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Ryan Designs is a boutique dècor and lighting company specializing in weddings, celebrations and corporate events. We are best known for our spatial transformations. We can take just about any raw space and turn it into a sophisticated, creative…
At Brilliant Event Lighting we're passionate about beautiful, mood-provoking and spectacular lighting! We're dedicated to bringing out the elegance, ambiance, and theme of your venue by providing a world-class, awe-inspiring lighting…
3D Sounds has been providing Entertainment, Lighting, and Audio Visual services to the Southern California and surrounding areas for 25 years. Relying primarily on referrals, 3D Sounds prides itself in a high level of professionalism and customer…
Amber Event Production is composed of skilled technicians and engineers coupled with creative and innovative designers. Within ~30,000 sq ft of warehouse/office space, we house plenty of equipment to meet the needs of large scale events and many…
Got Light is the San Francisco Bay Area's leader in providing immersive lighting and enhanced event environments, creating dramatic impact with lighting, audio, video, and more! From intimate gatherings and elegant weddings to large gala…
Social Decor is a lighting and fabric design company for special events. We travel throughout the tri-state area, New England, and beyond providing exceptional lighting & fabric design for luxury weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, charity,…
Enhancing your event through the art of decor!Add elegance and ambiance to your wedding with our specialty lighting and drapery options! We offer up-lighting, centerpiece pinspotting, chandeliers, and beautifully hand-draped fabric options.
The Lighter Side (TLS) designs and installs lighting for all special events including weddings, private parties, special occasions, corporate functions, fundraisers, entertainment industry affairs, both domestically and internationally. We strive…
PSID Group is a South Florida based event management & production services firm. For over two decades they have served the wedding and event industry across the country and throughout the world. Execute PSID Group client’s dream, the…
Let us shine light on your love. Our bistro lights, chandeliers, uplights, fairy lights, spot lights and more are all designed to enhance the environment of your event. We also offer outdoor lighting, tent lighting, custom lighting solutions,…
We are here to get you what you need, when you need it. With a growing, diverse inventory and the experience to match, we can help you with events of any size. Need tables and chairs to seat a party of 100? 500? No sweat, we also have the linens…
Not bound by convention… we are trend setters. Our success and much of the fun lies, in creating new ways to excite our clients. We are always searching for the latest technology to make our innovative designs spectacular, and most of all…
About FêteFone - The Original Audio Guest Book FêteFone offers a unique telephone guestbook alternative you can purchase (not just rent), allowing guests to record voicemail messages for the happy couple instead of signing a traditional…
Event Theory is a luxury design + decor, tabletop curation and full-scale event production firm based in Warren, MI. With over 25 years of experience, our event design, decor inventory selections and custom tenting + lighting capabilities…
Whether your venue is a historic estate, private island, industrial loft, idyllic farm, luxurious penthouse, exotic beachfront destination, or your own backyard: we can create your vision anywhere your heart desires. When making a statement is…
At Bombshell Graphics, we specialize in exceeding expectations and fully understand the growing demand for intensely creative and thoughtful work in the evolving market of custom print and design. Our trending authority in the industry is a direct…
Luminous Events is a full service d»cor rental, design and production company with a hands on approach! We specialize in weddings, both local and destination. The day of your event, we handle all delivery, set up, lighting and post-event…
Ambient Events is one of the premiere lighting and decor companies in the tri-state area as well as the exclusive lighting vendor at the Oheka Castle. You will appreciate the expertise, options and ideas of our design team to ensure your event…
Deliver the WOW! factor at your WeddingCelebrate the end of your special day lighting up the sky with a beautiful musical fireworks display. Special Events Mexico Pyrotech, has been providing professional wedding firework displays throughout…
Elegant Event Lighting is your Chicago Wedding Décor Experts, Draping, Lighting, Dance Floors.
Universal Light and Sound began at a grassroots level in the shadow of the ‘90s downtown party scene. While a student at NYU’s Stern Business school, co-founder Mark Johnson worked nightly at well-known venues in New York City. He…
A Technical and Creative Production, Lighting & Event Design Firm specializing in Corporate and Social Events servicing any location in the United States.
At Chuppah Studio, we'll custom design your chuppah or wedding canopy to create a simple, stunning showpiece. Like you, we believe in well-crafted objects with both beauty and brains. We love interpreting your ideas with clean lines, playful…
Matt Murphy has been featured in the expert advice column in Martha Stewart Weddings, called by New York Magazine, the go-to-guy for making the tent dazzling and used by Martha Stewart personally when she hosted a wedding for her nephew at her…
Fancy Little Details is a boutique event design studio aiming to provide creative direction and inspiration for your wedding. Based inside beautiful San Francisco, we design events all over the Bay Area. Founded in 2013, the goal of Fancy Little…
We specialize in creating handcrafted, custom laser engraved goods and beautiful hand lettering.
Discover Event Perfection. Get to know the Mid-Atlantic's premier event lighting and sound vendor. Our experienced technicians and award-winning designers are dedicated to ensuring the success of your event. Throughout years of service, The…
You’ve spent hours searching for the perfect wedding venue for the day you say “I do,” but even the most breathtaking location can serve as a blank slate, and it’s the wedding decor that transforms the space into something unforgettable. When thinking through o wedding decorations, you’ll have the opportunity to come up with a design plan for your ceremony as well as wedding reception decorations, which should be complementary to each other but not necessarily the same. Wedding decorations are one of the really fun parts of the planning process, but if you’re already bursting with wedding decor ideas, it can be both fun and overwhelming. Wedding decorations provide you with the opportunity to uniquely customize your wedding and give it your own style. Whether you’re having an outdoor wedding in the mountains, a ballroom gala with a black-and-white wedding theme, or a tented wedding that incorporates the best wedding colors for fall, the right wedding decorations will establish the aesthetic and vibe you’re going for. In addition, there are so many amazing wedding decorations rental companies with gorgeous pieces that will help your vision come to life. From tabletop to furniture to outdoor tents, wedding rentals are the key to personalizing your big day and really nailing your wedding theme. Even if wedding themes are not something you immediately get excited about, your wedding decor gives you an opportunity to let you and your partner’s personalities shine. Whether you are looking for dramatic wedding lighting for an outdoor tent, spring wedding colors that will stand out, or any other unique wedding themes, spending some time perusing wedding decor pictures in our wedding library will help inspire you and give you an idea of what you like (and don’t like). Then take it one step further and find out the amazing vendors who created the wedding decor you love. Or search our directory for wedding decor vendors in your area, and get incredible wedding decor ideas from real weddings at your venue or location. From gorgeous wedding ceremony arches to rustic wedding reception decorations, you’ll be able to find an amazing team of trusted vendors to make your wedding decor dreams a reality.
When coming up with your wedding decor design, the two biggest things to take into consideration are the wedding venue you’ve selected and your wedding theme—if you have one picked out. Wedding decor can elevate your venue and transform it into a space that is a unique reflection of you and your partner. But coming up with a wedding decor is no small feat. You might have a few wedding ideas, but are completely unsure about where to begin. Or, maybe you have a crystal clear vision for your winter wedding reception decorations, but aren’t sure how to incorporate some unique wedding colors for winter into your ceremony decorations.
Whether you have a Pinterest board of ideas or are totally at a loss for how to begin coming up with a concept for your wedding decor and wedding design, there are a few different routes you can explore.
The first is by hiring a talented wedding planner who can bring your wedding decor ideas and vision to life. The wedding planner typically spearheads the wedding design and can offer endless wedding decorations ideas, if you are feeling short on direction or inspiration. And if he or she has previously worked on weddings at your venue, they will have an acute understanding of what’s worked well. In addition, wedding planners have connections in the industry, and they can source wedding decor from the best vendors who they know and trust. For example, your wedding planner will know exactly which wedding florists can create the breathtaking floral wedding chuppah you’ve been dreaming about for your outdoor wedding—and which lighting company to illuminate it.
In many ways, your big day is a reflection of who you and your partner are as a couple, so the more personalized your wedding decor ideas are, the better.
During the early phases of planning your wedding decor, you’ll also want to consider which types of wedding decor and wedding rentals suit your venue. A ceremony at a church will require different wedding decorations than wedding reception decorations for a mountaintop venue. However, both should be a reflection of your wedding theme and work well with your wedding colors. In addition, you’ll have to decide whether you want to source wedding rentals or purchase something uniquely yours that you can keep after the big day. Consider this: are wedding rental decorations available what you had in mind for your wedding reception ideas? Will you be able to find wedding decorations rental companies that have the kind of things you’re looking for?
Then, there’s the question of the cost of your wedding decor. You might be wondering, how much does wedding decor cost? Should you invest in customized creations, or stick with easily available wedding rentals? Because your wedding decorations will live on forever in your wedding photos, maybe it’s worth it to create a highly personal event with bespoke decor created just for your event. Wedding decor ranges in price, and your wedding planner can help you find wedding decorations that bring your wedding theme to life while staying within budget.
Your wedding decorations not only give your guests a sense of you and your partner’s unique love story, the decor is also what they’ll recall about the big day. Your unique wedding design, wedding colors, and wedding theme are what differentiates your wedding from others—so choose wisely! If you’re having a fall outdoor wedding, some of your guests will appreciate how you incorporate wedding colors for fall into your wedding table centerpieces, for example. And luckily, there are plenty of exceptional wedding vendors who can provide what you need to create the wedding decor of your dreams. With millions of marriages occurring in the United States every year, they will have plenty of experience executing wedding decor ideas and bringing all kinds of wedding themes to life.
Your wedding decor creates a unique world for your wedding guests to experience that conveys your wedding theme. Whether you are gravitating towards bright summer wedding colors or mellow wedding colors for winter, there are talented wedding vendors who can help transform your wedding venue into exactly what you are looking for. Knowing where to start can be tricky, however, and that’s why we’re here to help. By viewing wedding decor pictures from thousands of real weddings in our wedding library, you’ll get inspired to bring your own unique flair to your wedding day. Then, connect with the vendors who created or sourced the wedding decor that stands out to you.
When it comes to wedding decor design, your wedding planner is your number one l resource. Your wedding planner is like the team captain who spearheads your wedding design, with or without the additional help of a wedding designer, and will know exactly which wedding decorations will accentuate your venue’s beauty. They can also help you come up with unique wedding themes that are inspired by the space.
In addition, wedding planners will have a robust understanding of wedding decor trends that could be a great fit for your big day. The best wedding planners are on top of the latest wedding decor trends, and can advise what will look fresh and current. Whether it’s a grand wedding art installation, or wedding tablescapes that are personal but stand out, your wedding planner is an invaluable source of ideas, but will also know how to execute them.
In addition to your wedding planner, who as team captain will oversee all of the logistics of your event in addition to the design, you may want to consider speaking with wedding designers whose sole focus is taking your wedding decor ideas from a concept to the real thing. For particularly complicated wedding decor ideas that involve large, custom build-outs that require a production team, having a wedding designer will ensure that your wedding decor on the big day exceeds even your wildest expectations. Wedding designers can help you fine-tune the vision of your wedding day decor and then, take it to the next level. Wedding design is surprisingly complicated—think of it like building a set for the theater, or sourcing props for a period film—which is why working with trusted professionals is a wise idea. Your wedding designer will oversee everything from wedding table ideas, wedding tent rentals, incorporating the best summer wedding colors into your wedding design plan, and will likely come up with wedding reception ideas you’d never have even dreamed of. Not to mention their years of industry experience, so they can advise you on everything from wedding tent rental cost to exactly where to source the perfect blue velvet tablecloth.
The time of year you’re getting married is also a consideration. There are particularly popular wedding colors for fall, just as there are favorite summer wedding colors, popular wedding colors for winter, and spring wedding colors too. While these aren’t hard and fast rules, of course, you may find that summer wedding colors will feel out of place and out of sync with the climate for a wedding in the fall because your wedding decor doesn’t take the season into account.
Of course, your wedding venue itself should also be considered. If you’re having a rustic wedding in the countryside, ballroom-style wedding decor might look slightly out of place, whereas long wooden farm tables with colorful runners and lots of candles and bud vases would accentuate the venue’s beauty. In contrast, you can take a clear wedding tent in a garden to the next level by bringing in those elegant ballroom-style decorations like chandeliers and candelabras.
Next, you should consider what the wedding color palette will be for your wedding decor. Do you want a fun pop of color, or do you want to keep it elevated and muted? Are there certain colors you and your partner gravitate towards in your home or your clothing? Your unique wedding colors will be a hallmark of your wedding day. When choosing wedding colors, think about the season of your event, the natural colors that are part of the venue, and, of course, your personal style. A moody mountain wedding lodge, for example, would likely have a different color palette than a springtime garden wedding party. Your wedding decor should reflect that.
If you’re keeping an eye on wedding decor trends, you know that wedding ideas change frequently. There are, however, some classic wedding decor ideas that have stood the test of time and are here to stay. There are several distinct phases of a typical marriage celebration, and your wedding decorations for each should be cohesive, yet distinct. And remember: while wedding reception decorations will differ somewhat from wedding ceremony decor, your wedding design dictates your overall wedding theme that carries through from event to event.
Even when your wedding ceremony decorations are thematically in sync with your wedding reception decorations, they’ll likely be a toned-down version, since this is the first introduction your guests will have of your wedding design, so it serves as a bit of a teaser. Of course, wedding ceremony decor largely depends on the rules of the venue. Generally speaking, churches only permit minimal wedding decor, such as wedding flowers on the ceremony altar and along the aisles. But you can still incorporate your wedding colors on your printed ceremony programs, or via your bridesmaid dresses and their bouquets.
If your nuptials are occurring outdoors, you might consider having your florist decorate a wedding arch, or your planner may be able to find a decorative arch as part of your wedding decorations rentals
During cocktail hour, guests have an opportunity to sip drinks, chat, and enjoy light food. It’s also another opportunity for creative wedding design that conveys your wedding theme. You can personalize your bar and glassware so they’re completely unique, or source them from wedding rental companies who provide colorful, decorative options in a variety of styles. You’ll also need to source any trays needed for passed hors d'oeuvres, tables for an appetizer buffet, and any other serving ware needed during cocktail hour. Work with your wedding designer to add pops of personality to these must-have fixtures. Your wedding catering company or venue can also provide many of these pieces, so be sure to review the options they can offer before you acquire additional wedding rentals. Cocktail hour also often includes an escort card display, which your wedding stationer can create in collaboration with your wedding planner or designer, and is an area where couples get really creative with design ideas.
If you are concerned about your guests being comfortable during cocktail hour, you can also add cocktail tables and chairs, which gives you yet another area to get creative with your selection of wedding rental decorations and really convey your theme.
If there’s one wedding decor moment that should have the biggest wow factor, it’s when your guests enter your reception space. You want the wedding decor you choose to have a big impact and be the most exciting design moment in this world you’ve created for your guests. You may opt for over-the-top floral wedding decor, a collection of decorative ginger jars placed throughout the space, or thousands of other design options—the sky’s the limit! Wedding designers will know how to transform the space and make it feel cohesive with the rest of the day’s events. That’s why it can be helpful to collaborate with a wedding designer to come up with truly unique and breathtaking wedding reception ideas that you (and your guests) have never seen before. Whether your reception is being held in a clear wedding tent, at a beachside hotel, or in an ornate ballroom, there are thousands of ways to transform the space to make it a truly unforgettable scene. Think of everything as an opportunity to showcase your wedding theme with the use of wedding decor rentals or other wedding decorations you purchase for the event. If you’re having a bar at your reception, the bar design itself is an opportunity to get creative, as well as whatever wedding reception decorations you decide to adorn it with, like flowers or candles. Many types of wedding decor rentals, like the bar and other furniture, can be both functional and decorative. Of course, the wedding decorations you choose for the tablescapes are some of the most special!
Don’t forget about the dancefloor, which is where plenty of your guests will spend a significant portion of the night. Add wedding decor like unique wedding lighting to your dancefloor to make the area that much more celebratory. You can hang paper lanterns or string lights above the dancefloor, or even an opulent chandelier, all of which can be sourced from a wedding lighting rental company if your wedding tent rental company doesn’t offer them. Not only will unique dance floor decor make your venue feel more personalized, but it will also look beautiful in any photographs your wedding photographer captures of your guests enjoying the night. If you’re having live wedding music, add wedding decorations to the stage area. Wedding lighting rentals can also add personality, as will a stage backdrop.
Lastly, if it’s recommended to have a few lounge areas throughout your venue where guests can take a break from the dancing and socialize, which is another place to add unique furniture wedding rental decor that is on theme and will further enhance the space.
Once you’ve scoured our library of wedding galleries and have collected a bunch of wedding design ideas, you can begin to source your wedding decor.
Because there will be many pieces to research and select from a variety of wedding rental companies, some couples prefer to leave this to the professionals to ensure that all the pieces are part of a cohesive wedding design. If you are working with a wedding planner or wedding designer, they can identify which vendors will be able to provide each specific category of wedding decorations that you are looking for, and even collaborate with vendors who will custom make wedding decor just for your event Your wedding designer or planner will help you source everything from wedding table ideas to wedding lighting rentals, and make sure that everything fits into your design plan and incorporates your winter, summer, fall or spring wedding colors when appropriate. Not only will they come up with the best wedding reception ideas, they’ll know exactly which wedding rental decor companies are able to bring them to life.
If you are sourcing wedding decorations yourself, understand that the task at hand is a big one! Start by seeking out specialty design companies and wedding rental companies, and if you have any custom wedding decoration ideas, reaching out to a vendor sooner than later is a good idea. This is especially important if your wedding reception ideas include a lot of custom-made decor that will take a while to both create and ship.
While some items are easy and inexpensive enough to purchase, many wedding decor pieces you’ll want to rent. Do you like the idea of colorful glass vases for your wedding table settings? Your wedding florist may be able to provide some, or you can see what independent wedding rental companies have to offer. You can also rent some functional items you need to make your wedding day a success, like kitchen equipment and serveware. Reach out to your wedding caterer about these wedding rental must-haves. If you’re having live wedding musicians or a wedding DJ, you should also ensure that you have the sound equipment necessary. Some wedding bands may bring their own sound system, but this could lead to an additional cost. And don’t forget microphones!
While you can likely rent some of your wedding equipment from your vendors such as your wedding caterer or wedding florist, there are also wedding rental company vendors whose sole focus is providing both functional and decorative items for weddings. This is why wedding rentals companies should be your first stop when looking for beautiful wedding rentals to craft your dream day. You’d be surprised how many of them don’t just provide classic, simple plates and chairs, but a wide array of decor items that can help establish your unique wedding theme.
And don’t forget to consider your wedding table setting situation. If you already have clear, specific wedding table ideas, look for a rental company who can make those ideas come to fruition. You can expect to rent plates, glassware, silverware, and serving platters, plus napkins and any tablecloths or runners. You have a few options when it comes to wedding table decorations, and your wedding table settings. You can opt to rent them from a company that specializes in linens or china, or you could package them with another rental. For instance, some of the larger wedding rental companies are able to provide wedding furniture rental as well as wedding tablescape supplies. From wedding table decorations to a chic wedding lounge, these larger companies have it all.
You’ll also need to have some sort of wedding table numbers or signs to make it easy for your guests to navigate to their assigned seat, which is a fun place to add design elements. You may be able to rent picture frames or stands for table number cards, or you may need to source them on your own.
Wedding lighting is an often overlooked portion of wedding decorations. Not only can it make a space even more beautiful, but it also serves a functional purpose. Whether your wedding is indoor, outdoor, or tented, you’ll want to consider sourcing additional wedding lighting fixtures. If you’ve always dreamed of having string lights during an outdoor wedding cocktail hour, or fantasized about your first dance under the light of a flower-covered chandelier, finding a wedding lighting rental company that can provide your preferred fixtures is key. If you’re having a tented wedding, wedding lighting may be included with your wedding tent rental prices, but you’ll want to find out exactly what kind of lighting they provide to ensure it’s aligned with your vision of the space. Alternatively, most wedding lighting rental providers will have a variety of options that are appropriate for outdoor tents. Your wedding musicians are another vendor who may be able to provide their own lighting for the stage, but it’s important to check in advance what they’re able to provide in case flashing rainbow strobe lights isn’t what you had in mind!
If the wedding ideas you have in mind have never been done before, or involve custom-made items you can’t source from wedding rental companies, you may need to consider wedding production design companies who can create the infrastructure you need for your big day. Production design companies can help create and install a hanging installation, build a stage and custom backdrop for your wedding band, create a custom bar—the list goes on and on. If you have lofty wedding reception ideas that include ornate, hand-made wedding table decorations or large-scale installations, a production design company is the one who will make that happen. You may still be able to source some wedding rentals, like china and dinner chairs, but a production design company is needed when you’re looking for a unique product in order to achieve your wedding ideas. It’s worth noting that wedding designs that are innovative enough to require the assistance of production design companies a) are typically on the very high end of the price spectrum, and b) usually require a wedding planner or designer to be the point person between you and the vendor, as well as to ensure your wedding colors and themes are integrated into their custom creations. A production design company isn’t going to choose which bold spring wedding colors are part of the custom backdrop they’re creating, it’s really the planner or designer’s responsibility to ensure that any custom designs are cohesive with your wedding color palette.
If you are planning an outdoor wedding and need to create a covered space for dinner and dancing, or even just in case of bad weather, there are wedding tent rentals companies that specialize in renting out beautiful wedding tents. Some specialize in white sailcloth wedding tent rentals, while others offer clear wedding tents and other alternatives. A wedding tent rentals company can also provide other items you may need, like flooring and lighting for the tent, a stage for your band, as well as any rigging required for wedding decorations you plan to hang from the ceiling of the tent. Some of these wedding rental companies offer wedding tent rental packages that include flooring and lighting, like twinkle lights, pole lights, or even a chandelier or two, which can raise your overall wedding tent rentals cost but will lower costs elsewhere. Inquire about wedding tent rental packages when speaking with each company to find out how many services they are able to provide. If the company’s wedding tent rental packages don’t include lighting (or if you do not care for the lighting options included in the wedding tent rental packages), you can always source more options from a wedding lighting rental company—or purchase it outright. Of course, wedding tent rental prices vary depending on the time of year, location, and size of tent, but wedding tent rentals could be costly. In some cases, you could stay within budget with wedding tent rental packages.
That brings us to our next point: you will need furniture for your big day. That’s where wedding furniture rental companies come into the picture. Not only will you need seats for your ceremony, you’ll also need to rent cocktail tables for cocktail hour, the table and chairs for the wedding dinner. Want to hear some more popular wedding ideas? A chic lounge for guests to relax is another wedding rental you could consider.
Lastly, how are you planning on getting from your wedding ceremony to your reception? Transportation rentals are something to consider, too. In addition, ask yourself if you need a go-away car? You could opt for a golf cart, a classic car, a horse and carriage—the list goes on and on.
Whether or not you are using a wedding decoration rental service, having pieces of your wedding decor custom-made, or are purchasing unique decor items, you may be wondering how much does wedding decor cost?? But each of those factors makes a huge difference in the total price. Opting for wedding rentals may help you lower your overall costs, but not all unique wedding themes can be executed exclusively with wedding rentals. There may also be unexpected fees associated with wedding rental decorations, particularly large furniture pieces that will have shipping and delivery charges. There’s not a simple answer to how much wedding decor costs because it varies so much. If you are getting married at an event space that is a blank slate, bringing your wedding reception ideas to life may require a significant amount of decor, versus an opulent estate that is already dripping with decorations. Or if you have to pay higher wedding tent rental prices during peak wedding season your total decor cost may be higher than if you lived in a place that gets little rain and you can reliably have an outdoor wedding without the need for any sort of cover.
To put the question into context, in 2020 the average cost of a wedding in the United States was $20,300. Of course, the amount you spend on your wedding varies depending on what part of the country you live in, how many guests you are having, and what time of year your wedding is.
Your wedding decor can be a significant expense, but it likely won’t be nearly as pricey as some other line items you’ll pay for in anticipation of your wedding day, like the venue site fee or your catering costs.
But to come up with some sort of method for budgeting, the cost of wedding decor will vary depending on several key factors: How much decor do you want for your big day? Are you willing to hire a wedding designer (or team of wedding designers) to ensure the decorations are picture-perfect? Are you opting to use wedding rental decorations, and will you need to purchase any additional items? How large are your wedding table centerpieces, and how many tables will you need to seat all of your guests? The more tables you have, the more table decorations you will need. And then there’s the venue itself: are you having an outdoor wedding that will require a covered space, and therefore finding the best wedding tent rental packages? Depending on your answer to these questions, the cost of wedding decor will be higher or lower. However, on average, couples spend about $2141 on their wedding flowers and decor. But if you opt for professional wedding designers and large-scale custom installations, that figure will likely be significantly higher. Here are some factors to keep in mind when trying to budget for your wedding decorations:
You may have amazing wedding ideas, but if they’re complex, they may cost more money to make a reality. The complexity of your wedding decor makes a sizable impact on the overall price. For example, if you’re seeking hand-painted signs for the entrance of your wedding venue, you’ll likely spend more in comparison to digitally-printed signs that you can make online. Or, perhaps you’re seeking crystal chandeliers for your wedding lighting, which will cost more than paper lanterns. That being said, the more intricate your wedding ideas are, the more special the event will be. When selecting your wedding decorations, you have the opportunity to infuse your venue with unique elements of your wedding theme. The more unusual and outlandish wedding themes may require more elaborate wedding decorations, and therefore more extensive wedding rentals.
The size of your wedding venue also determines the wedding decor and wedding design expense. If it’s a larger space, one wedding designer might not suffice—you might have to hire multiple wedding designers or wedding decorators to spruce up your venue on the big day. In addition, the larger the space, the more decorations you will need to fill it. You want your wedding decor to clearly convey your wedding theme, and the larger the space, the more budget you may need to allocate in order to cover all of the places guests will meander on the big day. No matter where your guests are located in your venue at any given time, you want them to feel like the wedding decor continues and is cohesive throughout. If you’re having your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and wedding reception in three different locations, each of those spaces will need additional decor. And, if you are opting for a wedding tent rental to expand your venue space, you’ll want to incorporate wedding decorations throughout the tent as well.
The number of guests attending your wedding impacts every aspect of your big day, including—you guessed it—wedding decoration costs. More guests means more tables, chairs, wedding table settings, glassware, backdrops, and even welcome bags and favors. You might even need to include wedding tent rentals in your budget if you’re having a significant number of guests and need to expand your venue’s space. The result may be a higher wedding decor bill, but being able to spend your big day with you and your partner’s loved ones is priceless.
Your wedding day only comes around once, which is why it’s the one opportunity for you to really splurge on custom, one-of-a-kind decorations with the help of talented wedding designers who can make your wildest wedding ideas come true. If you’re considering some custom-made wedding decorations creations, like a one-of-a-kind neon wedding sign with your names or wedding hashtag, or a personalized dance floor with your wedding day crest, the more customized your wedding decorations are, the higher the price tag will be. The upside? The event will be full of wedding ideas or a wedding theme your guests have never seen.
There are few things quite as showstopping as a large hanging flower installation as part of your wedding decor or an interactive light display. Whether it’s a custom wedding lighting installation or 100hanging flower chandeliers, the more complex and over-the-top the idea, the more funds you’ll need to allocate in order to cover the time and energy it will take a team of pros to create it. If you’re dreaming big, and your wedding ideas include a large-scale custom installation, be warned that it may eat up a significant chunk of your budget.
Because large installations are time-consuming to produce, one wedding designer might not suffice—you might have to hire a team of wedding designers or wedding decorators to bring your vision to life. In addition, the space itself dictates the number of wedding designers you will need. If you have three wedding tents that need large, floor-to-ceiling installations, more attention will be necessary. No matter where your guests are located in your venue at any given time, you want them to feel like the wedding decor continues and is cohesive throughout. Large installations can help you achieve that.
If the wedding rentals company you've chosen for your dinner tables and chairs does not also have a bar and furniture for lounge areas, you might have to rent those items separately from another company, which could mean a higher total rental bill. This is because each rental company will likely have a separate shipping and delivery fee. To keep your wedding rental fees lower, try to rent more items from fewer companies. In addition, some couples choose to rent extras such as a special tequila bar, a chocolat efountain or a donut station during their reception. Not only might you have to work with additional specialty wedding rental companies for these added services, but there may be a suplementary personnel costs as well for someone to staff the area.
Last, the wedding location you choose will play a part in your wedding decor costs, just as it will affect every other aspect of your wedding budget. States like New York and California with a higher cost of living will naturally mean higher costs for your wedding decor. In addition, if you’re working with a wedding designer or planner who will need to travel to reach your venue, you’ll want to be sure to allocate money for their accommodations, transportation, and meals. The price will increase if you’re working with a team of wedding designers, production hands, and lighting technicians who are traveling to your venue to install your wedding decor for the big day.
One would assume that wedding decorations rentals would cost less than purchasing your wedding decor outright. In some cases, that is the case, and opting for wedding rental decorations could be the more cost-effective option. But in other circumstances, like finding picture frames for the table numbers or decorative throw pillows for the lounge areas, you may find that you’ll end up paying just as much for wedding decor rentals as you would if you were buying similar items. It’s just a matter of personal preference.
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