Where else can I incorporate my wedding theme during the reception?

I am having a green apple wedding.





This is my cake:


http://flickr.com/photos/24484702@N00/14...





This is my wedding favor/placecards (candles):


http://waxwizard.net/images/h/appleplace...





I was going to use real green apples as my centerpiece but I got a deal on flowers so I'm going to use flowers instead and I feel like my theme needs something. Any ideas of how else I can incorporate apples into the reception?

Where else can I incorporate my wedding theme during the reception?
Wow, those are just beautiful!





Have green apple slices and caramel dip as an appetizer. They can be dipped in lemon juice and stored in cold water until use to avoid browning.


Have apple slices floating in the punch or as a garnish in drinks.


Make your signature drink an apple martini.


Make your girls' dresses and men's ties apple green.


Normally I would say you should do your tables names as different types of apples, but your theme is specifically green apples, so that doesn't really fit.


I wouldn't do more apples on the guest tables. The place cards are enough. You could hollow some out though and use them as candle holders on the banquet and drink tables, though.
Reply:i suppose you could have the menu centred around apples? even if it's only in one course..





thats a tough one! lol! i cant think of much else..





i can suggest some colours that go nicely with apple green though:





~ apple green, deep aqua, deep fuschia and dirty pink (pale)


~ dirty apple, apricot, hot pink and nectarine





have a lovely wedding! hope you think of some more ideas x
Reply:You really dont have to go crazy with the apples. You already have them on your cake and on each table. I think that if there were more than that, it would start to be overwhelming. I think you have done well! You could incorporate some of that color green into the centerpieces and flowers, but I wouldnt put more apples around than you already are having.
Reply:Even though you got a deal on flowers, you can still incorporate apples into the centerpieces. It would be inexpensive and you could do it yourself.





You could add apples and dipping sauces like caramel and chocolate on the dessert table.





You can also incorporate the colors of apples into lighting like votive candles on the table that are apple green and cream.





Good luck!
Reply:In one of Martha Stewart's Wedding magazines, they had apples om the place card table. Each person's card was simply pinned onto the apple. Was very pretty. I wouldn't go overboard with it though, hints of apples here and there will be appreciated.
Reply:I own a country club and handle all of the wedding planning for the club.





On your place card and gift table you could have an elegant arrangement of green apples, flowers and greenery. This would set the idea of your theme right from the beginning.





Instead of a guest book, try to find a plate to sign or a picture to sign that may have the green apple theme as well.





I think you would want to stay away from fresh sliced green apples in a display because they would turn brown in a very short period of time unless they are dipped in a preservative. I was thinking that you could garnish each champagne glass with a sliced green apple, but again, you would need to make sure that the apple slices are preserved. We typically garnish our champagne glasses with sliced strawberries





You could serve a fruit tray during the cocktail hour that would feature green apples in some way.





It is easy enough for a chef to incorporate cooked apples into a dish to be served at your meal.





Perhaps you could find favors or small votives with a green apple theme. Stay away from scented candles....you should NEVER have strong scented candles at your reception. Strong scents interfere with ability for your guests to enjoy the food.





I hope I gave you some ideas....have fun planning your wedding!!
Reply:One idea would be to give the tables each unique table names - types of apples; Granny Smith, McIntosh, Golden Delicious, etc There are more then 7000 varieties so a little searching online will easily come up with enough varieties for all your tables.