There are many stylish ways to decorate a wedding ceremony and breakfast room – here are just a few of our favourite ideas to help bring your wedding venue alive and make your special day unique.
We receive a multitude of requests from brides and grooms looking for ideas on how to set up their ceremony and wedding breakfast room. And the answer is we allow our couples to do pretty much what they like, whether they want to match the decor to their wedding theme, the colour and furnishings of the room, or tie it in with the seasons, the options are almost never-ending. Here are a few ideas of our own to help inspire you when it comes to dressing your venue. Explore with us how to decorate your wedding venue.
Aisle Runners to Decorate Your Wedding Venue
A runner, which is often a long red carpet that spans the length of the aisle, can rapidly transform a wedding room. There is no written rule that the carpet has to be red, you can have any colour you want, you could even create a personalised runner with your own initials.
Make Your Wedding Reception Stunning With Flowers
Flowers can create a beautiful impact on any room, not to mention a fresh floral scent, and with so many varieties, there are an infinite number of ways to create a certain look. Moreover, whether you opt for a large pedestal arrangement, hanging baskets, vases of blooms or flower walls, all of which can transferred to the reception, flowers can create a stunning finish. Alternatively, lush garlands of greenery can help your venue to come alive – simply entwine around beams, down stairways and across ceilings.
Lighting To Brighten Up The Wedding Room
Lanterns and tea lights – whether they are on the floor or suspended – can effectively create a romantic effect without blowing the budget. Likewise, candles are a great way to light your walk or create an eye-catching entrance at the beginning of the aisle by arranging in a cluster of different sizes. For something grander, try hanging votive candles, pillars or candelabras. When the day turns to dusk fairy lights are a magical way to illuminate a room.
Decorate The Wedding Room With Chair Covers And Sashes
This is probably one of the most popular ways to decorate a ceremony and wedding breakfast room, as it is so cost-effective. Chair covers do a magnificent job of hiding banqueting chairs and making everything uniform and pretty. Sashes (and drapes) add a touch of colour and with a huge range of materials available, from organza to taffeta and lace – it covers a multitude of themed weddings from rustic to boho.
Unique Wedding Decoration With Bespoke Props
When it comes to weddings, it’s all in the details and props are a fantastic way to make a room beautiful, fun and bespoke to you as a couple, and with so many suppliers out there, you are spoilt for choice. From vintage furniture to light up letters, whisky barrels to book arches, ensure you big day is unforgettable with a few uniquely crafted props.
Personalise The Ceremony Room With Backdrops
If your ceremony room is a little bland a starlight backdrop can add a touch a romance, it would also work well for the reception, too. Paper flowers, ribbon, or origami birds of different colours and shapes also make fabulous backdrops and can double up a photo backdrop. If you want something one-off then why not have a donut wall – compared to a sweet cart, or even a multi-tier wedding cake, it costs a fraction of the price and provides a great talking point. Likewise, a family photo wall of wedding snaps makes an easy conversation starter – devote a row to your partner’s family, one to yours or just mix them all up. Chalkboards are a great way to decorate an entrance, too, and you can personalise it by thrifting an old frame and spray-painting it to match the rest of your décor.
Let your wedding venue speak
if your venue is a country house hotel, then why not let the grandeur of its original décor do the talking. Most of our hotels feature historic paintings, fine furnishings and friezes that trace their centuries of tradition and heritage, which means all you need is crisp table linen, polished cutlery, sparkling glasses and either subtle floral details or taper candles to make your big day stand out. Glass and mirrors add an extra dimension reflecting candlelight and colour to great effect and paper lanterns hung from the ceiling and trees create a lovely ambiance for the evening.
Define Your Decoration Approach With a Wedding Theme
While a themed wedding is not for everyone, it does give you a more focused approach to planning your decorations, as you can tie in all the wedding elements, including for example flowers, favours and cake. Pick a theme that is fresh, stylish, and appropriate for you and your partner – if you are struggling for ideas a seasonal or holiday themed wedding will simplify the process for yourself. For instance if you are having a Christmas wedding, a white tree and accented foliage wreaths can look elegant, alternatively for a bit of colour incorporate frosted pastels and metallic hues together with baubles and snowflakes. Candy canes and gingerbread make great edible decorations, which your guests can take home as favours.
A Final Touch With Wedding Table décor
From patterned tablecloths and runners, to confetti and coloured glasses, there are many ways to make your table stand out besides using flowers. Why not have a little fun with your décor – sprigs of herbs, calligraphed menus or table numbers and names displayed on unique vessels, all add a real style statement.
Start your wedding planning journey with these nine decoration ideas. Let your creativity flow and personalise them to match your style. Remember, before you start decorating, plan a recce of your venue, and jot down anything that catches your eye when you are there and think about what you like that will complement the core style and colour scheme – that way you should save on expensive mistakes and wow your guests.
faqs about wedding decoration ideas
What decorations do I need for a wedding reception?
Some popular decorations for a wedding reception include:
- Table decor
- Chair covers and sashes
- Backdrops or draping
- Lighting
- Flower arrangements
- Wedding signage
- Table runners or linens
How to make a wedding venue look nice?
To make a wedding venue look nice, consider the overall theme or style you want to achieve. This can help guide your decor choices and ensure everything looks cohesive. Some tips for styling a wedding venue include:
- Incorporating your wedding colours throughout the space
- Balancing different elements, such as floral arrangements, lighting, and signage
- Adding personal touches that reflect you and your partner's personalities
- Creating focal points or statement pieces to draw the eye
- Making sure there is enough lighting to set the mood and highlight key areas
How do you decorate an empty wedding space?
When decorating an empty wedding space, consider the layout and size of the venue. Utilise the space effectively by adding decorations that fill the room and create a welcoming atmosphere. Some ideas include:
- Using large statement pieces, such as arches or backdrops, to define key areas
- Incorporating a mix of textures and materials to add visual interest
- Adding lighting elements to create ambiance and highlight key features
- Incorporating your wedding colour palette to tie the decor together
- Personalising the space with meaningful items or decorations
Do you decorate your own wedding?
Whether or not you choose to decorate your own wedding is a personal decision. Some couples enjoy the process of planning and DIY-ing their own decor, while others prefer to hire a professional to handle the details. If you decide to decorate your own wedding, make sure to give yourself enough time to plan and execute your vision.
How to choose wedding decor?
When choosing wedding decor, consider the overall style and theme of your wedding. Some factors to consider include:
- The season or time of year
- Your personal preferences and interests
- The venue's layout and design
- Your budget and resources
- Any cultural or religious traditions you want to incorporate
How to decorate a wedding venue on a budget?
To decorate a wedding venue on a budget, consider the following tips:
- DIY decor using affordable materials
- Renting decor items instead of buying them
- Shopping for discounted or second-hand decorations
- Simplifying your decor to focus on key areas or elements
- Repurposing decor items from the ceremony to the reception
Can you pay someone to decorate your wedding venue?
Yes, you can pay someone to decorate your wedding venue. Many wedding planners or event stylists offer decor services as part of their packages. Our teams at Hand Picked Hotels are also happy to assist our guests with wedding decorating. Hiring a professional can help alleviate stress and ensure that your venue looks beautiful and cohesive on your big day. Make sure to discuss your vision and budget with the decorator to ensure they can bring your ideas to life.
