Help! Monotone, bland, ugly chapel ceremony venue.

Re: Help! Monotone, bland, ugly chapel ceremony venue.

• marigold40 member

  

  July 2017

  Check with the church to see what they allow regarding decorations. Not knowing your budget, it's hard to give suggestions. But flowers at the end of the pews would be pretty. Maybe candles if the church allows them. Possibly fabric swagged from the ceiling or just a runner between the pews as you mentioned. Maybe an arch at the alter area. But really, in those small churches less is more. I wouldn't go too crazy with a bunch of decorations in a small space. 

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• nicgetsknotted member

  

  July 2017

  I don't think it's as bad you think! It has a very simple elegance, and the way the sun comes through those windows is gorgeous. Once it's full of your loved ones it will look more interesting as well. Most empty rooms are kind of bland looking. Agree with PP that less is more, and a few fresh flowers would go a long way!

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• LadyCatherineDB member

  

  July 2017

  I think it's lovely. Even a single large vase of flowers at the front would be beautiful.
  
  Also, I recommend decorating areas you want to highlight as opposed to those you want to cover. For example, an aisle runner draws my attention to the floor.

  "Marriage is so disruptive to one's social circle." - Mr. Woodhouse

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• missJeanLouise member

  

  July 2017

  I think it is absolutely gorgeous. I love the wood and the light, reminds me of my home growing up. If I were trying to glam it up a little (PP posters are right, less is going to be more), I might bring in an arch though 2 tall arrangements on either side will also help bring attention up front. You could do smaller arrangements (doesn't have to be flowers. Could be candles, faux topperary, lanterns, suitcases, whatever) on the edges of the stage. I wouldn't drape anything off the back of the pews because I thinks they are lovely but you could hang a little something off the side. If you have money you don't know what to do with, loose garland around the windows could be pretty.

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• charlotte989875 member

  

  July 2017

  I think it's lovely as it. Maybe a white runner and candles (flame or flame less) and some white flower petals lining the aisle would be nice. The wood is great Id avoid covering it up. 

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• southernbelle0915 mod

  

  July 2017 edited July 2017

  I fell in love with it instantly. It's really beautiful. The more decor you add, the more you're going to detract from you and your dress (and your FI). 
  
  For that reason, if you want to add stuff, I would keep it fresh and simple. I would add three large, tall floral arrangements - one in each corner and one between the two windows on the back wall. The aisle honestly looks too narrow to add flowers or bows if two people want to walk together, so leave the pews as is. Once they're filled with people, you won't even notice them anyway. You don't have a picture of the head of the aisle, but if there's like a little foyer/landing area, I would also add two large, tall arrangements on either side of the aisle to set the tone when people walk in and for when you open the doors, to give you more of a grand entrance.
  
  So literally, I am suggesting 5 large floral arrangements, no bows, no fabric, no aisle runner (without being properly secured, it's a tripping hazard), no candles. There will be no clean up, except someone moving the arrangements from the ceremony to the reception site where you can decorate with them again.
  
  Of course before you imagine anything, you need to ask the venue contact of any restrictions they have on decorations.

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• banana468 member

  

  July 2017

  I'm with the others.   I think that looks beautiful.
  
  You're going to have the pews filled with people so really the question is what will the venue allow you to have at the front.   A few floral arrangements is really all you need.   You may be able to have a pew decoration (a pomander or bow or flower) but I'd say that this is understated elegance. 

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• ILoveBeachMusic member

  

  July 2017

  I agree with PPs it is a lovely chapel and less is more. Maybe a candle arch at the front if the chapel allows it.

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• Jen4948 member

  

  July 2017

  I think the austerity is very elegant!
  
  I would talk to the venue staff and find out if you can add, perhaps, some baskets of flowers or candles on the chancel. But I agree with PPs: less is definitely more in this sanctuary.

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