A Word About Decorating

If money were no object, you could simply tell a
wedding planner/designer the look/effect that you
wanted and trust in a fabulous result. But if you would
like to have a wonderful setting for your wedding and
reception without breaking your budget, we can offer
you some elegant but cost saving ideas.
If your wedding is one of several being held in a
large church on the same day, consider coordinating
the décor and floral elements for the location with the
other brides. Many times shared expenses on rental
greens and plants can create a marvelous setting with
minimal costs. Remember that ceremonies held in
churches already have an impressive setting. Try to
minimize your efforts to add personal touches to the
atmosphere of a church. You are being married there,
be aware of the role the atmosphere plays in the
solemnity of the occasion. Enhance it with your additions,
not detract.
For both ceremony and reception locations budget
for the most bang for your dollar. Tone on tone floral
arrangements have more visual impact than more
costly mixed floral groupings.
Create a statement with one large decorative element
rather than a dozen smaller and less effective
elements scattered throughout. For example, a working
fountain in the center of the dinning room may
create all of the atmosphere you wish.
Concentrate on wow by focusing your decorative
efforts at the entrance to your reception area. It will
be easier to do if you visualize the room full. Don’t
spend excess money on items that only the first few
guests entering the room will notice. Once the room
is full of guests, lots of décor touches won’t even be
noticed. Most experts will advise you to skip decorating
the skirting on any of the tables for that reason.
Their advice – THINK TABLETOP AND UP.
If your guests do not dance, don’t spring for an
orchestra. Think trio to play background music and
atmosphere.
If the facility offers it, lighting that can be changed –
lighter, brighter, softer, dimmer – can transform the
room as the activity level changes. Some couples
choose to have their combined initials cut in either
metal or glass. These silhouettes can be placed in
front of lighting sources and be positioned to shine on
walls, floors or ceilings. The cost is minimal but the
effect can be impressive.