Wedding Ceremony Decoration Ideas

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When it comes to decorating for your wedding day, there are two basic categories: reception, and ceremony.

For your reception, you will be thinking about things like table linens, chair covers, and centerpieces. For your ceremony, you need ideas for your aisle, seating decorations, and alter décor.

Decorating for your ceremony is arguably the most important element in your décor, as it is what your guests see first and therefore sets the tone for the entire event. And of course, the ceremony itself is where you and your fiancé say "I do," – so you’ll want good wedding ceremony decoration ideas to create the perfect backdrop, from which to begin your married life!

Signage

Depending on where your wedding is taking place, you may need some signage to (literally) point your guests in the right direction. For a country wedding, consider hand painted signs on wood, in a color that matches your scheme. In a more urban setting, print a nice engagement shot of you and your fiancé and have the details of the event printed underneath, including room number if necessary!

Aisle Style

Traditionally, rose petals are a lovely way to decorate your aisle, and are strewn by a delightful flower girl who walks down the aisle before the bride. Wondering what else you can do to add style to your aisle? Of course, if you have a color scheme or general theme selected for your day, you’ll want your ceremony décor to reflect this, starting at the aisle. Choose an aisle runner to protect your dress and set off your décor – they usually come in white and can have patterns such as a floral design or interwoven hearts.

For a fall wedding, have leaves scattered over the aisle – be creative (check if your church allows real petals – if not, purchase silk ones). Depending on your venue, you may need to take extra measures to have your aisle stand out – consider lining it with small potted plants, pumpkins, or swaths of material.

Getting married outside? You may even need to create your own aisle on the grass. Carefully line up chairs to create a straight aisle, and consider running it with carpet or material. If you are getting married in a back yard and can plan in advance, you may even be able to plant your own aisle! Are you having a beach wedding? Consider creating an aisle with seashells or stones for a natural effect.

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Pew Décor

Setting off the area where your guests will be seated can be done in a variety of ways, including fabric, flowers, and ribbons. Be creative and consider opting for a do-it-yourself method – the members of your wedding party will likely be happy to help! If your florist or wedding planner will be taking care of these details, make sure they know what you want. They may need a visit to the church or ceremony site beforehand to help them determine how many flowers you will need.

Overall Décor

As with most elements of your wedding day, your wedding ceremony decorations can be a bold statement or a subtle expression. You can keep things simple by having a few flower arrangements and relying on the beauty of your church or ceremony site. It is completely up to you! Visit your ceremony site several times in the months and weeks leading up to your wedding date to make sure you have a solid idea of what you need. If you are hosting a themed event, think of creative ways to incorporate your theme into your ceremony décor!

Remember, the ceremony is the most important part of the day – accent your surroundings with gorgeous decorations for a memorable and breathtaking backdrop.

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