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Article #259: Tips for Choosing Wedding Decorations

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The first thing that guests notice when reception and how big is the site. With
they attend a wedding ceremony or the number of guests that you will be
reception are the decorations. having, can you still set-up bigger
Therefore, every bride and groom wants to decorations that will take some floor
have the decorations very attractive, space?
memorable and to have these represent the If you have a large number of guests, you
interests or the couple. may just want to set-up floor decorations
Usually, the task of choosing the wedding near the stage and dance floor where most
decorations is delegated to the bride and of the program will take place. Also,
the female members of the family and you might want to opt for smaller but
entourage. However, it is still finely detailed table decorations.
preferred that the groom should also help Also consider if there will be kids who
in conceptualizing the decorations to be will be attending the wedding reception.
used for the wedding. Kids may get bored during the program and
Here are some aspects to consider when start playing with the decorations that
deciding on what decorations to be used can cause an unsightly mess. So you may
in the wedding: just get decorations that are not so
* Mood fragile.
Will the wedding be formal or casual? Do Another tip, if you will be having
you want it to be traditional or several kids as guests, you may have a
contemporary? This will help in deciding kids area, where they can mingle with
what candles, flowers, balloons, and other kids and where the decorations and
other venue enhancements will you be food are more suited for their age.
needing. * Budget
* Color Scheme Improperly chosen decorating ideas will
Consider the main color to be used for not look well even if these cost much.
the decorations. This may be the Also, choosing just two or three
couple's favorite color, a color that can decorating ideas, as long as these are
be associated with their hobby or the implemented well can make a ceremony and
color that is preferred during the reception look lavish.
season. Make sure that the color of the Also, it is not necessary to buy every
decorations will go well with what the item that will be used as decorations.
members of the entourage and the guests Some professional decorators can give you
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 don't 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.






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