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Wedding Bell Decoration
Decorating With Beautiful Wedding Bells
The sound of a bell ringing is magical. From the nostalgic feelings we
get from hearing a school bell to the spiritual sounds of church bells
chiming, bells stir up beautiful emotions. Brides who appreciate the
beautiful sound can use bell decorations for their wedding.
Decorating with bells is an easy and inexpensive way to incorporate a
different twist to your wedding. The main rule in using bells in a
wedding is to keep it simple. The winter holiday season is a great time
to include bells in a ceremony.
Bells can be a part of your ceremony from beginning to end. Bell-loving
brides can tie small bells onto their wedding programs. To add more
flair, the programs can be shaped like a bell. Programs are usually the
first physical contact a guest has with wedding decor and can be a great
way to clue the guest in on the theme.
Bells can also be provided to the guests to be used in celebration as
the couple exits the ceremony. Shaping wire into a heart shape and
sliding smaller bells onto the wire can make these. To finish, tie the
wire together and add a pretty ribbon for the final effect.
For brides who want to be bolder, a bell arch can be placed at the
doorway to the ceremony location. Attaching many medium sized bells to a
plain arch can easily make a bell arch. Wire or ribbon work best for the
attachment. This is a flashy piece that can add fun to your wedding.
A great idea for pre-ceremony music is a group of bell ringers. Bell
ringers can be hired to play many beautiful songs appropriate for a
wedding. Their style would add a feeling of simplicity and elegance to
the ceremony. If the wedding is at Christmas time, they could even play
a few holiday songs for the guests to set the mood.
To signal the bride, bells can chime for a few moments prior to the
bride’s entrance. This is a great way to transition between pre-ceremony
music and the official beginning of the event. It gets the guests
attention and directs it appropriately to the bride. The same chimes can
be used as the couple is announced by the official at the end of the
ceremony.
Another great idea is to allow the ring bearer to ring a big bell while
making his walk down the aisle. The young man can repeatedly shout, “The
bride is coming”, to also announce the bride’s immediate entrance. Since
most ring bearers don’t actually carry the rings, this would give him a
more active part in the ceremony.
A great way to use bells at the reception is on the
wedding favors. Bell
shaped favors can be engraved with the names of the bride and groom, the
date and time, and a special message from the new couple. Guests can
take these mementos home to remember the beautiful day.
Using bells decorations in your wedding can add an enchanting feel to
the ceremony and reception. They are especially effective during the
winter holidays, however can be used in any season. Bell decorations are
easy to use and make, saving room in the wedding budget for other
expenses. These ideas are a must for anyone who wants to add charm to a
holiday wedding.
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About the Author
Whitney Acke is a freelance writer from
Lexington, Kentucky. In addition to freelance writing she also
enjoys songwriting. She and her husband have two young boys and four
dogs. She is a regular
contributor to http://www.wedding-decoration-idea.com.
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