Everything But The Weed

Approved by:
Linda Maze, a Wedding photography Gainesville FL in Gainesville Florida

The most wonderfu l aspect about outdoor weddings is, that you have the to   bring together   your wedding theme with the natural beauty of the location you have chosen and you can keep your decorations  simple. try to balance  the natural colors of the ceremony setting, this  way you will need fewer decoraions to be a foil for  what nature has already supplied for you . 

Ceremony Decor

Augment  nature do not try to win, maintain  an elegant simplicity with your decorations and you will find  the result  truly dazzling . Beautify your ceremony location consider  trying  any of these ideas, bear in mind the following key words while  planning your décor:

Simplicity – “less is more” to coin an old saying , I always see   simplicity in floral decoration , as mirroring  an effortless synchronization  with its surroundings. Which means that simplicity is usually  a little more difficult to achieve, because whoever is doing the decorations needs to be in tune with the natural surroundings for the outdoor weddings. Color mixtures can either match the existing natural beauty or strike a subtle contrast, use shapes to bring out the colors, have different heights, possibly  even tiered floral arrangements  they can work effectively .  Keep the number of decorations  on the low side, remember enhance nature not compete.

Elegance – heres wher you get chance to demonstrate your style! , try using faux  architectural features  like fluted pillars, trellis, use anything that you can take to the location easily. Green foliage with contrasting leaf shapes, shades green or variegated leaves, either in tall vases, planters or elevated on columns or pillars, can be the epitome of elegance,  when stylishly used . The subtle  use of ribbons and tulle on trellis can also add stylish finishing touches  to the overall theme .

Candelabras – a little more ostentatious  but if they works  in the your overall scheme  and you love candelabras then go for , it is your day.

Archways – wooden, natural or floral are all wonderful for making  a focal point for you ceremony

Aisle runner – this maybe  essential to protect the grass, plain colors are best and make sure that it is firmly secured .

Chair covers and bows – look good on the first row of chairs they drawthe focus to the front of the ceremony area when your guests are being shown to thier seats. Rememeber when the guests are seated youcannot see them anyway . Note these can be quite an added expense. 

Row end decorations – are very effective  and they are highly  visual, they draw the focus down the aisle to where the ceremony will take place. Use floral, tulle, even potted plants. Remember  do not let  them encroach into the aisle tofar , or the may well  catch  on the bridal dress .

Complement  the decoration  theme from the ceremony area into the reception area to create an overall designer outdoor weddings theme throughout