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Afternoon Wedding Decorating Ideas

Tips On Planning The Perfect Afternoon Wedding

Choosing the time of day you want to get married is sometimes harder than one would expect. Some brides must take whatever time they can get in their chosen venue, however other brides have the option of choosing whatever time of day they choose for their special ceremony.

Holding an afternoon wedding is a wonderful way to celebrate the love between the wedding couple. Using these afternoon wedding decorating ideas and tips, you can be well on your way to creating beautiful memories.


Outdoor Weddings

Afternoon is a great time to hold outdoor weddings during Spring or Fall. Summer outdoor wedding should be held in early evening, due to hot temperatures. Outdoor Spring afternoon weddings are great because brides can use the beauty around them in their afternoon wedding decor.

Spring is a time for flowers to blossom and birds to chirp, creating an instant and natural backdrop for a wonderful wedding. Fall offers beauty of the outdoors as well, with leaves changing colors and beautiful sunsets.

If you are in a location that tends to get hot during your planned wedding time, then you may consider using tents or shaded areas for your guests and the wedding party. Draped fabric can create a cheap and decorative shaded area if need be. Often using the shade of nearby trees to your advantage can save the day.

Late afternoon weddings or early evening weddings may be a good time to take advantage of beautiful sunsets. These are especially prevalent on sandy beaches or in other naturalistic environments such as the mountains.



Indoor Weddings

Indoor afternoon weddings can run smoothly during any time of year. Use the sun as your lighting and try to allow it to shine brightly through as many windows as possible, without blinding the guests or the wedding party of course. It might be a good idea to check out your venue near your wedding date and time to get an idea of how the sun comes in during your wedding time. This way you can plan accordingly with shades.

If you want a little light in, but are afraid the guests will be uncomfortable, simply drape heavy tulle down the windows for a decorative wedding shade. Churches with old-fashioned stained glass windows are ideal to use during the afternoon. The windows combined with the sun will offer an amazing and spiritual touch to any wedding ceremony. Always be prepared in advance however to use indoor lighting as well, just in case your wedding day ends up a bit cloudy.

Many brides enjoy candles as wedding decor however it is usually a waste to use them for an afternoon wedding. Unless you plan on not lighting them, candles will not be an effective decoration during the afternoon. Overall, afternoon wedding decor can consist of anything the bride wishes. The most important difference is simply the lighting. Use these afternoon wedding decorating ideas and you are sure to have a successful celebration.



About the Author

Whitney Acke is a freelance writer from Lexington, Kentucky. In addition to freelance writing she also enjoys songwriting. She and her husband have two young boys and four dogs.  She is a regular contributor to http://www.wedding-decorating-ideas.com.

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