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Wedding Reception Decoration Ideas
Decorating your wedding above all else requires an eye for detail and the ability to incorporate even the smallest decorative elements to create a grand wedding. While larger concepts such as the theme, the place, the season etc are all crucial to deciding the décor for the wedding, the finer points help to hold all of these together and hence it is fundamental to perfect the small details before moving on to the larger ones.
While the wedding is actually about the entwining of two lives and the bond of love, it cannot be contested that the decorations are actually as symbolic as the ceremony itself. A beautiful wedding is a wedding that will be remembered, and for the ceremony to have a special place in your memory it is necessary to make it as aesthetically pleasing as you can. Also the guests at your wedding will be affected by the décor and a beautifully done up setting sets a mood of gaiety, elation and enthusiasm.

The cake is one of the most important parts of the wedding and hence deserves a place of honour. The table holding the cake should be sturdy but not bulky so that it can support the weight of the cake without overpowering it or taking away from its grandeur. Since the cake cannot be the only thing on the table, the decorations need to be chosen carefully. They should compliment the cake and not take away from its beauty.
Receptions involve a lot of guests which means that a proper seating arrangement is required. While tables and chairs serve a functional purpose, they should also be nice to look at. The linen covering the tables and sometimes the chairs should be coordinated with the general colour scheme of the venue. It is better to use lighter tones so as to convey an airy and fresh feel.
For decorating the tables, fruits as the centrepieces are an excellent choice. Fruits are easily available, come in bright tones and add a dash of colour to the ceremony. While most fruits look festive enough, they should be chosen according to the colour scheme. Also, they should be bought a day prior to the wedding to ensure their freshness.
Flowers are an excellent choice as they add a natural, ethereal touch and are available in a riot of colours, shapes, sizes and styles and are also symbolic of emotions such as love, loyalty, faith, passion and commitment.
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Wedding Church Altar Decorations
Wedding Church Decorations
Tips for choosing your wedding church decorations.
Wedding church decorations are very traditional form of wedding decorations and should be unique so that the guests remember it for lifetime. Traditional church wedding decoration is mostly based on adding lace, pearls, crystals, beads, candles, fresh flowers and dry flowers to enhance the purity of the place. However it should be remembered that the church is a place of worship and the sanctity and purity of the atmosphere should not be disturbed.
Church wedding designs include wedding church pew decorations, aisle decorations, centerpiece decorations, and altar decorations church entry decorations, church door decorations, wedding favors and church ceiling decorations.
Decorating a church with flowers adds a sense of peace, solemnity, calm, and freshness all around. A simple and a beautiful decoration are possible with garden flowers such as daisies, tulips, and carnations. For exotic touch, decorate the aisle using orchids or lilies.
It is a great idea to decorate the altar or the aisle with matching color of the bride's bouquet as part of the wedding church decoration. Vibrant wreaths can be arranged to make a simple door more attractive and inviting. Fabric flowers or silk flowers can be used if the arrangements are done ahead of time, as they will not wilt. Even a combination of ribbons, balloons and flowers will work wonders.
Potted plants are a simple and inexpensive form of decoration that adds a great deal of volume and warmth. Even a lining up of potted plants with large flowers along the aisle will give a richer look and adds up greenery.
Pew decorations play a very important role in wedding church decoration and considered as one of the best way to make a great impact on the ceremony decor. Bouquets, tulles, and bows tied up at the end of pews go nicely with some rose petals spread down the aisle.
A high ceiling church can easily filled with an exciting spirit by a few well-planned balloon arrangements. In addition streamers, flower garland, or large bows can be tied to the doors to give that extra look. To add a special touch, place two tall topiaries by the entrance of the church.
In wedding church decoration, pomander balls make an attractive addition to any entryway, foyer, arch or chandelier. Even a mix and match of Christmas tree ornaments can be used in various styles to improve the decoration.
Keep in mind, the wedding church decoration should be elegant yet inexpensive, attractive but without spoiling the purity of the place.
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Decoration Ideas for Outdoor Wedding
Decoration Ideas for Outdoor Weddings
Planning to have an outdoor wedding? Here are some decoration ideas for outdoor weddings..
Remember Phoebe's wedding in the famous sitcom Friends? I'm sure every sitcom lover would have watched that episode with dreamy eyes, as phoebe and mike walk down the aisle amidst heaps of snow...An unexpected snowfall might not have deterred phoebe's will to marry mike even though turning blue in her wedding dress due to the freezing cold in her wedding dress, but again, not everyone can be as spontaneous and adorably weird as phoebe. In case you are planning an outdoor wedding, you need to remember that you'll need to put in extra efforts to ensure the decorations are in place throughout the ceremony.

Decoration Ideas for Outdoor Weddings
There are several things that you need to keep in mind while planning an outdoors wedding and thinking of decoration ideas. Decorations include all the elements of the wedding plan, starting from the wedding venue to the wedding flowers. Given below are some of the factors that need to be taken care of while planning an outdoor wedding.
Weather
In case you are planning an outdoor wedding you have to be extremely cautious about the weather at the wedding venue. You never know when it could rain or snow - Weather can play a spoilsport and ruin all your wedding decorations. An outdoor wedding needs to be planned in an appropriate season when the weather is pleasant. If that is not possible and you are still keen on having an outdoor wedding, you need to take all the precautions to protect the wedding venue from rough weather.
Wedding Venue
The decorations for outdoor weddings also depend on the number of guests and hence the size of the wedding venue. In case you are planning to have the wedding in a park, you need to make sure the venue is not too small or even too big for your guest list. While hunting options for an outdoor wedding venue, the sky is the limit. The wedding venue can be a park, a hill, or even the beach.
Seating Arrangement
Well, looking for comfortable yet elegant seating arrangements is dicey business in case of an outdoor wedding. You don't want tablecloths flying off or candles flickering due to wind. You don't want flower decorations to be ruined and nor do you want your guests to be drenched in rain or frozen in the snow. (Quick Pointer - getting married outdoors when you know it's going to snow is a really bad idea, unless again if you can pull off a phoebe act.)
Lighting
In case you are having an outdoor wedding, then the lighting is also and important issue. You obviously don't want to get married in blaring sun, nor do you want to walk the aisle in darkness where you can hardly see each other's faces. In case there is excessive lighting outdoor you need to balance it out by having temporary shelters, which are not only protective but also decorative. Block out excess light with tents and curtains at the venue. In case you are having a beach wedding then there is nothing that can beat the beach umbrellas.
Accessories and Add-ons
First rule of outdoor wedding decorations - keep things simple. Too many flowers, too much of flowy fabrics might ruin the effect. Pick up elegant and simple furniture that would blend in with the surroundings, for example wooden tables and garden chairs would be perfect for a garden wedding. Use flowers that will last longer. Use decorative items that will not dry out (delicate flowers) or blown away by the wind. Use furniture that is comfortable for the guests, but also easy to transport.
Decoration ideas for outdoor weddings should be such that they can be easily executed without any major hassles. The moonlight, the bright stars, the soothing breeze or the verdant green surroundings, the beauty of nature is splendid without any additional decorations. Always remember to keep things simple and allow the outdoor beauty to take over the wedding decorations rather than the other way round...
| By Uttara Manohar Published: 4/19/2008 |
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Wedding Reception Decoration Ideas
One of the happiest times in your life, a marriage should have a huge party after it. The wedding reception should be a time where you and your friends can get together and have a great time. It should be about the two people that are in love and a celebration of their marriage. A wedding reception should be decked out from floor to ceiling with eye catching decorations.
It takes a lot of time to plan a wedding reception. If the time is taken to plan the decorations, then on the night of the reception everyone will be impressed. Take your time and have your friends and family bring ideas to the table, they can think of something that you might not have. Plan the decorations from the entrance to the wedding cake, leave no stone unturned. This is a special night, only once in a lifetime, make it as special as you want it. You want your guests to feel the love, so do not hold back on the warmth and loveliness of the night. You want your guests to be entertained and comfortable at the wedding reception.

There are many ideas for decorating the doorway. A lot of people like to use lights as a way to symbolize their love and at the same time give guests the idea that they are entering into something magical. Some twinkling lights will lend credence to the idea that it is a magical night. Putting up flowers around the doorway will add a nice scent and at the same time give the guests a beautiful motif to admire. Putting rose petals on the floor around the entrance will enhance the mood of love that has been felt during the day, and putting birds on the walls will add to the magical feeling of the night.
The ceiling is not to be overlooked as it is the largest canvas with which to put your decorations on. It can add to the aura of the night, making it feel a lot more special with decorations then if it was left bare. Putting up colorful strings will give the reception a playful mood. The type of lighting can affect the atmosphere of the night, so choose dim or bright lights depending on what you are going for. Balloons on the ceiling will give the feeling of a celebration for everyone to enjoy.
The tables your guests sit at should be decorated with a celebratory feel, as that is where they will spend the most time. The centerpieces for each table should be lovely, flowers in the middle give a great feeling to the night and will really impress your guests. The reception cake is the highlight of the night. Make it your own personal cake, fully adorning it in whatever symbolizes your love for each other.
If you decide on a theme for the reception, decorate accordingly. All the decorations decided on, the flowers ad lights especially, should fit with the theme. A good idea is to use flowers and water for your reception. Having candles floating on water for your centerpiece is a good idea. Remember the people for who the reception is thrown. They are in love!
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