate the room. Party stores are a great source for celestial decorations such as balloons, table centerpieces and wine-glass stem decorations.

If your caterer provides them, choose blue stemware for champagne- and wine-glasses.

A home planetarium, sometimes called a star theater, can be purchased for under $40 and placed in the middle of the room, to project stars and planets on the ceiling and walls. Some even rotate, giving the feeling that the universe is rotating around you.

Flowers should be kept to whites and gold with blue accents. You can ask your florist to add shooting-star picks to the bouquets. Some floral shops will dip flowers in gold-colored glitter.

A cake made with moon-shaped layers would be a wonderful touch. For music, make sure you play songs with "stars" and "moon" in the lyrics.

When it's time to say goodnight, have your DJ or band play "When You Wish Apon A Star," while your guests leave down a moonlit path, filled with memories of a wedding that was simply stunning.

[GeekGirl]

OMG, these are awesome!! Thank you, ladies!

[KrissyCat7]

http://www.aboutthecake.com/fa27ec10.jpg

Favors
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00065EEIS.01-A2E6WG3D3778M2.MZZZZZZZ.jpg http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001AMUXE.01-A3RDNG3D1C9GS4.MZZZZZZZ.jpg
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001M7WHG.01-A1X74Q5V2KUHVE.MZZZZZZZ.jpg


Place card holders
http://media.redgaloshes.com/02/005168.jpg