How to Decorate Pews & Windows at a Wedding

Choose simple decorations for your wedding venue pew.

Deciding how to decorate the church or venue for your wedding is often one of the final decisions you need to make when organizing your wedding. Whether you need to add color and beauty to a simple wedding venue, or you simply prefer the romantic ambiance of decorated windows and pews, do-it-yourself decorations are generally less expensive and give you the freedom to choose exactly what you want and where. A well-decorated venue will create the romantic backdrop for your special day.

Things You'll Need

• Tulle
• Wired ribbon
• Garland
• Greenery
• Fabric
• Candles
• Hurricane lamps or candelabras
• Tea lights
• Flowers
• Small pail or vase
• Flower foam

Instructions

1. Hang bows constructed from tulle or wired ribbon on the end of some or all of the church pews. Coordinate the color of the bows with the bridesmaid’s dresses and flower arrangements, or select colors that reflect the season, such as fall or Christmas.

2. Decorate the end of a group of pews with garland. Drape flowing tulle, greenery or fabric swags across the pews to add color and softness, creating a romantic ambiance.

3. Add glowing romance to the wedding venue windows with candles in hurricane lamps or ornate candelabras. Place tea lights along window panes for a less expensive option. Allow the candle to stand alone or surround the candle base with greenery or flowers.

4. Add color, scent and romantic ambiance to the pews and windows with simple floral arrangements. Suspend a small pail or vase from the end of a pew with a ribbon, place moistened floral foam inside, and fill the pail with flowers that coordinate with the wedding colors.

Tips & Warnings

• Place candles only in safe locations throughout the wedding venue.

References

• Martha Stewart Weddings: Pews in Bloom
• The Knot: Wedding Ceremony: Are Church Wedding Decorations Necessary?
• Wedding Channel: Decorating the Ceremony Location