Make your Wedding an unforgettable affair by choosing the right venue decorations that can make the place look absolutely spectacular

Text: Aneeta Maria Johnson   Images: Various Sources

Memories of your marriage last a lifetime. It comes as no surprise that a lot of thought and planning goes into it. People take their time choosing their attire, handling the guest lists, deciding on the venue, and even with wedding decorations. Couples these days take it into their hands to be as creative and imaginative as possible to make their wedding unique and memorable. Flowers, candles, chair covers, table plans etc can make the venue look romantic. People are keen to spent time and money to make their venue look absolutely fantastic. But for that, it’s always good to have a common theme for the decorations at your wedding venue.You can maybe have a beach wedding or a winter wonderland themed one.

The extent of extravaganza at your wedding depends on the budget that you have planned. If you are on a tight budget, it is better to go for a single type of decoration. You should make sure that this single element makes an impact rather than spending money on lots of smaller decorations that might end up getting unnoticed at the venue.

The style of your wedding venue should influence your choice of decorations. If you select an elaborately decorated room, go for simple decorations. If you rent out a simple auditorium room, you can go overboard on the decorations.

Here are some things you should definitely take into consideration as you plan out your decorations:

• Wedding flowers
• Table centrepieces
• Bomboniere
• Wedding cake
• Table linen
• Chair covers and sashes
• Place names and table plans

Yet another simple decorative idea is to incorporate floral arrangements for the ceremony and reception. You can even transfer them to the reception after the ceremony, thus cutting back on the cost.

Garlands of fresh flowers hanging from the ceiling, or wrapped around beams and pillars can add to a very dramatic appearance. Placing fresh flower baskets on the tables can add an interesting touch to your wedding venue.

Candles are also quite popular as a wedding decoration. It can range from simple tea lights to towering candelabras. They add a sense of drama or an aura of romance to your venue. People also tend to use traditional lanterns that can give a touch of authenticity to your wedding.

Contemporary decorations include decorative birdcages, sparkling costume jewellery, metallic balloons, and bold coloured fabrics. You can also use topiary, or indoor trees decorated with lanterns or ornaments.