Wedding Decorations: Stunning Ideas for Your Special Day
Designing your wedding takes a lot of time, excellent organisation, some creativity, and most importantly staying focused on what matters, and that is – celebrating your and your partner’s love. So, instead of getting lost in the details and forgetting about the big picture, make it ‘yours’ and reflect your unique personality and style with a few authentic details that tell your story.
When choosing accessories for the wedding, go for the ones that bind everything together and visually improve the celebration, a décor you will fondly remember for years to come. These don’t necessarily have to cost a fortune. The most stunning ideas are unusual, creative pieces that will make an impact on your guests.
Wow with a Witty Welcome
This is the first thing your guests will see as they arrive at the wedding so use the opportunity to wow them and set the mood for the day. Think of a unique welcome sign with a witty message for your friends and family. This can be an easel, a wooden sign, framed glass, or a banner that will showcase the style of your big day.
The sign can be more than just a decorative piece. It can be a spot for taking photos but it can also include the schedule of events, directions to the ceremony location, or convey requests for cell phones turned off or similar.
Astonishing Altar and Aisle
The ceremony is the most beautiful and important part of the wedding when all eyes (and cameras) are on you, so take some time to think about how to make the altar and aisle extra special. Of all accessories for the wedding, this is the one that will be the focal point of your big day and define the wedding’s theme. There are so many different directions here, from romantic rose-covered arches, and modern chuppahs with greenery, to very simple displays of candles and rustic wedding decorations.
With the beautiful Australian weather, having an outdoor ceremony gives plenty of options for stunning natural backdrops, like the ocean, beach, waterfalls, or some secluded piece of nature. Take advantage of the scenery and frame the altar with a splash of décor like a boho-style rug and some lanterns, a birch tree structure, or transparent draping. Bring in an altar that will embrace the setting rather than detract from it.
If you want a statement altar and aisle to make a grand entry, you might want to incorporate hanging elements that will look luxe and grand compared to floor petals, a round-shaped arch, or asymmetric floor installations. Choose interesting chairs or benches and place them in a curved formation so everyone can view the couple.
Ravishing Reception
Moving from the ceremony to the reception area, where your guests will spend most of the time, you want to keep the same theme running. This is where the table décor will be mostly noticed, so think about some nice tablecloths or runners that will catch the eye but overwhelm the atmosphere. Too many details will take the attention away from the rest of the wedding accessories but you also don’t want the feeling of bare tables.
Focus on what’s going to be at eye level like the centrepiece flowers, the patterned napkins, and the silverware. Mixing high and low arrangements will give dimensions and visual balance, however, they should be either below the chin level or over the head, otherwise, people can’t see each other and talk.
When it comes to the venue itself, hanging installations like floral chandeliers, paper lanterns, string lights, or balloons can all look stunning. Don’t forget the dance floor. Some people like them monogrammed or decorated with special illustrations, but can come up with something new, as long as it serves the purpose of dancing.
Delicious Desserts
Wedding dessert spreads or a dessert table are essentially an array of desserts on top of the wedding cake or instead of one. Some couples like to have the traditional cake and supplement it with a collection of sweets as well, while other couples use the limitless options for desserts and make this a delicious treat.
This can be a tower of doughnuts, homemade pies, a display of mini-tartlets, assorted cupcake spread or ice-cream floats. No rules, no limits, and a lot of happy guests. Arrange them in line with the ceremony theme and you will have a special sweet place.
Favours for Friends and Family
This is another opportunity to add a personal touch and let your family and friends how much you appreciate their presence at your nuptials. The thank-you gifts can be cute and cool and within the budget, but it’s nice if they are meaningful.
A hand fan is a classy keepsake and practical if it’s too hot, scented candles, coffee mugs with initials, bottle openers with a message, heart-shaped wine stoppers, candy jars… While you certainly don’t have to give out wedding favours, it’s a small thoughtful gesture that will remind people of the location, the décor, and the couple.
Enjoy the Event
At the end of the day, this is a celebration of love, and what matters the most is that you and your guests enjoy the party. There will undoubtedly be minor mishaps and things that slipped your mind, but all of that won’t matter in the big picture. Your energy, your mood and the overall atmosphere will make the event a memorable moment.