Wedding ceremony styling is a great way to make your exchange of vows even more personal. Here are a few ways you can personalise and style your ceremony…
Aisle Runners
I love the idea of using a length of fabric to add detail to the wedding aisle. It can make a bold statement and really lift the overall look of your day, and the pattern you choose can take you from traditional elegance to modern and fun. I particularly love these chevron runners; they’re incredibly stylish and add a touch of detail the aisle needs. What do you think? Too much or perfect?
Petals
I love the petal decoration used to style the ceremony aisles at traditional Indian weddings. Although the bride’s dress will sweep the petals along as it glides over them, the overall look is stunning.
Pew/Seat Ends
If you’re not allowed to cover the aisle with anything then think about the edges of the pews or seats alongside the edge of the aisle. Pew ends of flower posies are still popular (and easy for guests to take with them to the reception if you so wish), but small touches such as paper wheels, ribbons, and paper pom poms add a splash of colour down the aisle.
Ceremony Arch/Backdrop
Why let your wedding ceremony styling stop at the end of the aisle? Think about creating an arch of colour to marry underneath or a backdrop that will frame your special moment for awesome photographs!
Outside Your Ceremony Venue
You can involve your family or bridal party in making decorations to use for your wedding ceremony styling inside and outside your venue. Shepherd hooks with hanging decor look beautiful either side of a path way to your venue and bring the beginning of the aisle outside, as do the hearts on sticks that can be added to grass or little pots that can moved around.
Pick a Seat Not a Side
If you’ve ever searched Pinterest for wedding inspiration (in fact, are there any brides to be who haven’t?) then you’ll have probably seen a variation of this sign. Totally eschewing the tradition of seating guests according to whether they know the bride or groom, this gives everybody the option to sit wherever they like.
You don’t need to worry about the extra special guests losing out to early birds either. A friendly ‘reserved’ sign will ensure that Aunty Gladys and your Granddad will see everything!
Seating arrangements are not as traditional as they once were, with celebrations becoming more informal and intimate.
Your Big Entrance
For a totally ‘wow’ ceremony entrance, why not ditch the traditional bridal party entrance and opt for a bridal parade? You can make banners, wave ribbons, play instruments, and generally make a ruckus.
For an outdoor, evening wedding, sparklers create a magical entrance for the couple and their nearest and dearest. You could precede the parade with one of these adorable ‘here comes the bride’ signs — a great way to involve a child in your ceremony.
Guest post by Kirsten Butler, The Little Wedding Helper
Images from…
Chevron Aisle Runner: Heather Lynn Photographie
Petals Down Aisle: onelove Photography
Pinwheels: Captured by Katrina
Ceremony Arch: Helen Howard Photography
Flowers Hanging from Shepherd Hook: Anna Lee Media
Pick a Seat Sign: Connection Photography
Reserved Sign: Segerius Bruce Photography
Dancing Down Wedding Aisle: Jacob Boodrie
