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Wow, if your mom is a florist, I would think that large floral arrangements would be the way to go.
Haha. That tiny picture shows the 5' iron stand that I will have two of up at the front. I haven't worked out the details yet... but I think I will be placing a ball-like flower arrangment on top, or maybe having garlands wrapped around it.
I agree - what your mom is suggesting sounds a little old-fashioned. Could you rent trees? They wouldn't be gigantic, but maybe something to soften and cover up the brick wall.
I can totally see your vision! Are you going to DIY the iron stands? May I ask where you got them? What's your venue like?
Here's mine. I love it, but it's won't be feasible for a backyard wedding because it is a permanent structure.
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Sorry I don't have much help, as our site has a big tree we're standing in front of, but I know exactly what you mean when you say your mom's idea might look dated. My mom is the exact same way. I love the natural beauty of the tree, but she wanted to drape it in tulle so it looked "wedding-y". Yikes! She got a big N-O on that one. I think you could do the rented arch, but if your mom is going to have a hand in it, show her lots and lots of pictures of what you like so she understands you aren't looking for that tulle explosion aesthetic.
jaylii9, that is gorgeous! are you going to decorate it?
greenleafmountain, it's so funny that our mom's think alike. i am envious of your big tree :D i will definitely make sure my mom knows the look we are going for if we do get the arch!
Honesty I like the twisted wood/sheer fabric ect chuppahs and I don't think you have to be Jewish to have/make one. I mean, its very much like an arch. I don't think it would be inappropriate to construct something similar if thats a look you are interested in.
We're renting the stands for the day. I'll have to see if my florist is OK with designing something for a stand that she will never see... if not, I guess I'll have to DIY it!
Our venue is a heritage home, and hopefully (weather-permitting) will be in the garden in the back.
@xoxokristin: I am planning to ask our florist to make a floral arbor decoration to decorate the top of the structure. I think the piece could be moved into the reception space after the ceremony and be used to decorate the fireplace mantles there.
I am attaching an inspiration picture of the decoration I want.
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Hmmmmm, flowers flowers everywhere. I think I may go this route too then!
Maybe you have to be Jewish to use a chuppah--but if you call the exact same structure a wedding canopy, anyone can use it. And if your mom is a florist, she may well have one around the place.
Lacking a florist mom, we used a DIY chuppah. A picture is below, and instructions can be found at this link.
Draping, draping, draping... I learned it can be dramatic and beautiful without much cost.
Our wedding is taking place where my parents live, and here's the beautiful arbor/arch thingy that they just got for our ceremony. This pic was taken when they first set it up, but now it has flowering vines growing on it and it looks SO pretty! I think it was rather pricey though. In your case, I love the idea of really going overboard with flowers, I think that would be gorgeous!
Gorgeous backdrops ladies!
ddubzz, draping is definitely something to be considered! I love the poms too. Did you set everything up yourself or did you have a coordinator?
summerhill, what a beautiful arbor! That was nice of your parents to get it for the ceremony. I was looking at arbors as Home Depot online and they are pricey. But with the vines, I'm sure it's worth it!
We're doing an arch, but are keeping it clean and simple. Hanging tiny glass lanterns from it that I found at the $1 section at Target. Originally saw it in a Martha Stewart book. Can't find a pic online to save my life, otherwise I'd share it with you!
Here's some other things I loved, and considered:
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Our focal point is also where we got engaged! :D
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We are leaving our ceremony site natural - so I guess we will be the focal point ;-)
This was my cousin's wedding. It was made by my cousin and uncle.
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We are doing something along this altar. We stole borrowed bamboo (they were throwing it away!) and my fi was able to figure out how to attach bolts/nuts so it can be broken down. I going to buy satin/tulle in bolts to hang on top and attach to the poles.
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Wow, I'm surprised that a lot of bees are making their focal points. Lots of inspiration here, thank you!
Going all natural. =)
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on the bay,but the iron holders with candles in them were marking the ceremony site.
We made this. It was under $100 and fairly easy to do. Going to drape cloth from it and rose petals and stuff.
@babymilka- love yours...would you mind posting some sort of instructions please if it isn't too much trouble?
We don't have our pro pics yet but you can get an idea of the back drop that we had for our outdoor ceremony.
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I'm lucky that my FMIL's backyard has a wedding-perfect little gazebo-like thing over their koi pond, with steps leading up to it. I don't have a picture though
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We are having a backyard wedding and we need something to get married in front of, lest we just stand in front of the red brick wall that surrounds my parent's house. Not hot. I love dramatic, big trees decorated with hanging things (family pictures, jewels, ribbons, etc.) but alas we only have shrubs. Lots and lots of shrubs.
So! We need to create something. A sort of altar if you will, for the outside.
Many come in the form of a chuppah:
But we're not Jewish.
I suppose most outdoor weddings have some sort of an arch.
I love, love this one with the flowers and chandelier. But it doesn't look budget friendly.
This, on the other hand, looks very easy to create:
My mom is a florist so our flowers are going to be insane. We could do big, big flower arrangements.
My mom is in favor of renting an arch from one of her flower shop connections. I am a little hesitant because she wants tulle, carnations, and roses on it but I am thinking it'll look a bit grandma-ish. I want something romantic with a bit of a modern flare, and we are going for a classy look over all.
Hive, please show me what you are using or thinking about for the backdrop of your outdoor ceremony. I need inspiration!