22 April 2026
Wedding Inspirations
An elegant wedding ceremony
Photo courtesy of Focal Concepts
Décor plays an important role in weddings. It sets the scene, it creates the setting, it evokes the ambience. Whether at the homes of the bride and groom, houses of worship, ceremony venue, restaurants or hotel ballrooms, decorations add pizzazz to any wedding celebration. Although many venues offer decorations as part of their packages, more and more couples, particularly those with sophisticated tastes, are opting to work with event decorating companies to create the wedding of their dreams.
Components of décor :
- Flowers.
- Props.
- Backdrop.
- Linen.
- Drapes.
- Tableware.
- Stemware.
- Lighting.
True, desire for beautiful décor would mean allocating a portion of your budget to dressing up your wedding. However, specialist event decorating companies are more than willing to discuss options, and many offer a la carte services that you can choose and pick from.
Ready for a colourful outdoor banquet
Photo courtesy of Focal Concepts
Although certain decorative items such as flowers are strictly for purchase, some such as linen, drapes and tableware can be rented for your occasion. Among them include :
- Table cloths.
- Chair covers.
- Chair sash.
- Napkins.
- Table runners.
- Table skirtings.
- Tassels.
- China.
- Glasses.
- Ceiling drapes.
- Candlelabras.
What to include in your decorating vision will depend on :
- The size of your venue.
- The formality of the location.
- Your budget.
- The theme of your wedding.
Table setting
Photo courtesy of Focal Concepts
When evaluating wedding decorators, consider the following :
- Their track record.
- Their portfolio of work.
- Their stylistic leanings.
- The vendors whom they collaborate with.
- The various services offered.
- Whether customisation is possible.
- Experience decorating your chosen venues.
- If they are willing to work within your budget.
Tip : Do not be afraid to negotiate as most vendors would be willing to work within reasonable budgets.
