Deck The Halls

What sets off an event more than anything is the decor, regardless of the theme, formality or color scheme. Simplicity and elegance is key in wedding decor and there are several ways to cut costs for ceremony and reception decorations. One way is to make the centerpieces yourself or buy ribbon kits for the aisle or wedding arch at craft stores. Depending on your venue for the reception and/or catering, your vendor may offer services to help with some of the decorations, like the centerpieces or renting out table linens,tents and/or chair covers. Silk flowers can look great (provided they are of good quality and arranged nicely) while dramatically slashing costs and great for those who have allergies. Another alternative is balloon bouquets for the table centerpieces. Now, I will emphasize my credo that less is more with decor and style.

Every bride wants to have that fairy tale wedding like Cinderella. It could be a cute and romantic motif, but as long as it doesn't go from a wedding to a little girl's party.




The cake was supposed to be the focal point of the table, but the enormous balloon carriage ran that over.


The old wedding tradition is to have something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, which can be a number of things.


Apparently we've hit a new low in using something old and something borrowed.


Topiaries can be great center pieces for most themes and color schemes whether fresh flowers are used or not. I will advise again for the artistically inept not to attempt making their own decorations.


We are experiencing a northern exposure of the foam ball sparsely decorated with pumpkin candy corn.


I love dolls and what girl doesn't. I will admit that even the artistically adept are inclined to making a few decorating blunders as well.


This is best suited for your grandmas bathroom dolls...particularly the toilet paper roll cover dolls.


Moral of the Story: High quality and low quantity are the keys to a beautifully decorated wedding ceremony and reception.