The ceremony will be 9 o'clock in the morning, my fiance thinks its a waste of money to decorated the church, and we'll only be there for less that an hour.
2007-03-28 03:54:59 · 17 answers · asked by kathy28 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
How big is the church?? Also.....will it look as beautiful with out the decorations. I agree with your hubby,...they realy are a waste of money.....all eyes will be on YOU TOO not whats in the church. I got married in Oct. and I didnt use ANY decor formy church. It was HUGE!!! And all the surroundingness took place of the flowers and ect....
I would just buy some pretty pew bows and put them on for piece of mind.....thats what I did and got them off ebay....really cheap! they were beautiful!
Good luck to you and your new married life!!!!
2007-03-28 04:01:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
decorations are fine... depending on the set up of the church , but just decorate the ends of the pews (in the front) with ribbons or with white and some of your wedding color(s) for some flare.
A runner is probably a good idea.
As far as flowers go... see about getting only 2 flower arrangements which can be used at the church but also easy enough to relocate to the reception, that way it is not a waste of money. I have heard in some instances people have done that.
And lastly, are you having a candle lighting ceremony? If so something small for decoration would be nice on the table, but if you are placing you bouquet on the table as you light it, don't bother or just decorate the candle holder it self with some greenery, it is cheaper than flowers and will look just as nice.
2007-03-28 06:47:14 · answer #2 · answered by love for art 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your first step is to check with the church. Some expect you to have baskets on the altar, which are used for the next day's church service. Some do not allow pew bows or aisle runners. These are a few questions you have to ask. I don't care how beautiful a church is, it will look empty without any decorations at all. Remember, you'll be having some of your pictures taken there. You should have some sort of decorations.
2007-03-28 21:36:53 · answer #3 · answered by Pat C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at the decor already inside the church. Are there candles? Do they normally have flowers and such? If you are getting married near a holiday, are they going to have extra decorations?
Normally churches are pretty ornate in themselves, stain glass windows, gold details, etc. Most the time, it is almost over-kill to decorate. I am not decorating mine (at my choice, not FI). (Saint Patrick's Cathedral) and it's already very ornate. Also think, your bridesmaids will be taking up room in the front and will be covering any side areas and they will be holding flowers! If it still just seems very bare to you, then maybe just a simple pew decoration? (But ask first, because I was told I cannot have these). I would personally say to save the money and do it up at the reception!
2007-03-28 06:15:03 · answer #4 · answered by Nicole 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you dont have to, since its so early in the morning dont worry about it, one less thing you have to clean up afterwards, but a nice center piece at the alter with your candle is a nice touch that you can just leave there for the church to enjoy, ALSO heres a hint for others who plan on marrying in a church, plan the marriage around Christmas or easter, and the church is already decorated, I have an Aunt and Uncle who got married around Christmas time and her colors where red and white, and the church was already beautifully decorated for Christmas with pointsettas everywhere.
2007-03-28 04:20:39 · answer #5 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since all eyes are going to be one the bridal couple, you could rent a decorative arc or some type of back drop behind the priest, unless it's at a catholic church, they tend to have very beautiful alters and don't need any further decorations.
i would recommend staying away from candles lining the aisle, my cousin did that and put hurrican lamps over the candles and half way through the ceremony they started breaking.
2007-03-28 04:05:54 · answer #6 · answered by bdyoung8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is completely a waste of money. No one notices the expensive flower arrangements anyway. Get some pew bows from Michaels (about $20), and stick on on the end of the front pews, or alternate. Maybe get an aisle runner. And that's it.
2007-03-28 06:03:05 · answer #7 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's completely up to you. A lot of churches are gorgeous on their own!
I am decorating mine. Just personal preference, but nothing major. I'm doing bows and these small styrofoam hearts stuffed with roses that I got on clearance at the craft store down the center aisle.
On the doors I'm adding wreaths. That's about it.
2007-03-28 04:06:38 · answer #8 · answered by sweetxgrace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi of course you have to decorate it unless the church do it for you.For that special moment you have to decorate the place in wich you will get married with your special one forever in a unique form.In some cases people who are hired for the invitations and reception decoration also gives an offer for the place of the ceremony.Hope my answer help you.
2007-03-28 04:06:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would say its up to you and your personal taste. Having some nice bows on the aisle or mini flower bouquet would be anice added touch. Maybe sprinkle some rose peddles down the aisle. It depends on how detailed you want it but a few added touches ould not be expensive and personalize the church a little bit.
2007-03-28 04:11:07 · answer #10 · answered by spadezgurl22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋