Wedding Decorations - Create The Perfect Wedding Ambiance

You're pulling out your hair as you think about the many stressful months of wedding planning ahead of you. There's your dress, his tux and of course the wedding decorations you need to prepare for. Decorations serve to create the right atmosphere for any celebration. The kind of wedding decorations chosen usually set the tone of the big day.

A number of things play a role in the choice of wedding decorations. First, consider the theme of your wedding, is it formal, is it informal, are you thinking of doing something traditional or non- conventional. Once you have settled on a theme it is important to think about your color scheme. Once you've given some thought to your theme and different color schemes try to visualize the end product. If you're not able to do this on your own you may be able to explain your ideas to a professional who can create something to fit your need.

Now that you have decided on a theme and color palate you're ready to go ahead and choose your wedding decorations. Because you have a theme you have already lightened the load a bit by narrowing down your choice of wedding decorations. Don't be dismayed, you still will find plenty of material to work with so go ahead and explore by mixing and matching different ideas until you have achieved your vision.

If you still need some extra help in picking the right wedding decoration design for your theme here are some ideas that you might find helpful.

Wedding romance expressed using wedding decorations

You're a big romantic and you would really like to infuse your wedding with the idea of romance. The most traditional choice for this wedding decoration idea are flowers, and candles. These can be in soft pastels or vibrant colors like red or violets, in most cases your choice will match your color theme for your wedding. Charm your guests by lining the pews of a church or the pathway at the ceremony location with the soft light of candles or the sweet scent of flowers. Candles and/or flowers used as centerpieces for your reception can create a cozy, welcoming feeling for your guests as they celebrate your new life with you. You can also create a fairy tale romance decor by using tulle to wrap soft white Christmas lights. These lights can be draped along benches in houses of worship. Think about using them on walls both at the ceremony and reception sites. In addition, string them across the front of the bride's and groom's table at the reception site.

For many people, hearts are the embodiment of romance. If you love hearts then place flowers in heart shaped jars or vases on your reception tables. Get some heart shaped confetti and sprinkle these on the tables or in the water that will hold your flowers. Give your guests scented candles, flower packages with a personalized poetry about your love or favors shaped like hearts.

Wedding Decorations Make Your Centerpiece the Focus

Most people concentrate a great deal of their energy on their tables when preparing wedding decorations since guests at a sit down affair usually spend most of their time. Centerpieces allow you to express yourself and explore many different options. Some people are more comfortable with the traditional however, it is possible to add a personal touch by using more conventional wedding decorations in different ways.

Choose jars or bottles you find at dollar stores, or a store that sells knick knacks as vases and candle holders. If you choose to use flowers as a centerpiece mix them with wild berries, leaves and herbs. This idea works especially well for seasons such as fall and winter. Place small blooming potted plants and wrap the pots with pretty paper, which matches your wedding colors. Have a note inscribed on the paper inviting guests to take the plants home.

Create your own pots or vases using small boxes or bottles or whatever container that seems unique to you. Paint them to match your color scheme and fantasy with paint purchased at a hardware or crafts store. Fill these with real or high quality fake flowers. Alternatively, if you would like to do something outside of convention use these items as a platform for pictures of you and your sweetheart at varying stages of your relationship. Will each table at your reception have it's own cake? Use the container as it's platform and make it the center of attention.

Some of us are very much in love with things we find in nature. Pieces of dried wood especially ones with unique shapes make unique centerpieces. If you can find enough y-shaped pieces you can use them as place cards. Paste the cards on the pieces of sticks and put them in bottles to hold them upright. Place the bottles together in the center of each table and have guests find their seats by finding their name. A little imagination can help you arrange pieces of wood and leaves along with berries or pine cones so they create a pretty picture.

Wedding decorations with a cultural twist

Many of us are fascinated by items that belong to different cultures, why not borrow some ideas from one of your favorites. By choosing something with a cultural influence you can also tie in things from your own background. Choose a wedding decoration idea where you use a color or items of particular significance to the culture of interest. For example, if you would like to bring in an African influence then use small replicas of brooms or figurines of a bride and groom jumping the broom with a short poem about moving from single life into marriage. Use wooden bowls as vases. If you like Asian cultures depart from tradition and break a few rules by choosing table clothes in colors that symbolize good luck or good wishes for them. Decorate your reception site with paper lanterns by hanging them to create different patterns. There are also variations of these lanterns which are powered by batteries which makes it easy to set them on tables as an attractive and conversation creating centerpiece.

When you choose your wedding decorations choose ideas that will express your individual style and creativity. Don't feel restrained by the suggestions presented here, jot down your own ideas as you become inspired. Wedding decorating should be fun, if your budget dictates that you do this task yourself recruit friends and family members who have a creative streak or who enjoy decorating to assist you. If you don't have a budget constraint then you may consider enlisting a professional planner to take charge of the details of your wedding decorations.