Quick Tips – Wedding Decorations
When it comes to décor, all you really need to know is:
1. What is your budget?
2. What is your color scheme?
3. What kind of look do you want for your special day?
CEREMONY
What does the venue allow? Check to see if they will allow fresh flowers, candles, pew bows, fabrics, or even other structures. It’s always best to know what you CAN do, as opposed to finding something you WANT and can’t have.
RECEPTION
“Keep it simple”. Use no more than 2 colors, or one color with an accent color. Check with the reception location to see what is allowed, and what is not.
The basic rule of thumb for reception decorations is that the “main tables” should be decorated. That might include the head table, the cake table, the gift table and the guest book table. Also, you might decorate the buffet table, the DJ or band area, a table for favors (if you are having one), even the doorway or the entrance.
CHAIR COVERS
The quickest way to transform your venue from a boring hall or ballroom into an elegant, formal space is by adding chair covers and sashes. Chair covers come in a variety of colors and styles, although Five Star Events carries chair covers in white, black and ivory. Sashes come in various colors and fabrics, usually organza and satin. Organza sashes look beautiful with a standard “shoelace” bow, whereas satin sashes can look stunning with various other tie options.
CENTREPIECES
If you are having a dinner, as opposed to a cocktail party, you will probably want to have table centrepieces. Fresh flower centrepieces are lovely, but can be costly. Know what is your budget and work within it.
Check with the venue as to what size and shape the guest tables will be. If you are seating guests at rectangular tables, or round tables, you might select different shaped centrepieces.
Check the sizes of the other main tables, such as the gift table, the guest book table and the cake tables. Be sure that they will be large enough to suit your needs.
TABLE LINENS
Check with your facility, or caterer, to see if they will provide the linens for your guest and peripheral tables. If they do not, ask them to provide it for you and negotiate the price on that.
It is always a good idea to visit the ceremony and reception venues with your decorator to communicate your vision. Clearly explain what it is that you want, what your color scheme/theme is, what your budget is, and what other services you may want them to provide. For example, they might be available to set out your favors, your table numbers, your place cards, etc.
