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10 Top Tips for Decorating a Wedding Venue
If you are like a lot people and you want to try your hand at decorating your own wedding venue, then it can be difficult to know all of the ins and outs. From table linen to the stage, there can be a lot to think about if you haven't done it before.

A reassuring thing is that you are doing it for yourself (and your partner obviously) – but this means that you don't have to worry about conforming to other people's tastes. Try to find the balance between what you want, and what will impress your guests.

If you're struggling to think of ideas or just need some direction, then fear not. We've compiled a few top tips for decorating a venue, to ensure your special day goes perfectly.



1. Don't cramp your guests
The last thing you want is for your guests to be feeling uncomfortable throughout the reception, so ensure you don't sit your guests too close together.

2. No large centrepieces

If there is a large floral centrepiece, your guests won't be able to talk to each other and it could ruin the experience for them.

3. Use clean fabric
Nobody wants to sit at a table that has scuffs and marks all over it. Keep your table cloth and napkins clean prior to the wedding.

4. Avoid bad lighting
If you're going to use candles for a romantic theme to your wedding, make sure they aren't too dim. People need to be able to see where they are (and the bride of course!)

5. Give people lreedom
When arranging the furniture in your venue, allow room for the guests to gain easy access to the toilet facilities and food. Nobody wants to be battling their way through chairs and tables all evening.

6. Don't sit people near the door
Unless your wedding is in the summer, don't sit any of your guests by the door to outside. Although the day is all about your marriage, you don't want your guests being cold.

7. Keep it simple
The perfectly decorated wedding venues are often the ones that are simplistic. Don't use widely contrasting colours or tacky attempts at 'fun' designs – keep it simple and elegant.

8. Picture perfect placement
Your guests should be blown away when they first enter your venue. Once you have finished decorating, make sure you check all of the decorations to ensure they are perfectly placed.

9. Make it personal
If you're inviting only close friends and family, why not make it a little more personal for them and create your own place cards. Be careful not to spell anyone's name wrong though!

10. Flowers
Using flowers in your venue can be a fantastic way to enhance the look. Try using flowers to decorate the tables.

thanks! good stuff. x

Yeah but your having big Tall centre pieces cece :-) they will be fine.....think it on about big short ones :-)

lol im not saying anything to that ;-)

im having tall centre pieces lol :-) x

lol, I thought i'd decided on centre pieces but i'll probably change my mind loads before I actually get to do anything about it :P lol.. Ahhh I wish I have £12,000 Now!! I wanna buy everything and get on with it already! lol :P x

One of my BMs has hayfever- I did offer her a silk bouquet but she sais she'll be ok. I hope she is.

really helpful thank you

Fantastic another copy and paste for me :)

made a checklist thanks hun that is really helpful x

Thanks for all these tips! will be keeping them with me when it comes to decorating my venue!

thanks for that hun xx

ooo thanks for this, am hopefully going to see our venue set up for a wedding that's pretty much idential to ours so will take your tips and a pad/pen ready to scribble notes :) x

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lol sorry hun

Good ideas on here!

this is really helpful x

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