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Wedding Altar Decoration
Ideas For Wedding Altar Decorations
Couples should keep the wedding altar top of mind in terms of decorating.
After all, it’s stage where family and friends witness the marriage being
officiated.
Location will determine what type of wedding altar decorations can be used.
Church wedding decorations are often restricted in the altar area and prohibited
on the actual altar table. It’s important to check with the Pastor when
planning wedding decorations. Also, he may be able to provide alternative
suggestions within guidelines.
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For Wedding Altar Decorations We Recommend
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OrientalTrading.com - carries value-priced traditional style garlands,
tissue decorations, balloons and mini pom pom bows to adorn a wedding alter.
Do a site search for the word 'wedding'. Also offers silk rose petals
in a variety of colors. Do a site search for 'rose petal'. |
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Shindigz.com - carries tulle in a variety of colors that can be
used to decorate a wedding alter. Do a site search for 'netting'.
Also has a large selection of theme party decorations to decorate a theme
wedding alter. Also offers a huge selection of columns for both traditional
or theme weddings. Do a site search for 'columns'. |
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SHOP.com - has a huge selection of silk rose petals in a wide
range of colors and wedding related confetti. Do a site search for
'wedding decoration'. |
The architecture of the church will lend beautiful backgrounds of gold and
stain glass. Choose wedding altar decorations that will play off this not
clash.
Tulle, a sheer stiffened silk,
rayon or nylon is a commonly used decoration for the wedding altar. White
tulle is most popular for weddings. In fact, wedding veils and some wedding
dresses are made of tulle. Its simple elegance compliments both sides of
the alter as pew bows make lovely wedding aisle decorations. Swags around
nearby columns and the podium will dress up the microphone for readers participating
in the ceremony.
Flowers are a common church
decoration. Churches usually have baskets of flowers on tall stands surrounding
the altar during major holidays. If your wedding date coincides with one
of those dates you’re in luck. Otherwise, it’s up to you to flip the bill
on the flowers. Consider baskets of flowers containing the same bouquet,
as the bridal party is a nice way of tying everything together.
Also, rose petals don’t have to stop at the aisle—spread them on the altar
steps to surround the happy couple. Flower garlands wrapped around buttresses
and delicately hung from chairs on the altar. Artificial flowers make hardier
garlands; quality silk petals are an equally beautiful display as the real
thing; grapevines are also a great wedding accent for the altar.
Candles are another appropriate
wedding altar decoration. Churches and other houses of worship typically
use candles in their masses, so tall white Eucharistic type candles may
adorn the rear of the altar. However, couples sometimes decide to incorporate
a unity candle into their wedding ceremony. A unity candle is one large
pillar candle that is lit by two separate tapers, symbolizing two lives
becoming one through marriage. It’s not only a beautiful symbol, but also
makes a lovely display from the wedding altar.
Candles set a romantic atmosphere. In addition to the unity candle, additional
candles may be set throughout the church. Tealight votives make an elegant
border around the steps of the altar.
Outdoor weddings have more
freedom then those set in places of worship. Also, the natural scenery creates
a pure back drop for the wedding altar.
In addition to tulle, flowers and candles, outside weddings may want to
include a balloon arch
or clusters on either side of the raised platform. Colorful banners on the
wedding alter make for a nice photo opportunity. An arbor full of greenery
and/or thorny branches makes attractive wedding altar centerpieces.
Couples may want to enlarge photos from their childhood and put an easel
up for all to see. Some churches will make allowances for this, but be sure
to check beforehand, if the ceremony is in a place of worship.
Remember, the wedding altar is the framework for many photos. Make sure
all eyes are on you during the wedding ceremony—make your altar decorations
stand out.
More Wedding Altar Decoration Articles
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Wedding Ideas For Your Altar Decor
Additional Resources for 'Altar Wedding Decoration'
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