Decor to skip?

I haven't put much thought into the decor at all. My venue is historical and ornate, so it really has it's own beauty. I think really all I'm going to focus on is a backdrop for the altar.

I'm in the same boat as @Mrs Jones. Our venue is a beautiful historical mansion and doesn't need any additional decor. The only thing I am doing is centerpieces for the two long tables we are having.

I think you're definitely on the right track with the "unneeded" decorative stuff (especially signs, say it again louder for the people in the back). Ceremony décor will be at a minimum for us too, with the exception of a splurge on greenery/floral garland for the altar backdrop.

We are only buying centerpieces. The entire point of us picking our venue is that it's already beautiful.

Same as you on minimal signage, gift table decor (super minimal), and cake table decor.

The biggie is minimal florals as well. I'll have a bouqet, bouqet for MOH and JBMs, bouts for the guys, corsages for the ladies, petals for the FGs, and 1-2 blooms for each centerpiece. Being a huge cost savings is icing, but I'm just not a big fan of tons of flowers everywhere. It all depends on your venue and personal style/preferences.

Ceremony decor beyond an arch and maybe something at the entrance is unnecessary.

That being said I'm using photographs of FH and me on our sides going up the aisle..cheap cenitmental decor

We are skipping logos (lights, napkins), signs and cake topper. Only having petals to line up the aisle for the ceremony besides BP flowers.

I'm pretty much skipping exactly what you are! I think those are unnecessary extras that no one really notices and don't make a difference. And I'm not a fan of having signs everywhere

I'm going minimal on decor as well since it's a beach wedding and I think it's pretty enough on its own. I'm going to have some simple centerpieces on tables and only a couple signs. "Shoes Here" kind of sign/basket and a "Message In A Bottle" sign/setup instead of a guestbook. I'm not doing any floral decor either - just the bouquets/bout.

I agree with the aisle decor. I couldn't even remember what I did...haha

Same as what so many people have already said. Our venue is already gorgeous. I'm not worrying about decor.

We are not doing decor on the cake table dessert bar. They will look nice on their own. My florist is going to use the table centerpieces for our aisle so we don't have to buy extra flowers.

We did very minimal decor.

I will say I did not regret what's we spent on our florist. The archway piece was worth every penny.

Quality > Quantity is my vote

I totally spaced on decorations-- we had an arbor over the gazebo where the ceremony happened, had bouquets and bouts for everyone, and a friend's mom sprinkled wedding-themed glitter on the tables, which had standard linens, and that was IT. I didn't notice the lack of bows, table runners, centerpieces, table or aisle runners, but maybe others did and just didn't mention it to me.

Sounds to me like you are on the right track keeping it simple-- almost every bride reports back, "I can't believe I stressed so much about the decor-- I hardly noticed it!"

Thanks everyone! It's good to hear the different perspectives! I never really remember the decor at weddings other than the florals so that's where we will be putting our efforts. Our venue is also historic but all the interest is in the architecture (ceremony will be outside) while the ballroom is a bit of a blank canvas. I was just getting concerned things might look too bare but I agree quality over quantity is the way to go

I am lucky that our venue has much of the decor needed. I can use whatever is available. I just made the Mason jar vases and some votive candles. I am getting some flowers but not going crazy.

@Mrs. Jones and @KB, mine's also in a historical mansion. Yay for old ornate buildings.

My mothers artistic friend has offered to make a welcome sign for me using a mirror I bought at a flea market. Something like this photo.

I'll have a large flower arrangement on the table in the entryway. Other than the centerpieces for the reception, that's the only decor I'll have and all I feel like I really need.

Our venue is.. kinda old and ugly. So we actually have a decent amount to 'distract people'

we're not doing any wall or ceiling decoration things but that's about it.

We have 2 centerpieces per table (8 foot tables), candy table, card table stuff, like 3 signs (it's a big event, I think 3 is acceptable), table runners, and ceremony decor..

This post made me feel better. I recently stopped by my venue to make a final payment and there was a wedding taking place that day so they were setting up. I started to feel a little insecure because they had soooo many decorations up. It was beautiful but very elaborate and totally not what I envisioned for the space because it's already so beautiful. Anyway, my FH is making a few signs (sorry, I just love signs) and I'm doing some simple centerpieces, that's all.

@sarahm nothing wrong with signs! Just had to prioritize our monies so less is better for us.