Gazebo Wedding Decorations
by Giorgina Devereaux
Gazebo wedding decorations are an
exceptionally romantic way to make your outdoor wedding special.
Regardless of the size and style of gazebo, you can create a stunning
masterpiece for your wedding with various decorating tips.
To quickly review, a gazebo is a pavilion structure that can be freestanding or
attached to a garden wall, roofed, and open on all sides. It provides shade,
shelter, and serves as an ornamental feature in a landscape.
However, gazebos are commonly used for outdoor weddings since they add a
romantic element, along with the picturesque setting.
You can decorate a gazebo beautifully and elegantly leaving a breathtaking scene
for all to admire.
Make your outdoor wedding special by adding the right
combination of gazebo wedding decorations. It is sure to make a memorable
focal point.
Before getting started on planning
your gazebo wedding decorations, please consider the following:
Gazebo wedding decorations consist
of the following:
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Balloons
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Bows
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Candles
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Christmas Lights
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Flowers/Potted Plants
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Garland
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Lanterns
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Ribbon
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Tulle
Balloons: Balloons always make a lovely decorative touch. You may color
coordinate the balloons with your wedding theme to keep the colors consistent.
Consider attaching colorful ribbon to the balloons and display them in a bouquet
on each side of the gazebo or add them to the corners of the gazebo for extra
beauty.
Bows: Using pull bows will
enhance the look of your gazebo. Since you are placing bows on a large
structure, consider using larger sized bows.
You may add tulle to the side
railing of the gazebo and add a pull bow on each end as well as in the center.
It will add color and the gazebo will look lovely.
Candles: Depending on the
weather, you may wish to forego real candles and consider using flickering LED
candles instead. Candles add romance and beauty to a wedding ceremony as well
as the overall décor of the gazebo. The gazebo will look especially beautiful
if the ceremony is held during the evening.
Christmas Lights: Another
wonderful lighting idea that creates a romantic atmosphere is to intertwine
Christmas lights inside tulle that is draped around the wooden pillars. You may
also wish to place the lights around the topside of the gazebo for that extra
twinkle intertwined with fresh vines and flowers for a soft and intimate look.
Flowers/Potted Plants:
Flowers and potted plants add vibrance and color to a gazebo. They are
beautiful and make a breathtaking display.
If you have concerns over your
flowers and plants being sensitive to the weather, then you may wish to consider
using silk flowers. Silk flowers are versatile and easy to work with.
You may also incorporate flowering
shrubs, rose bushes, or small trees. Flowers can also be added to the roof of
the gazebo.
Another idea is to add a flowered swag over the top of the gazebo
and a pair of arrangements on the two side rails.
Other ideas include buying small
flowerpots to line the aisle of the gazebo and fill them with fresh flowers to
provide unity between the flowers that are decorating the gazebo and the aisle.
For added beauty, consider adding
vines around the pillars of the gazebo.
Some flowers for your outdoor wedding
to consider are:
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Bird of
Paradise
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Dahlias
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Hydrangeas
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Oncidium
Orchids
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Pink
Ginger Lilies
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Purple
Iris
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Ranunculus
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Roses
with Babies Breath
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Stargazer Lilies
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Sunflowers
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Tiger
Lilies
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Yellow
Mini Calla Lilies
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Zinnias
Another idea is to consider hanging
pomander balls from the gazebo. Pomander balls can be made from fresh flowers,
silk flowers, or from colorful paper. They look absolutely lovely and add
interest to the overall decor. You may also continue this theme by hanging a
pomander ball on the side of each aisle guest chair.
Garland: To mask
imperfections on a gazebo, consider using garland. You may opt for garland that
matches the season, such as pine cones, berries, or dried maple leaves for the
winter. You can weave multiple strands of garland around the railings, across
the pillars and columns, and you may swag it from the ceiling and roof.
To affix garlands, consider using
clips so as to avoid damaging the gazebo.
Lanterns/Miscellaneous Lighting:
Lanterns add a soft glow. You may wish to include old fashioned lanterns
that have interesting shapes for added interest. This type of lighting creates
the perfect ambiance for your ceremony.
Other outdoor lighting consists of
torches. Torches are a classy way to add light to your ceremony.
Ribbon: A nice touch is to
alternate colored ribbon around the poles. Ribbon is affordable and will add
color to your gazebo. Consider using a thick ribbon and swag it around the
rafters. With a wire based ribbon, you will have the flexibility of having it
conform to the shape you need.
Tulle: You may wish to take
some tulle and wrap it around the poles of the gazebo and weave flowers through
the tulle. Another idea is to drape the tulle over the rafter of the gazebo and
use it as a base to glue decorations to, such as ribbon or other decorative
pieces. Get creative and add flowers to each place where you tack it. If you
are having a beach themed wedding, consider gluing some sea shells there. It’s
your chance to do something unique with your wedding decorations.
These simple tips will
go a long way in helping you make your gazebo look spectacular for your special
day. Gazebo wedding decorations don’t have to be complicated. All it takes is
a little imagination and creativity.
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