News--Interior for wedding

Today decorating for a wedding and reception offers a variety of options. Crepe paper and honeycomb bells have been joined by balloons, bows, tulle, candles, mini-lights and flowers, to create any style of décor a couple may desire. Whether the couple wants to do-it-themselves or hire a professional there are many decisions to be made and like all other details of the wedding, careful planning will help to alleviate any last minute rushing and worry.

The following décor ideas may be a helpful way to start.

Ceremony Décor

The Entrance: More and more couples are choosing to utilize balloons as decor at the wedding ceremony. Nowadays balloon-decorating professionals are using the aid of other materials along with balloons to add a much more elegant feel to the traditional festive balloon decorating of years past. Pillars of balloons wrapped with tulle and ribbon outside of the ceremony location add a special touch to mark the entrance and welcome the guests. For theme weddings the use of props, balloons and other decorations can be used to create nearly any desired atmosphere or idea a couple may have! And if they haven’t seen it before, it doesn’t mean it can’t be done, decoration professionals are in the business of creating unique and wonderful ideas!

Ceremony Seating: Tulle, flowers and custom bows in the wedding colors make an elegant way of denoting reserved seating at the ceremony. These lovely accents can be custom made by a florist or decorating specialist.

Reception Décor

The Entrance: The first impression of the reception starts at the front door. Decorations at the entrance set the tone, it says, “the party is here!” For a fun loving celebration clusters of balloons bring cheer to your greeting. A more elegant reception may welcome the guests with beautiful floral topiaries accented with soft white miniature lights.

Dance Floor: The dance floor is the place to let loose and celebrate, so loose balloons with glittering streamers are a very appropriate choice here! For large spaces with high ceilings, consider a canopy to create some intimacy – balloons, tulle, holiday lighting or a combination of all three can create a stunning look. Another idea is to use large balloons filled with smaller heart-shaped ones for a balloon burst that will shower the bride and groom with love at the appropriate time.

Tables: Table décor also adds to the ambience of the room. Event artists can provide elegant place settings, unique centerpieces, and chair covers to dress-up any table. Special attention is given to the head table; often a backdrop of an arch or other creation is made to frame the area where the bride and groom will be seated. Likewise, the gift table and cake table are also decorated for prominence in the room.

Through the creativity and know-how of an event artist/designer, a truly magical transformation can be made to any location. Balloons, fabrics, lighting, flowers, fountains, arches and props can be used in any combination to provide a one-of-a-kind look sure to fit any couple’s style.

Floral Decoration

Flowers are, of course, the obvious choice for creating a festive and celebratory mood. The reception site should be considered as a complete environment, with every aspect relating to and enhancing the overall mood. Among the most important ideas in decorating for a wedding reception is to establish a specific theme and stick with it throughout the venue. This may be based on a particular color or color harmony, or a certain motif, such as a heart or a fleur-de-lis, which is repeated in all the decorations. Very often, the color scheme is related to the color of the bridesmaids’ dresses; when the attendants enter the room, they complement the environment with their colorful presence.

The wedding guests' entry experience will greatly influence their mood at the reception. This is an area which should be emphasized for maximum impact. Decorating ideas include hanging garlands of fragrant blossoms over the doorway, flanking the entrance with grand floral arrangements or masses of foliage plants, hanging heart-shaped wreaths of flowers on the doors, swaging fabric overhead, or strewing the floor with rose petals. Miniature twinkle lights can certainly add to the festive atmosphere, and may be incorporated into trees or garlands.

Free-standing floral arrangements, strategically positioned around the room, can contribute greatly to the wedding reception decorating plan. One idea is to stuff the canopy of a rented focus tree with flowers, creating a large-scale floral topiary. Or place extravagant, cascading flower arrangements atop tall columns, which may be situated among the tables or around the dance floor. These large scale designs can do a lot to dramatize the room, and create a sense of intimacy among the guests..

To add a charming and sentimental personal touch to the wedding reception decor, place framed photographs of the bride's and groom's parents from their own wedding days on the cake table or the guest book podium. It's a loving expression of heritage and gratitude.

The individual guest tables provide unlimited opportunities to personalize the reception decorations. Consider clustering several small vases of fresh flowers into a larger composite centerpiece. Guests can then take the individual bouquets home as a memento of the happy event. Placing the vases atop mirrors, and interspersing votive candles and glass gems, adds a dimension of sparkling light to the completed tablescape.

Nupital Chamber: The bridal rooms should be welcoming, but not so that every picture is so artfully arranged so that it feels like an art gallery or it's ready for a magazine shoot. It's also about self confidence.

The bed is the focus of the room and the most romantic rooms make it as cozy as possible. Luxurious sheets and plush pillows are wonderful, but the real key is a comfortable mattress, so make sure to have one that feels heavenly and caresses both you and your partner.

Lighting should be soft and filtered; bright lights can detract from the ambience. Use lower wattage light bulbs or those with a soft pink hue. Nothing adds romance like the warm glow of candles.

Gently wiping your light bulbs with a thin coat of perfumed oil can send calming or sensual scents throughout the bedroom. In addition, sprinkling dusting powder on your sheets can make them fragrant and silky. Scented sachets of lavender also add to the air of romance.

Wedding Car

Wedding car decorations - Car Decorating Kit includes Window marker, Just Married vinyl clings, white balloons, red heart balloons, wedding bells, streamers, pom-poms and confetti. Have all the items at your fingertips to decorate the Just Married getaway car!

Don't wait until the last moment, run to the store during the wedding reception for decorations for the Brides and Grooms car. Get the wedding car decorating kit in advance! It's fun, easy and nothing will harm your love machine

Car Decorating Kit Includes:

1 - Just Married vinyl cling sign 5.5x17 (clear with white lettering),

1 - glass marker,

10 - 9" white balloons,

2 - 10" red heart balloons,

1 - 81' white crepe streamers,

6 - white pom-poms,

2 - 5" white wedding bells,silver/gold wedding confetti.

Interior for wedding

By Farizaa Sabreen

How To Choose A Wedding Reception Venue

Traditional Reception SitesEven in areas where reception sites are plentiful, the most popular sites are often reserved more than a year in advance. The wise couple will reserve their reception location before making other plans. Many couples have found it necessary to choose their wedding date based on "availability" of the reception site. Couples have also found that it is often much easier to book a reception on a Friday or Sunday. Some facilities will even offer special discounts/incentives for receptions held on days other than Saturdays.

When it comes to finding a reception site, there are
many types of facilities from which to choose. Hotels, catering halls, country clubs, and restaurants are some of the most popular sites for receptions. Other sites often used for wedding receptions include clubhouses operated by organizations including the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, athletic, ethnic clubs, service organizations and university unions or even museums. These venues range in capacity from intimate parties to grand affairs. These various facilities also range in style from extremely casual to the utmost formal, keep in mind prices vary greatly too!

When choosing a facility the bridal couple must first determine an approximate number of guests to be sure the location can accommodate their needs. Budget and location are the next factors to consider, followed by preferred ambiance and other special desires. Reception site managers all agree that the first piece of advice they make to couples looking for a reception site is to know their budget. Only when financial limitations are known can further details be planned. For those on a tight budget, the church hall is a favored reception site, usually available at little or no cost and offering convenience when held immediately following the ceremony.

Other things to keep in mind when searching for the perfect reception site is whether the site can accommodate parking needs, dance space and music requirements. What are the policies on beverages, food and catering services, time restrictions and decorations? Are tables, chairs, linens, silverware and other accessories provided? Check on rental fee, deposits, and date guarantees.

It is important to view the facility before making any final decisions. Looking around, asking questions and if possible viewing the facility when it is set up for a similar type of reception will assure that the couple will be happy with their choice. Once a decision is made the couple should discuss any special needs they or their guests may have with the banquet/site manager. The day of the wedding will be too hectic to deal with any of the details and when the couple arrives at the reception, it will be time to celebrate!

Outdoor Receptions & Tents

Alternative ideas to the traditional reception site list can include city, county and state parks, or one's own backyard! While some parks have shelters available in case of inclement weather, others rely on the rental of tents as shelter. (Since each park has their own restrictions and rules, it is vital that the couple knows well in advance, what they can and cannot do).

The use of a tent combines the feeling of the great outdoors with protection from the elements. Tents come in a variety of styles and can play host to a casual event or elegant gathering. Rental companies can supply beautiful white tents with French window sidewalls, dance floors, lighting, tables, chairs, fountains and more to provide a breathtaking atmosphere for any celebration. Tents are available in many sizes; some can even accommodate over 2,500 people! Professionals in the tent rental business can help choose the size and style that will be best for the event.

The great outdoors also provides many options in food choice from picnics to formal sit-down dinners. Caterers can be hired or the do-it-yourselfer can turn to rental companies for food service equipment and portable bars.

When choosing an outdoor venue there is one more thing to keep in mind, the need for restrooms. Some companies that carry portable restrooms will rent them for special events. Companies that specialize in the business may surprise many. Their units are clean and can come equipped with flushing toilets, sinks, mirrors and lights, providing all the conveniences of an indoor facility outdoors!

Catering

Indoor or out, reception guests look forward to food and refreshments. And indoors or out, professional caterers offer a full range of culinary delights and services. Formal dinners, buffets and brunches can feature a variety of tasty cuisines. Hors d'oeuvres, salads, breads, desserts, pastries and even pig roasts are available for reception fare. Caterers today can satisfy the tastes of any couple, not only for receptions, but also for rehearsals and showers.

Many facilities may be under contracts with specific caterers. This means that when a reception facility is chosen, the facility may dictate who will provide the food. If a facility is chosen that lets the couple choose their own caterer; there are a delectable variety of caterers to choose from.

Caterers can be found in the phone book, online, at wedding shows and by asking friends and relatives for their suggestions. Word of mouth definitely has meaning here. When calling around for prices and menus, a couple should also ask about sampling before making a final decision. Some caterers specialize in the business, while others can be part of a restaurant or food market who will go off premise to cater. With such a variety to choose from, there is certainly something for everyone's taste!

by Rebecca Sherman