Let’s face it, the American wedding has become a larger than life spectacle that is as much a celebration of you and your significant other’s love, but also your chance to throw the biggest party of your life! Decor is a huge consideration when you’re planning your ceremony and reception, and many couples have decided to set aside a portion of their budget toward statement pieces that can provide a stunning backdrop for photos and can even be an interactive piece for your guest to enjoy. Here are a few of our favorites that we’ve seen at Nanina’s in the Park!
- Large-scale table games
One of the biggest trends in modern weddings is giving guests as many outlets as possible to socialize and entertain themselves during your ceremony and reception, and large-scale table games fit into these trend perfectly. Some great options include Connect Four, Jenga, Tic Tac Toe, and others that can take advantage of an outdoor setting and can serve as a perfect icebreaker for guests to meet, greet and foster new relationships.
- Name in Lights
Couples that are looking for a striking backdrop for their nuptials have plenty of options available to them, but the large-scale name in lights has become a popular trend in its own right. This can be done through DIY projects, but many wedding vendors have now begun offering large-scale names and phrases in lights that can serve as a backdrop and primary decorative fixture for a venue. This can be something as simple as the word “Love,” or can feature the bride and groom’s names as well. It may cost a bit extra, but it will shine through in your wedding photos for years to come.
- Juxtaposed Items
One of the most striking features you can add to your wedding decor is something that doesn’t seem to belong, but it juxtaposed in a way that makes it fit perfectly into your decorative scheme. As an example, if you attended an outdoor wedding, and there was a grand piano in the middle of a field adorned with flowers and other accents, this would be a striking contrast between natural and traditional accents. Keep this type of thinking in mind when bringing in a statement piece that may not fit into your decorative scheme, but can be adapted with a few quick style touches.
- Lighting
Last but not least, ambiance is a huge aspect to consider in your decorative scheme, so if you’re going for a specific type of atmosphere, setting aside a portion of your budget for statement lighting can greatly accentuate the look of your venue. Some lighting ideas include strands of string lights for outdoor ceremonies, strip lighting on the underside of tables to create ambiance, elegant candle arrangements, pendant lights, custom chandeliers and more. The options are nearly endless, so if there is something striking that you can’t live without, plan your budget around it!
