You're engaged, you've got the venue, now one of the next things couples starting dreaming of is the decor. Your Pinterest boards are full of beautiful tablescapes and backdrops but where do you even start? Nothing is worse than realizing the month of your wedding you forgot a sign directing guests to the ceremony space and now you have to stress about finding one quickly while remaining in budget.
To help you avoid those situations and know what you actually need, we've broken down a list of decor and spaces for you.
I like to break it down by spaces, this also gives you a clear list for set up and take down to give to your day of coordinator, venue coordinator, or whoever may be in charge of those things.
Ceremony:
-Signs
-Directions to where ceremony is
-Pick a seat, either side
-Unplugged Ceremony
-Program
-Welcome
-Aisle Decor
-Aisle Runner
-Reserved Signs for first row
-Arbor/Arch/Backdrop
-Front/Back of Aisle Decor
-Programs
-Table for programs
-Basket for programs
-Unity Ceremony Items
Reception:
Entrance:
-Signs
-Welcome
-Schedule
-entrance decor (floral, lantern, etc.)
Guest Book Table:
-Sign
-Table Linen
-Runner
-Guest Book
-Pens/Markers
-Pen/Marker Holder
-Framed Picture(s)
-Advice for Mr. & Mrs. Cards
-Sign for Advice cards
-Any other table decor (lantern, candles, floral, framed photos, etc)
Seating Arrangement:
-Table Linen
-Runner
-Place Cards
-Any other table decor (lantern, candles, floral, framed photos, etc)
-Sign
-OR sign with seating arrangement
Gift/Card Table:
-Linen
-Runner
-Sign
-Card Box
-Any other table decor (lantern, candles, floral, framed photos, etc)
Dessert Table:
-Linen
-Runner
-Cake/Cupcake Stands
-Cake Topper
-Sign
-Cake Cutting Knife
-Flavor Signs
-Any other table decor (lantern, candles, floral, framed photos, etc)
Bar:
-Signs
-Any other table decor (lantern, candles, floral, framed photos, etc)
Head Table:
-Linen
-Runner
-chair covers
-Vases for bridal bouquets
-Chargers
-Special Glasses for Bride and Groom or Wedding Party
-Any other table decor (lantern, candles, floral, greenery, etc)
Guest Tables:
-Linen
-Runner
-Chair Covers
-Centerpiece
-Table Number
-Chargers
-Guest Favor
-Place Card
-Reserved Sign
-Menus
-Napkins
Any other decor you may want including:
-drapery
-plants/floral/trees in entry ways or larger open spaces
-lights
-extra seating/lounge seating
-yard games
-favors
-memorial table
-Uber/shuttle information
-cocktail table linens and decor
Now, this list is more than anything you NEED. But it is a easy way to go through and make sure you have everything you WANT.
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