A wedding is the most important and cherished social gathering of our lives; hence it’s natural that everyone dreams of a picture perfect wedding with the most beautiful set up to go with it. Sri Lanka is a haven for both local and destination weddings. In fact, Sri Lanka has been long known as one of the best destination wedding locations in the world!
In a beautiful and exotic country, with temples, beaches, tea plantations and stunning gardens – all ideal locations for your bespoke wedding, Sri Lanka is a magical celebration surrounded by picturesque lush jungle and a purely white beach with the ocean in the background. Whether you are looking at an indoor ceremony or an outdoor event, crafting the ultimate wedding layout in Sri Lanka is not a difficult task, so long as you know what to do.
Tips for creating the Ultimate Wedding Layout?
Choosing the perfect wedding furniture and decorations for your reception can feel like a never-ending task with plenty of wedding decoration ideas to browse online. But, the right Event Management company or the Event Planner will be able to pick the ideal decor and wedding rentals to enhance your venue and carry out your wedding theme.
Before you start renting chairs, marquees, canopies and other wedding reception decorations, consult your venue contract first to see if there are any guidelines in place about what you can supply on your own. For example, a museum or any other historic wedding venue might not allow decorations that alter the property (like nails for signage or hanging light fixtures) and if you’re getting married at home in your backyard, survey the space first to see what decor ideas are realistic, especially if you’re in a remote location.
Choose your aesthetic
It’s no brainer that you can’t choose your wedding decor without having a solid idea of how you want your venue to ultimately look. Classic? Glamorous? Bohemian? Minimalist? —whatever you choose, deciding on a specific wedding style is step number one.
When you first get engaged, it can be tempting to stock up on decor elements that you think you might use down the road, especially if you catch a case of inspiration overload. But until you’ve finalized your wedding venue and have a crystal-clear vision of how to describe your wedding style, you could be doing more harm than good by collecting random decorative items. Your original wedding vision is likely to change throughout the early stages of your wedding planning process, especially once you begin to factor in budget, guest count, season, etc. Therefore, it’s better hold off on ordering those ultra-trendy table numbers, until everything is finalized.
Focus more on the feeling you want your wedding to evoke – relaxed, romantic, modern, edgy – instead of limiting yourself to a specific theme, which can sometimes feel overdone or cliché.
Be flexible with your wedding colour palette
While it’s important to know the general wedding colours you want, try to be open-minded and use the colour palette as a guideline for your wedding decor rather than feeling obligated to have everything match perfectly. Instead of “gray and white” for example, think of a “neutral” colour palette consisting of ivory, beige, and colors with gray undertones, like charcoal, olive green, and khaki. This approach gives you the opportunity to have a few “focus” colours while also adding similar hues to round out your decor, ultimately creating a more authentic look.
Take advantage of your surroundings
Once you’ve gotten down to the nitty gritty of your wedding style, think about your venue. It might already have a lot of existing charm or decorative features, such as built-in accent walls, landscaped gardens, fountains, stained glass windows, lighting fixtures, or ceiling beams. Consider how you can design your wedding decor to highlight those details, and how you can benefit from using them.
Depending on the venue, you might be able to skip decor in some areas, which you can complement with elegant furniture that will be useful. For example, if you’re getting married at an outdoor venue, such as a beach, lakefront, or anywhere else with a view, you may not need much decor to begin with. In those cases, going overboard with decor could detract from your venue’s scenery.
If you’re working with a wedding planner or event stylist, they should be able to create mockups of the space with various decor to give you a good idea of the end result.
Choose the right wedding furniture
Choosing the right event furniture is of paramount importance to craft the perfect wedding layout. To avoid becoming overwhelmed while going through your wedding decor checklist, start with the absolute essential items. This includes all of the functional pieces, such as tables, wedding chairs, flatware, china, other event supplies and party rentals. Don’t also forget marquees, tents, canopies and decorative lighting if you are thinking of an outdoor wedding.
Next, you can move onto the “decorative basics”—items that don’t serve a technical purpose but play a big role when it comes to showcasing your wedding theme and adding character to your venue. This includes details like ceremony aisle markers, the altar backdrop, centerpieces, tablecloths and reception centerpieces.
Whether you plan to go with lavish hanging arrangements or simple votive candles and greenery, the centerpieces will be main focal point in your reception space and should directly tie into your wedding style by incorporating the same colours and overall vibe.