How to hang your wedding garlands

Garlands are wonderful decorations for many special occasions, especially weddings. Of course, what many people don’t realise is just how versatile these floral displays can be. Here are some of the best ways of making the most of garlands.

Chair décor

You can make the chairs of the bride and groom extra special by decorating them with their very own garlands. Use plenty of foliage for a truly lush appearance.

Menu board

If you plan on setting a large menu in the reception area for your guests to view, you can make it even more appealing by framing it in a fabulous garland.

Cake table

Drape a garland over the cake table to make it an even more impressive reception attraction. Not only will this impress your guests, but it will also look fabulous in those wedding photographs.

Curtain ties

If you have curtains or drapes decorating the ceremony or reception venue, you can use a garland to tie them back while adding colour and elegance all at once.

Wedding car

Instead of the usual ribbon that gets tied to the wedding car, you can use a garland. It will be far more luxurious and elegant. Don’t forget, your wedding car is bound to feature in several photographs so it does need to look its best.

Wedding arch

If you are planning on saying your vows beneath an arch, you will want that arch to look amazing. A rich and abundant garland is just what you need to create a naturally beautiful decorative piece.

Reception tables

If you are planning on using longer tables as opposed to round ones, you can use garlands as table runners. Lay them down along the centre of the table but do make sure that they are not too wide or they will take up too much space.

Line the aisle

You can even line the aisle of your ceremony venue if you like. This is a lovely subtle touch that has the most amazing effect on the overall décor.

Columns

If you have any columns, you can wrap garlands around them. Make sure that they are long enough to wrap around the column several times on the way from the top to the bottom.

Garlands can be used in so many different ways but they are not the only flower arrangements you will need for your wedding. You will also need to plan your bridal bouquet, boutonnieres and even confetti if you intend on using flower petals.

ways but they are not the only flower arrangements you will need for your wedding. You will also need to plan your bridal bouquet, boutonnieres and even confetti if you intend on using flower petals.