Here are 8 ways to personalize your wedding decor that your guests will not likely forget!
Themes are like play books. Once you pick your overall aura for your wedding everything else falls into place. Choose a theme that reflects you and your partners one of a kind style and personality. Deciding on a theme will also help you clearly communicate your ideas with your florist, bakers, caterer, DJ and other vendors.
1. Consider a Theme
Themes are like play books. Once you pick your overall aura for your wedding everything else falls into place. Choose a theme that reflects you and your partners one of a kind style and personality. Deciding on a theme will also help you clearly communicate your ideas with your florist, bakers, caterer, DJ and other vendors.
2. Table Setting
Think about adding a unique touch to your dinner table. A narrative tables cape is just the thing your guests talk about long after your wedding. Incorporate unexpected centerpieces, characteristic menus, or distinctive dish ware. Your table setting reflects your personality and infuses your wedding theme to a whole new level.
Offer your guests a comfortable and inviting lounge area to relax and converse during your party. Setting up a few couches and chairs often encourages guests to get to know each other and take a break from the dining, drinking and dancing. A settee area is also a great way to customize your space and tie-in your thematic decor.
Having something set out for your guests to drink during your ceremony keeps them comfortable. It’s a nice gesture and can be a saving grace if there are toddlers or kids watching your ceremony. Consider lemonade, iced tea, cider, there are endless options!
5. Games
If you have the space set out some yard games for your guests! This is a creative way to keep your guest occupied during cocktail hour! Giving you and your partner some extra time to take photos or just to have a minute alone and catch your breath.
6. Dessert Display
Ditch the traditional wedding cake stand and design a fabulous dessert area! The confection table is a focal point of your reception. It is also one of the sweetest ways to impress your guests! Feature a fun and delicious display for guests to enjoy both with their eyes and appetites.
7. Fabulous Florals
Incorporate flowers to reflect your personality and infuse your overall wedding theme. Flowers frame your ceremony vows and brighten your reception. Floral arrangements tie together subtle details in a big way that your guests will surely notice! Simply “make it yours – do what you like” encourages Stella Event Design, a local florist in Southwest Michigan. No matter your floral choice, their impact will surely be a highlight of your day.
8. Light-Up Your Wedding
Lighting sounds more functional than fun, but trust us, impress your guests with this decor element to set the mood and create a lasting impression. Illuminate areas you want your guests to notice. Hang string lights to create a whimsical effect. Add clusters of votive candles to radiate intimacy and romance. Have your guests wish you well with a sparkler and champagne send-off. Whatever your choice, be sure to create a lighting plan that fuels long into the night!
We hope you enjoyed these exciting tips and hope it helps to ensure that your guests will remember your big day!
By Alison Russell, WPIC Certified Coordinator for Stonegate Manor & Gardens