Thank you in advance for your expertise and advice.
I’m looking for some ideas about possible additional things I can create/buy/etc. to decorate my reception. Because my fiancé and I are paying for a large majority of the expenses, I’m looking for suggestions that will not break the bank.
Here’s the background:I’m getting married in July. The ceremony will take place outdoors in a field with a great backdrop of the Adirondack mountains. The reception will take place on the same property in their wedding barn. The barn comes already equipped with lights and white lanterns. I’ve attached pictures for your reference, but they were taken in the off season.
As for other background information, the color scheme of the wedding includes different shades of blue (dusty blue and a navy-like color) along with peachy-pink. We are going for a boho/adventure theme.
What I’ve done/decided so far:The centerpieces will include old books with a mason jar or other glass bottles containing artificial white hydrangeas. The picture below is an inspiration photo.
I’ve also been making a variety of banners to hang around the barn. I used blue map scrapbook paper and made a variety of banners that say: “Love is an Adventure,” “Adventure Awaits,” “Gifts & Cards,” and “Better Together.” Pictured below is one example.
In addition to the banners, I hung our engagement photos from ribbon on a hula hoop that I painted gold. This game from a Pinterest picture that inspired me. I think I may even do this again with some of our older pictures. Below is the one that I’ve made so far.
For our favors, I plan am going to put bags of sunflower seeds in a wheelbarrow. My sister has already printed “let love grow” on all the bags that will hold the seeds and I already have a great older wheelbarrow to use. Below is an inspiration picture.
The final thing that I’ve done/decided is that our “guest book” will be a corn hole set that my other sister made for me. I will paint my future last name and initial along with a basic mountain-scape on both boards before anyone signs them.
The real question:What are some things that I can do to decorate the barn for the reception? Again, the budget is tight, so some things may not make sense. In addition to the reception, if you have any thoughts about what I’ve done so far or what I could do for the ceremony, I’d be happy to hear.
Thank you in advance for your suggestions. I’m just in need of some inspiration. 😊
