Every bride dreams of having their wedding in a beautiful place. The following article contains items to consider when planning your decorations for your ceremony.
At the Church
Before you begin planning your decorations, check with the church to see if there are any requirements such as real flowers for the altar to anything that is restricted before you begin to plan. This will save you heartache (and money) down the road when you find out the beautiful decorations you bought or made can't be used in the church for one reason or another. Also consider whether you will be taking your decorations from the church to the reception. This might influence how the decorations are made or what you choose for decorations.
Some churches are already beautifully decorated while others have a more simple look to them. When you begin planning your decorations, take some time to go look around the church. Think about the style of your ceremony and how decorations might enhance that style. Consider the lighting in the church and how it might effect your ceremony. For example, a candlelit wedding at 1:00PM might not be very effective in a church with large windows that let in lots of light.
Another consideration is the time of year you will be getting married. If you are getting married around a holiday, the church may already be nicely decorated. Ask a church official what, if any, decorations might be in place on the day of your ceremony.
Now, how do you decorate? Candles are one option. Weddings by candlelight are very romantic and beautiful. Decorate your church with candelabras by the altar and candles in the windows. Some brides also use candle holders on the pews in place of, or with pew bows.
Pew bows are one of the most common ways to decorate a church. There are many variations and styles of pew bows. Some are just tulle bows in white or the bride's wedding colors. Some have flowers as well as the tulle bows. Others use 2 or 3 different kinds of ribbon to create the bows. Other objects can be included in the bows to enhance a certain theme. For example, include seashells for an ocean theme wedding. Choose the variety that works for your wedding style.
Instead of pew bows you can also use floral swags both on the pews and on the windowsills. If your church has a wide aisle-way, consider using fabric-draped pillars with baskets of flowers on top.
Away from the Church
As with the church, before making too many decorating decisions, you should check with the location for any rules concerning decorations. Some reception halls will not allow open flames for example or allow you to hang anything on the walls. Knowing the rules is a great help towards effective decoration planning.
When reviewing your ceremony location, give some consideration to where you want to stand. For example, if you are getting married in your reception hall which has a big fireplace, consider having the ceremony fireside. Think about the amount of space you will need for the official and the wedding party. You will also want to consider where the guests will sit. If you have them sit at their tables in the reception hall, make sure the table centerpieces don't block their view of the ceremony.
Make sure you have the necessary items for any special moments in your ceremony. For example, if you are going to have a unity candle, you will need to make sure there is a table available or some other sort of stand to hold the candles. Add a tablecloth to enhance the table's appearance.
An archway is a nice item to use for decoration. It can be used at the front where the ceremony is going to be held or at the back designating the start of the aisle the bridesmaids and bride will be coming down.
If the ceremony place walls are not very pretty, consider using a backdrop for the wedding party to stand by. The backdrop can be as simple as a bed sheet draped over a frame or as elaborate as a painted canvas.
As in a church, flower arrangements and candelabras are always good wedding decorations. Pew bows can be attached to the backs of chairs on the aisle if you wish to use them as decorations too.
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