How to decorate a wedding at home

More and more couples are choosing to leave the traditional and organize a wedding at home, with a more intimate and family atmosphere. One of the benefits of this situation is that all the decoration will depend on us, although that also supposes an extra effort. But with a little imagination and a few tips to get your bearings, you'll easily know how to decorate a wedding at home.

Decorate the entrance

It is always important to give a good reception to the guests, and for that what better to decorate the entrance of the house properly. For example, flowers and garlands are elegant but at the same time happy elements, and you can also place a poster with a welcome message for newcomers.

If you do not want to order the flowers in a florist shop, you can order them yourself with paper or other materials, if you are crafty. We recommend these articles from our arts and crafts section, if you want to know how to make flowers.

Corridors and place of ceremony

If in addition to the banquet you are also going to celebrate the ceremony at home, for example in a garden, the decoration will depend on whether it is a night or day wedding.

For example, if the ceremony is held during dusk or at night, lighting should play an important role. Whether with candles or artificial light, try to create an appropriate setting, depending on the type of ceremony and the number of guests. For ceremonies with few people a warm and intimate lighting may look good,

In a matter of colors, happy and warm tones are appropriate, in keeping with a party like a wedding, although the classics that never die are white and pastel tones, which also give a touch of elegance and romance.

The flowers, as in the entrance, can be a decorative element of the first order. A bed of petals, for example, or floral sets with ribbons of cloth next to the seats of the attendants to the ceremony, are some suggestions. In the aisle to the altar you can also place a carpet or a floor with mirrored tiles.

Centerpieces

Once the ceremony is over, the banquet time arrives, and wedding table centers are usually the decorative elements that stand out in this regard.

Usually natural flowers stand out more, but it is not obligatory. Accessories such as bottles and glass elements can be good allies of floral ornaments, used as containers of different sizes. You can read this useful article that explains how to make a center with natural roses.

The pink flowers give a very feminine touch, although if in the tables the white color predominates and you want an elegant but minimalist touch, you can combine simply with the green of some stems with white flowers too. Not all vases have to be the same, do not be afraid to try different combinations between the tables, as long as you like how they are.

The little details

The decoration of a wedding at home is not just a matter of decorating the tables and the different spaces where the guests are going to move. It also counts every little detail, like the gifts that the bride and groom usually give to the attendees. The gifts with an artisan or "vintage" touch are very good and are quite appropriate for a homemade wedding. You can try for example with brass boxes or kraft boxes like the one in the photo, decorated with fabric and esparto ribbon, cardboard envelopes, etc.