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    asdionis       Austin, TX

    We're getting married in a small, open-air chapel in the Texas Hill Country, but I'm totally at a loss for ideas on how to decorate it! I love the feel of the chapel itself, but it is a bit bare bones on the inside. There's always the option of floral accents, but what else can you ladies think of? Thanks!

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    Miss2Mrs    July 2, 2010   New Jersey

    I actually like it just asit is. Possibly some candles in cylinder vases-different sizes : hieght ans width. But what are your wedding colors?

     
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    julies1949      

    To me it looks like there are columns? or tables? in the right and left front corners.

    I would put a flower arrangement of some sort there. They can be moved to your reception area tobe used on the guest book table etc.

     
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    hyphensmith    February 4, 2011   Redondo Beach, CA, Wedding in Montego Bay, Jamaica

    wow, this chapel is beautiful!  I love it!  And I agree with Miss2Mrs, maybe some candles, but its amazing on its own!  Twinkle lights might be nice too if you are getting married in the evening, I imagine twinkle lights at dusk...

     
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    asdionis       Austin, TX

    Thanks, ladies! Our colors are basically different shades of blue -- namely turquoise, teal, etc. I love the candles idea, but we're getting married in the afternoon, so it'll be quite bright. I may go with flowers like julies1949 mentioned, putting them on the little tables in the front corners. Any other thoughts?

     
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    Miss2Mrs    July 2, 2010   New Jersey

    have you even seen at some outdoor weddings how they have a long fabric draped that when the wind blows the fabric catches the wind. I wish I had a pic of what I'm trying to say. Maybe you could think about something like that in one of the shades of blue that you are using.

    Kinda like this but long ways on the open spaces. Somethin soft and sheer. Whatever you do-dont just let it be a speck (like only 1 large flower arrangement.) Because it will look like a mere after thought. Make sure it flows and connects.

     

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    sadie    9/19/2009   Seattle,WA/Bend,OR

    Wow...that is gorgeous as is! 

     
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    camrie    September 5, 2010   Louisville

    Maybe so wrought-iron candle holders? Seems like the metal would match the space.

     
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    hyphensmith    February 4, 2011   Redondo Beach, CA, Wedding in Montego Bay, Jamaica

    I also like Miss2Mrs' second idea, but i do think the church is absolutely beautiful on its own.

     
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    LALaw    January 23, 2014   Los Angeles

    It's gorgeous just the way it is!

    Love the fabric idea, though. Just saw something similar on a rerun of My Fair Wedding (on We).  It was a beach wedding, but they put posts in the sand with white fabric vertically attached, like flags, and it had a gorgeous effect in the wind.

     
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    VeronicaH    April 24, 2010  

    Beautiful! What a lovely spot. You could line the sides of the aisle with flowers.

     
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    luli29    October 9, 2010   Massachusetts

    its gorgeous, you don't need much! maybe just soem flowers at the base of each bench/seat? It would look lovely!

     
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    317bossyaussie    June 6, 1990  

    I love the chapel.  I think the iron theme would go well....instead of with candles because you said there is plenty of sunlight, go with flowers in and around them.

    Also a nice big arrangement when you come in with scattered flower petals around it and maybe even down the sides of where you'll be walking?

     
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    317bossyaussie    June 6, 1990  

    I love the chapel.  I think the iron theme would go well....instead of with candles because you said there is plenty of sunlight, go with flowers in and around them.

    Also a nice big arrangement when you come in with scattered flower petals around it and maybe even down the sides of where you'll be walking?

     
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    rachel_leigh    May 15, 2010  

    Gorgeous spot!  My only suggestion would be to use florals because the space feels very neutral, yet masculine to me and florals would add color and femininity.  I would go for taller arrangements to play off the height of the ceilings.

     
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    nicoleashlee05    August 7, 2010   Pikeville, Ky.

    UMM WOW.. this is stunning! You dont need anything but a few candles to "spiffen" this place up! Lucky, lucky girl!!!

     
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    kz      

    I think B/W pictures will be so beautiful here!  I LOVE THIS PLACE!  What do you want to add flowers or candles seem to be where everyone else is headed.  I would only choose one and then keep it very simple.  It would look too busy and take away from your venue if you do too much!

     

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