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Designing your wedding can feel a little overwhelming, especially when your venue is a blank slate. There are so many different decor elements that go into your special day and we know it can be hard to remember them all. That’s why we decided a checklist was in order to help you nail every detail. No matter what you choose to include or omit, this wedding decor checklist will help you stay on top of your wedding planning game.
Wedding Decor Checklist
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Wedding Ceremony
While your wedding ceremony is arguably one of the most important aspects of your wedding, it’s also one of the shortest. This means that your guests aren’t going to be spending a lot of time here–aka no need to blow your budget on ceremony decor. The most important aspects are the chairs. Your guests need a place to sit, after all. From there, you want to think about the backdrop, aisle runners, and more:
Welcome sign
Seating
Program display
Order of events sign
Aisle markers
Aisle runner
Ceremony backdrop
Vow books
Ceremony table
Cocktail Hour Decor
While you may think that most of the socializing occur during the reception, it actually takes place during cocktail hour. Between dinner, dancing, and drinks, the reception is usually jam-packed with events. This is why allocating money to your cocktail hour decor is a wise choice. Focus on the bar, the snack table, and lawn games.
Bar decor and menu
Signature drink signage
Guest book table
Cocktail tables
Lawn games
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Wedding Dinner Table Decor
It’s no secret that your reception is the place where your guests are going to be spending most of their time so it’s arguably the most important when it comes to the design. This is especially true for the dinner table. Personalize it with centerpieces, unique chargers, elegant linens, or mismatched glassware.
Centerpieces
Florals
Table runner
Table numbers
Escort cards
Menus
Placemats
Chargers
Salad plate
Dinner plate
Silverware
Napkins
Water glass
Wine glass
Chair back decor
Candles
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Wedding Reception Decor
Last, but certainly not least, is your wedding reception as a whole. As we mentioned earlier, this is going to be the place where guests spend their evenings, so this is where it makes the most sense to splurge on decor. It’s also the place where you can flex those creative muscles and personalize the decor to who you are. From monogram lighting to epic seating charts and everything in between, this is the perfect time to express yourself.
Guest book
Gift table + decor
Cardholder + sign
Menu sign
Escort card display
Dessert table + decor
Cake stand + topper
Dessert displays
Dessert backdrop
Drink station display
Reception lighting
Hanging decor
Wedding favor display
Photo booth
Lounge area
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