The wedding décor you choose sets the overall vibe and tone of your big day, which is why it’s so important to get it right.
However, there are a few factors that influence your approach, which we’ll go over here. We’re examining the 5 biggest factors that play into your choice of wedding décor, and offering creative solutions so you can still have the wedding of your dreams.
1. Budget
A wedding budget needs to cover a ton of different things, which means you may have less to spend on décor than you’d like.
If you find yourself working with a limited budget, here are some tips you can use to maximize what you have:
- DIY your wedding décor—Pinterest is bursting with inspiring ideas
- Consider renting décor—you can rent all sorts of unique elements
- Play into décor elements with the menu or bridesmaids dresses—check out Bella Bridesmaids to see the wide range of gorgeous options in their collection
- Consider a venue that requires minimal décor—one that already has the aesthetic and features you’re looking for
- Thrift décor
- Embellish your décor with branches or pampas grass—things found in nature
Truly, with a little creative ingenuity, those with even the smallest décor budgets can still find ways to dazzle their guests.
2. Venue Style
The type of venue you choose has a big impact on décor as well. Outdoor venues, for example, contain a lot of naturally-occurring beautiful elements already. Thus, they tend to require less fussing over.
Here are some other venue-related factors that influence décor:
- The existing venue décor fits perfectly
- There’s limited space—less décor is required
- The venue has interesting lighting that plays into décor
- The venue has décor restrictions
When venue hunting, make sure that the one you choose meets all your décor criteria prior to making a deposit.
3. Wedding Theme
The theme or vibe of your big day is everything when it comes to approaching décor. It’s where you get your inspo from, and it helps establish the parameters for what works and what doesn’t.
- Take your theme beyond the décor—let it play into the menu, the entertainment, and the wedding and bridesmaid dress styles
- Use lighting to help set the mood
- Get inspiration from those who have had a similar theme
- Don’t be afraid to get crafty and do it yourself
Sometimes, choosing words that describe the feeling you’re going for can really help you choose the perfect décor that matches the mood of your description.
4. Environmental Concerns
With sustainability and eco-friendly practices becoming something most people care about (for good reason!) there’s a push to indulge in eco-friendly weddings that are Mother Earth-approved:
- Use sustainable compostable materials whenever possible
- Consider renting décor
- Repurpose and reuse items
- Salvage cool pieces and make them unique
- Use branches and other natural elements
The less that ends up in a landfill, the better.
5. Practical Concerns
Here are some of the practical aspects of decor you need to consider:
- You have a small window of time to set up and break the décor
- The venue imposes restriction on what you can and cannot use to decorate
- You have to factor in things like traffic flow, table arrangement, and seating needs
- If the venue is outdoors, you have to consider the elements—for example the area may be breezy or there’s a chance of rain
- The flowers you’d like may be hard to source, depending on the season
- You lack the tools or skills necessary to execute your grand DIY idea
- You feel as though décor is not your strong suit
Most people will have to compromise somewhat or find creative workarounds when it comes to venue décor.
If you’re someone who struggles with decorating, reach out to a friend who can help!
Or, think about environments that inspire you, places that you love.
What is it that draws you in? Is it the textures? Colors? Lighting? Are you someone who loves plants and greenery? Is every surface area in your house home to at least a handful of candles?
Conclusion:
Your wedding décor should be approached through the lens of what you value, what you find beautiful, meaningful, and inspirational.
The secret to getting it right is to just be you. It’s your wedding, it doesn’t have to be anything you don’t want it to be.
Think about it this way: you’re already filling the venue with the people you love, now all you have to do is fill it with the things that you love, however you can.
Follow that path, and you can’t go wrong.
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