Using Columns In
Wedding Decorations

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Using columns to help decorate your wedding ceremony location, or reception locale, is a wonderful way to add timeless elegance to your day!

Since brides are looking to find more unique and creative ways to decorate their weddings, columns are becoming more popular than ever before.

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Column Theme

You may choose to integrate the column theme into more places than your décor! There are many styles of invitations and programs available, many of which are adorned with an embossed pillar or two. This will serve to add a lovely design element to your stationary, while keeping a classic, graceful theme. An invitation featuring columns often indicates a more formal event, so if you want your guests to show up dressed to the nines, this is one way to lead them in that direction (it’s also always a good idea to mention any dress code expectations on the invite). Carry the column theme through to your wedding cake, your guest book, and other elements to create a seamless design!

Where to Find Your Columns

Many party-supply stores will be able to rent out columns to you for your wedding day use! If you are having your reception at a different locale than your ceremony, arrange to have someone move the columns from location a to location b. Renting your columns is a good way to save some money while planning your wedding décor. Consider purchasing one, which can become an element of décor in your home – a lovely reminder of your wedding day décor! You may also be able to find columns online. Columns come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and materials, so make sure you know exactly what you are ordering before you sign any contracts.

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Column Decorations

Now that you’ve found your column decorations, its time to decorate them! First, look at the areas you want to decorate with a discriminating eye. Decide where each column will go – and make sure the person who will be setting everything up knows your vision. Your florist or wedding planner will likely be a great help in this department! Columns can be topped with cascading floral arrangements and trailing ribbons in your wedding colors. You may link several columns together with a gauzy material, draping and adorning with flowers and ivy. Having special lighting fall over your column display can create a romantic effect.

Columns can be placed in so many places, and can serve to highlight entryways, walkways or special areas – such as a guest book. Pillars can be used in interesting ways, such as to display a grouping of photos of the happy couple – or to create a tasteful memorial to those that were not able to be there today, such as deceased relatives. Columns may serve as pedestals, and can be used to place potted plants, candles, or stunning vases filled with exotic flowers!

A Beautiful Backdrop

Column decorations can serve as a beautiful backdrop for photos. Consider setting up a special area - with a photographer, if your budget allows – where guests can have their photo taken. Use columns to create a magical background. You may also be able to find column decals, which can also serve to add to the atmosphere. If you are having a Grecian or roman themed wedding, columns are perfect – but their eternal elegance lends itself well to virtually any wedding!

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