Much like linens, silverware, flowers and the food itself, decor is a choice many couples make as a way to keep the theme or feel of their nuptials. Connecting the ceremony and reception, wall décor and ceiling décor can be accomplished in a number of ways.
Cost
The average wedding cost ranges from $20,000 to $25,000. Decorations, including flowers can make up nearly 10 percent of that amount.
Lighting
Lighting can be created in a number of ways. Chandeliers, vintage or modern, can be wired and tents, trees, or free-standing posts or poles. Many event designers utilize this look to bring the inside to the outdoors, inserting items typically found in homes or interiors into gardens or other outdoor areas.
Paper
Paper lanterns, both colored and white, can be wired and strung from trees or tent poles for a unique lighting accent. Lanterns can be round, square or even equipped with internal framing for geometric shapes. Folded paper, like origami swans or folded butterflies, create movement at minimal cost.
Parasols/Umbrellas
Hung from the ceiling and lit with battery operated tea lights, colored umbrellas can bring a whimsical touch to a light-hearted ceremony or reception. Sans handle and adhered to a wall, parasols become near works-of-art that tie in to the wedding theme and color scheme.
Fabric
Yards of fabric draped down the walls or hung from a central ceiling beam creates a tent-like effect. Sheer fabrics like tulle or chiffon softens the lighting. Fabric can also be used to cover items and décor along the wall hiding what guests don't need to see.
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