Hang Ceiling Decorations For Fall Weddings

Bring the colors of autumn inside by hanging silk leaves from the ceiling.

Characterized by falling leaves, bright orange pumpkins and hot apple cider, autumn provides an ideal environment in which to plan a wedding. The fall color palette offers a wide variety of rich, bold colors to add flair to your wedding decorations. Themes for fall weddings vary from vineyard-inspired to harvest-time to rustic romance. Decorations typically adorn church pews and the tables at the reception, but consider hanging a few from the ceiling for an innovative touch.

Instructions

1. Suspend lightweight decorations from the ceiling with clear thumbtacks or translucent heavy-duty tape. Choose decorations that weigh very little, such as silk leaves, paper crafts or tulle. Attach your decoration to two feet of clear fishing line for a low ceiling or four feet of clear fishing line for a high ceiling. Push a thumbtack through the fishing line and into the ceiling or place tape over two inches of the end of the fishing line for secure suspension.

2. Install ceiling hooks to hang heavier decorations from, such as hanging baskets full of flowers, acorns and fruit. Make a hole in the ceiling using a drill bit smaller than the thickest part of the ceiling hook's pointed end. Screw the ceiling hook into the ceiling until the base snugly presses against the ceiling. Pull lightly on the hook with your finger to test it. If it's secure, hang your intended decoration. Check the ceiling hooks right before the ceremony or reception to ensure your guests' safety.

3. Hang decorations with adhesive hooks to avoid putting holes in the ceiling. Use these hooks for decorations weighing three to five pounds. Apply the adhesive strip to the back of the hook and press it against the ceiling. Test the hook by pulling down on it with your finger. Hang strings of lights, paper lanterns or ceiling drapes from the hooks. Check the hooks before the ceremony or reception to ensure your guests' safety. Pull the adhesive from the bottom of the hook to remove the hook afterward.

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