Where to Begin with Styling your Wedding
When it comes to styling your wedding, there are SO many options it can feel quite overwhelming. From your arch, to your flowers, to your colour scheme, and wedding theme where do you begin?
Here’s a few ideas to help you get started …
Define your wedding theme: Choose a theme or overall style that reflects your personality and preferences. It could be rustic, vintage, modern, bohemian, beachy, or glamorous. This theme will guide your choices for decor, color scheme, and attire.
Create a cohesive colour palette: Select a color scheme that complements your theme and venue. Consider the season, and your personal preferences. Use these colors consistently throughout your invitations, flowers, table settings, and other decor elements. Make sure you both feel included in this decision, even if you just ask for a “yes” from the other … it’s always nice to feel like you’ve made decisions together.
Pay attention to lighting: Lighting can transform the ambiance of your wedding. Consider using different types of lighting, such as string lights, candles, chandeliers, or uplighting, to create a romantic and enchanting atmosphere. If you’re getting married at a venue, ask them what’s available for you to use and make a note, (better yet, take some photos), so you have something you have a starting point you can build on. If you’re getting married at home, or you have a DIY venue, ask friends and family members what they have that you might be able to use, or if you’re wanting to outsource check out companies such as La Lumier.
Choose appropriate decor elements: Select decor elements that enhance your chosen theme and venue. This could include flowers, centerpieces, table linens, backdrops, signage, and more. Keep in mind the size and layout of your venue to ensure your decor choices are proportionate and don't overwhelm the space. In a lot of cases, less is more! Some things to consider - backgrounds for things like signing the register at your ceremony (often an afterthought), and where you’re going to cut your cake (if you’re having one!)
Personalise your wedding: Incorporate personal touches to make your wedding unique and memorable. Display photos, create a photo booth area, use customised signage, and consider DIY projects that you can do together to lighten the load.
Consider the season and location: Let the season and location guide your styling choices. If you're having a summer outdoor wedding, opt for lightweight fabrics, neural or bright tones. For a winter wedding, choose cozy textures and warm hues.
Coordinate attire and accessories: If you have a bridal party, consider the colour of the bridesmaid dresses, and groomsmen suits. Coordinating accessories, such as jewellery, shoes, and boutonnieres, can tie everything together.
Take care of the small details: Sometimes it's the little things that make a big impact. Pay attention to details like place cards, napkins, menus, and favours. Consistency in these small details can elevate the overall aesthetic of your wedding. This could be both a DIY project or something you outsource depending on your budget. Also bare in mind with favours, unless they’re edible, they’re quite often left behind. Consider if wedding favours are really necessary, or think outside the box. Donate money to your favourite charity in the name of your guest, have a lolly station for guests to raid after a few drinks; or put the money you save towards a nicer wine for the table. Remember you’re not forced to do things how everyone else thinks you should.
Don't forget about your backdrop: Whether it's an outdoor landscape, a beach, a vineyard, or an indoor venue, consider the backdrop for your ceremony and utilise it for your reception too.
Trust professionals and seek inspiration: Work with experienced wedding planners, stylists, florists, and other vendors who can bring your vision to life. Additionally, seek inspiration from wedding magazines, websites, social media platforms, and real weddings to gather ideas and refine your own style.
Remember, your wedding styling should reflect your unique taste and preferences as a couple. Have fun with the process and create a day that is both beautiful and meaningful to you.
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