Our Favourite On Trend Seating Plans
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HALF ARCHES
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MIRRORED
LED LIGHTING
Your wedding ceremony set up is the very first thing your guests will see upon their arrival. This is their first impression of the wedding and sets the entire tone for the rest of the evening. One of the biggest trends we are seeing take over is that of weddings with a unique touch. For some, this may look like colour palettes incorporating dark tones, for others it may be combining shapes with a bright and expressive theme. Today we want to chat to you about one of our FAVOURITE new trends: unique ceremony seating!
If you’re sick of the same old boring ceremony setup and you want your wedding to be fresh, on trend and memorable, this may just be the inspiration you are looking for!
Spiral seating
This fun, exciting and dramatic set up makes your ceremony feel especially intimate by connecting everyone in one long spiralling line. It makes for a great conversation starter and gives everyone a chance at seeing & greeting the bride as she walks down the spiral aisle past every single guest! This set up would be best suited for smaller wedding parties.
Square seating
This gorgeous set up is a great way to keep your guests nice and close to you and your partner so the chairs don’t reach too far back. It’s a lovely way to frame a big structure/arbour! This set up is great for wedding parties of all sizes.
Guests chairs facing the aisle
Encompass elegance, class and beauty with this incredibly unique and seamless ceremony aisle. This would be perfect for a long and narrow wedding aisle, in places such as a narrow garden or a jetty.
Round seating
Round seating is a beautiful way to literally surround yourself with your loved ones. Its an awesome way to make everyone feel intimate and included. Choosing chairs transparent or light in colour is essential to ensure the visual flow is not at all jarred, with the bride and groom of course being the focal point!
Winding aisle
Embrace nature with a gorgeous winding aisle. Using greenery and florals to set out a path is a stunning choice for really bringing that organic vibe to your ceremony. For a budget friendly option, consider petals running down either side of the inner chairs! For a more dramatic effect, incorporate dense greenery and florals.
Picnic-style blankets and pillows!
For that casual summer day wedding, look no further than picnic style ceremony seating! Surprise your guests with this incredibly fun and unique ceremony idea; it is one they wont forget! This set up is perfect for a casual and intimate wedding, beach wedding, farm wedding, etc. Include pops of colour and a drink & nibbles station – maybe even a picnic basket for each rug!
Keep in mind to include seating for those who are unable to sit on the ground!
Couches
If you’re looking to give your guests the ultimate comfort whilst you tie the knot, couch seating may just be what you’re after. Include ottomans and coffee tables for guest convenience. This set up is perfect for small to medium size weddings. Ensure your ceremony space can comfortably fit multiple couches so it is not too squishy!
Bench seating
The perfect seating for an outdoor wedding in the bush, woods, forest, in the mountains, etc. Bench seating ties in really well with the outdoor organic style, and really encompasses nature. A boho wedding must have!
Bales of hay
For the ultimate outdoor farm wedding, look no further. Bales of hay are such a charming addition to any country style wedding! Line the hay with a lovely light weight linen to protect your guests from getting scratched.
Remove the seating all together!
If you’re looking for a unique difference whilst on a budget, consider removing the seating all together! This can really bring a more intimate feel to the ceremony, whilst also allowing you to save a considerable amount of money on chairs. This would be ideal for shorter weddings so your guests don’t have to be standing for too long.
Something important to consider in all of these incredible and unique seating options is prop and floral placement. Ensuring ALL of your guests are able to have a clear line of sight of you and your partner is crucial. The last thing you want is for anyone to have a big floral arrangement or pillar in their eye line!
There is nothing quite like an aesthetically fresh ceremony with a unique point of difference, and we hope these great ideas help to inspire you for your big day! If you would like to chat further about your upcoming ceremony and how you can bring your own unique point of difference, we would love to brainstorm with you here!
Happy planning!
Kellie & Michaela
Designing the wedding you have dreamt about your entire life can be a costly task. With all the potential possibilities you can add into your wedding décor these days, it can be an incredibly overwhelming and expensive project!
We’re here today to discuss some budget friendly options that will really make that visual difference in your ceremony & reception, and leave your guests impressed.
Chair ties
Whether its greenery, florals, ribbons or sashes, chair ties can completely transform the look of your ceremony or reception. As an in-expensive accessory for your special day, gorgeous bows, focal flower heads, or sprigs of trailing greenery can beautifully elevate the venue. These additions work in beautifully to compliment your chosen colour palette, whilst adding a level of elegance and class.
Substitute flowers for a greenery garland
If you are choosing to go down the real flower route, you will definitely get more bang for your buck by opting for a lovely greenery garland rather than a table full of roses. Greenery garlands are an excellent option for your wedding day; they are budget friendly, bring an incredible organic look and feel, and they smell beautiful!
Using artificial florals
Real touch florals have come an extremely long way over the years. These days it is almost impossible to visually tell the difference from real and fake! Opting for fake flowers for your wedding can be a much cheaper alternative to real flowers, which could possibly mean you can then take your vision to a new level regarding the amount/size of flowers you include. On top of this, it is important to keep in mind the type of flower you are hoping to include in your wedding. Is it in season where you are tying the knot? Will it need to be ordered in from overseas? Will it wilt quickly and survive the entire day and night? Real touch florals can take all the quess work and uncertainties out of it and allow you to have whatever flower choice you want for your big day, no matter the season.
Tying a small bit of twine/ribbon on napkins with a sprig of greenery/plant
A small bit of twine/ribbon and a focal sprig or greenery/plant is such a beautiful addition to your décor! Napkin décor really helps to elevate the table styling and creating lasting memories of the aesthetic. This is something you can definitely incorporate into your wedding DIY! However it is important you keep in mind that this is something that will need to be completed on the day of the wedding, as the napkins will come from a venue/supplier. Speaking with your stylist to organise this may be the easier option for you, whilst still being budget friendly!
Hurricane pillar candles in glass cylinders
For the ultimate romantic reception, look no further than hurricane pillar candles. An abundance of these will set the mood so beautifully, creating that gorgeous and passionate vibe. Ditching the expensive florals for an abundance of candles may just be the dreamy reception you are after.
Date jar, Wishes for the Mr and Mrs
Add an extra small fun component to your reception with a “Wishes for the Mr & Mrs”, or “Date Jar”! Simply include a sign in a frame, with a big jar, small pieces of paper and a few pens! An inexpensive and exciting addition for your guests to participate in!
Wedding favours
Wedding favours don’t always have to be a daunting subject for your budget. Consider homemade desserts such as brownies or cookies in a little box. Perhaps a little chocolate sitting on their napkin, or a small jar of candy! Home made jam and relishes are a lovely idea! Even a little jar with the ingredients to make your own hot chocolate! There are so many incredible home made options to gift your guests.
No matter what your wedding budget is, you can absolutely style a stunning wedding without blowing out financially. If you’re still feeling a bit stuck on how to bring your dream vision to life whilst sticking to a strict budget, we’d love to speak to you and bring you some clarity for your Whitsunday wedding. Lets chat
Happy planning!
Kellie & Michaela
Close your eyes and picture your wedding day. Standing at the alter with the love of your life… the perfect moment. What do you notice around you? What colours do you see? What is the general vibe of the venue? How do you hope the aesthetic makes your guests feel? All these questions are what we as stylists aim to help you answer to bring your dream vision to life.
Lets face it, planning a wedding is hard work! There are so many little things to consider about the aesthetic of your wedding day. Flowers, colour palettes, textures, patterns, seating, signage, stationary, backdrops, furniture, crockery, linen and many, MANY more seemingly small specifics. This is what a stylist does. We focus on all the aesthetic aspects of your special day. We can either work with you closely from start to finish (concept to completion), or simply be there to be the extra set of hands on the day to set up your own beautiful DIY creations.
Lets talk about why you might need a stylist to help you with decorating your special day:
WHY SHOULD I HIRE A WEDDING STYLIST?
The entire styling process for your big day should be an exciting and seamless journey. If you are looking for some extra creative direction, or just an extra set of hands, we welcome you to get in touch with us! We cannot wait to discuss your vision and bring your dream day to life.
Happy planning!
Kellie & Michaela
TeepeEvents & Styling
It doesn’t get much better than this, a stunning set up from ceremony to the sparkler send off. Cory & Ashlee chose a very elegant style for the teepee and it worked like a dream.
Venue: Freedom Shores
Photo credit: The Lost & Wild