Top 10 Wedding Decoration Budget Tips

When it comes to choosing your wedding decorations, you must decide on your theme. Once you have done this, you can then make your decisions about the budget that you will have.

Here are the top 10 tips that you should know in order to lower the cost of your wedding decorations.

1. Decide on the essential items that you must have first and then worry about the extras.
2. Hand make the centerpieces yourself using items priced toward your budget.
3. Using artificial flowers is cheaper than fresh flowers unless you pick them yourself from a field.
4. Skip the extra wedding favors and focus more attention on decoration detail.
5. Never go over your budget because you set it up for a reason
6. For smaller items like candles, candle holders, small laces etc. visit your nearby dollar store.
7. Never underestimate the elegance of basic décor. Sometimes minimal is best.
8. Some very versatile items that can make a beautiful decorations include: clay pots, plastic bowls/vases, faux flowers, pearls, balloons, pillar candles, rhinestones, and empty wine bottles.
9. Tissue paper roses and flowers give off a beautiful look to any decorating style and they are quick and easy to make.
10. A word to wise is that your decorations should not even amount to half of the money that is spent on the reception.
By Mike Lindsey

Balloon Wedding Decorations

Need a quick idea to dress up a mediocre wedding? Balloon decorations are just what you need. These do-it-yourself ideas are not only low-cost but also lovely additions to a wedding ceremony or reception. Adding balloon decorations to your wedding is a smart way to be creative and save money.

The balloon arch is a perfect way to add flair to your celebration. The easiest way to construct the piece is to get a pre-built wedding arch made of white metal. If a wedding arch is not available, you can build an arch using strong bendable metal wire. Just make sure it is sturdy enough to stand on its own.

After positioning the arch, simply attach full balloons onto the arch using wire ties or string. Wrap the tie around the base of the balloon and then onto the arch. It is best to start at the top and work your way down both sides evenly to crate a uniform look. This can be done with multicolored balloons or balloons of one shade. Balloons should not be filled with helium however.

The more balloons you can attach, the better the piece will turn out. Also, this is a piece that must be constructed at the site where it will be used. Balloon arches last approximately twelve hours, so plan its construction carefully.

The completed arch can be used in several places. Some brides choose to place the arch outside the entrance to the ceremony. This allows guest to walk through the arch as well as the bride and her attendants. Other brides choose to use the arch as a ceremony highlight. They prefer to place it in the ceremony area so they can stand under it as they are saying their vows. Lastly, many brides feel this decoration is better suited for the reception area and use it to decorate for the after-ceremony event.

Balloon Centerpiece

For brides on a tight budget, balloon décor can be an easy way to stay on track financially and design a beautiful wedding. One of the best places brides can use wedding balloon decorations is on reception tables. To make a creative balloon centerpiece, you will need white paper lunch sacks, sand, pretty string, helium, and balloons in coordinating reception colors.

Take a paper sack and fill it will two cups of sand. Fill three balloons with helium and tie them off with long strings. Then, bunch up the top of the sack and tie the balloons around it to secure them. Place the sack in the middle of the table and you have an easy centerpiece.

It is best to cut the strings of the three balloons differently to allow them to be different heights when arranged. You can also curl excess ribbon or string to make it more decorative. For extra beauty, brides can stuff the bags with decorative tissue paper after adding the sand. When the balloons are attached the tissue paper can stick out of the top for a more polished look.

This idea is also great for last minute decorating. Brides are not limited to using this piece in the reception, and can also use this idea to decorate the ceremony. It is lovely to place this piece on the floor, lining the aisle in the ceremony.

Balloon decorations for weddings are wonderful ways to add fun and creativity. Brides can make the decorations themselves with their family and friends. These ideas may be low-cost, but the end product certainly looks beautiful.
By Whitney Acke

Wedding Lighting The Way When Two Become One

Whether you want to add a little extra romance to an evening reception or a little glow to your house of worship, candles are a natural, effortless addition to your wedding theme. You’ll have no trouble finding a role for candles at the wedding ceremony, at the reception, and even as part of the floral displays.

Unity Candles

Join the growing number of couples who include a unity candle as part of the wedding ceremony. Perhaps you think that unity candles are steeped in a rich history of religious tradition, or perhaps you think that unity candles are the invention of the candle makers to sell an extra candle or 10,000. Neither is the case. The exact evolution of the unity candle is uncertain, but since it began 30-40 years ago, it seems that we have that ever-lively 60s generation to thank for yet another custom that has wormed its way into modern life.

I’d like to propose my own idea of the unity candle’s origin–an unlikely science experiment. You can perform this experiment yourself. Light two tapered candles, or use whatever candles you have handy. Note the height and brilliance of each flame. Now, join the two flames together and look at the single flame. The united flame is taller, stronger and brighter than the sum of the two individual flames. Isn’t that what marriage is supposed to be–a single unit stronger than the sum of its parts?

The most traditional of the variations on the theme is the tall, thick white candle in the center of a candleholder surrounded on each side by a white taper. During the wedding ceremony, the bride and groom light the center unity candle with the two tapers, creating the stronger flame as a symbol of the stronger unity gained through marriage.

Beyond the traditional unity ceremony, today’s weddings provide the opportunity for many variations, particularly second weddings that include children. If each partner has children, the children may light the unity candles. Sometimes, parents from each family light the unity candle. You’ll want to preserve the moment in a picture, because it’s unlikely you’ll find this level of cooperation again.

If you carry a hand-tied bouquet, incorporate a white taper into the bouquet, and carry the taper up the aisle. The groom can hold his taper until you reach the altar, when you each place your taper into the unity candleholder to accentuate the unity theme.

If your house of worship doesn’t allow unity ceremonies, conduct the ceremony at the reception right before the toast.

Candles for Your Wedding Decor

Consider candles an integral part of your floral displays to add warmth to a sterile reception hall environment. Select your candles first, and then select flowers to complement the candles. If you maintain the candle as the focal point, you’ll spend a lot less money on bridal flowers.

Place a single sculptured candle by the guest book, for example. Incorporate candles into your table displays at the reception. You can actually use candle displays in place of floral displays. Consider the idea of floating candle displays at the center of each table. They’re low enough to allow conversation without talking through flowers.

You’re not limited to white candles. Work the candles into your color scheme: silver and gold for holiday weddings. Nor do you have to limit yourself to unadorned candles. Ribbons add a nice accent to simple candles. Select elegant candles for a formal wedding and less formal sculpted, marbled, or otherwise embellished candles for less formal weddings.

Candles as Wedding Favors

Candles always make nice gifts, and you can capitalize on this by selecting a candle for your wedding favor. A small, beautifully wrapped candle makes a wedding favor that your guests will appreciate and display at home–something to remember your special day.

However you choose to add candles to your wedding, their warm flame will add to the ambiance of an already glowing moment.

Centerpiece Ideas for a Romantic Wedding

For wedding decorating ideas for romantic weddings, get inspired with candles and flowers to make creative wedding centerpieces.

Wedding guests will enjoy centerpieces made up of beautiful, scented flowers and softly glowing candles. For other centerpiece ideas, consider arranging items that inspire romance, such as poetry books, incense or chocolate.

Romantic Wedding Reception Decor: Centerpieces

To determine what type of romantic centerpiece will work best, first establish what types of tables will be used at the reception and how many will be required. For example, long tables will allow for two different types of centerpieces, or one simple, recurring centerpiece down the length of the table. For round tables, one larger, dramatic centerpiece will work best.

Other things to consider include, wedding budget, personal tastes, wedding colors and which season of the year the wedding will take place.

Romantic Flower Centerpiece Ideas

For a simple centerpiece, bundle a bunch of flowers in romantic fabric or tie a bow around a vase. Rich fabrics in shades of gold, champagne suit an autumn or winter wedding. Soft pink, peach and cream shades fit with spring and summer romantic themes.

Another simple but romantic idea is to gather a bunch of baby’s breath into a bouquet and tie with romantic printed fabric. Baby’s breath centerpieces are easy DIY wedding projects that can be completed quickly and a days before the wedding.

For more elaborate centerpieces, big bunches of flowers work well. Roses, garden roses and peonies are excellent choices for flower centerpieces. A florist will be able to help choose flowers and help make other decisions, such as choosing complimentary flowers and fillers. Check online for ideas for romantic flower centerpieces, to give local florists and idea of the vision, or try making them as a DIY project.

Candle Centerpieces for Wedding Receptions

Lighting is very important at a wedding reception. The bright overhead lighting found in many reception halls are great for certain occasions, but for a romantic wedding, dimming the lights will help to set the right mood. To create a nice soft glow, try using romantic candle centerpieces.

• Candelabras: They can be rented from many wedding supply stores and come in a variety of sizes and materials. Perfect for making a statement with a romantic centerpiece.
• Place candles in a vase of water, with colorful gems at the bottom. Candles shaped like flowers, in the wedding colors, will also look very romantic on a glass or metallic plate for a simple, elegant and romantic wedding centerpiece.

With many halls and hotels employing strict fire codes, real candles may not be allowed. But not to worry, there are many types of battery-operated candles that are long lasting and glow like the real thing. They come in a variety of colors and sizes, so finding a suitable “fake candle” should not be a problem. In most cases, no one will be able to tell the difference.

Unique Centerpieces with a Romance Theme

Although they are popular and traditional, flowers and candles are not the only option for a romance-themed wedding.

• Place on the tables pictures of different couples in the family, like grandparents, parents and aunt and uncles, on their wedding days.
• Another idea is to stack books of love poetry on the tables. For a cheekier take on a romantic wedding, stack romance novels.
• For an edible centerpiece, stack the wedding favors in an attractive way. Try boxes filled with chocolate truffles or chocolate roses on plastic stems.
• Incense, arranged in a variety of colors and scents might also suit a romantic wedding. For scent allergies, or fire code reasons, they can remain unlit and still look quite attractive.

Romantic wedding centerpieces can be as simple or elaborate as the bride and groom prefer. Either way, centerpieces should make a statement and unite the wedding theme and reception decorations.

Wedding Marquees: Perfect For a Themed Celebration

When it comes to planning a wedding, the venue, for both the event itself and the reception that follows, is an important consideration for the couple getting married. A marquee can be the perfect choice, as the design and style options for such a wedding are virtually unlimited, and the tent space can be tailored to suit the precise needs of the wedding party.

Advantages of a Marquee Wedding

The main advantage of hiring a marquee is the flexibiility that the venue gives. The tent can be tailored to fit areas of any shape or size, and there are no restraints on decor, as may be the case in a fixed location, such as a hall. A marquee is perfect for a themed wedding, and, in the case of a large wedding party, more than one tent can be set up to accommodate all of the guests. A marquee can be partitioned off to create specific areas, such as a formal sit-down reception area, or a dance-floor area, as well as a special area for the ceremony itself.

In a country such as the UK, which is prone to a lot of rainfall, a marquee can create an all-weather venue that will prevent the unreliable weather conditions from spoiling the big day. All wedding activities can be kept undercover, and safe from the rain.

Another advantage to a marquee wedding is that it gives the couple the option to hold the event at home, if they have sufficient space. This would mean that they have much more control over the reception, and there are no limits on how long the party lasts. Several days, perhaps?

Design Ideas for a Marquee Wedding

Holding an event in a marquee means that there are absolutely no limitations when decorating the space, and this makes a marquee a perfect location for a themed wedding. Here are some ways that a wedding tent can be customized to the needs of the couple:

Formal Wedding Design

Formal wedding design incorporates a mainly ivory or white colour scheme, with pastel accent colours. The marquee may be set with long tables, overlaid with pastel-coloured runners, and traditional floral table decorations. The interior of the tent can be decorated with flowers, pale bunting, or tasteful lighting, to create a beautiful and very traditional effect. Peach and pale pink tones work very well incorporated into this sort of design.

Contemporary-Style Weddings

For couples who prefer a more modern design, the marquee can be decorated in bold colours, such as hot pink, or bold black and white, with a hint of silver. For an evening reception, the top of the tent can be blacked out and patterned with tiny lights to create a starry night effect, or alternatively, images can be projected onto the walls and roof of the tent as it gets dark, creating an atmospheric dance area. In a modern-style marquee, there are many stylish options when it comes to table decorations, and quirky, homemade ornaments can look really unique. A contemporary styled marquee can really put the stamp of individuality on a wedding event.

Bedouin Style

A marquee decorated in the Bedouin style can look absolutely stunning. In contrast to the pastel shades of traditional weddings, the eastern-themed tent is adorned in warm shades, such as terracotta, earthy reds and sandy yellows. Exotic drapes add atmosphere, and seating is informal, with rows of low couches, scattered with brightly coloured cushions. Even the tent itself does not have to be a traditional white wedding marquee. Many tent-hire shops can provide a Bedouin-style tent. The floor of the tent can look stunning when covered in sumptuous, Persian-style rugs.

Hobbies and Interests as a Theme

If the couple have a particular hobby or interest that brought them together, they may wish to use this as a theme in a marquee. For example, a marquee can be decorated in the colours of a sports team, with table decor reflecting subtle references to the team and the sport. This can still be quite tastefully done, but if the couple wish to make an impact, they can create a really bold theme that stands out from the crowd and creates a wedding or reception that is very personal and meaningful to them.

Wedding Tent Style

This article shows that there are no boundaries or limits when it comes to holding a wedding event in a marquee. This weatherproof venue can become whatever is desired to create the perfect, personalized venue for that special day.

Theming Your Wedding

The excitement and romance of a themed wedding will transport your guests away from the everyday, and they’ll all leave with the glow of those who’ve enjoyed a truly great party!

You don’t ­have to dress in period gowns and stage swordfights and duels (although you can if you want to!). An effective theme is usually as simple as a colour (all white, red and silver, navy and soft pink), a motif (hearts, seashells, roses) or even just an ambience or ‘feeling’ you wish to create (classic elegance, fairytale romance or sleek city nightclub). A theme ties all the strands of your day together to create a well-coordinated and stylish celebration.

Your reception is the main focus of a theme and your reception venue should dictate the best way to decorate. Venues that have relatively simple décor are best if you want to transform a function room into a medieval theatre or the set of the next Star Trek movie. While grand ballrooms or historic houses can present you with a ready-made set for your celebration. Uncomplicated themes that use colours and motifs are most common and can look extremely effective.


Themed decoration

If you’re planning a themed party, make sure it’s a winner by hiring a decorator who specialises in themed events. If you’re doing the decorating yourself, visit specialist prop hire outlets to source amazing items that reinforce your theme. Costume hire outlets, second-hand and Asian import shops, party supply stores and liquidation centres are good places to source themed elements.

Carry your theme through

Once you have decided on your first priorities with decorating for your theme, the smaller decisions such as the bomboniere and table centrepieces will fall easily into place. Before you finalise any aspect of your wedding, ask yourself “Does this promote my theme or detract from it?” If in doubt, leave it out! Another thing to avoid is adding too many uneccessary decorations simply because they fit with your theme. You want things to look simple and uncluttered.

Ideas for wedding themes

Themed weddings have become hugely popular in the last couple of years. A well thought out and executed theme creates a vibrant party atmosphere, helping everyone get into the mood.

Any time of year can be the inspiration for a fantastic wedding theme.
With a few simple touches you can take your cue from nature and create elegant bliss.

Spring

• Pastel colours (soft pink, lilac, mauve, lemon, mint green, baby blue)
• Silver
• Fresh flowers eg lilies, tulips, jasmine
• A garden in bloom
• Blossoms
• Cupid
• Light, floating fabrics
• Twinkling fairy lights
• Fresh, light scents in oil burners

Summer

• Bright, bold colours (fuchsia pink, orange, emerald green, sea blue)
• At the beach
• Barefoot elegance
• White and candlelight
• Soft Peonies, sunflowers, hydrangea, frangipani
• Stripes or flower prints
• Outdoor or marquee weddings
• Fruit
• The tropics
• Island life
• Tribal celebrations
• Bonfires
• Muslin or organza overlays and softly draped fabrics

Autumn

• Warm colours (burnt orange, chocolate brown, plum, burgundy, gold, copper, bronze)
• Leaves
• Rustic linens or heavy weave napery
• Seed pods, nuts, dried branches and leaves for decoration
• Fairy lights
• Log fire
• Woody fragrances

Winter

• Pure white, plum, navy, red, gold
• Winter wonderland
• Gingerbread
• Yule fest
• Winter sports
• Australian native flowers
• An evening by candlelight
• Crystal and glass beads as decoration
• Fur trimmings

Wedding Flower Misconceptions Debunked

A lot of brides choose flowers for their wedding based on mistaken assumptions. Do you still think you need to carry roses, or that carnations shouldn’t be part of your options? Think again.

Picking the flowers for your wedding is one of the more enjoyable tasks of wedding preparation. And it can be very satisfying too when your choices work out and you get wonderful results. However, certain myths of wedding flower arrangement have caused many brides to make wrong decisions, which only lead to dismaying effects. Here’s setting the word straight on the rules on selecting and using flowers on your wedding.

Misconception 1: Real flowers are always better than silk flowers

It’s understandable why many women have this assumption. Real flowers, by their nature, just feel more genuine and appropriate for such a special occasion as a wedding. However, there are circumstances where silk flowers are more suited for the occasion, such as when you’re having the wedding outdoors (especially on the beach) where whole bouquets can wither within hours. Silk flowers can also be advantageous as you can order any kind at any time of the year.

Misconception 2: High reception hall ceilings require tall centerpieces

This is probably the most unfortunate flower myth as it makes couples spend so much on something that, more often than not, doesn’t really get appreciated. In some cases, tall centerpieces may even cause disdain from guests whose conversations are made difficult by the obstructing arrangement. If you want prominent centerpieces, make them spread across the table instead of towering your guests. (Just make sure they don’t get in the way of your guests’ eating.)

Misconception 3: All flowers are available throughout the year nowadays

It’s sad to say but there are no flower that blooms all year, though there are long-blooming flowers that can be good decors for your wedding, such as African daisies and day lilies. Some flower stores have greenhouses and import exotic blends, and can provide their clients with a lot more options, but not all flowers can be easily prepared. Thankfully, Singapore, being a tropical country, has a wide variety of flowers that bloom for long periods. When planning what flowers to use, it’s advisable to have a second or even third option.

Misconception 4: Carnations and weddings don’t go together

While some types of carnations are hard to incorporate into a wedding, it’s really a myth that carnations can’t make for good wedding décor. When expertly arranged, carnations can make stunning wedding bouquets and decorations. Carnations come in a variety of colors, which gives them wider versatility than even some traditional wedding flowers. Additionally, carnations are cheaper and can easily be paired with other types of flowers.

Misconception 5: A spring wedding means no dark reds or deep purples

Though many people do feel that bright flowers are only appropriate for weddings in spring and summer, brides shouldn’t feel compelled to follow the tradition. A darker color scheme and unique color combinations can make a wedding peculiarly attractive and memorable. All it needs is a little imagination and a talented florist.

Misconception 6: “I’m a trendy person, my flower décor should show that”

There’s nothing wrong with styling your wedding to reflect your personality, but it’s not always a good idea to make drastic changes, such as using avant-garde fashion. The thing with fashion is it eventually goes out of style, and that goes against the spirit of weddings, which should have a permanent, timeless feel. It’s good to include a few unusual flower arrangement, just don’t make it stand out in the event.

Misconception 7: Roses are the only appropriate flowers for the bride’s bouquet

This is another common wedding myth, and many tempers have been tried just to make sure it happens. But the truth is there is no particular flower that you have to carry as you walk down the aisle. In fact, you can break some other traditions regarding the bride’s bouquet, such as that it has to be bigger than the bridesmaids’ or match exactly. Singapore has a wide selection of flowers that can be made into beautiful a bouquet – don’t limit your options right away.

Creative Wedding Decoration Concepts

Through good décor selection, you can greatly enhance the look and atmosphere of your wedding day. It can even be a way to make a personal statement. Wherever you may be celebrating your wedding, your decoration should show your personality, have a special meaning to you, and be aesthetically pleasing while remaining practical. Here are five more ways you can improve the decoration of your wedding venue.

Light up the place

If you’re getting married in an enclosed building, such as a cathedral, make sure that you have appropriate lighting throughout the ceremony. Lighting, though, can be a little tricky: it should be bright enough to lighten up the whole venue, but not so bright as to make it painful to the eyes. In Singapore, where ceremonial places may have a number of restrictions, it is wise to consult a venue representative whether you can put up additional lighting. Remember that good lighting is one of the key elements to having a good wedding video.

Candles and lanterns

A soft-lit glow is your ideal lighting for your wedding ceremony and reception, and a great way to achieve that is by using candles and lanterns. Your options – just to name the most oft-used – include lighting your altar with tall candles, using lanterns as your row markers, and stringing globe lanterns over the ceremony ground. Candles create an intimate, romantic atmosphere to any occasion. However, if you want a safer choice, you can use small, soft-light bulbs, which has the additional advantage of coming in various colors.

Decorate with blooms

Flowers will never go out of style, but choose them according to your décor and color theme. Roses are classic and it’s hard to go wrong with them, but some other flowers may be better depending on your location and the feel you wish to imbue the event. Tulips look simple and refreshing, calla lilies lend a feeling of elegance, while hydrangeas express exuberance – but those are, by far, not your only choices, so make sure to explore your options. Flowers can be propped on their own, combined with other types, or paired with ribbons.

Trees can do wonders

It’s not very popular yet, but incorporating trees in your wedding décor can create splendid results. There are different ways you can do this: you can hold the ceremony under a large tree (or use a smaller tree instead of an arch or altar), use preserved trees as row markers or centerpieces, or plant small trees around your wedding venue to heighten its effect. A great thing about trees is that they are very versatile. Depending on its size and spread, it can be decorated with lanterns, fabrics, bouquets, and even envelopes from the guests.

Liven up with fabrics

Decorating your wedding ceremony venue and reception area with fabrics is the best way to make your wedding look more grand. Tulle is the standard wedding fabric décor because it can be easily shaped but also drapes well. Your other options include sheer fabric (which blows more easily) and English netting (great for a flowing effect). Most traditional weddings in Singapore, particularly Chinese and Indian, rely heavily on fabrics to achieve an authentic effect. When using fabrics, caution should be taken against wind and accidental tears.

Tulle Wedding Decorations

Decorating with tulle at both your wedding ceremony location and your reception hall takes a little planning in advance. Take some photos at both places so you can envision what you’d like to put in each space.

Below you find some pages that have picture ideas and some step-by-step directions on making tulle bows.

I highly recommend table clamps. They make it easy to attach tulle draping in front of tables and make an attractive showpiece of your bouquets after the wedding ceremony.

Various fabrics can be used to create stunning backdrops. Choose the fabric below that fits your own wedding budget and decorating needs.

Shimmera is an shimmering, lightweight fabric with an shining look. It comes in particularly vibrant colors. It is a perfect option for draping ceilings, covering tabletops and creating beautiful backdrops against plain walls.

Premium Tulle can be used to decorate tables, roman columns, and more. This high quality wedding tulle is a available in 50 yard bolts. It is a fine “net like” material and is available in a wide selection of reception colors. You’ll find it wide enough to cover large areas.

Glitter Taffeta comes in a 20 yard roll. This material has a bold, shiny finish that can cover up a lot of venue problem. You can drape taffeta over tables, or create beautiful wedding backdrops and more.

Solid Color Gossamer comes in extra-large 100 foot rolls. Use it to decorate reception and food tables, walls, floors, and tying swags around chairs.

Backyard Wedding Ideas

There’s tiny as intimate as a backyarrd wedding. The wonderful news is the fact that with all the appropriate backyard wedding tips you can convert your backyard into a wedding paradise. And this can be genuine no matter no matter whether you will be acquiring married inside the gardens of the regional mansion, in your very own backyard wedding ceremony, or are having a beachfront wedding.

With the proper backyard wedding tips everyone can surely setup that perfect wedding memory which will possibly final you for years to come.

Backyard Wedding Arranging Suggestions

There are a lot of factors to contemplate when planning out your backyard wedding idea. We will take a look at them right here.

To start with, will you be married in the backyard?
You will need to talk with your officiant (the particular person who will marry you) to determine if they will execute the ceremony as part of your yard. If you are employing an officiant not related to a church this shouldn’t be a problem. In case you are using a pastor, priest, and so on… they could not be able to officiant at your property.

Also, should you be arranging on being wed within the backyard it really is finest to get a back up plan. When the weather turns out bad the day of the wedding is there an indoor location for all your guests for your ceremony? You may offer a secondary place in the event of negative weather. Contain this in your invitations. In the event you do possess a minister or priest who will probably be officiating you should be capable to coordinate with them to work with the church if essential.

How big will your guest checklist be?

There are numerous issues to think about here. Will everybody fit in your yard? Is there space sufficient to location tables, chairs, tent(s) and people in your yard? You ought to possess a tent spot together with the meals under it and it functions as being a back up location in case of poor weather. Visitors can squeeze in to the tent if necessary.

Based within the quantity of visitors you have, you may have to rent many port-a-potties. You also might wish to think about an area to ?freshen up?. You can set up a cute table somewhere off towards the side, out with the method of everything else. Location a dozen or so matching pitchers with water on a single finish in the table and baskets of hand towels and encounter cloths subsequent to people. Contain a basket with packets of hand wipes too and or little bottles of hand sanitizer. Ensure you show a flower vase within the table so it looks inviting as well as a tiny sign identifying the spot could be best. You can get in touch with it the ?Freshen-Up Station? or one thing along individuals lines. Be certain to have someone verify the supplies and water on occasion so absolutely nothing runs out.

Can you accommodate all the parking?

Still contemplating how many guests you’ll have, you will need to think about in which absolutely everyone will park. Are you able to utilize any areas at your neighbors? Is there a sizable parking lot close by that may be utilized, with permission needless to say. You might pay an individual to be a ?taxi? service for visitors. If expense is not too considerably you can employ a limo service and have them choose up and drop off visitors from a designated parking area. Your visitors would love it! You’ll need to have an attendant remain on the parking area to assist guests to tell them the limo would return momentarily.

Did you consider every thing you’ll need to rent?

Begin a list. As mentioned earlier, you will need chairs for every guest. Tables for dinner visitors to sit at, tables for meals and beverage set up, one for that cake, one for gifts unless of course you have another location planned for a funds box and present spot, along with your head table. What about alcohol? Will you be serving drinks? You’ll need to have an area to serve this from. You’ll be able to check on the rental of the bar style unit.

Will you be catering the food or is family preparing this?

You need to determine should you need to rent cooking supplies, hot servers, coffee pots, and so on… You will also need to have table linens (at least for that food and cake table). You can rent linens or acquire some. Plates, silverware, cups and glasses will also be needed. You could use hefty duty paper plates and plastic silverware. Do you want plastic cups or glass? Will you be possessing a toast. You could possibly, at least, want champagne glasses for that wedding get together and parents.

Up coming you will need to determine on backyard wedding decorations. You’ll be able to rent some of these also. You can rent chair jackets or addresses, if not for the whole set of chairs they’d seem wonderful on the wedding parties chairs at your head table. A lot of brides prefer to make use of them on every one of the chairs employed during the ceremony.

Have you been possessing a backyard wedding ceremony?

If so, it is possible to think about renting a gazebo, arch, columns or lattice panels. You can uncover these at your nearby rental keep and at times florists.

These issues appear so beautiful when decorated with flowers, bows along with a sheer material like tulle or organza.

A wedding runner that’s what the bride would walk down to obtain to the ceremony spot also seems really nice. These diverse decorations will add to the look with the ceremony and assist to make beautiful wedding day photographs that you just will cherish permanently.

Your florist can help with further backyard wedding concepts as to your decorations. As soon as you uncover a florist speak to them about suggestions on how they’re able to support decorate the ceremony region and also the rest of the back yard. Or visit your regional garden center in the event you or more of a do-it-yourself individual and get some tips from there.

Personally, I really like the look of shepherd?s hooks using a hanging basket of flowers on it and bows connected to the leading element in the hook. Planters with flowers or ferns that hang down appear quite wonderful.

I also enjoy possessing large bows or little flower arrangements hanging around the sides from the chairs that line the aisle.

Want to add romance?

In lieu of the wedding runner or wedding carpet you can have a flower lady throw down handfuls of rose petals in the location in which you will walk for the ceremony web site.

What says romance in excess of rose petals?

You can find a limitless number of backyard wedding tips which you can do. I hope that we’ve got helped to spark an thought for you and bring to attention all of the places which you will should focus on if organizing a backyard wedding. For further details you may would like to consider hiring a wedding coordinator. They can help you with each of the particulars of one’s wedding day.

Wedding Arches with Flowers

Flowers are a very common, very natural way to decorate a venue for weddings. With colorful flowers available all yearlong, it’s no surprise every bride-to-be chooses to include fragrant flowers into her wedding. They are inexpensive (depending on which flowers you choose), easily available, and can be used for decorating any place. Although everyone’s eyes are already drawn towards the bride-to-be, these decorative flowers create a beautiful ambiance for the ceremony. One of the most common place to use floral wedding decorations is for an arch. Underneath this arch, the bride and the groom unite ’till death do they part’. In this article, we will go over various decoration ideas for wedding arches with flowers. Whether your venue is a church, on the beach, near a lake, or your backyard, we’ll show you how you can use various wedding flowers to decorate an arch and other wedding arch decoration ideas.

Decorate a Wedding Arch

For the big day, the arch has been purchased already. However, it’s plain and empty; without any decorations of any kind. The first thing that comes to your mind is different types of exotic flowers. But that might be expensive and throw your budget out in the air.

There’s no need to worry. You can create romantic wedding arches with flowers that doesn’t ruffle up your calculations. Whether you’re planning a wedding on a budget or going all out, you have to have a gorgeous wedding arch. And you can do so with few simple materials and a little bit of creativity.

Materials Required

• 12 yards of white 2½” wide ribbon
• 8 stems pink open roses
• 8 fern stems
• 8 stems grass
• 6 stems purple hydrangeas
• 6 stems green baby’s breath
• 4 stems stephanotis
• 4 stems purple lilacs
• 4 pink rose bushes w/o stems
• 3 ivy garlands
• 2 stems purple delphiniums
• 3 yards of green sheer 7/8″ wide ribbon
• 2 yards of pink sheer 7/8″ wide ribbon
• 2 yards of ¼” wide pink satin ribbon
• 2 stem peach blossoms
• 2 stems white prunus blossoms
• 1 yard of pink tulle netting
• 1 2/3 yards of white tulle netting
• 1 stem white hydrangea
• 1 stem large queen size white rose
• 1 wisteria garland

Directions

To secure the flowers on the arch, you’ll need floral wire, floral tape, wire cutters, and scissors for the job. First of all, we’ll make 2 bouquets to secure together. Take artificial grass, ferns, and the ivy garland together to place at least half of the materials you have over them. However, keep the large rose and hydrangeas on one side. Arrange the flowers in such a way that it uses up half of your arch. Take floral wire to secure everything properly. You can also use floral tape to place them over the wire and hide it. Now take half of the 12 yards white ribbon and tie a knot from one end over the stems of the bouquet. And with the pink and green (you can use any different colors depending on your wedding theme), tie a knot at the bottom of the white ribbon. Following the same steps, you’ll make another bouquet as well.

Now comes the pink and white tulle netting. Make 2 loops with both colors over the arch. Take both bouquets and arrange them either together or at different ends of the arch. Arrange the hydrangeas across the arch and place the large white rose in the center. You can also arrange some more hydrangeas and tulle netting on both sides of the arch as well. Using various colors of tulle that compliments the flowers will enhance the look of the arch.

Floral Wedding Arches

Now that was just one way to decorate wedding arches with flowers. In this section, we will go over some wedding arch decoration ideas for different wedding themes.

Fall Wedding
Decorating wedding arches with flowers for a fall wedding includes chrysanthemums, helenium, iris, bird of paradise, carnations, snowdrops, and amaryllis. These fall wedding flowers will add romance and elegance in your wedding ceremony.

Outdoor Wedding
A wedding in your backyard, near a lake, a park, or a secluded location can really add creativity to your wedding. While thinking of decoration ideas for outdoor weddings, keep in mind that nature will take care of the decoration by itself. If there are plants with flowers at the venue, you can decorate the arch with some ferns and branches instead.

Beach Wedding
For a beach wedding, you can go with astrantias, giant roses, muscari, or some tropical wedding flowers. You can also use white and beige tulle netting to complete the look.

Christmas Wedding
When decorating arches for a wedding, that too a Christmas wedding, there are tons of colorful ideas that you can choose from. You can play with a mix of vibrant colors like red, green, orange, or pink. If you want, you can go for the lighter tones like shades of your favorite colors. Use poinsettias, white lights, fir branches, and small, gorgeous Christmas ornaments to create the setting.

Decorating wedding arches with flowers is not a tough job. But if you feel that you can’t think of anymore ideas, ask your maid-of-honor and family members to help you out. Go online and search for images for various wedding arches. Get their prints so you can easily shop for the flowers you wish to include in your arch.

Fall Wedding Decoration Ideas

Fall is the best season with classy atmosphere and colorful ambiance. If you plan to have a wedding in this season then you can explore a number of ideas to make it a perfect occasion. With unique fall wedding decorations you can have a great looking wedding area. Decorating the wedding area is amongst the most important part of entire wedding planning exercise. Adding all the minor and major elements that will highlight the fall season is a great idea. With fall, you also have a wide palette of colors to grace the wedding area. No need to think much as we give you some amazing fall wedding decoration ideas that are sure to wow the guests.

Wedding Decoration Ideas for Fall

Go for a Theme
While checking out the various fall wedding decoration ideas, you will find that opting for a theme can give a well-defined look to the area. There are various wedding themes that can complement the fall weddings. A pumpkin theme is quite popular and easy to implement. You can also have a theme of fall leaves or fall fruits where all those pieces of nature can be brought in to beautify the space. Fall grape leaves, maple leaves or clusters of grape, creatively cut pumpkins can rightly team up to decorate the wedding area. If you were searching for fall wedding decorations on a budget, leaves and other elements of nature that bloom in this season are the best ones.

Catchy Centerpieces
One of the fall wedding decoration ideas is to have a number of catchy wedding centerpieces inspired by the fall season. You can have a number of wedding centerpieces of various sizes to decorate the tables, entryway and walkways. Get some nice and decorative bowls and pots made of porcelain and glass. Arrange bunches of fall flowers like hypericum, montbretia, sunflowers, daisies and roses in these bowls and vases. You can also use fall fruits to make colorful and fresh looking centerpieces. With apples, pears and cranberries your centerpieces are sure to look wonderful. Add leaves and ribbons to give these centerpieces a finishing touch. These are a perfect pick even if you are searching for cheap fall wedding centerpieces that will rightly spice up the area.

Add the Fall Colors
Fall wedding color schemes are fresh and flamboyant. So why not get in all those fall wedding colors with various decor elements. Ribbons, shimmera and tule can’t be left out for fall wedding decor. You can run these around the chairs, benches, tables and entryway. These add a soft and shiny touch to the space. Orange, brown, chocolate, rust, olive, berry blue, red, yellow, golden, plum, sage are the best fall colors that can be used to create a magical effect. Remember to use dark and vibrant shades in fall. Don’t hesitate to add metallic colors which will add shimmer to the decorations. For outdoor fall wedding decorations you can add arches that are highly popular these days. You can have a grand entry ways to the wedding area with such arches.

With perfect fall wedding themes, attractive centerpieces and fall colors spread all over, the wedding area is sure to look its best. Don’t forget to add the right tablecloths and carpets. Colorful candles can be used for decoration and illumination. With chandeliers you can give an elegant touch to this space. Fall recipes, cake, invitations and favors need no mention. So get ready to create a perfect space with these fall wedding decoration ideas. By adding maximum elements of nature have a perfect blend of colors and creativity to deck up the wedding space.

How to Decorate a Hall for a Wedding

How should you go about decorating a hall for a wedding. Hmmm… tricky one. But I’m sure we can get to the other side of this huge task. A wedding is a reflection of love, trust, commitment, and a lifetime of bond. When you are planning and making arrangements for your wedding, many brides-to-be pay close attention to various things. But the one thing that is always on their minds, besides the wedding dress, is how to decorate a reception hall. Once the actual wedding ceremony is over, the reception party is the time to enjoy, relax, and celebrate your union with family and close friends. So why not do it in style? Am I right? So keep reading the rest of the article and find out how you can bring style to your wedding reception party.

Decorating a Hall for a Wedding

You must have been planning for this day for months now and finally, that day is not far away. However, before you can even think of setting foot in the reception hall, there are tons of things you need to manage. So the first place to start with to decorate a wedding hall. And here are our suggestions.

Selecting the Venue
First and foremost, have you finalized the venue for your wedding reception? This can be determined by the number of guests attending the party. When you have the final head count, you can select the hall as per its capacity. Make sure that you don’t take a huge hall for few people. For example, if there are 200 people attending, then don’t reserve a hall that has the capacity of 500. This will only mean that you have more area to decorate which quite frankly, is going to waste.

The Entrance of the Hall
For decorating the venue, let’s begin with the entrance. You can decorate the entrance with flowers and lace, place statues, have ice sculptures, etc.; your budget will help you decide how lavish or frugal you wish to be. At the entrance, you will need to keep a table where the guest book will be. Alongside, the names of the guests on the cards will be written so they can find their respective tables. You can also decorate the table with the same tablecloth used inside for all the tables and some flower petals.

Flower of the Season
Selecting the theme for your wedding reception is very important. And by theme I mean the color combination you want to use in the hall. These colors (or color) will be used for decorating the tables and chairs. Also, the flowers you select can also be included in here.

• Spring Wedding Flowers – Casa Blanca Lily, Lilacs, Peony, Daffodil, Tulip, Star Gazer Lily, Sweet Pea, Waxflower, etc.
• Summer Wedding Flowers – English Lavender, Iris, Hydrangea, Larkspur, Freesia, Queen Anne’s Lace, Zinnia, etc.
• Fall Wedding Flowers – Aster, Dahlia, Marigold, Statice, and Zinnia.
• Winter Wedding Flowers – Daffodil, Casa Blanca Lily, Daffodil, Camellias, Jasmine, Poinsettia, Star Gaze Lily, Tulip, Sweet Pea, Waxflower, etc.

See? There are so many choices of flowers and hence, the theme for the reception. Choose the colors according to the flowers of the season you are including in your wedding. Only then the entire room’s ambiance will get enhanced.

Sweetheart Table Decorations
Many times, family members feel offended that they weren’t selected to be seated with or near the newlyweds. So to avoid any issues on your big day, set up a sweetheart table where the two of you can sit in peace. Since this table is set especially for the bride and groom, make sure you face the guests and other family members, and are close enough to everyone. Decorate this table with either candles, flowers, and don’t forget to place the “Mr. and Mrs.” card. But be sure not to clutter the table.

Table Decoration
Now comes the rest of the tables in the hall. When you wish to know how to decorate a hall, the tables also play an important role. If you would like, you can decorate the rest of the tables in the hall similar, but not identical to the sweetheart table. However, I would advice you not to do this. Keep the sweetheart table unique. Instead, you can take the similar concept but use contrasting colors. Let’s say that you have chosen tulips for decorating your reception hall. Tulips come in red, white, yellow, blue, and mauve. So you can either choose one or a combination of two colors like mauve and white, blue and white, yellow and white, or red and white. I think you got what I’m trying to say here. For table decoration, you can select a neutral color for the tablecloth like beige or off white and use either mauve, blue, yellow, or red tulips for the centerpiece.

The only thing to remember is that don’t overdo any decorations in the reception hall. With flowers and complimenting lights around the venue, you can have yourself a great party. If the reception is being conducted in a garden, then of course, the decorations will be slightly different. To find out more about outdoor decorating ideas, read the Buzzle article on garden wedding decorations.

I hope that after reading this article, you have an idea as to how to decorate a hall. I know that the entire process may seem a little challenging or overwhelming. But trust me, take one step at a time, ask your maid of honor and/or family members to help you out, and this whole thing will get completed with ease. Have a wonderful time planning and decorating for your wedding. Have a happy and blessed married life.

How to Build a Wedding Arch

Decorating the arch is an important part of a wedding ceremony. An exquisitely decorated wedding arch creates a beautiful ambiance all around and the arch actually envisions a perfect frame of your awaiting happiness. Whether it’s an exotic decoration or a simple and chaste arch, its presence signifies a warm and wholehearted welcome for your guests. Building wedding arches is usually the responsibility of wedding planners. However, knowing how to build a wedding arch would prove useful if you are planning to customize everything by yourself.

 Building a Wedding Arch

Many contemporary designs have evolved today for building wedding arches, amongst which bamboo designs are more commonly opted for. Wrought iron and wooden arches look traditional and fashionable. You will come across bamboo arches more often in beach weddings. A simple and neatly raised wedding arch looks pure and beautiful while the lavishly decorated arches uplift the glamor of wedding ceremonies. Follow the steps below to know how to build a wedding arch.

• The easiest way to build a wedding arch is with bamboo sticks. The height the arch should be minimum 8-10 feet. You should arrange for at least 12 bamboo sticks for building a well packed arch.
• The preparations should start a day ahead since you have to dip the bamboo sticks in water overnight. The sticks will gain flexibility this way and you can easily bend them in any shape.
• Erecting the bamboo sticks on ground could be done with an additional support or you can directly dig it to ground. Use medium height iron rods or wooden bars for offering support to the bamboo sticks.
• Attach the sticks to the support by tightly wrapping a wire or a rope. Digging the sticks directly to ground would also look good. Divide the bamboo sticks equally on both sides (12/2).
• Now bend the free end of the sticks from both sides one after another and keep tying them in succession. Twine the free ends around each other and then tie a knot at the junction with a strong thread.
• Bending the sticks like the shape of a bow creates the arch. This step completes the framework of the arch. Make sure that the arch is wide enough for decorations.
• You can also attach a floral tape for extra strength and support. Observe the arch from at a distance to ensure that it’s perfectly shaped.

Decorating a Wedding Arch

Applying a theme to the wedding arch would be a great idea. You can dab on colors that would suit the season. For example, choose different types of orchids and vine plants for summer and springtime weddings. Winter weddings call for pure white and light colored flowers. The flowers are then attached to the arch with colorful threads, tulle and ribbons. You can also clip on maple leaves and lavender flowers. The floral arch is largely popular all over the world and it looks the most beautiful. Wedding couples are also opting for unconventional decorations for arches to make it appear unique. The stand alone piece could be ethereally decorated by applying the wooden theme. Wood of birch and oak trees would serve the purpose wonderfully. Painting the wooden structure with dark ebony color would create a royal look. Over the dark brown wooden arch you can fix a garland of white fresh orchid flowers or red roses. The Gothic theme complements vintage weddings where dark colors is the chosen theme. Prefabricated arches embellished with organza and tulle is truly exotic. Pure white, light shade of aqua blue and baby pink should be color of fabric for decorating wedding arches of classical styles.

The idea of building a wedding arch with bamboo sticks is probably the simplest method. Since wedding is an occasion to be celebrated with happiness and mirth, choose bright and pure colors to reflect a positive vibe all around. Using the ideas mentioned in the content above, you can easily build a wedding arch and then decorate it according to your choice.

Simple Church Wedding Decorations

If you are planning to have a church wedding, I assume that you would prefer a pure and serene atmosphere at your wedding venue rather than something loud and over the top. The same thinking can be extended when planning church wedding decorations as well. Wedding decorations for a church should ideally be simple, elegant and classy, so that they add and match up to the charm and sentiment that a venue like a church exudes.

Unique Ideas on Simple Church Wedding Decorations

Let’s start with first of all understanding what all constitutes church wedding decorations. The entrance and exit, doors, pews, aisle, altar, ceiling and floor – these are the things and places that need to be dressed up for a church wedding. There are numerous options available for decorating them, such as flowers, ribbons, candles, lights, lanterns, etc. But before deciding on the wedding decorations, you should be sure of the color combination that you want at your wedding. If you ask me, no other color matches the purity and sanctity of the church as white. Having an all white church wedding can make the whole affair look very classy and sophisticated. However, if you are someone who thinks that an all white wedding is a bit boring, a combination of red and white, green and white or purple and white are some other good wedding color schemes for church weddings.

Flowers

Well chosen and displayed fresh flowers add to the beauty of the wedding venue beyond imagination. You can make a beautiful centerpiece with flowers and keep it at the welcome table. You can make arrangements with them and hang them as decorations all around the venue, including at the church entrance and door. Hanging a wreath made from roses at the door is a very unique idea which will immediately attract the attention of your invitees, as soon as they enter the wedding venue. To lend a bit of fairy tale effect to your wedding, you can have the aisle covered with rose petals. In fact, there are so many creative things that you can do with fresh flowers, you only have to think out of box! One thing to remember while choosing flowers is to ensure that they are of the same color as the rest of the wedding decorations.

Lights and Candles

If the church allows, there are a number of innovative ways in which you can light up the venue. Hanging colorful LED lights at the entrance so as to form an arch, lends a fun feel to the atmosphere. This idea however should be strictly used for evening weddings. For morning weddings, an arch made of flowers, balloons and ribbons will suffice. Pillar candles can be placed in hurricane glasses and then used to line up the aisle. Candelabras and candle stands can be placed decoratively at the altar, to enhance its visual appeal. Keeping candles on window sills, adding them to centerpieces or flower arrangements, these are some other simple church wedding decorations that you can consider.

Faux Pearls

One of the most unique yet simple church wedding decoration ideas is to hang strings of faux pearls from the ceiling of the church. Faux pearls are available in colors such as red, white and pink. Pearls of different colors can be stringed together and hung from the ceiling to lend an altogether different feel to the venue. Faux pearls can even be added to other decorative arrangements to make them look more interesting.

Fabrics

Tulle will lend a kind of delicacy to your wedding decorations. You can hang this sheer fabric in the shape of U, from the side of the pews. Complete the “U” with a bow made of ribbon or a flower arrangement, attached at the top. If you are thinking of adding some elaborate decorations to the church wedding, you can hang tulle in some unique crisscross manner from the church walls and place large ribbon bows in between. White, pink and silver tulle looks the best as these colors add a feminine touch to the rest of the wedding decorations.

Potted Plants

These days, it’s not just flowers, but even potted plants are being used as church decorations for wedding. You can order a number of decorative potted plants and place them on either side of the entrance, in a row, for effect. Potted plants especially look great if you have chosen green and white wedding colors. Potted plants can be placed at various corners inside the church and silver artificial stars can be hung from them to give the venue a Christmassy feel.

Wooden Name Initials

As the wedding vows are taken at the altar, it is one place which will very prominently figure in all the wedding photographs. An interesting way to decorate it is to hang the name initials of the bride and the groom, carved out of the wood, at its backdrop. These name initials can be decorated with flowers, moss, pearls and ribbons, to add to their appeal.

With these simple church wedding decorations up your sleeve, you can make any wedding venue attractive and memorable. One last tip before I sign off – when it comes to church wedding decorations, they should not only be planned and designed to look beautiful, but also in a way that the sentiments and feel of the venue remain intact.

Beach Wedding Reception Decoration Ideas

A beach themed wedding reception can be classy and casual celebration with a wonderful backdrop. Planning a beach wedding reception can be an easy task as you have a bunch of accessories available to create the perfect looking space here. Beach weddings are a favorite of many individuals due to the awesome ambiance and the well complementing decorations which further heighten the overall beachy effect. Find some easy beach wedding reception decoration ideas here and get set to create a cool and classy reception area.
Ideas on Beach Wedding Reception Decorations

When you plan to work on the beach themed wedding reception decorations, there are a number of options in decor pieces which you can utilize to jazz up the space. While choosing the accessories and decor items try to follow a color theme that will give a well-defined look to the decorations. This will also help you choose the right decoration items and arrange them well. Go for theme color combination like light blue and green, light blue and white or blue and silver.

Entrance with Walkway

Start the decorations by creating a grand entrance. You can have a flower or balloon arch at the entrance. Using a white tulle or long white sheers to grace the entrance is a popular beach wedding decoration idea. Add blue long lace or ribbon along with the flowy sheers. One of the beach wedding reception ideas is to add a well-defined walkway that starts from a distance and takes you towards the grand entrance. Further continue the walkway till the wedding reception gazebo. Well, that’s the focal point of this beach wedding reception.

Add a Gazebo Structure

Adding a gazebo is a good option as it offers a lovely space specially designed and decorated for the couple in-between rest of the decorations. A gazebo need not be grand in terms of design and decor, but this structure must definitely stand out amongst the other decorations. You can simply use wooden poles to form an open gazebo which can be adorned with golden tulle and white sheers. Gather the fabrics at mid point of the pole and add a bunch of fresh flowers at this point from each side. Repeat the same decoration for each pole. The walkway that goes towards this gazebo can be adored with round lamps if it’s an evening wedding reception. For daytime reception, install poles on each side of the walkway. Now run a colored or white tulle from the first pole till the last pole and further adorn each pole with a bunch of colored and white flowers or balloons.

Make the Seating Area Attractive

While implementing various beach wedding reception decoration ideas, you can’t forget the seating area. When you have a lovely walkway and a gazebo standing at the end of it, the best idea is making seating arrangements on both sides of the walkway. Arrange tables at equal distance in this space. Make sure that you do not create a cluttered effect with too many tables. An important point to be kept in mind while working on the seating arrangement is to keep it spacious. Cover up the round tables with stain cloths and add colored napkins. Chairs must be graced with elegant satin chair covers and further spiced up with a colored tulle or fabric bow. Table centerpieces need no mention as these are one of the primary accent pieces in the wedding reception decor.

Small and Large Centerpieces

Centerpieces, as mentioned above are important elements which you can’t miss out while working on the wedding reception decorations. You can have one or two small centerpieces for each table and larger ones can be placed at the entrance, at each pole of the gazebo structure. Taller centerpieces or decor items can be used to fill up the empty areas. You can use flowers, petals, decorative shells, starfish, candles, sand and many more such items together, along with glass vessels and vases to form lovely centerpieces. Round, cylindrical, square and many other designs in glass vases can be used for these centerpieces.

With the aforementioned beach wedding reception decoration ideas, get ready to create a wonderful area for this occasion. You can add many more ideas and accent pieces to make some beautiful decorations for this wedding reception. Plan well, collect the essentials and get set to work on the decor!

How to Decorate a Mantel for a Wedding

Weddings are an occasion of great joy and celebration. One of the best ways for portraying this joy is by decorating your house and also the place of wedding. In the house every room will be decorated with some of the choicest confetti, balloons and flowers. If you have a fireplace mantel in any room, especially in the living room, you can decorate it as well. The fireplace is the focal point of a room and decorating it will improve the look of a room. There are many ideas using which the mantel can be decorated. You can decorate your mantel for a wedding in many creative ways that will transform the fireplace mantel into a thing of beauty.

Mantel Decorating Ideas for a Wedding.

In order to beautify the room you have to take care that every part of it has been covered. And if you have a fireplace in the room then make it a point to add a few decorations to it also. A bare fireplace mantel will only reflect the coldness of the room, and also appear to be unwelcoming. Decorating fireplace mantels for weddings is an excellent way to improve the focal point of a room. Here are some interesting ways to decorate a mantel for a wedding.

If you want a plain yet stunning fireplace mantel, then stick to the color white. Nothing entices the eye than the immaculate beauty of white roses and other blossoms clubbed together in a vase. You can make wreaths out of white lilies and tie white satin ribbons around them. Laces also make excellent decorating material for a fireplace mantel. Decorate the mantel with flowers that are the bride’s favorite.

You can also place candlesticks on the mantel along with the flower vases. Beautifully colored candles on the mantel, coupled with fresh blossoms, can give a sensational change to the room. Tie satin or organza bows around the candlesticks and flower vases for a more beautiful appearance. You can also use seasonal flowers with a few leaves. The frame of the fireplace can be covered with handmade organza flowers. You can also hang ornaments from the mantel.

Using organza fabric for decorating the mantel is also another innovative idea. Choose the desired color of the fabric and cut it out after measuring the mantel. Pin the fabric in the center of the fireplace and make a wave out of the corners and pin them to the mantel. Team this with flower vases, candles and a large mirror for a breathtaking backdrop for pictures to be taken in front of the mantel.

Another idea for fireplace mantel decor is to just place pure white candles with boughs and a pair of turtle doves. The flowers on the boughs should be white to coordinate with the candles and doves. The main focus should be on keeping the decoration simple yet attractive. Make sure that you don’t place too many things on the mantel to make it look crowded or cluttered. If you have a theme for the wedding, then stick to it, and decorate it accordingly. In some cases, mismatched things also make a great decor for the fireplace. You may consult your relatives or an interior designer for more ideas.

These were some ways for decorating a mantel for a wedding. Adorning the fireplace mantel for a wedding can be done in a different manner, based on the type of wedding. Unleash your creativity and come up with some authentic ways to decorate your home for a wedding or any other occasion.