Wedding Decorations & Flowers: Video Series

When choosing wedding colors, go to a fabric store to find inspiration, choose a favorite color of either the bride or groom, or take inspiration from a favorite painting or photograph. Find the perfect wedding color palette with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Bridal and maid of honor dresses can be traditional or contemporary, but the maid of honor generally stands out with a different style or different color dress. Get ideas for the right bridal gown and bridesmaid attire with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Decorating church pews for a wedding should reflect the general mood of the wedding, and the decorations should be small enough to not get in the way of the guests. Find church-friendly decorations to adorn the pews with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Decorating a wedding table can be done in a variety of ways, including using food as a centerpiece, tying flowers around a cake stand or using brightly-colored fruits as decoration. Decorate wedding tables to reflect the mood and theme with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Wedding favors can be made simply by pouring different colored candies into small gift pouches and tying a ribbon around them. Assemble a simple wedding favor full of edible treats with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Arranging a wedding bouquet requires gathering up the flowers into a bundle, adding a bit of greenery and wrapping the stems together using floral tape. Arrange a wedding bouquet, using either fresh or silk flowers, with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

To choose wedding flowers, search through books to find the flowers that are in season at the time of the wedding, as in-season flowers are much more affordable than off-season flowers. Choose wedding flowers with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Floral decorations at a wedding can include a bouquet of flowers near the guest book, a taller arrangement near the cake and fuller arrangements in the corners of the room. Determine where flowers should fill the space with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Planning a wedding on a budget requires being creative in all aspects of the planning, such as finding a vintage or on-sale dress, using family heirlooms as decorations and using mixed sets of vintage place settings. Use pieces already in the family when planning a wedding on a tight budget with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Wedding cakes are generally prices per serving, and it can range from $1.50 to $4 per slice. Account for more servings of wedding cake than there are guests with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Wedding invitations vary is cost, depending on the type of paper, the quality of printing, the type of ink and who actually does the printing. Consider making homemade wedding invitations to save money with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Do-it-yourself wedding flower decorations can be simply elegant, as a few beads and silk floral stems in a vase can create a bold statement. Try using a variety of materials to create unique flower decorations with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Assembling wedding invitations involves accounting for several components, such as the invitation itself, the response card, a directions card, an inner envelope and an outer envelope. Make sure everything faces the right direction when assembling a wedding invitation with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

DIY wedding decorations can be as simple as a basket of fruit or as complicated as an ornate floral bouquet. Experiment using a variety of materials and edible accents to create custom wedding decorations with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

When planning a wedding on a time line, create a master checklist or find a sample checklist online or in bridal magazines. Stay organized when planning a wedding with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Discount wedding decorations can come from department store clearance sales, after-Christmas sales or craft store sales. Find discounted materials that can be used as wedding decorations with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

The best fall wedding centerpiece decorations come from nature, such as colored leaves, pumpkins, gourds and branches. Use natural materials for fall-themed decorations with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

Etiquette for wedding ceremony seating states that the bride's family and friends sit on the left of the altar and the groom's friends and family sit on the right side of the altar. Reserve the first few pews for the immediate family of each side with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

A Christmas-themed wedding can incorporate traditional holiday decorations, such as ornaments, poinsettias, nutcrackers, holly and mistletoe. Take advantage of the holidays to hold a Christmas-themed wedding with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.

The financial statement from a wedding planner is either a percentage of the total budget, a per-guest fee or a package deal. Understand how wedding planners charge their brides with information from an experienced event coordinator in this free video on weddings.