The Best Wedding Decorations Ideas

Although a wedding is really about the ceremony, for many of your guests, the real wedding begins at the reception (i.e. food + dancing + open bar = serious fun). For the bride and groom, the reception is usually when they get to relax and let loose as well, but the planning of the reception is anything but relaxing, especially if you’re trying to stick to a strict budget.

Luckily, there are plenty of ways to save money on fun, elegant, and memorable decor. Here are ten inexpensive wedding reception decoration ideas.

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1. Use White Christmas Lights
Many people use white Christmas lights all year round on their back porches as a simple and elegant decoration. And these lights can make a beautiful addition to any wedding reception venue! They can be hung from the ceiling, around tables, around the cake, or in potted plants. If you don’t want to use Christmas lights, consider lanterns instead.

2. Tie Ribbons
Seat covers can be expensive to rent and a lot of work to make. Instead of using seat covers, get some beautiful wide ribbon to tie on the backs of the chairs to add some elegance and spruce things up. Ribbon is a cheap alternative compared to fancy seat covers. Enlist the help of friends to get the ribbons cut and tied for the big day.

3. Add a Water Feature
A nice addition to the entrance of your reception would be a water fountain. It could even be a small one that you have in your home that sits on a table. The sound of a water fountain is so refreshing, and it would be nice for your guests to listen to as they can finally relax at the reception.

4. Use Feathers
Feathers are a big trend in wedding decor. Buy them in bulk from a craft store and create large feather wreaths to hang on the walls or add them to centerpieces of flowers for an elegant (and inexpensive) look.

5. Decorate with Food
The wedding food and drink menu you choose and the way it’s arranged on platters can add lots of pizzazz to your big day. Huge and assorted apothecary jars of candy on the dessert bar create a festive mood, while gorgeous trays and farm fresh cheeses and rustic bread can instantly make the party have a more organic feel.

6. Add Candles
There’s nothing more romantic than a dim room lit only by the glow of hundreds of candles. And luckily, candles are inexpensive.

7. Cover with Fabric
You can get yards of your favorite fabrics at a craft store and use it for everything from covering tables to draping from the ceiling (i.e. sheer fabrics work well for this and create a romantic atmosphere). Get creative with material to create a soft, intimate atmosphere.

8. Have a Picnic
I was at an outdoor wedding once where reception “tables” were just blankets and pillows on the ground and each blanket had its own picnic basket filled with goodies and wine. It was fun, classy, and unique – not to mention much cheaper than a formal affair with chairs.

9. Display Your Engagement Photos
Your guests will love to look at your engagement photographs, and your reception is the perfect place to display them. In fact, your reception may be the only place that some of your guests will ever get to see your engagement photos. And while you’re at it, bring some of your favorite pictures of you and your spouse-to-be to show at the reception. If you are unsure about displaying them in frames or in a collage, consider creating a slide show for reception entertainment.

10. Have Fun with Flowers
I went to a wedding once that had some large flower displays. They looked like large flower balls. They were elegant, eye-catching, and memorable. To be honest, I don’t remember any decorations other than the flower balls from this wedding. While these displays looked professionally made, a bride and groom could make these flower balls themselves by getting large styrofoam balls (at a craft store like Michael’s) and inserting the stems of the flowers into them. These would be inexpensive to make as long as you either used silk flowers or ordered your flowers from an online wholesaler to save money on wedding flower arrangements.

Wedding Reception Theme Ideas

While a themed wedding may not be the best option for everyone, it will enable you to have a more focused approach to planning your reception decorations. By tying in all the wedding elements, such as centerpieces, flowers, favors, and overall reception appearance, you will simplify the process for yourself, make decisions easier, impress your guests, and save money.

The most difficult part will be picking the theme. You need to make sure the theme is fresh, elegant, and appropriate for you and your spouse-to-be. Make sure you do not pick a theme that could be mistaken for a prom theme, such as “Under The Sea.” Have fun with it, but make sure it is mature. Here are 3 ideas to get you started:

1. Black and White
With a black and white themed wedding, you will base everything off of the basic and elegant colors of black and white. This is a very inexpensive theme for the bride and groom because the guests themselves will be the main decorations. At a black and white wedding, guests are invited to wear black to set apart the bride and groom who will wear white. A word of caution: Do not make your theme white and some other color other than black. Most guests will already have something black to wear and would not have to purchase a new outfit for the wedding. If the bride and groom want to save money for themselves, they need to make it easy for those attending the wedding to save money as well.

2. Seasonal
No matter what time of year it is, it is always some season, and therefore, you can always do a seasonally themed wedding reception. Holidays, such as Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Easter, are very easy to decorate. You could also decorate according to spring, summer, autumn, and winter. For example, if you are doing a spring wedding, you could have a garden theme including gardening tools as centerpieces and little potted plants as the wedding favors. Decorating seasonally will allow you to save money on your wedding flowers as well.

3. Zen
There are so many things that you can do with a Zen wedding reception theme. Just like with a Zen wedding ceremony theme, you can set up a reception that is relaxing, refreshing, and peaceful. Set up a water fountain as the guests walk into the reception hall. Once the guests are inside, allow them to be transported to another world. Set up paper parasols, bonsai trees, rock gardens, lanterns, and origami. Guests will have a lot of fun with this theme, just like I did at a Zen themed wedding I attended a few years ago. It will be memorable for all.

Final Word

Wedding receptions are big, elegant parties, but they don’t have to cost as much as you think. With a little creativity and some do-it-yourself know-how, you can create a romantic atmosphere for your big day.

How did you save money decorating for your wedding reception? Share your experiences and best tips in the comments below!

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Wedding season is just upon us as more and more couples got engaged over the holidays and into Valentine’s Day. Brides and grooms everywhere, especially here in Pittsburgh, PA, Columbus and Cleveland, OH, are comparing color swatches, choosing the best chairs, trying on dresses and tasting cakes. But, what we don’t often see is the planning of the smaller details that make weddings extraordinary. Some of the most important planning lies in the details. What are your centerpieces going to look like? Will there be flowers on the ceremony chairs? What will the lighting look like inside the tent once the sun goes down? Don’t worry. We’re here to help sort through all of these questions.

Some of the best ways to change your wedding ceremony and reception are through wedding decorations that add that final personalized touch. And, these can be rented and returned with no hassle to you. Because, who wants to buy wedding decorations you’re only going to use once? Here are some ways to add that personal touch to your wedding by incorporating decorations.

Glassware
Simple wedding decorations can be as easy as repurposing glassware and adding a garnish. Instead of drinks in a glass, place food in them and serve to your guests as part of your wedding theme.

Furniture
Adding furniture to your wedding decorations is an easy way to allow your older or tired guests to relax after a night of dancing and eating all of that delicious cake. Wedding decorations don’t have to be small items – decorating your cocktail hour or a reserved quiet space can add a different element that your guests will appreciate while still looking fab.

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Chandeliers and Lighting
Hanging small, medium, large or extra large chandeliers in your wedding reception room or tent also serve as wedding decorations. Your lighting can make all the difference in your photographs, so be sure to up-light and hang glowing chandeliers as part of your wedding decorations.

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Dance Floor
Your guests may not know what they’re dancing on, but your dance floor will stand out from the rest of the floor. After all, it is the place to be when the music starts rockin’. Choosing a black and white indoor dance floor is another great way to add to your wedding decor. And, you can even add your own graphic element like your favorite symbol, your initials, your last name or favorite photo on the dance floor.

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Outdoor Heaters
Some outdoor decorations include lighting, games and heaters when it gets chilly. These Towers of Fire are just the right size and look for your patio. Use them at home or at your wedding to keep your guests warm.

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Mirror Table Top For Wedding Cakes
The Table Top Mirror sits on top of a round table perfectly and bounces light so your cake looks perfect. Set plates, glasses, candles and your cake serving pieces on this mirrored display to “wow” your guests. And, it won’t let your linens get dirty.

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Chair Sashes
Chair sashes are used on any type of chair to add your style to your wedding or event.


Chair Covers

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The chair covers shown below are Chameleon Chair covers that range in all different sizes, colors, shapes, textures and styles. These chairs transform to your wedding or event. No matter what wedding decorations you have in mind, there are chair covers to match your style. We also have ballroom chair slip covers that fit most ballroom chairs.

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In addition to renting some of the big stuff, TheKnot.com has a wedding decorations e-store called The Knot Shop where various smaller decorations can be purchased forparties, events and weddings. Items such as paper straws, parasols, gift card holders, customized napkins, ceremony sand and vintage flag decorations are just some of the most popular items.

Simple Wedding Decorations Themes For House

Do you want to know why every Pinterest wedding (aka fake wedding shoot) is super tiny and only has ten people at it? Because decorating a small space is easy. And more importantly: decorating a small space costs significantly less than decorating a big space with the same amount of stuff. (Math! It’s never your friend.)

So if your wedding plans involve a big empty space (think social hall, rec room), it’s understandable if the prospect of decorating might be… daunting. Big empty spaces come with their own set of challenges: tiny details are liable to get swallowed up, but trying to tackle the question of scale without destroying your budget is hard. Which is why the answer for big empty spaces is often less about how you fill it, and more about how much you can fill it. Aka buying inexpensive decor in bulk. Think: paper streamers, honeycomb decorations, balloons, and anything else you can buy large quantities of, fill lots of space with, and not spend a million dollars on. But how do you do that without making your wedding look like a children’s birthday party?

The answer is: it’s all in the execution. So when our friends at Oh Happy Day launched their brand new party shop this month, we were pretty excited. While the online shop features some things you’ve probably seen before (honeycomb decorations, streamers, balloons), this #lazygirl is very into the idea of having it all in one place, curated by someone with a designer’s aesthetic, so I can give my Googling a rest. We thought we’d use the launch of their shop as an excuse to show you a bunch of different ideas for decorating big empty spaces with lots of cheap (cute) decor. Because with a cool idea, bulk decorations in a big empty space can actually look way more stylish than the intricate details you see on those fake weddings on Pinterest.

Just… don’t tell Pinterest I said that.

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Wedding Decoration Checklist

You may be thinking that you are becoming more and more prepared for your big day. This is correct, however there are a few things that you may like to consider and that is wedding decorations to truly display yours and your fiancée’s wedding style.
Like all wedding decorations nothing is a must have and couples have different ideas of the perfect wedding, so if it suits you and your budget then run with it.
Wedding Ceremony Decorations

Thinking about your wedding ceremony, no matter whether it is indoors or outdoors there are different decorations that you may feel are appropriate, the following are some to consider.

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The first that comes to mind are pew decorations, these can range in shape and style. Depending on the style of seating for the ceremony, for example chapel pews or folding, garden chairs may vary the style of decorations suitable.

Pomanders, buckets or cones of flowers, wreath, bows, tulle and ribbons or perhaps free standing decorations for a garden ceremony, just to name a few.

Flowers and Candles

To ensure that your wedding theme and style follows through into the ceremony venue, flowers and candles are often used as decorations. Flowers are used to not only brighten the space but continue the wedding colours. Candles can be used to create atmosphere but also play a part in the ceremony either during a uniting ceremony or to represent a family member that may have passed away.

Scatters and Aisle Runners

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When a bride makes her big entrance to walk down the aisle it should be grand for the perfect entrance. Rose petals or other scatters are generally used to decorate the aisle as well as either a colour carpet or some type of aisle runner.
Most chapels and churches will already have some sort of however outdoor weddings may require the purchase or hire of something special to make walking down the aisle that extra bit special.

Registry Table

You will need somewhere to sign the marriage certificate and official paperwork on your wedding day to seal the deal. Most venues will have a table and two chairs for the bride and groom although you may like to decorate these. Chair covers and table linen can customise the area.
Remember that photos will be taken of you both signing the marriage certificate and of the bridal party at this point of the wedding, so ensure it looks how you want for your professional photographs.
Special wedding pens are also available for this part of the wedding and can look good in photos. Often the bride’s wedding bouquet is used as decoration on the registry table therefore it is not necessary to have a great deal of table decorations.

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Often you will find there is a lot more wedding decorations available to buy or hire for outdoor wedding ceremonies. Chair covers and sashes are often required to decorate plain and generally unattractive outdoor plastic chairs.
As well as carpets and pew decorations other extras for outdoor weddings can include flower urns, topiary trees, candelabra displayed in trees, Bali flags, parasols, decorative Balinese umbrellas or market umbrellas, lanterns, fairy lights, draping, wrought iron and bridal archways, bamboo arbour and pole arrangements, ceremony platforms; just to name a few.
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Wedding reception decorations generally focus on the table and those special little extras. Wedding themes can often require additional decorative touches to ensure the theme is clear and concise (this is something to think about when planning your wedding budget).

Reception Tables and Chairs

The first thing that should be taken care of is the table linen, runners, chair covers and sashes, from here you have a blank canvas to work with.
Centre pieces are often the next decision and in most cases are one of two things: flower or candles, sometimes a mixture of both. There are many beautiful arrangements that come in a range of shapes and sizes. Just remember the practicality of sitting at a table with a centre piece, if it is too tall it can make it difficult to even see the person opposite you. There are however other options as well so be sure to put your thinking cap on to work out what will look the best for your wedding reception.

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Ever thought of having a chocolate fountain on each table as an alternative to centre pieces, simply serve with an array of fruit to dip and it is sure to be a hit with your guests.
Also consider your wedding colours and theme when selecting your centre pieces – there might be something to enhance your wedding theme rather than simply flowers or candles.
Other items that may go on the tables along with cutlery and glasses of course are items such as your bonbonniere, place cards and disposable cameras for the guests to use. Consider different scatters such as rose petals to decorate the table.
Table numbers are something that can be personalised and add an element of you and your fiancées’ personality to each table, becoming not only practical when there are many tables but a decoration in their own right.
The bridal table is often a little more special and stands out from the rest, skirting and draping can help to achieve this affect. The wedding bouquets will generally be used to decorate the bridal table in addition to other elements.
Be sure to organise a table for the wedding cake to be displayed on, somewhere central for the spotlight to be on both the bride and groom when cutting the cake.


Reception Venue Room Decorations

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Think about ways to turn your reception venue into a truly magical display. Organza backdrops to roof draping and complete wall coverage with fairy lights for a touch of magic. Bubble or fog machines to help create atmosphere or flower urns and pedestals to add some natural beauty.
There are many options and some wonderful decorations to bring any room to life. Try oriental lanterns for an Asian theme or perhaps shells for a beach wedding.
Simply displaying a decorated seating plan can be a practical decoration or photo board can create a point of interest to the room for wedding guests to observe throughout the night.

Other Extras to Make Your Wedding Your Way

Consider some other extras like wedding toasting glasses for the bride and groom, a cake and knife serving set for cutting the wedding cake, a guest book for your guests to show their attendance on your big day, a wishing well or even the ever popular lolly buffet.

Guest Book Suggestions for your Wedding Day

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There are some great alternatives for wedding guest books these days. What used to be a simple book with room for the guests to sign their name and write a little message have transitioned into a wide range of unique and creative ideas.

PHOTO & CANVAS GUEST BOOK ALTERNATIVES

Photo canvas and framed boards for guests to sign is growing more and more popular for the bride and groom to display on their wall after the wedding day.
Polaroid cameras and photo booths for the guests to take their own photo and write a message is a great way to then display the memories from the day.


FINGER PRINT GUEST BOOK ALTERNATIVE

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A finger print guest book completed on canvas is something quite special and different for your big day.
Each guest uses easy to clean off green finger paint and puts their print on the canvas to form a tree, the guest then signs their name beside their print.
Simply prepare the branches and trunk on the canvas prior to the wedding day.

WISHING TREE GUEST BOOK ALTERNATIVE

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What about a Wishing Tree: decorating a tree branch with beads, placed in a pot or vase and provide cards for guests to write on their best wishes/advice and hang on the tree. Simply have ribbons tied to the cards for them to hang.
This is also a great way for them to write advice and wishes rather than just signing their name.
Similarly, cards with mini pegs and a line to hang them on not only adds to the decorations of the room but makes a nifty guest book when compiled.

CUSTOMISED SCRAP BOOKING GUEST BOOK ALTERNATIVE

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Customised guest books can also be a real hit where guests are asked to draw an image of themselves, are asked questions about the bride and groom (share memories, etc) and share advice for the bride and groom.
Providing scrap-booking supplies, digital cameras and printing docks can be a way to involve your guests. Each guest is given a blank page to be creative and make a more memorable guest book by compiling the pages after your wedding day.

BUDGET CONSCIENCE GUEST BOOK ALTERNATIVE

A wishing jar or vase with provided cards and pens for guests to write on is a simple and affordable alternative guest book for those working to a strict budget.

Wishing Well Ideas with a Difference for your Wedding Reception

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Like a guest book, wishing wells come in many forms. Some of the typical wishing wells include your standard decorated well, various shaped boxes and treasure chests.
However also consider some of the different and unique options such as bird cages, large lanterns, bird houses, doll houses, mail boxes, luggage bags and stacked gift box wishing wells.
Bowls, baskets and vases will also do the job quite easily if you don’t want the expense of something you won’t use again.


Be sure to provide envelopes just in case your guests have not brought their one for their wishing well contribution.

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To ensure guests know whatever it is that you decide to go with is your wishing well include a wishing well poem close by or be sure to label it accordingly.
Also place the wishing well by or on your provided gift table to help identify it.

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We can’t get enough of these glamorous wedding ideas featured today! There’s so much stunning decor that truly sparkles with the most elegant tablescapes, floral designs and candles. Once you find the perfect event designer, it’s time to turn your dream wedding ideas into a flawless party of gorgeousness. Look through these mesmerizing wedding ideas to see what we’re talking about!

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There’s no better way to glorify your wedding reception than with lush floral designs in vibrant colors like pink and purple. Add more green to the florals if you’re going for a more rustic theme!

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Whether your historic wedding venue won't let you bring in a big installation, or you just want to keep the décor to a minimum, we have 5 totally doable ideas to turn your reception space into a celebration that's all you.

1. Drape the Ceilings

It's amazing what a little fabric can do. Keep it formal and elegant with white fabric, or if you're after a fun vibe, opt for a bright color like yellow. Bonus: Take this approach and you can go light on the table décor and still get the same decked-out reception look.


2. Pick Up Patterned Pillows

If you have a lounge area in your reception space (or made one with some rental furniture), get yourselves to a housewares department for some pillows. Find them on sale (IKEA-style) and cover them with your favorite patterned fabric for a few low-maintenance pops of festive color and pattern.


3. Create an Escort Card Display

Instead of the old escort card table idea, create a bulletin board of seating assignments and display it near the entrance of the reception space. Bonus: You won't have guests squinting at tiny tented cards, trying to decipher their table number.

4. Hang Your Flowers

Think flowers are just for your tables? Think again. Suspending lush arrangements a few feet above your guests' dinner plates is a fun way to create a more intimate space. (This tip is especially handy if you're not so fond of your venue's carpeting—just keep people looking up!)

5. Make Chalkboard Signage

Chalkboards in a photo booth are pure fun—but they're also a great way to decorate an entrance or jazz up the cocktail bar. Personalize it by thrifting an old frame and spray-painting it to match the rest of your décor. Drape with greenery or a flower garland and chalk away!

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I absolutely love to go to weddings that have beautifully decorated ceremonies. Whether it’s in a big, elegant church, or a rustic, old garden, or at a white, sandy beach, the backdrop and decorations of a wedding ceremony can really make a lasting impression. And luckily, a pretty ceremony doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

When it comes to ceremony decorating, less tends to be more. Additionally, you can save some money by being creative and keeping it simple. Here are 15 ideas for decorating your ceremony while sticking to your budget.

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1. Use Your Venue’s Decorations
If you’re getting married in a church, see what decorations they have for you to use. Many have candelabras which can add sophistication to your ceremony. Also, you may not have to decorate at all if you plan to get married during Christmas or Easter time when churches are already adorned with flowers and greenery.

2. Use Candles Instead of Flowers
Candles are a lot cheaper than wedding flower arrangements, and can often be more romantic. Use them at the altar, to line the aisle (make sure they’re in fireproof bags or enclosed in glass to prevent fire hazards), or even in place of bouquets.

3. Get Some Potted Plants
In the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, they lined the aisle of the beautiful Westminster Abbey with big, potted trees creating an English garden atmosphere. You can do something similar by bringing some potted plants from home or borrowing a few from a friend.

4. Buy Lots of Tulle
There are so many fun things that you can do with tulle to decorate, but here are two of my favorites. The first thing you can do is create a canopy effect with the tulle. Have a few friends hang some from the center of the ceiling and then drape it down to the corners of the altar or stage. To complement the tulle canopy, use tulle to make bows to put on the pews or rows of chairs.

5. Decorate the Altar Only
If you have a beautiful wedding venue already, there is no need to go overboard with your decorations. Perhaps all you need is a simple arrangement at the altar.

6. Decorate Your Own Unity Candle
homemade unity candleThis is a fun and easy project that can be done in less than one hour. Go to a craft store and buy a plain, white candle that is at least two inches in diameter. You will also need to buy a ribbon (at least two inches wide) and some sequins. To assemble your own unity candle, glue the ribbon around the bottom of the candle and then glue the sequins on the front of the candle so that they spell the first letter of the groom’s last name.

7. Go Shelling
My parents live near the beach down in Florida, and my mom’s favorite activity is to go shelling. She goes at least once a week to look for beautiful and unique shells. It wasn’t long before my mom had collected thousands of shells, so many, in fact, that she didn’t know what to do with them all. If you have access to free shells, put them in clear vases or hurricanes to be used as wedding decorations. Although shells would be a great addition to a wedding near the ocean, they would also be a beautiful added surprise to a landlocked wedding as well.

8. Throw Down Some Flower Petals
Even if you do not have a flower girl, you can still throw down some flower petals along the aisle. This can be done as part of the decorating process before the guests arrive. Flower petals are inexpensive to buy compared to actual flower arrangements, so if you really want flowers but don’t want to spend the money, this is a great way to add them into the decoration of your ceremony.


9. Pick a Naturally Beautiful Setting
Outdoor garden, beach, or mountain weddings are already decorated for you. For example, if you’re getting married at a farm, throw down some hay bales for seating and you’ve got a rustic, but romantic aisle to walk down. If you want a garden wedding, make sure you get married in the spring when all the flowers are in full bloom.

10. Have a Focal Point
There needs to be some sort of focal point that you and your spouse-to-be meet at to be wedded. The focal point will act as a frame around the event. Some of the most common options are arches and gazebos. First check to see if you will have one provided to you by your venue. If not, you can buy one, rent one, or make one. Unless you are a carpenter or a handyman, you should probably opt to rent one. I suggest renting an arch since they are typically cheaper than gazebos and look just as nice.

11. Hang Some Christmas Lights
If you are getting wed in the evening, white Christmas lights are a must. And if you’re renting an archway, it would be the perfect place for the lights. Also consider hanging lights in some of the trees if you will be in an outdoor setting.

12. Mow the Lawn
This may seem obvious, but if you are getting married in a backyard, start working on the lawn early to ensure that it will be ready in time for the big day. If the yard is kept up with regularly, it will look better for the wedding. Also, start early to plan out what flowers and plants you want to feature. Planting bulbs months in advance will save you from buying more expensive flowers to plant the week before the wedding.

13. Use a Theme to Guide You
I went to a wedding not too long ago that had an amazing “Zen” theme throughout. Some of the decorations included paper parasols, lanterns, and bonsai trees. They even had rock gardens as the wedding reception centerpieces to complete the theme. What’s great about using a theme is that you only need a few elements to make a big impact on the overall impression of the ceremony.

14. Light It Up
In addition to white Christmas lights or candles, other ways to light up your evening are to use luminaries, torches, and lanterns. Use what is most appropriate given your particular wedding venue. Also, keep in mind whether or not children will be at your wedding and if it would cause any issues to have open flames.

15. Blow Bubbles
Although this may sound childish, bubbles can actually add an elegant touch if done correctly. If you’re going to use a bubble machine, make sure that the machine is out of sight and that the bubbles are not coming out too quickly or too slowly. Also make sure that the bubble machine is not too noisy.