| The first thing that guests notice when they | | | | up bigger decorations that will take some floor |
| attend a wedding ceremony or reception are the | | | | space? |
| decorations. Therefore, every bride and groom | | | | If you have a large number of guests, you may |
| wants to have the decorations very attractive, | | | | just want to set up floor decorations near the |
| memorable and to have these represent the | | | | stage and dance floor where most of the |
| interests or the couple. | | | | program will take place. Also, you might want to |
| Usually, the task of choosing the wedding | | | | opt for smaller but finely detailed table |
| decorations is delegated to the bride and the | | | | decorations. |
| female members of the family and entourage. | | | | Also consider if there will be kids who will be |
| However, it is still preferred that the groom | | | | attending the wedding reception. Kids may get |
| should also help in conceptualizing the decorations | | | | bored during the program and start playing with |
| to be used for the wedding. | | | | the decorations that can cause an unsightly mess. |
| Here are some aspects to consider when deciding | | | | So you may just get decorations that are not so |
| on what decorations to be used in the wedding: | | | | fragile. |
| Mood | | | | Another tip, if you will be having several kids as |
| Will the wedding be formal or casual? Do you | | | | guests, you may have a kids area, where they |
| want it to be traditional or contemporary? This will | | | | can mingle with other kids and where the |
| help in deciding what candles, flowers, balloons, | | | | decorations and food are more suited for their |
| and other venue enhancements will you be | | | | age. |
| needing. | | | | Budget |
| Color Scheme | | | | Improperly chosen decorating ideas will not look |
| Consider the main color to be used for the | | | | well even if these cost much. Also, choosing just |
| decorations. This may be a favorite color, a color | | | | two or three decorating ideas, as long as these |
| that can be associated with their hobby or the | | | | are implemented well can make a ceremony and |
| color that is preferred during the season. Make | | | | reception look lavish. |
| sure that the color of the decorations will go well | | | | Also, it is not necessary to buy every item that |
| with what the members of the entourage and | | | | will be used as decorations. Some professional |
| the guests will be wearing. | | | | decorators can give you information on vases, |
| Site | | | | mirrors, table centerpieces, dried flower |
| Take pictures of the wedding site as early as | | | | arrangements, arc ways, pedestals and plants |
| possible so that you can check the pictures while | | | | that will only be used for one day. |
| considering a decorating idea. | | | | With these, just adding a few candles, laces and |
| Time | | | | fresh flowers will make your wedding site and |
| Usually, decorations can only be set at the church | | | | reception exquisite. |
| and at the reception within one to two hours | | | | A final budgeting advice, check with the wedding |
| before the event. Therefore, you must consider | | | | rite venue director if there are other weddings |
| decorations that do not take much time to | | | | that will take place during the day. If so, you may |
| mount. Also, these decorations should also be | | | | want to coordinate with the couple that will be |
| taken down right after the event. | | | | using the venue before or after you. The may |
| Guests | | | | agree with your decorating ideas or add some of |
| Consider how many will attend the wedding | | | | their own, and agree to just split the decorating |
| reception and how big is the site. With the number | | | | expenses with you. |
| of guests that you will be having, can you still set | | | | |