Accessories
There are many accessories for carrying out an unusual marriage registration. Where can I buy them? Is it possible to make them yourself? What decor is better to choose? The answers to these questions will be discussed further.
Arch
The main attribute of an outdoor ceremony.
The types of arches and the features of their design are described in detail in the article about wedding arches. Attention! A traditional arch or a fashionable screen can be replaced by a gazebo, a fountain or a spreading tree in the park.
Table
To hold the formal part, you will need an elegant but fairly high table (from 90 cm), which will be in harmony with the arch and the overall decor of the event. It can be wooden or metal with beautiful forging elements.
A round or square tabletop looks good. On it will be a pillow with rings, a book or marriage registration form, in which the couple will need to sign, and a certificate.
- The handmade table can be ordered online. Its cost will vary from 2000 to 5000 rubles. A wider selection of already decorated tables for rent from 1000 rubles per day;
- You can make a table yourself, but this is a more labor-intensive and not very cheap option. The easiest way is to cut two tabletops of different diameters from plywood or chipboard and fasten them to a wooden “leg” at the top and bottom;
- You can decorate the finished table with a heavy tablecloth or light translucent fabric. In the first version, the tablecloth comes down in long folds, in the second, the fabric is draped with a ribbon around the table leg. Ribbons can be complemented with a floral arrangement.
Racks, columns
Beautiful decorative elements that can be used to highlight the space from the beginning of the carpet to the arch. Racks are usually made of metal or wood and decorated with openwork carvings. Columns can be made of foam plastic, profile pipe or wood.
- The cost to order varies from 1,600 to 10,000 rubles. The average price is 3000-4500 rubles. Rent will cost from 600 rubles;
- Racks and columns are framed with flowers and draped with light fabric and ribbons. Vases with flowers are also placed on them. Long thin stands with curved hooks on which you can hang various flower arrangements, neat balls of artificial roses, decorative cages, Chinese lanterns look beautiful and unusual;
- You can try to make the stands yourself. There are original options that are not very difficult to implement. For example, DIY candle stands will cost much less than custom-made ones.
These racks will require the following parts:
- metal-plastic pipe with a diameter of 16 mm, board (15×2.5 cm);
- Plastic 5 mm thick, wooden plank (with base 10x10 mm);
- Drill with a feather drill with a diameter of 16 mm;
- Self-tapping screws;
Stages of work:
- Cut the metal-plastic pipe into several pieces 40, 80, 100 cm long;
- To prevent it from bending, strengthen the parts by driving a hewn wooden plank inside each;
- Cut a small square or hexagon out of plastic that will serve as a candle stand. Using a self-tapping screw, secure it to the tube;
- Drill holes on a wooden board at a distance of about 10 cm from each other;
- Insert the tubes into these holes;
- Can be painted with light paint.
Screens
Instead of an arch, carved openwork screens are sometimes used at outdoor ceremonies. The newlyweds look very tender and romantic against their background.
- You can make a screen to order from 15,000 to 30,000 rubles;
- The rental cost will be 7,000-10,000 rubles;
- In this case, no special decor is required, since the screens look impressive on their own. You can add a few artificial flowers or a small flower garland.
Vases
Large vases with flowers can be used as delimiters for the newlyweds' area. Placed along the carpet, they create a special solemn atmosphere.
- It is better not to spend money on purchasing vases. The price will be quite high (1000-3000 per piece) , and in the future they may not be useful;
- Renting small vases will cost from 300 rubles, massive flowerpots - 900-1500 rubles;
Balls, paper compositions
Balls are always a relevant and relatively inexpensive decorative element. Helium and regular balloons are suitable for decorating the arch. Helium balloons are best used when decorating the walkway area. The large balls floating in the air along it look original. They can also be mounted on counters or on guest chairs.
- The cost of balloons with air is 10-12 rubles per piece, with helium - from 35-400 rubles;
- Decor in the form of inscriptions or photo printing can be ordered from event agencies. You can also complement the balls with light fabrics: throw tulle, guipure or organza over the ball, gather the fabric down at the base, and tie it with a beautiful ribbon;
- Paper compositions are combined with balls. Crafts made from crepe paper look impressive: various pompoms; honeycomb-shaped balls; garlands of them;
You can make paper balls with your own hands. For this you will need crepe paper, cardboard, PVA glue, double-sided tape, scissors, needle, thread.
Creation stages:
- Cut a circle out of cardboard and divide it in half;
- On a clean sheet of paper, apply strips of different colors at equal distances from each other;
- Place a layer of crepe paper on this sheet and apply glue strictly along the lines;
- Repeat the action with several layers of crepe paper;
- Place a semicircle of cardboard on this blank and glue it, trim the edges of the crepe paper to the shape of the cardboard;
- Glue a second semicircle of cardboard on the opposite side of the workpiece;
- Secure the edges of the workpiece with thread;
- Glue the halves together with double-sided tape;
- Open the ball.
Textile
The fabric will be useful for literally every detail when decorating the site for on-site registration. It can make your holiday truly solemn, adding shades of tenderness and romance or rich luxury.
Properly selected materials will help emphasize the intended style of the event. Drapery will also allow you to play with the space and divide it into zones.
Important! It is worth considering in advance what materials, shades and how much fabric may be required.
Weightless translucent fabrics are useful for decorating the arch and draping the table for the registration ceremony. For such purposes, it is better to take chiffon, tulle, gauze or organza .
Unusual racks with colored fabric and flowers.
A delicate veil of these materials can be used to envelop a wedding gazebo, boundary posts, and individual decorative elements (large balls, elegant cages).
The arched tent framed by snow-white organza looks great. The fabric flowing downwards creates a romantic mood.
Silk, curtain materials, fabrics with ornaments and velvet will also be appropriate when decorating a celebration. Noble textiles (silk, velvet) are suitable for decorating an arch.
A thick, long tablecloth with neat folds is good for the table at which the newlyweds are signing. This drapery looks elegant, solemn and most comfortable for newlyweds. It is also advisable to cover chairs for guests with thick fabric.
The way the fabric is draped plays a significant role. Fabric in several layers, all kinds of overhangs and sags, buffet skirts will add special solemnity when decorating tables in the guest area . Graceful folds of buffet skirts will hide the space under the tables.
a color scheme from pastel tones of two or three shades . Depending on the season, the tones of fabrics may change: emerald shades are good in spring and summer, beige and golden ones are good in autumn . The combination of pink with lilac or gray is popular .
Attention! The decorative fabric itself will be inexpensive (from 800-1500 rubles, depending on the type of material). However, it is worth considering the services of a design specialist. Some agencies offer to rent fabrics, paying only for the services of a designer.
Flowers
Flowers are always appropriate for a wedding ceremony. They can be both living and artificial. To decorate an arch, it is better to give preference to decorative flowers or flower garlands .
Tables and counters can also be decorated with real flowers. In addition, flowers look harmonious on chairs or benches for guests, gazebos, tents, and columns.
Flowers randomly scattered along the path for young people, or bouquets with lush buds in flowerpots look beautiful and romantic.
For table decor, linear floral arrangements are suitable, which seem to divide the space in half. More compact bouquets are good for round tables.
When choosing flowers, you should take into account the natural color of the area where the event is taking place, as well as its style.
If the outdoor ceremony is held in ancient estates or museums, then it is advisable to use floor or table flower arrangements.
You should also take into account aromas - in a closed room, sharp or strong odors of flowers can make you feel stuffy.
You can buy fresh flowers in florist shops. Average prices for one piece start from 50-100 rubles. The compositions will cost much more - from 1000-3000 rubles.
Prices for high-quality artificial flowers start from 200-300 rubles per piece.
Chairs
Chairs for guests will provide comfort during the marriage registration ceremony. They should be beautiful and comfortable. Folding options, Chiavari chairs, wicker chairs, and benches are popular.
They can be placed in a circle if there are few people present, or in even rows on both sides of the path.
- A set of suitable chairs can even be bought at a furniture showroom, but it will be quite expensive;
- It is better to rent chairs. One day of rental will cost 200-800 rubles;
- Chairs are decorated with beautiful fabric, ribbons, bows or flowers.
Chair covers
Chairs draped with fabric always look more festive. Beautiful covers with bows on the backs of chairs will add more solemnity to the event. They are easy to rent at a price of 200-300 rubles per piece (the price is indicated including decoration).
Banners
Banners with the names of young people can perform different functions: replace a traditional arch, be a decorative element, or a beautiful backdrop for a photo zone. The banner is a structure made of canvas (paper, plywood) measuring 2x3 m and fastening elements.
Usually it contains the names, initials of the newlyweds, and the wedding date. In view of this, the banner is made to order, the approximate cost is 5,000-10,000 rubles.
Certificate form
A form for painting (or certificate) is offered to the newlyweds at the final part of the ceremony. They must put their signatures on the certificate.
Important! Don't forget a pen to sign on the certificate too!
As a rule, such decorative forms are used at a ceremony when you don’t want to take the official marriage registration certificate with you from the registry office and need to replace it with something alternative. Such a certificate (form) remains young as a memory of exit registration.
Below, you can download samples of marriage certificates:
Folder
A certificate folder will help you preserve your marriage document. You can buy it in an online store or order it from private craftsmen. Prices vary from 100 to 1000 rubles.
Ring pad
A ring stand/cushion is an important accessory. The newlyweds' rings are stored on it until registration. It usually stands on the reception desk.
Track
The path along which the newlyweds walk to the arch is an indispensable attribute of the away ceremony. It can be made of thick fabric or lined with flower petals. Fabric options may vary.
The most common is the carpet. It can be easily improved by covering it with material to match the wedding. Gabardine, crepe-satin, and felt are suitable. The initials of the newlyweds look beautiful on the fabric.
You can buy a wedding path from 800 to 7000 rubles.
Petals, confetti
Petals or confetti are useful for decorating the bridal path. The petals of fresh flowers, randomly scattered along the path, look romantic; they can also be used to lay out an interesting pattern or the initials of the newlyweds.
Guests shower the bride and groom with petals or confetti, congratulating them on their marriage. A small bag with rose petals costs 100-150 rubles.
Sound
Audio equipment for a presenter is important in several aspects:
- a microphone will allow all guests to hear every word of the registrar and the newlyweds;
- light, pleasant music can sound in the background, and bright music can serve to highlight the climax of the ceremony.
Additionally : how to choose a DJ for a wedding? What questions to ask? What equipment should you have? Read more here .
Live music
The presence of musicians will enhance the touching, sincere notes in the ceremony. Typically, saxophone, violin, flute, and harp are played at off-site registration. Musician services cost from 5,000 rubles per hour.
Lighting, garlands, candles
When organizing an evening or night ceremony, you need to think about lighting. Preference should be given to soft, gentle light.
Illumination of the registration area:
- Cute lanterns placed on columns or hung on racks;
- Burning garlands and candles will create a romantic atmosphere.
Wedding ceremony decoration: styles and options
Arranging for on-site registration is a real flight of fantasy. Most often, the arch, chairs, and table are decorated with flowers, fabric, balloons, and paper elements. However, with the popularization of informal wedding styles, the choice of decor for the ceremony has increased significantly.
Classic design of exit registration with flowers and textiles
Let's start, perhaps, with the classics. The traditional decoration of a wedding ceremony in Europe and the USA is a U-shaped or semicircular arch with drapery and flowers, a path to the altar made of flower petals, chairs for guests with textiles and a table with a tablecloth.
Most often, flowers of pastel shades (ivory, powdery, beige) are used, diluted with greenery and individual decorative elements such as ribbons and candles on the sides of the arch. Decorating an exit registration with flowers is a win-win option that always looks beautiful and delicate.
Boho wedding ceremony decor: feathers, grasses and rough fabric
The boho-chic style allows the use of a wedding arch of any shape, but not the classic one. It can be round, triangular, or in the form of doors. Chairs may not be the same, with or without a back, with different upholstery colors. The path to the altar is usually covered with a regular colorful carpet.
The decor can include lush dried flowers and green herbs, wildflowers, ears of corn, feathers, as well as a variety of metal and wooden elements. By the way, you can do the registration of exit registration in boho style with your own hands, the main thing is to approach it with creativity.
Decorating a place for off-site registration in Art Nouveau style: neon, posters and geometry
Modern newlyweds who are not afraid to express themselves will definitely appreciate a ceremony in modern style. Instead of a wedding arch, you can borrow a large metal structure from some production facility or order an abstraction from a local welder. Instead of a table, you can use an inverted box or a metal barrel, instead of chairs - metal stools. Additional decorative elements in the Art Nouveau style will not be superfluous: neon signs and posters. There are no special restrictions here, choose whatever you like!
Exit registration in minimalist style
The name of the style speaks for itself - to decorate the exit registration you need to use a minimum of elements. The arch may be completely absent, and the background for the ceremony can be any wall or even a door that will look beautiful in the photo. If there is an arch, decorate it with flowing fabrics and place thin candles around it. The decor can be arranged asymmetrically: this will only emphasize the sophistication and elegance of the chosen ceremony style.
Wedding ceremony decor in eco style: greenery, wood and natural fabrics
At outdoor painting in eco style, the impression should be created that it was not people who decorated the ceremony, but nature itself. Therefore, everything natural is used. For example, a wedding arch can be made from dry branches, which can be found in large quantities in the nearest forest. Instead of chairs for guests, you can use boulders covered with linen or jute cushions. The path to the arch can be paved with flat stones or wooden cuts (you can even make regular flooring from boards).
As additional decoration, you can use any greenery, wildflowers, herbs and dried flowers. The focal elements should be uncomplicated and even rough, no pretentiousness, lush floral arrangements or too bright accents.
The portal www.svadbagolik.ru told you about how you can arrange on-site registration so that you can choose the option that suits you. Some decorative elements can be rented, others can be purchased. In addition, you can do something with your own hands, showing your creativity. Enjoy your preparations for the celebration!
How to apply? Decorating tips
The design should be in harmony with the chosen style of the holiday. Registration may directly depend on the location of the field registration. Decorative elements and their color scheme should be combined with the natural landscape or interior of the room where the holiday will take place.
So, for outdoor registration, natural shades are desirable: emerald, beige, blue. A combination of any two shades would be ideal .
An outdoor ceremony on the territory of an estate or museum will be somewhat limited in this regard. When decorating, you will have to take into account the historical value of the exhibits and the inability to rearrange anything at your own discretion . Decorative elements should be more solemn and elegant. Bright flashy colors are undesirable.
You should think about places and methods of attaching decorations . Outdoors, care must be taken to ensure that flower arrangements, ribbons and balloons are not damaged or blown away by the wind, so they must be tied firmly and securely .
When registering for off-site registration on the seashore and in open spaces (helicopter decks, observation decks), it is better not to use balloons and lightweight elements. In the premises of historical objects, it may be prohibited to attach decorations to the walls or furniture.
The list of accessories for on-site registration is quite large, but is everything really necessary? Here is a list of what is really important :
- Arch;
- Registration table;
- Chairs for guests;
- Textile;
- Flowers;
- Registration certificate;
- Pen;
- Sound accompaniment.
Why is it worth renting a table?
A reception table, rented in advance, is an ideal way to use this accessory at a wedding. The fact is that several points speak in favor of this solution to the issue:
- both the newlyweds and their parents in this case will be completely freed from the hassle of finding and delivering such a table to the wedding venue;
- the registration table will be available as it will be reserved and delivered to the wedding exactly at the specified time;
- all responsibility for the safety of the furniture in this case will lie with its owner;
- The design of the room where the wedding will be held will maintain the overall style and will look like a single ensemble.
Underwater rocks
- First of all, it is worth assessing the features of the natural surface of the site. The methods of installation and fastening of the most important accessories (arches, registration table, racks) will depend on this;
- Uneven natural surfaces can cause inconvenience when laying a path, so it is better to level the surface or compact the path itself. Remember that the newlyweds should walk along it gracefully, and not stumble ;
- Possible difficulties may arise when arranging chairs for guests . It is likely that the selected site will not be designed for traditional layout options due to its shape, size, and terrain features;
- Be prepared for a lack of electricity in the natural area. It will be more difficult to organize lighting and sound;
- Unsightly details of a natural landscape or indoor interior can be draped with fabric or hidden with decorations;
- Consider places to attach garlands, flower arrangements, and ribbons .
