Image | Matt Bowen Photography, full wedding here |

 

It’s easy to forget to decorate your wedding ceremony venue. The focus is on the moment, the vows and the walk down the aisle. I think it’s lovely to personalise your ceremony and by adding a few simple decorations you can do just that, setting the tone and atmosphere for the whole day.

 

 

Floral

 

Traditionally ceremony venues were swathed in flowers, and they still work beautifully. You can simply tie blooms to chairs or create standing arrangements. Use stong scented blooms like lavender or herbs for a special sensory delight.

 

Images | Robert Leons, full wedding here |McBeth Photography, full wedding here | James Grist Photography, full wedding here |Danielle Benbow, full wedding here |

 

Balloons

 

Balloons are a fun, colourful and inexpensive way to decorate your venue. I love how balloons can create a real party atmosphere, so why not start by decorating with them at your ceremony.

 

Images | One Thousand Words Photography, full wedding here | Mia Photography, full wedding here |Ellie Gillard, full wedding here|

Alternative

 

Not sure about flowers or balloons? Think outside of the box, you could decorate your aisle with felt hearts, doilies or even wheat. If you get crafty yourself it will help to keep costs down and add a personal touch too.

 

Images | Haywood Jones Photography, full wedding here | Danielle Benbow Photography, full wedding here |Sacco & Sacco Photography, full wedding here|

Jars

 

Jam jars can be used for so many things, and they hold blooms beautifully. The great thing about using jars to hang from chairs or decorate your aisle is that you can easily transport them to your reception.

 

Images | Lakshal Perera, full wedding here | Amy Lewin Photography, full wedding here |

Lights

 

Lighting in a wedding can create atmosphere and mood. I think delicate moody lighting using candles or fairy lights is so romantic and intimate. It makes for the most emotional feel.

 

Image| Kitchener Photography, full wedding here |Energy Photographic, full wedding here |

Backdrops

 

Ceremony backdrops give a pretty focal point and great background for your photographs. Use an arch with flowers, attach ribbons to a pole or use pom poms to decorate. So fun!

 

Images | Clair Estelle Photography, full wedding here |HBA Photography, full wedding here |Rachel Tweeddale, full wedding here |Lakshal Perera, full wedding here |

There are so many gorgeous options for decorating your pew ends and aisles. How are you decorating yours? I’d love to hear from you below XOXO Lou