Some brides find a pristine white tent top enough. But if you are a creative type and want to go all out, consider decorating the space under your tent. Here are seven ways to design a truly enchanted event with your look and feel by maximizing the decorating space under your tent:
1. Enchanting Lanterns
If you’d like to create a “cozier” feeling in your tent, opt for lanterns to help fill up the space. Lanterns can be strung in many different ways, with varying sizes, colors and amounts. Talk with a professional about a good minimum amount as sometimes too few lanterns can look like an afterthought. Also, keep in mind that lanterns are great decorations, but not usually a good source of light so you’ll need to plan for string lights too.
2. Sparkling String Lights
Do you love Christmas lights or that Venetian trattoria feel? Lights can enhance your celebration with romance and ambiance. Have fun and get creative: you can wrap the lights around the center or outer poles, string them from the peaks to the sides, or even from peak-to-peak.
3. Fabulous Fishing Line
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4. Flowing Flowers
If you decide to use the fishing line idea, consider adding the lush look of nature to your tent. Your florist can help you develop decorations that match your theme. If you’re on a budget, think outside the box: wildflowers, baby’s breath or long grasses may be the perfect match for your wedding theme.
5. Beautiful Branches
Bring the outside in by attaching branches or small trees of your favorite tree type to the center or outer poles of the tent. Birch trees are a very popular option. Inspired brides have even added lights by wrapping them around the branches or hanging them from the branches. This adds a beautiful ambiance with a soft glow that brings you back to nature.
6. Uplifting Up-lighting
Coordinate with your theme and uplift your guests by shining colored lights from the ground up into the tent. This is called up-lighting. You can use colored gels set on a timer to change the colors inside the tent during each stage of the wedding ceremony, dinner and party. Not only will this be a dramatic effect, but it can really warm up a space and enhance your tent.
7. Great Gobos
Similar to up-lighting, gobos allow you to custom-design and project an image on the tent ceiling or walls. You can choose to illuminate your initials, “Mr. & Mrs.”, or a personalized logo. This can really bring your theme together by showing off your style all the way to the top of the tent.
If you choose one of these inspired ideas be certain to discuss with your tent provider about proper installation and removal to ensure you do not damage the tent.
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