Decoration Ideas for an Elegant Church Wedding
A church wedding can be truly elegant, and appropriate decorations go a long way toward achieving this, particularly because churches are not usually the "blank canvas" you may find with less traditional wedding venues.
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Natural Elegance
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Most churches have their own innate elegance (like stained glass windows), so work with what you have, rather than trying to cover it up.
Use What's There
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Check with the church to see if you can use the candelabras and urns already in place -- they were chosen for the church and will look much better than trying to bring in things that may not match the surroundings.
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Focus
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Less is more when you're trying for an elegant look -- choose a few key areas to focus on decorations (i.e., altar and aisle only, etc.) rather than the entire space.
Lighting
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Carefully consider lighting options and visit the church beforehand at the same time of your ceremony so you know where the sun will be. Consider candles for an evening ceremony or let the sun shine through stained glass windows for a morning ceremony.
Flowers
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Flowers are timeless. Choose a long-stemmed variety in bouquets with little shrubbery for the altar and doorways, and consider smaller bouquets or garlands for the pews and aisle.
Ribbons & Bows
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Silk or satin ribbons and bows are perfect for pews and can cut your flower costs significantly.
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