How to Make a Tent a Romantic Wedding Ceremony Site
An outdoor wedding ceremony may require an outdoor tent. A tent ceremony might be chosen by those that love natural elements, and want to be married outdoors. It is also a popular choice for custom and theme weddings. Although the idea of a tent may pose certain challenges involving bad weather and cost, with the right decor and planning, an outdoor tent can be a very romantic and ideal location for a wedding to take place. It allows you and your guests to stand out while still maintaining a sense of intimacy.
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Instructions
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Choose your lining. For a romantic effect, the lining of your tent should be made of smooth, draped fabric that gives a rich and full look to the interior. Research several tent and fabric vendors to compare cost and setup for this type of finish. Possible fabrics that would work well for a romantic wedding tent include nylon, silk and cotton.
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Choose your flooring. Decide on the flooring to complement your lining and add to a romantic feel. Choose between carpet, matting or hardwood options, considering the cost as well as the look.
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Cover the tent poles because uncovered poles may take away from the romantic theme. Cover the poles with fabric or drapery. Try using material similar to the fabric used for the lining or that complements it. Add simple accents to the poles such as flowers or string lights for a more decorative touch.
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Bring warm, soft and romantic colors into the tent. Consider rich earth tones or soft oranges and reds.
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Make the interior more intimate by bringing in votive candles or hanging lanterns for soft lighting. Drape twinkle lights from the top of the tent and along the sides for a glow that is soft enough to be romantic, but still bright enough to avoid the tent appearing too dark. Colored lights also can add ambience to a romantic weddings.
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Include bouquets of flowers or rose petals for romantic accents. Secure flowers to the tent entrance to provide a more decorative and welcoming feel. Flowers also can be placed along the front of the receiving table for the bride and groom.
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Tips & Warnings
Allow seating arrangements, tables and chairs to be spaced far apart enough for comfort but close enough that it creates intimacy.
