Looking for preppy wedding decor ideas with a little personality? Think blue striped straws, oversized chair bows and pink-and-green details.
These looks give you plenty to choose from, whether you love a colorful garden table or want to keep things mostly white.
You don’t have to use every pattern at once. Start with your favorite colors, then pick a few details to carry from the ceremony to the reception. I especially love the little monograms!
Preppy wedding details worth saving
blue striped straws
We’re starting off with a cute little detail for your drinks table. Dark blue and pale blue striped straws sit in separate clear holders, with nothing else needed around them.
Try the same two shades if you want a blue-and-white setup without making everything match exactly.
pale blue floral place settings
How pretty is this? Little clusters of pale blue and green flowers sit in front of folded cards on white plates.
I love the delicate script against those simple white settings.
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For your own tables, you could use this arrangement to display each guest’s name.
gingham and garden florals
Can’t decide between checks and flowers? This collage gives you a little of both.
There are yellow, green and navy gingham tables alongside pretty floral prints.
The green checks with pink napkins are a favorite. Try that pairing for your reception tables, or borrow the yellow gingham for a separate dessert display.
sage stripes and a floor monogram
I am obsessed with this pale green and white combination. The oversized script monogram sits inside a striped dance-floor border, with white and green flowers lining the edge behind it.
If you want to go all out with your initials, this is a lovely place to use them.
long ivory chair bows
Don’t want flowers on every ceremony chair? No problem!
These ivory bows look so pretty tied to the upper corners of the brown cross-back chairs. The long tails are my favorite part.
For your own aisle, keep the ends a little above the ground rather than trailing into the walkway.
colorful flowers in blue patterned vases
This floral display may just be one of my favorites here. I love the coral and peach flowers beside the lavender stems.
Those blue-and-white patterned vases are gorgeous too.
Group your arrangements at different heights, like the ones on the grass and white pedestals here, instead of putting everything in one straight row.
stripes and scalloped napkins
The scalloped napkins are such a cute detail on this table. Their dark green edges sit against fine blue-green stripes, with pale blue cards on the white plates.
Keep the little yellow and white flower arrangements if you want to follow this look. You don’t need a huge centerpiece here.
pink and green personalized details
Calling all pink-and-green fans, this combination is for you! The swirling initials appear across the cups and other personalized pieces, while the pink matchboxes include a sweet pair of dog silhouettes.
Pick one monogram for your own cups and napkins, then switch the background colors between them.
yellow flowers and lemons
How fun is this all-yellow display? Tall yellow flowers appear to rise straight from the lemons, with little round blooms scattered between them.
Save this as floral inspiration rather than a full arrangement tutorial. I’d ask your florist about recreating that same lemon-filled look for a cocktail table.
a lawn games corner
Give your lawn games their own little spot with a sign like this one. Croquet mallets lean beside stacked baskets, with a block tower and shiny boules arranged on the grass.
I love the flowers beside the games. A small arrangement and a ribbon would be lovely additions to your own setup.
blue candles and gold details
If you are looking for a dressier blue-and-white table, then this one is for you. There’s so much to love, from the pale blue candles to the patterned flower vessels.
The little gold-colored bird beside the place card is my favorite detail. Pair blue napkins with gold-tone rings if you want to bring that same mix to your tables.
a personalized sailboat display
This is such a pretty idea for a waterfront wedding. The sailboat-shaped display has initials and names on one white sail, with a date stacked down the other.
Keep the dark lettering if you like this simple look. I’d leave the sails free of extra decoration.
a peach monogram sign
Don’t want to go overboard with flowers around your sign? This peach design is lovely on its own.
The wavy top and oversized pale initials give you plenty to look at.
Framed photos and a clear card box sit on the table beside it. Try adding your own photos for that same personal touch.
an oversized pink chair bow
I love this big pink bow! The sash runs diagonally across the pale chair back before tying at the lower corner, which makes it a little different from the ivory bows above.
Try this placement on your couple’s chairs if you only want a few oversized bows.
ribbon-tied napkins and greenery
Here’s a more rustic take on a bow detail. The white napkins have little green sprigs tucked into their ties, with a bright red bow on one and a tan band with a thin bow on the other.
For a preppy winter wedding, I’d borrow the red version and pair it with simple white plates.
striped monogram cocktail napkins
You don’t need a giant sign to show off your initials. This little cocktail napkin has pale blue stripes around an oval, with a green script monogram in the middle.
It’s such a pretty combination for your drinks station.
a wreath with colorful ribbons
If you love mixing patterns, take a look at this bow. Pink, lime and blue-and-white ribbons sit together on a leafy oval wreath, with long tails hanging down the side.
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Borrow this idea for your venue entrance. I especially love the ribbon with tiny blue patterned pots!
a guestbook table under a fringed umbrella
How gorgeous is this little guestbook spot? An ivory fringed umbrella sits over an open book, framed photos and a clear card box with gold-colored edges.
The white flowers continue from the tabletop down to the ground. Keep that fuller arrangement to one side if you want to leave room for guests to sign.
leafy aisle chair ties
This is another pretty way to decorate your aisle chairs without big flower arrangements. Narrow leaves and rounder greenery are gathered against the pale chair backs, with long ivory ties hanging underneath.
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I love how the same little bunch repeats along the row. The greenery really is enough here.
a monogrammed drinks cart
Last but definitely not least, we have this adorable white drinks cart. I love the ruffled umbrella with its dark edging!
Drink dispensers and rows of filled flutes sit above a large pale monogram.
The white flowers beside the wheel are a lovely finishing touch. Try a low arrangement there so the counter stays clear for drinks.
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