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Selecting Just The Right Wedding Alter Decor

Are you looking for wedding alter decor and flower ideas for your big day? Before you start planning, be sure to check with your church for any rules that they may have in regards to the kind of wedding ceremony alter decor that they allow. Your church may prohibit flowers that obscure the alter or podium, for instance, or require that no wedding alter decorations be affixed with pins.

Once you know what you'll be allowed to use, you can find wedding alter decor and flower ideas, as well as ideas for pew and aisle decorations from many different sources. Here are a few of my favorite wedding altar ideas, gathered from bridal magazines, florists' brochures and weddings I've attended, along with some tips for saving money and creating your own wedding alter decor and pew decorations.

Remember that YOU are the centerpiece of the alter on your wedding day. You and your wedding party will be the most visible element on the alter - and it's where the eyes of all your guests will be. Choose wedding alter flower decoration that complements and accents the colors that you've chosen for your wedding party. If you decide to be traditional and have arrangements of white flowers, ribbons and tulle are wedding alter decor ideas that can add a touch of color.

Floral Wedding Alter Decor

Wedding alter decor most often consists of matching floral pieces at either end, but there's no law that says you can't break that convention. Swags are popular wedding alter floral decoration ideas used as an alternative or in addition to flower arrangement for church alters. You can order them in many sizes and varieties of flowers. If you choose wedding alter flower decorations that complement those in your wedding bouquet, they'll make a harmonious picture.

Another alternative to wedding alter flower decorations that stand at either end of the alter table are floor arrangements or wreaths of alter flowers displayed at either side of the wedding alter itself. A very pretty variation of the theme is an upright double-ring wreath surrounding a hurricane lamp.

If you choose to include a candle lighting ritual as part of your wedding ceremony, the wedding alter decor can include a side table with floral swags and a wreath set with a pair of tapers, and a larger candle at the center of the wreath.

Tulle and Stain Wedding Alter Decor

It's traditional to decorate the pews lining the center aisle with flowers or ribbons. Tulle, a sheer, fine netting material, is available in dozens of colors, and can be used to create big bows or swags along the center aisle.

Large satin bows in the wedding colors, each centered with a single flower are a popular alternative to full floral wedding alter decor. If you're on a budget, you can decorate every other pew, or even just the first pews at the front of the church that are reserved for the families of the happy couple.

Wedding Arches Alter Decor

If your church allows it, a wedding arch at the alter is more than just a decoration. The symbolism of exchanging vows beneath a bower of roses and living greenery, then stepping through the arch to become a part of the community as a married couple creates a beautiful memory.

Finding More Wedding Alter Decor Ideas

Still uncertain about what kind of wedding alter decor you'd like at the church for your wedding? You'll find lots of wedding alter decor pictures and ideas on the web sites of florists and wedding consultants. Just remember - no matter what wedding ceremony alter decor you choose, they should add to the meaning of the day, not overshadow it.

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