Deciding on the Style of Your Venue

Are you going for a rustic outdoor theme or an evening soiree suitable for the white-tie set? The style of your wedding venue should match the overall vibe of your occasion.

So how can you deck the halls fashionably and make your event memorable for all attendees? Heed these five suggestions.  

Are you having a backyard wedding with a Renaissance Faire theme? Make it authentic by using hay bales covered in plastic-lined cozy fabrics for seating. Set an intimate lighting theme using old-fashioned lanterns with candles within. If you live in an area of high wildfire risk, use battery-operated models. 

You don’t want Aunt Edna to remember your wedding day as the time she tripped over a hidden tree root. Make sure you edge around these obstructions and make them a part of the festivities by decorating them. A vividly colored bouquet alerts guests that there’s a stump lurking beneath. 

Outdoor weddings offer scenic romance, but they can leave you a drippy mess before taking your first photo. If there’s any chance of rain, make sure you rent sufficient canopies to give guests a place to stay dry without feeling crowded. If temperatures fall when the sun sets, ensure your venue has ample patio heaters to keep revelers from shivering. 

If you have guests with physical disabilities, make sure they can access your reception. You may need to rent a ramp to allow a wheelchair to roll over uneven surfaces like grass. Make them feel welcome by decorating these with flowers to blend in with the rest of your venue’s style. 

You don’t want to think about pandemics on your wedding day, but COVID-19 hasn’t disappeared. Make sure your venue follows all food handling and social distancing guidelines without cramping your style. Ask about what sanitizing measures they take to keep you and your guests healthy. 

Your venue and wedding-day decor reflect your signature style. Use the tips above to present a unified theme on your big day.