From Simple to Spectacular: 8 Magic Touches to Elevate Your Indoor Ceremony

Anyone can plan a dinner or a party, but weddings require extra thought. You should have the gorgeous ceremony you deserve. Find a venue that fits your needs and start daydreaming about these magic touches to elevate your indoor ceremony.

You’ll create the perfect look for your big day that encapsulates your love and future happiness.

 

1. Pick Your Preferred Magical Vibe

How do you define a magic touch? It depends on your personality. Some brides might picture an empowering witchy atmosphere while others dream of soft pink fairy decor.

The term could even mean anything that takes your breath away. Save your definition somewhere to let it guide your decor decisions. You’ll more easily plan a visually cohesive ceremony.

2. Create Oversized Floral Arrangements

Extensive floral arrangements make people think of dreamy fairytale weddings and magically romantic gardens. Make your ceremony feel the same way with oversized floral arrangements. They could spill over a canopy of leaves behind your altar or line the aisle.

American couples spend an average of $2,400 on floral arrangements, but you can personalize your budget to make it work for you. Use half real flowers and half faux blooms from a craft shop. Your florist could work with whatever you bring so your arrangements have the right look and the best price.

You could also grow your own flowers with enough time leading up to your big day. Plant them in multiple indoor garden pots or renovate your yard to start a garden. The beautiful array of flowers, vines and any other plants that catch your eye will personalize your wedding in a way many brides don’t get to experience.

 

3. Use Whimsical Lighting

People don’t feel transported to a happier place when they step into a room lit with fluorescent lights. That tone evokes memories of doctor appointments and dental cleanings. Make your indoor ceremony more whimsical with lighting you don’t usually see anywhere else.

Incorporate miniature fairy lights in your bouquet or even braided into your hairstyle. Hang string lights around the ceremony area or use vintage lanterns for visual warmth. The lighting will create a relaxing environment so everything feels a bit more special during your wedding.

 

4. Decorate With Indoor Plants

Garlands draping over fireplaces and doorways adds a lovely vibe to any indoor ceremony. Consider using plants other than flowers as your wedding decor, too.

You could use the indoor plants you grew at home, which provide mental health benefits. Miniature trees and shrubs could be the missing touch your ceremony area needs for perfection. You’ll make your home look better while improving your guests’ mood.

 

5. Opt for Flowing Fabric

Magical areas are free of stress and responsibilities. Nothing says carefree more than flowing fabric. Hang gauzy curtains in front of open windows while you say your vows or sparkly, lightweight tablecloths that ripple when people pass by.

You might even enjoy incorporating your ceremony details in your honeymoon clothes. If you pay the average $250-$800 for economy tickets before flying to your honeymoon, you could invest the extra pocket cash into a sheer robe that’s comfortable to wear over your swimsuit. It depends on how much creative control you have over your indoor ceremony space.

Talk with your venue coordinator to decide how much decor you can bring. They might be fine temporarily replacing curtains, tablecloths, table runners and other fabric-based decor as long as you clean up before leaving the property. A quick conversation will ensure you don’t purchase decorations you can’t actually use.

6. Select Your Favorite Metal

Gold and silver are standard wedding metals. They’re what many couples choose for their wedding bands, so it’s natural to use the same metals as decor. You could make your ceremony more magical with nontraditional alternatives.

Consider wearing a rose gold anklet to create a minimalist look or rent copper-colored wine glasses for your guests. Peach-gold napkin rings or brass candlesticks could also provide the breathtaking details you want for your big day.

 

7. Create a Dress Code

People always wonder what they should wear when they receive a wedding invitation. Make their options easier by outlining your magical dress code. You could request flowing gowns, pastel colors or outfits inspired by royalty. Your guests don’t count as decor, but their collective outfits change the look of your room and contribute to your ceremony’s vibe.

 

8. Write Everything in Calligraphy

Given how weddings cost just over $29,195 in the U.S., you might be looking for ways to save money without compromising your dreams. Invest in your decor by handwriting your invitations and signage. Calligraphy will elevate your ceremony from beginning to end.

Watch a few YouTube videos to learn how to use a fountain pen. You could write your invitations, paint signs for your venue and label your table marker cards. The flowing cursive writing will make your ceremony more of a romantic event.

 

Make Your Indoor Ceremony Magical

Elevate your indoor ceremony without adding extra stress to your wedding planning experience. These magic touches add love, romance and a bit of whimsy to any venue. Define your dream theme or vibe to better understand what the decor should look like. You’ll find the best additions to your big day without breaking your budget.

 

Author Bio: Oscar Collins is the editor-in-chief at Modded, where he writes about a broad spectrum of topics. Follow him on Twitter @TModded for frequent updates on his work.

 

 

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