A Tennis Themed Wedding: Game, Set, Match for a Modern Minimalist Soiree!

Modern invites. Photo by Ginger P. Designs from etsy

With the US Open Tennis Championships now in full swing, a tennis themed wedding seems only apropos! Imagine an elegant wedding reception in a modern palette of deep navy blue and chartreuse with whimsical elements that are inspired by your love of the game. In putting together this palette of ideas for you, see how a minimalist decorating approach can still look fabulous! Are you ready?

Take a Minimalist Approach with Whimsical Touches!

 Tennis Themed Wedding with a Navy Blue and Chartreuse Palette in a Modern Style. #tennisweddings

1. Dangling Chinese Lanterns in Chartreuse
Your ceiling décor can play on the role of dangling tennis balls. At this tent wedding, see how a wedding tablescape comes together with modern centerpieces and simple glass votives laid out on long reception tables. Via Brides.com.

2. Modern and Clean Cut Wedding Invitations
Send out invitations with a modern design such as this one from we found from etsy seller, Ginger P. Designs. Love the clean look in a palette of navy blue and chartreuse with a modern set of fonts.

3. A Wedding Welcome Backdrop
Using Post-It Notes, this backdrop says “game, set, love” with the initials of the bride and groom. How cool is that? Find it via an actual tennis themed wedding photographed by Pat Dy Photography.

4. A Minimalist Style Wedding Cake
Minimalist yet elegant! Have a pistachio-flavored wedding cake that rests atop a bed of wheat grass! See how it fits perfectly with the color palette of navy and chartreuse, while a layer of blush pink rose petals adds a stylish feminine tone to the cake’s design. See this cake on Bridal Guide. Photo Credit: Nick Brown

5. Tennis Themed Favors
Send guests home with a reminder of your love of the game! Think whimsical tennis themed macarons. Package them in simple white boxes tied with navy blue ribbons and a tennis racket-shaped favor tag. These yummy pieces were seen on the blog of our friends over at Spaceships and Laserbeams and were created by Melissa, of The Sweet Society.

With these five inspirational ideas, planning a tennis themed wedding can definitely be fun. Try taking a minimalist approach with creative and clever ideas and you will be surprised at the results!

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