Autumn/Berry theme, Need some Decor Ideas Options

[Camigirl72]

Hi,

I'm having my wedding in April. My partner told me we could have an autumn theme, but I am really want a nice deep red colour.

No, I dont like Red/black... My father loves that idea, with me in white it would be a perfect "st kilda" football theme!! lol

The only way to describe it is "Berry"
I know having berry's at the wedding would be difficult because most are just out of season that time of year, but I have found alot of frozen berry options, that just need defrosting to add to things like the punch and decor for my cake.

My real problem is: How to follow the theme onto the tables (centre pieces, table cloth etc) and around the hall.

Note: the hall has a cream/white roof, half way up the walls are a dark timber.

Any suggestions for a cheap option for my decorations...??

[Monica]

Found this, there are some nice ideas





Fantastic bouquet



Have you thought about cherry blossom theme? So gorgeous and quite easy for table decoration and invites.

Check out this google image page, there are loads of invites

http://images.google.com.au/images?hl=en&a...ai=&start=0

[Camigirl72]

Thanks, yeah I have plenty of pictures... Just dont know how I can decorate my hall... or what is a cost affective centrepiece I can do...

I've though of vases with floating candles, drapes to hang around the room! etc



Deep red is what I am after

[Monica]

This is SO simple yet so effective.



You could also give out fans for your favours, you could carry a parasol instead of a bouquet. you could have a cherry blossom wishing tree instead of a guest book, people could throw cherry blossom petals.

[Camigirl72]

The bouquet picture I do have...

Like I said, I know the colour I want, I have millions of Pictures!!
I know dress style, bouquets, I just want to know what simple table centrepiece should i have... what would you have....

what is the most cost affective idea...

Flowers in a vase
Tea lights
I Seen centrepieces which were a home made Cupcake stand in the middle of each table, should I have a table runner in my theme colour (I have round tables??)

[Monica]

Red apples in a bowl with a few roses?

Or this wouldn't be expensive



Personally I would have candles or flowers. I really like the mirrors under a bowl as well, at night it looks amazing (day or night reception)?

This is simple, can't tell if they are real or artificial.

[Camigirl72]

Red apples in a bowl with a few roses?

Apples in a Bowl?? Hmmmm, sounds different and nice, and cheap!
I'll have to make a note of that, thanks!!

I like the floating candles, I want that candle lit room look

Its a night wedding, and it will be dark by the time guests get there, I do love the flowers submerged in water. Vases are around 7bucks hire or anywhere between 5-10 dollars depending on size.

I have 15tables, this is why i wanted something cheap, and I thought about buying the vases and selling them on ebay?? wouldnt know, I'm just trying to save a few... But all your suggestions are good and are putting me into perspecive

I dont know whether to leave the hall as is... dark wooden walls half way up and the other half a cream colour. It may look a bit plan.
I thought about draping a 30cm (in width) deep red and white mix around the hall, and add a flower bunch on each tip on the drap??

dont know how else to describe that
The drap is around 15Bucks per 100metres. Of course there is the issue of what to do with the bloody thing once its been used??

[Camigirl72]

Thanks again Monica!!

Vases are the way to go.... My nan has a Rose garden and this time of year the petals start to fall off, I thought her red roses and petals in a vase would be nice!!
Thanks for the inspiration.

Delema 2: the hall is lite up by horrible blinding fluoros... I really like the orange glow of candle lights and those old light bulbs.

I really dont want my guests to be walking around in the dark.
Would you suggest having maybe nice styled lamps (3) along each wall, and fill the tables with tea lights... Preferable the ones in the tall glass so if it tips over the flame is way down in the glass... ??

The back light for the toilets will be on... giving light off from the entrance.

[Camigirl72]

[Monica]

You can get cheap vases/bowls from $2 shops.
The mirrored tiles are from Bunnings – I would really recommend them as they add more light to the glow of the candle.
Are you in Sydney? I would be happy to give you mine though I don’t have 15 so might be easier to buy all the same.
You can get a lot of hanging tea light holders, I am sure quite a few girls have had them at their weddings.

The vases and flowers will look simple, yet elegant and with loads of candles, really great.
As for the draping, I think that sounds really good to.

As for the lamps, I know this sounds incredibly tight arse but could you buy them from Target/Kmart and then return them once you are done?
Did I just suggest that, oopps!

I know you can hire wrought iron candelabras, perhaps look in to that?
Can you change the fluro globes? I don’t know how that works but might be possible?
Or put something over them (material, cellophane?)

[Camigirl72]

You can get cheap vases/bowls from $2 shops.
The mirrored tiles are from Bunnings – I would really recommend them as they add more light to the glow of the candle.
Are you in Sydney? I would be happy to give you mine though I don’t have 15 so might be easier to buy all the same.
You can get a lot of hanging tea light holders, I am sure quite a few girls have had them at their weddings.

The vases and flowers will look simple, yet elegant and with loads of candles, really great.
As for the draping, I think that sounds really good to.

As for the lamps, I know this sounds incredibly tight arse but could you buy them from Target/Kmart and then return them once you are done?
Did I just suggest that, oopps!

I know you can hire wrought iron candelabras, perhaps look in to that?
Can you change the fluro globes? I don’t know how that works but might be possible?
Or put something over them (material, cellophane?)

No, I dont live in Sydney unfortunately... Tasmania!
But Ooooh, you have some good ideas, I dont think I am game to return items to Target/Kmart, but that is actually a good idea, hehe

I am Writting this all down, these are all really good suggestions monica!! I love this site, Its hard to brainstorm with my partner... especially when his ideas are alittle off... but atleast he tries

[Monica]

When on sale the lamps aren't that dear so perhaps you could use them around your house once you are done? I know we have one and we love it (I hate over head lights)

[Camigirl72]

When on sale the lamps aren't that dear so perhaps you could use them around your house once you are done? I know we have one and we love it (I hate over head lights)

yeah,
My mother loves old looking antiquey things, so if i get some nice ones, mum may purchase two and replace the two she has in her house!! Bonus. My sister just moved out, wonder if she would appreciate a gift?? and there is always ebay. As long as they look nice, some one would like to have them!!

Thanks once again!!

Could also ask my large family if they have any nice floor lamps, I could have an Allsort of lamps around the Hall! Same more money!!

[lanternshop.com.au]

yeah,
My mother loves old looking antiquey things, so if i get some nice ones, mum may purchase two and replace the two she has in her house!! Bonus. My sister just moved out, wonder if she would appreciate a gift?? and there is always ebay. As long as they look nice, some one would like to have them!!

Thanks once again!!

Could also ask my large family if they have any nice floor lamps, I could have an Allsort of lamps around the Hall! Same more money!!

Have a look at silk lanterns - they can be re-used after your wedding! I have a new shipment just arrived with mulberry, burgundy and autumn red!!
Best of luck with your theme
Cheers, Karen
www.lanternshop.com.au

[Camigirl72]

Have a look at silk lanterns - they can be re-used after your wedding! I have a new shipment just arrived with mulberry, burgundy and autumn red!!
Best of luck with your theme
Cheers, Karen
www.lanternshop.com.au

OMG, I just had a little quick look at your site, and they are so cute... I'll have to jump back on later if I remember and have another look

Thanks