A wedding décor checklist — what is worth having

The ceremony is the heart of the wedding, but it is short. It is worth thinking about seating — chairs, benches, anything your guests can sit on.

It is worth thinking about the backdrop — it might be a simple one, a more elaborate one, or nature itself.

You can also have additional décor — flowers, candles, signs, whatever suits your style.

The reception is where guests spend the most time. It is worth thinking about décor that makes it a pleasant place to be.

It is worth thinking about the tables — centrepieces, linen, tableware, anything that makes the tables beautiful.

It is worth thinking about lighting — it might be simple, more elaborate, or natural light.

You can also have additional décor — flowers, candles, signs, whatever suits your style.

The space between the ceremony and the reception is where guests can meet, talk and have a drink. It is worth thinking about décor that makes it a pleasant place.

You can have simple décor — flowers, candles, signs, whatever suits your style. You can also have something more elaborate — if that suits you.

What matters most is creating a space that feels pleasant — not one that feels overwhelming.

Think about the venue you have chosen. Is it beautiful already? Does it need additional décor? Does it have a character of its own? That will help you decide what is needed.

Think too about the style you have chosen. Décor can follow that style — it can be the element that makes the whole coherent.

You can start with basic décor and add more if the need arises.

Décor can be simple or elaborate. What matters most is creating a place that is beautiful and pleasant — not one that is overwhelming.

Think about the venue you have chosen. Is it beautiful already? Does it need additional décor? Does it have a character of its own? That will help you decide what is needed.

Think too about the style you have chosen. Décor can follow that style — it can be the element that makes the whole coherent.