Wedding decoration is a task that can be performed not only by professional designers and decorators. You can create a unique atmosphere at the holiday and make the decorations special by making your own efforts and showing your imagination.
It's convenient and profitable. To bring your plans to life, it is enough to purchase the most affordable materials. Making accessories with your own hands has another important advantage - uniqueness. Ideas for creating invitations, cards, signs, wish books, decorations for a photo shoot are born in the minds of the bride and groom.
Classic wedding decoration
Before purchasing funds for creative activities, you need to familiarize yourself with what you will definitely need in addition to the expected items. The newlyweds should be guided by the style of the celebration, the venue and the invited guests.
The leading position is occupied by the requests of the heroes of the occasion. It is their wishes that influence the decor and conduct of the wedding as a whole.
Original ideas for decorating the hall
An interesting option for decorating the hall is decorating according to the seasons.
- In autumn, the hall can be decorated using colorful leaves in combination with rowan bunches. Decorate chairs and tables with checkered textiles.
- In spring and summer using different fresh flowers.
- In winter - snow-covered twigs, beads and ribbons.
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Traditional equipment
- Wedding invitations serve to notify guests;
- To avoid confusion and confusion with seating, special seating cards are used. An ideal solution for celebrations with a large number of guests;
- Garlands should be chosen in floral or lighting form;
- What is a wedding without a bouquet and boutonniere? Each newlywed must have personal attributes;
- Candles are needed for the altar and room;
- Buy glasses and champagne. Everyone can create decor for wedding glasses that will highlight the celebration;
- To receive gifts in cash equivalent, you will need a storage system.
You should maintain the same style for all decorative components. It would be absurd to single out an object against the background of the others. It is advisable to use common motifs in pattern, color, and texture of materials.
Pay attention to examples of wedding floristry and decor that were made by people like you.
Stylistics
You definitely need to decide on the style of the celebration, and if the wedding is organized according to the theme, it must be observed not only in clothing, but also in the decor of the room.
Interior designed in the same style
Currently, there are several leading styles that newlyweds choose for a special event.
If you are not sure about choosing a particular style, stick to the classics - you can implement it in any case.
Classic
The hall is decorated in laconic, not bright colors, the decor is used to a minimum, most often these are harmonious bouquets on festive tables, textured tablecloths, and textile drapery on the walls.
The style of the hall is reminiscent of palace luxury, where the bride and groom are the main points of contemplation, and the surroundings are just a canvas.
The style of the hall resembles palace luxury
When choosing colors, you need to stick to natural shades and avoid bright and harsh combinations.
Peach, beige, light coffee, soft pink and light blue. The color gradation can vary from general - lighter, to details - darker. If the walls of the hall are decorated in light beige, then the tablecloths and chair covers can be a little darker. Bouquets on the table or boutonnieres should match the outfit of the newlyweds.
Bouquets on the table or boutonnieres should match the outfit of the newlyweds
If the celebration is held outside the city, on the territory of an open gazebo or country house, do not forget about the predominance of greenery in the landscape. To ensure that the overall style does not cause dissonance, choose white. He will be bohemian with green and its shades.
Boho, eco and Russian style
Boho and rustic are styles that have captivated us with their authenticity. Newlyweds who really consider unity with nature, familiarization with the natural and pure as their idea, choose this direction in the design of the holiday.
Boho – naive, sentimental beauty, closeness to nature, comfort and impeccable taste
The halls, decorated in Russian style, look like a country estate, or a forest hunting lodge. The decor of such rooms is not simple, although at first glance it seems quite light.
Decor of the halls in Russian style
You need to stay on topic and not overload the room with unnecessary details. Minimalism, naturalness and natural shades are the main conditions. It is better to keep the decor of the hall in light colors, and correctly set light should highlight the zones. Subdued general lighting, spot lighting of tables, places for buffets and dancing.
Simple, plain tableware, natural textiles for tables, wooden cuts as buffet plates, baskets with fruits and berries on the tables - all this creates a feeling of unity with nature.
The combination of brocade, satin and silk will create unique comfort and spiritual harmony
Provided that the wedding is organized outdoors, tents or gazebos for relaxation are needed so that guests have the opportunity to hide from the scorching sun or rain. It is better to remove the barbecue area, where guests can come for a portion of fresh aromatic meat or fish on coals, as well as a tent with food and utensils in which they can cook and serve the table.
Tents or gazebos for relaxation will help you hide from the scorching sun or rain
White or beige colors, combined with the greenery of grass and trees, will perfectly convey an atmosphere of harmony. The place for the newlyweds must be distinguished from the overall picture. Most often, a small wall made of natural boards or a trellis entwined with climbing plants is placed behind them.
The place for newlyweds must be distinguished from the overall picture
It is better to choose balloons of one color and place them in small groups near children's tables and places for children's games.
Do not overload the room with overly authentic things, otherwise it will look cheap and artificial.
Modern
Current and concise
A modern style that is easy for young people to fit into. Dynamic, bright and open. Such weddings are reminiscent of the opening of an exhibition, or a buffet in honor of a new film. The room can be absolutely anything. The main thing is laconicism, emphasis on minimalism and urban style.
Stylish modern
A minimum of decorations, small groups of flowers, voluminous windows, or even the roof of a building, a lot of glass parts, light bulbs, and dotted candles. An empty apartment, a loft, or an empty office space are perfect for such a celebration.
The dynamics of the surrounding details should make it clear that everything that happens here is completely fleeting, and almost “on the fly.”
A minimum of decoration is modern
If newlyweds choose this style, then they must understand its initial essence. This is an urban style, devoid of pretentiousness and expensive details; it is unlikely to be recreated on the territory of a country estate, but on the territory of an unfinished house, or an apartment in which renovations have not been completed, it is very possible.
Any unfurnished studio apartment can be a venue for this kind of celebration, and it is also ideal for a loft-style wedding.
Fantasy theme
Bold fantasy style
Such weddings are most often organized by young people who are truly passionate about the theme of fairy tales. Decorating a room in the shape of a spaceship or submarine is not a matter of a couple of hours, which means you will have to devote even a few days to the decoration.
The decor of such rooms is most often carried out by professionals. Anyone can decorate a room in a themed style on their own. The main thing is not to overdo it, otherwise the hall will become deliberately cartoonish.
This type of wedding is best held outdoors, you can even do it in the forest.
It is better to opt for decorative elements that will gently make it clear that this is not just a living room or a buffet room, but, say, the interior of a hotel on Mars.
Organizing a themed celebration in nature is much easier thanks to the opportunity not to skimp on the territory. Gazebos and tents can immediately take on the shape of the necessary objects.
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Chicago style
Gangster romance
Gangster-style weddings recreate America in the 30s and 40s. This means that there is a chance to immediately choose the hall of a restaurant or bar in this style, and decorate it a little in line with the theme. Subdued light, a lot of glare, gilding, a jazz band, and plenty of space for the active part of the program. Dark tablecloths in a restaurant, white and red dishes, or chair drapery elements.
Be sure to separate the area for roulette and place a bar nearby. You can make it a prop where guests and newlyweds can have a photo shoot.
Red and gold with splashes of black go perfectly with this style.
In nature, such celebrations can be easily arranged by draping the daytime decorations in darker colors, using garlands and mirror balls. This is a theme associated with chic, lots of alcohol, sparkling outfits and ambiance.
The buffet area can be designed next to the brick wall decoration. Life-size mirrors in dark frames, the decoration of an old car, the presence of a swimming pool - all this will recreate the chic of that time and place.
Everything should be darkly elegant
Vintage and black and white wedding
For a vintage wedding, soft, muted, pastel shades are best.
For this style, you need to decide on the time and place that you want to recreate in your celebration. Most often, couples choose elegant eras, and in this case it will also not be difficult to choose a restaurant with the desired style and refine it.
Mirrors, miniature birds in cages, figurines and brooches will fit perfectly into the vintage style.
A black and white wedding is quite interesting in terms of decor. The presence of only white and black flowers in the hall, of course, allows you to dilute them with bouquets - this is what gives the holiday charm. Photos of such weddings look perfect, this applies to both color and black and white photographs.
Black and white wedding – harmony of contrast
The walls of the hall are easily decorated with stripes, or black sections of drapery are included in plain walls. Black tablecloths are covered at an angle with a white tablecloth on top, and black chairs are tied with white bows.
A table on which it is preferable to place boutonnieres in the center of the perimeter, matching the bride’s bouquet, looks stylish and luxurious.
Photos of such weddings look perfect
Wedding invitations yourself
Even without the participation of professionals, you can make invitations with your own hands. Reflect your taste and style in your brochures.
It is recommended to send invitations 1-2 months before the start of the celebration. In this way, all guests will settle their affairs and will definitely be able to come.
They will spend this time buying their own outfit, a gift for the bride and groom. It is better to hand over invitations to the guest personally, but if this is not possible, courier deliveries are available.
For text, use a printer or, if you have beautiful handwriting, write the words yourself by hand. People create wedding decor with their own hands, and it looks presentable.
Many people have gotten used to using stencils. It is attached to the material of the future invitation. The memo is decorated with beads, feathers or sparkles. Creative people will like this process.
Master class on decorative balls
Balloons made from paper or fabric are easy to create, affordable, bright, and unique in their own way for decorating a wedding hall. These multi-colored bright pompoms are placed near the ceiling, mounted on walls, fixed on stands and installed in floor vases instead of flowers.
Making this decoration with your own hands is quite simple. This work does not require significant material costs and time. The master will need to prepare:
- paper or fabric (preferably several color options);
- glue gun;
- scissors;
- stapler;
- needle and thread;
- a narrow satin ribbon for a sling.
If you plan to make new pompoms from fabric, then you will need cardboard, a simple pencil and a saucer or plate that will serve to create identical circles. Having prepared everything you need, you can start working. Paper pompoms are made from multi-colored napkins or crepe paper:
- As many sheets of A4 paper as possible are folded like an accordion.
- Having marked the middle of the strip, tie it tightly with tape or wire.
- The edges are trimmed to the desired shape. It can be a semicircle or cloves.
Now comes the most crucial moment. The master needs to carefully and accurately straighten all the petals to form a three-dimensional ball. The ends of the ribbon or wire that held the accordion together in the middle are used to tie the pompom in the right place.
Another option is balls made of fabric. To make this decoration you will need:
- Draw identical circles on two sheets of thick cardboard. For this purpose, you can use a saucer, plate or even a large dish. The choice depends on how large the pompom should be.
- In the middle of each finished circle, draw another one of smaller diameter.
- The inner circle is carefully cut out, being careful not to damage the cardboard.
- Having folded two finished circles, you can immediately lay a narrow satin ribbon between them.
- Now they begin to create a blank for the pompom, wrapping the selected fabric around an improvised “donut”. This is done until there is no free space left in the middle of the circle.
- By inserting scissors between the sheets of cardboard, you need to carefully cut all layers of fabric.
- The next step is tying the middle of the pompom. The cardboard is carefully pulled apart, and the found ends of the ribbon are tied into a tight and strong knot.
- You can get rid of the cardboard, and the fabric will straighten itself.
No less bright and original decoration of the hall will be balls made from a foam base, satin ribbons, paper flowers and decorative pins necessary for fixing the flowers. The finished foam ball must be braided with a satin ribbon, the ends of which are fixed with a glue gun.
While the glue dries, flowers of different sizes are cut out of paper. The larger ones will become the base, and the smaller ones will be attached on top of it.
Original balloons for wedding decoration can be made using ordinary balloons and coarse thread or multi-colored synthetic threads. For this you will need:
- balloons;
- PVA glue and brush;
- threads;
- scissors.
The balls are inflated so that they all turn out to be different sizes. Having tied them, use a brush to apply a layer of PVA glue to the entire surface and begin wrapping them with threads. Density depends on what effect the master is trying to achieve. After the glue has dried, the ball inside the cocoon is pierced and carefully removed.
Such balls are used not only as a regular hall decoration, but also as lamps when decorating a wedding on a summer area.
Cover for marriage certificate
Within the walls of the registry office, newlyweds formalize their relationship by receiving a marriage certificate. To keep the document intact, you need to make a cover for it. It should be quite dense. The establishment's employees provide folders from printing houses. But not everyone likes their appearance.
You can easily do without purchasing, you just need to ensure that you have the necessary tools in your arsenal:
- Scrapbooking paper,
- Thin cardboard,
- Ribbons made of materials such as satin or guipure,
- Cotton fabric,
- Intertwined cardboard, reaching a thickness of 1.5-2 millimeters,
- Flowers,
- Paints and adhesives.
Be guided by photos of wedding decors and use their analogy to create your own product. There are a lot of schemes in the sources, there is room for imagination to run wild.
Use a lot of candles
Don't underestimate the power and beauty of candles. Low lighting scattered throughout a room can create a magical atmosphere and give the space a beautiful glow. You can combine candles in lanterns, candlesticks, and also use bulk candles in flasks.
Check with the banquet manager if they allow you to decorate the room with candles. Some banquet venues prohibit the use of candles as a precaution.
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Seating chart
If there are a large number of invited guests, you need to take care of having a special strategy. It is very important that there is enough space for everyone.
Mistakes at this stage of preparation result in quarrels and misunderstandings at the celebration. Consider the relationships the guests are in.
You shouldn’t put people next to each other who can’t stomach each other. The plan is drawn up on whatman paper or thick paper. It needs to be written down to the smallest detail. You can decorate the scheme using flowers, ribbons and photographs.
Cards with the names and surnames of the guests are placed on the tables in advance. Prepare the places by decorating the wedding table with decorative materials.
Choose the same font for all cards. Don't forget to decorate these signs. Patterns and bows will do.
To create a warning sign, you need to fold the material in half. This is done to strengthen the structure. The masters have learned to use additional means in the form of caramels and gingerbread, which are placed first on cards.
Main stages
Conventionally, the decorating process is divided into the following stages:
- Overall plan. Drawing up a plan is mandatory, since the final result will depend on it.
- Will the table for the newlyweds have a special design or will the entire space of the hall be decorated in a common style, how and where will photos or posters be placed, is additional lighting, garlands, a table for gifts needed, and so on. It is better to think through all these subtleties in advance.
- Choice of colors for decor and flower bouquets.
- Decoration of chairs and tables. Bows, trains, capes will create a festive mood.
- Decoration with flower arrangements, balloons, garlands and other wedding attributes.
- The final stage is arranging flower bouquets on tables for guests, decorative wedding paraphernalia and banquet cards.
To top off all of the above, we offer video material on the topic: how to decorate a wedding hall with your own hands.
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Decor of glasses for a wedding
Since time immemorial, people have broken utensils at weddings. This is a gesture of a happy marriage between lovers. For this purpose, crystal glasses are chosen.
In addition to decorating wedding accessories, the containers themselves are also decorated. Beads are used. Rhinestones, shiny paints and other means.
Ring pad
People who have consummated their marriage take rings from special pillows. Usually the registry office employees offer their own saucers, but you can make a festive bed yourself. Variations on the item include a satin or velvet pillow. They have embroidery, fastening with beads or rhinestones.
The celebrants choose the shape of the product according to their taste. Handmade work will make the holiday more unique. Relatives can take responsibility for the production of the pillow. This will be a real surprise for the bride and groom.
Wedding decorations made with your own hands will attract the attention of guests. Many will be delighted by the independence of the heroes of the occasion. Joint activities will strengthen the relationships between the participants in the relationship and organize their leisure time.
At the holiday itself, there is nothing better than admiring the offspring of your labor.
Rain of rose petals
This decoration is made quite simply:
- rose petals are strung on a transparent thread;
- the resulting threads are attached to the ceiling;
The air flow will sway them whimsically, creating a festive mood. See the photo below.
Wedding posters
Not long ago, various wedding-themed posters were considered an essential attribute. You can still use them now. But they should be large with a minimum of words, and the letters should be large and colorful. You shouldn't get too carried away with them. This is how they will harmoniously fit into the picture of the wedding decor of the wedding hall. Posters can be purchased ready-made or made by yourself. The photo shows ideas for wedding posters
Garlands with light bulbs
Festive New Year's garlands and light bulbs can be used to decorate the hall. By placing them at more significant places of the celebration, make a kind of curtain out of them on the dance floor. This decoration will add originality to the wedding hall.
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