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F L O W E R S & D E C O R A T I O N S
C H I C A G O W E D D I N G & P A R T Y R E S O U R C E
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CHARM WITH CHAIRS
Seating the bride and groom in higher-end
chairs or ones with a higher back is sure to
grab attention. You can also do the same
for the entire head table to set them apart
from other guests. Sticking with standard
chairs decorated with sashes and other
embellishments from the ceremony may be
a less expensive option, too.
MIX IT UP
If there’s a flower or particular décor you
just can’t do without, incorporate it into
some areas, but not others. Not only will
you get what you want, but you’ll also make
an impression on guests. Don’t make every
table the same so that when guests walk
into the space they see different heights and
styles on the tables.
For instance, setting the head table with
a contrasting colored linen or one with a
different fabric than the rest of the tables
can set it apart and help with cost. Put an
expensive linen on the head table to add
texture and then put less expensive linens
on guest tables. They’ll complement each
other, so you really notice the difference
in colors and texture. You can vary linens
throughout all the tables for impact.
Same is true with flowers. To cut the cost
of flowers, you might add tall wrought iron
chandeliers with flowers around the base
on some tables and large pillar candles in
hurricanes with flowers in a wreath around
the glass on other tables.
Contrasting the entire color scheme of the
ceremony from the reception can make a
big impact. Have all white flowers or lighter
tones and décor at the ceremony and go
with colorful décor at the reception, or vice
versa. It sets the two apart.
LOOK UP!
Give your guests a break from table décor by
drawing their attention to the ceiling. Some
couples put a majority of their décor budget
into the ceiling so that guests are wowed as
soon as they walk into the venue. Besides
chandeliers, try hanging lanterns, fabric
designs, glass globes, frames or flowers.
However, hanging décor can be difficult
and costly to install so you may want to
select certain speciality tables to hang
things above, like the head table, gift table,
dessert table and cake table.
No matter your taste or budget, with a little
preparation you can create the wedding
atmosphere of your dreams.
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