When it comes to your wedding décor, you want it to reflect you as a couple as well as blow your guests away with all the incredible touches! Which is why going the personal route is best. Think about what it is you’re passionate about – hobbies, interests, even the décor style in your home can help you hone in and what style of day you’re after and go from there. There’s lots of ways to get creative with your décor that can sum you both up, whether it be festival shindig for the party goers, a laid back beach bash for those that love a pretty seaside setting or bookish touches for the literary amongst you!
The Literary Couple
Credits: Bridesmaid with book handbags via Green Wedding Shoes | Book centrepiece via The High Life Suite | Books on old suitcases via Pinterest | Typewriter via Hey Wedding Lady | Paper flowers via Ruffled
Whether you love the old musty quality of books or are always found with your nose in one, adding some bookish touches or having a literary themed wedding can create an elegant yet quirky wedding style…
Think: Books stacked as part of a tablescape, table runner made out of old pages, typewriters as part of guest book display, cut-out illustrations, newspaper print around jam jars or bouquet, paper flowers, library cards as place names, heart cut outs, book as an alternative to a ring pillow, paper confetti, paper bunting, paper decorations – hearts, garlands etc, paper cones for confetti
Tip: Use paper cones for midnight snacks!
The Beach Lovers
Credits: Signpost via Gilette Portrait Arts | Floral cones via Martha Stewart | Seashell dessert ideas via Glorious Treats | Beach tablescape via Fab Mood | Flower girl buckets via Keepsake Candy
If you’re after a laid back beachy affair, a natural colour palette and some sea inspired accessories are the way to go for a fresh, summery vibe!
Think: Shells to hold place names or as part of tablescape, message in a bottle favours, starfish, paddles as guest book, small boat propped against a wall to hold table names, paper boats as part of your table decor, old bottles to hold flowers, nautical inspired rope details, twine around your napkins, lanterns, a bucket for your flower girls petals, all things nautical, stripes, corals, blues, greens and pastel shades
Tip: If you’re looking to treat your guests and up the summery vibe, organise an ice-cream van for outside your church or have one pull up just in time for dessert!
The Jetsetters
Credits: Outdoor display with globe via Green Geek Weddings | Flowers via Jennifer Leigh Weddings | Map with hot air balloon details via Style Me Pretty | Aeroplane place setting via Matt Steeves Photography | Camera image via Brides Up North
Love your travels or meet the partner in some far flung spot? It could be sweet to incorporate some travel inspired details in to your day!
Think: Globe as a guest book, old suitcase for your thank you cards to hold props for a photobooth, luggage tags for place names, post card table numbers or invites, map as backdrop for table plan, old cameras as part of display or on each table to capture all the festivities, aeroplane details, hot air balloon details, maps as bunting/garlands, or wrapped around old jars to hold flowers, passport stamps as part of your suite of stationery
Tip: Canapés, menu or nibbles could be inspired by some of your favourite places from around the world!
The Festival Goers
Credits: Couple on bale of hay via You and Your Wedding | Bridal party with wellies via Jamie Lauren | Kraft paper wedding programme via Indulgy | Wooden signpost via Snap Knot | Tin can centre pieces via Morde Chai | Floral Bridesmaids via Samm Blake | Camper van via Wedding Gawker
Think: A marquee celebration is a must! Bales of hay, camper van arrival, cameras on each table, signposts, ticket stubs as invites, carnival style tickets for photo booth or place names, old bath tub for ice cold beers, a row of wellies for guests, access all areas tags as place settings, bunting galore, floral details, old tin cans or wine bottles to hold flowers, old lampshades with tassels, balloons, Kraft paper details
Tip: Deck out a camper van as a snack or cocktail/beer bar for the ultimate festive experience!
Old School Glamouramas
Credits: Bride with pearl detailed dress via Lover.ly | Martini glass via Lover.ly | Lace and gold table setting via Style Me Pretty | Black and gold invitations via Style Me Pretty | Gold table plan via 100 Layer Cake
Love eras gone by? Add a glamorous vintage twist to your day à la the Gatsby era!
Think: Lashings of sequins, gold, black and cream details, old gramophone, typewriters, pearls as part of tablescape, ornate table settings, gold confetti, jewel encrusted details for the bridal party, fabulous hair pieces and long gloves, feather details, old decanters, champagne cocktails all the way
Tip: A personalised cocktail with drink stirrers would be a really sweet way to add a hint of glamour to your bash!
