Help with decorations

[NuggetBrain]

So now that we''ve decided on the reception venue, I''m having issues coming up with decoration ideas that don''t break the bank. Our reception is being held in a ballroom that''s rather plain - wood floors, no windows, white walls. The ceiling I''m having done in the lights and drape deal, but that''s as far as I''ve gotten. I don''t even really have a theme, just a general idea (its a spring wedding, so something spring-y) and my colors - lilac and mint green. Do any of you decorating divas out there have any ideas that could help with the changeover? I know I can''t do a lot with a ballroom that has no windows (it really limits my lighting) but any help I can get would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

[glueck]

Do you have photos of the ballroom. That might help to get us started.

Some of the sweeter themes I have seen lately that are not difficult to get your hands on are Birds ( love birds), Chandaliers (fantastic for a ballroom venue), Cameos (which I love!) and antique keys (think, The key to my heart)

 

[glueck]

chandaliers

 

[glueck]

Silhouettes... LOVE this!
http://www.weddingbeepro.com/2009/02/17/invitation-trend-silhouettes/

 

[NuggetBrain]

Date: 3/23/2009 3:09:05 PM
Author: glueck
Do you have photos of the ballroom. That might help to get us started.

Some of the sweeter themes I have seen lately that are not difficult to get your hands on are Birds ( love birds), Chandaliers (fantastic for a ballroom venue), Cameos (which I love!) and antique keys (think, The key to my heart)

This is a picture of what the ballroom looks like without any decorations.

 

[glueck]

ENDLESS POSSIBILITES!
Its a lovely space.

Now, tell me, is that SKY on the ceiling?
If so, BIRDS!!
Love this idea. Scroll down on this post... some Sweet ideas on the bird theme!

http://www.beau-coup.com/blog/inspiration/wedding-inspiration-birds

Centerpieces of Birdcages with flowers in them. I think Save on Crafts has them at great prices!

 

[glueck]

Bird cages
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/birds.html

 

[Yimmers]

If you like to DYI, paper tissues poms? Martha Stewart

You have a nice and tall space; use some really tall center pieces on skinny pedestals for half the tables, and leave the other half the tables with simpler lower center pieces to save on costs.

 

[NuggetBrain]

Thank you guys so much, those are great ideas! I''m going to put them down and see if I can build the beginning of a theme around them.

 

[dreaming of the day]

I would have never thought of the bird idea, but I have to say it is pretty cute and unique!

 

[~*Alexis*~]

You should do lines of paper cranes on fishing line and drape them. Plus they make a cheap decoration.

I am doing cranes as my place cards, first name on one wing and last name on another.