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Article #195: How To Choose The Right Wedding Decorations

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






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