When your best friend shares the news about getting married, you know that it's going to be a fantastic time! However, you also know that weddings are expensive and stressful. Therefore, it's always a good idea to consider how you can best help her plan a magical day that doesn't break the bank.
There are many ways you can save money on the venue. It's not uncommon for small wedding parties to gather in someone's backyard, for example. It can be a fantastic option to reduce costs and hassle, as you are already familiar with the place.
Alternatively, you can avoid typical wedding venues and opt for a quirky Airbnb rental. Some rentals are set in a fairy tale like environment, such as in the middle of a wood area or overlooking the sea. They can be considerably more affordable than traditional venues, but they feel just as special and unique.
So, if you've decided to organise the venue for your friend's wedding, you will need to create a decor she won't forget. Here are smart ideas to turn an everyday setting into an Instagram-friendly venue.
Bring more living plants
Rather than using flowers in bunches, you could choose elegant potted plants that fit the theme. Indeed, with a little craft practice using artisans DIY craft kits, you can create an aisle of fragrant plants hanging from the ceiling, for example. You can repurpose the plants as guest favours at the end of the day. Living plants are a great memory of the day, and they are also a simple and effective gift.
Living flowers add a delicate scent to the venue. However, depending on your friend's wedding theme, fragrant herbs and scrubs can also be a nice addition. More importantly, they keep the decor organic and sustainable while making up for brilliant photos!
Use a blank canvas
Wedding paintings are growing in popularity. Live event painters can create a stylish snapshot of the big day for the couple. However, have you ever considered asking the guests to become the painters on the wedding day? Indeed, instead of seeking a professional artist, you can use the canvas as part of the venue decor and entertainment.
You will need a large size canvas as you want all guests to be able to write a message or paint a memento. Bring a large palette of colours. Your guests can choose to use brushes if they feel comfortable with the idea. However, you can also add stamps, stencils, little sponges, and even paper material for collage. It could become a contemporary piece of art that will become a focal point in the newlyweds' home.
The blank canvas will become more colourful and keep guests entertained as time passes. More importantly, it is also a simple way of inviting people to contribute to the decor and the memories of the day.
Invest in a few instant cameras
Everybody loves an instant camera: They can capture a shot and print it almost immediately. Using instant cameras at the wedding venue doesn't replace a professional photographer. However, the instant photos can become part of the decor if you create sufficient areas for guests to hang their favourite polaroid shots. Most cameras will need recharging and changing their print material. So, it's a good idea to keep a charging station at the venue and include instructions on how to change the film.
Where are the best places to hang polaroid photos? Anywhere in the venue! You can attach ribbons or colourful strings a little above head level. Place baskets filled with wooden clothes pegs on the tables, and encourage everyone to get started! Alternatively, you can also use large cork mats on the walls where people can pin their polaroids. The venue will soon fill with fun and exciting photos.
It's the perfect excuse to create unique memories. You can also snap a photo of each guest for them as a keepsake.
Alternatively, you can also bring a photo printer and encourage your guests to connect to it and print the photos on their phones. Most people prefer taking pictures with their smartphone camera, so it can be a great way of getting people engaged without disrupting their habits.
Decorating a wedding venue is always a big task. More often than not, you'll find that the bride has already a lot of ideas on the colours and items she wants at the venue. However, you can elevate the decor with purposeful and entertaining elements that will bring the guests together. Making everyone feel valued begins with a smart and affordable decor that shows the guests how much you care.
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