The Versatility of the Custom Wedding Wreath

How to Enrich Wedding Décor at the Ceremony and Reception

Aug 27, 2009

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When decorating for the wedding ceremony or the reception, one rule of thumb always applies. Bigger is better.

Because there is so much open space to address, churches, banquet halls and even outdoor events can present a decorating challenge. Using items of substantial size brings large areas to life, and one way to accomplish better coverage while adding beauty and style is to make efficient use of wedding wreaths.

Wedding Wreath Designs

Wedding wreaths can be economical as well as symbolic and stunning. Wreaths can add welcome splashes of color in an otherwise white wedding world. They do not have to be covered in their entirety and can be made in unique combinations of virtually any materials, such as:

ribbons and silk flowers over wire
paper flowers on silk-wrapped Styrofoam
flowers and ribbon tails hanging from grapevine circles or hearts
fresh flowers in a wet-foam base
woven straw, wheat, sage or herbs
intertwined vines
fabric fashioned over wire or grapevine

Florists, craft stores and wedding suppliers all offer ready-made wedding wreaths, but to save money and guarantee uniqueness, hand crafting the wreaths can be a fun option.

Making a Wedding Wreath

Making a wreath is simply a matter of attaching chosen decorations to a wreath form. Craft supply stores and wholesalers carry a variety of basic wreath forms, and other standard supplies needed may include:

floral tape
wire
ribbon
glue or hot glue gun
greening pins
picks
thread
water picks (for fresh flowers)
the adornments of choice

Constructing wedding wreaths can become a great party event. Inviting friends to an evening of wreath making doubles as a fun pre-wedding get together. Providing refreshments and small but clever prizes for wreath-making excellence adds to the enjoyment, and the winners can be determined by the bride or by a blind vote.

Wreath-making instructions can be printed from the Internet, and photos of wedding wreaths can be circulated to spur the imagination. The wedding experience is always enhanced by multiple occasions of celebration, and a wreath-making party can be a most enjoyable and memorable one.

Wedding Decorating Made Simple

Wreaths are versatile and effective. Smaller wreaths can be carried by bridesmaids in lieu of bouquets or used as table centerpieces with candles in the center. Medium-sized wreaths make perfect pew decorations, and larger wreaths decorate walls, doorways, arches, table backdrops, walkways, and even trees.

All wreaths can be of a specific color theme and style, but there is no need for them to be identical matches to other wreaths. Individuality can play a prominent role in the design and implementation of wedding wreaths.

The Art of Decorating with Bridal Wreaths

A single wreath can make a lovely statement, but wreaths in combination can add a whole new appeal.

Overlapping wreaths can create a 3-D wall art creation that is interesting and eye-catching.
Three or more wreaths in a row can create a focal point on a large wall, making it appear more intimate.
Wreaths arranged in a pyramid formation can add height and drama to any area.
Wreaths nestled within other wreaths can inspire depth and create an unusual work of art—like a heart wreath tucked inside circular wreath.
A wedding wreath, or combination of wreaths, can even be used to tell the story of the bride and groom’s lives through photographs and messages tucked into the wreath décor or secured in the wreath’s center.

Other adornments that can make a wreath unique include:

lights
ornaments
charms
figurines
jewelry or buttons
contrasting fabrics

Ceremony and Reception Decorations Make a Difference

Wedding wreaths can add color and individuality to any wedding décor, and because of their generous size, they are cost effective decorating tools. If simple, seasonal wreaths are used, they can be given as gifts to family and friends for use in their own homes after the wedding is over.

Whether one or a hundred circles, ovals, hearts or squares are used, every wedding will benefit from the impact and stylized beauty of the wedding wreath.

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