The document discusses the symbolism and meaning associated with peacocks and provides suggestions for incorporating peacock themes and colors into various elements of a wedding, including invitations, bridesmaid dresses, bouquets, centerpieces, cake, and more. Key elements that could reflect the peacock theme are plain white invitations featuring a peacock feather, dressing bridesmaids in the varied colors of peacock feathers, and including peacock feathers in bouquets, centerpieces, and other decor. The goal is to subtly incorporate the vibrant colors and imagery of peacocks to create an elegant, visually striking aesthetic for the wedding.
1. The Peacock Peacocks are considered celestial animals, containing the entire cosmos in their tail (sun, moon, stars, and the planets). To early Christians, the peacock symbolized immortality, resurrection, and the exchanging of the earthly body for a spiritually perfect body in heaven. It is often associated with the Tree of Life and the Garden of Eden. It has been compared to and was once considered close cousin of the mythical phoenix, which engulfed itself in flames at the end of its lifespan and was immediately reborn from the ashes (think Fawkes in Harry Potter). More generally, it means beauty, knowledge, omniscience, and perfection through the pursuit of a godly life. Peacocks are a symbol of focusing on the positive in life — they are proud of their beautiful feathers instead of dwelling on their ugly feet.
2. Contemplate the powers of the Peacock when you need more vibrancy and vitality in your life. The Peacock can also help you on your spiritual Path, and breath new life into your walk of faith. The Peacock can rejuvenate self-esteem levels too. If you’re feeling “blah” and blue, imagine the glorious, techno-color display the Peacock provides. This puts us in a proper mood to embrace your own nobility. In no time, you’ll be walking tall and proud as a Peacock too!
19. Guys tiesPick 4-6 high impact items and only do those so you don’t overdo the theme!!!
20. Plain white invitations featuring a peacock feather The 5x7 bronze pocket fold with peacock feather and finished to perfection with a beautiful champagne ribbon This is all you need to create an impact and begin the theme to your whole wedding. Your guests will know immediately that they are going to be attending an amazingly stylish wedding.
21. Bridesmaid Dresses: Here is where you could combine two hot trends for 2010 in one. 2010 is going to see a big increase in popularity in mix-matched bridesmaid dresses and this works wonders with the Peacock theme. Dress your bridesmaids in the variety of complimentary colours found in the peacock feather with bold, royal blues, teals and greens. The look and style from doing this is warm, chic and very sensational.
22. Create a sophisticated, breath-taking piece by adding a single (or more than one) feather to your hair for the reception.
23. Bouquets, Corsages and Bridal Party Flowers: Feathers as a whole are a gorgeous new accent to flowers. Don’t let the feathers scare you; add a few through your bouquets to match your theme. To ensure you create the beautiful bouquet you are looking for, try to match the flower colours to the contrasting colours found in a peacock feather and balance this with sharp white or ecru.
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25. Centrepieces and Table Décor: Sage green and teal blue linens will instantly produce a sensationally rich vintage feel. white chair covers with complimentary sashes or bows around the back of each chair. Centerpieces usually match the bridal party bouquets. Take the flowers used in your bouquet and include some long, tall individual peacock feathers in the vase and you have yourself a centerpiece as pretty as a peacock. Not only that, but you can also have small peacock feathers tucked into your napkins to finish your tables off beautifully.
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27. Wedding Cake: Yes, even your wedding cake can take part in your wonderful theme. Although you may not want colour incorporated into your wedding cake, iced white feathers can provide breath-taking flair. Try a dotted line pattern when icing the feather shapes onto the main cake to keep it elegant and refined, and perhaps introduce a slight shimmer of gold or silver leaf. This will outdoubtedly create a stunning wedding cake that ties in with your whole day.
34. The peacock design of the invitations set the theme for the wedding. The couple also included a map, RSVP card, directions, hotel suggestions, activities, and a place for notes
