How to Decorate a Ceiling at a Wedding Reception With Tulle

Use tulle in colors that match your wedding theme to decorate the reception ceiling.

Tulle is a soft, net-like material that you can use to create a lavish ceiling decoration at weddings. When draped from the ceiling, this sheer fabric cascades down and lends an elegant feel to wedding reception venues. Choose tulle fabric in colors that sync with your theme. Combine tulle with coordinated decorative accessories to further accentuate this stylish wedding ceiling decoration.

Things You'll Need

• Measuring tape
• Scissors
• Ladder
• Glue gun
• Silk flowers, silk butterflies or silk ribbon bows

Instructions

1. Measure the ceiling length, from the corner of the room to the center with a measuring tape. Cut the tulle fabric into wide strips using scissors. Cut the tulle strips at least one foot longer than what you measured. This will allow the fabric to fan out and cascade when you secure it in place.

2. Attach one end of the tulle fabric to the corner of the ceiling with a glue gun, using a ladder to reach the ceiling. Spread the fabric so that it fans out. Draw the other end of the tulle to the center of the ceiling, and secure it using a glue gun.

3. Repeat the process of attaching tulle fabric to all the corners of the ceiling and securing them in the center with the glue gun. If you want to create a fuller decorative look, you can attach some tulle to the middle section of the ceiling walls.

4. Embellish the tulle with a few decorative accents such as small silk flowers, silk butterflies or silk ribbon bows. Ensure that the decorative accents match your theme. Attach the decorative accents to the tulle using the glue gun.

Tips & Warnings

• If your wedding reception is in the evening, place white fairy lights above the tulle decoration. This will enhance the lighting decoration and lend a romantic feel to the venue.

• You can also use thumbtacks and nails to attach the tulle fabric to the ceiling. However, check with the wedding reception manager if you require permission to create holes in the ceilings.

References

• Wedding-Decorating-Ideas: Ceiling Wedding Decorations
• The Christian Broadcasting Network: Cheap Ways to Have a Fabulous Reception
• Classy Wedding Ideas: Purple Wedding Decorations For Purple Wedding Themes

Resources

• Cheap Wedding Solutions: A Great Cheap Wedding Decoration Idea
• Classy Wedding Favors: Wedding Tent Decorations