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Christmas Wedding Decoration
Dreaming of a Christmas Wedding
December weddings can be extraordinarily beautiful. Christmas wedding
decorations add both a touch of nostalgia and romance to any setting.
The first step to designing your wedding reception will be to select a
color theme. Christmas wedding decoration can be whittled down to three basic
categories:
Winter Wonderland
Traditional
Holly & Ivy
The Winter Wonderland wedding theme will feature all white decorations.
Like a fine blanket of fresh snow, white linens and floral arrangements
will tastefully adorn the dining tables. White poinsettias are an
inexpensive floral option to scatter about the venue. Place potted
plants on the path leading to the reception and in the powder rooms.
Accent ribbons in either silver or gold can be used to add a touch of
drama.
White holiday lights can brighten up the reception area. Swag the lights
near the serving tables and the entryway. Don’t be timid with your use
of white votive candles. They can be placed everywhere and anywhere to
add sparkle to your room without breaking the bank.
The winter wonderland wedding theme is perfect for a venue with lots of
windows and fantastic views. For example, a Penthouse in Manhattan or a
beachfront home in Malibu would be sublime in all white. Don’t detract
from the expensive locale you have selected. Keep the design simple,
elegant and timeless.
The Traditional wedding theme will feature red and green, making use of
decorations you would normally find trimming a gorgeous tree in a Bing
Crosby movie.
At this time of year, many hotels may already have holiday decor set up.
Use this to your advantage. Inquire about using some of their Christmas
decorations at your reception. With any luck, you’ll persuade them to
haul their Christmas tree into your party room at no extra cost.
Make sure to string plenty of lights in the setting to create a warm
Christmas glow in the room. Small Christmas trees can be situated
throughout the room. Remember to choose ornaments, ribbons and Christmas
lights that blend in with your table linens and floral displays. Rooms
can get busy with too many color combinations.
Fill large glass bowls with white pillar candles and colored glass balls
to create a festive and inexpensive table topper. Steer clear of plastic
ornaments and select expensive looking crystal and glass balls. Tiny
ornaments can be set next to place cards.
If you have time, ornaments can be personalized for the event. With
colored paint pens, inscribe the marriage date, location and, of course,
the name of the happy couple on a selection of ornaments. At the end of
the night, encourage your guests to select an ornament to take home.
Traditional decor is best suited to large hotels and private homes. The
Ritz Carlton in Atlanta or the Biltmore hotel in Arizona.
The Holly and Ivy wedding theme makes use of all the wonderful greenery
involved in the Christmas holiday. While similar to a traditional
design, this theme relies upon natural Christmas wedding decorations.
This type of decor is well suited to rustic settings; think a cabin in
Colorado or a cozy inn tucked into a small Vermont village. Finding a
florist that can supply the freshest greens is an essential to
orchestrating this interior. Make a few scouting visits to the area to
scout out the best local nursery to provide the freshest greenery. The
pine fragrance will envelope the reception, giving your guests a
wonderful olfactory memory of your special day.
Swags of evergreens can trim all the larger tables. Attach the swags
with colorful ribbons to any available hearth or staircase. Poinsettia
plants in white or red can be placed on mantles and on steps around the
venue.
A recommended centerpiece would contain ivy topiary with sprigs of holly
woven in for color. All of the foliage will be most stunning set against
white table linens. More sprigs of holly can be tucked into napkins or
placed by the name cards.
You’ve picked a special time of year to tie the knot. Make sure to have
fun, but keep it elegant when developing your Christmas wedding
decorations.
About the AuthorNicole Feliciano is a successful freelance writer
with knowledge covering a wide variety of topics and a regular
contributor to http://www.wedding-decoration-idea.com.
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