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There are several factors that combine to create an elegant ballroom. Each individual piece should be considered carefully in order to compose a breathtaking moment as the guests step into the ballroom for the first time.
The first consideration is the space. The venue and room you use will help set the tone and act as a guide to decorating. In choosing a venue, decide what features are most important to you. Do you prefer the warm ambiance of cherry wood paneling complimented by crystal chandeliers, or would you rather an outdoor setting where landscape and hardscapes are sculpted and speckled with bright floral accents?
Once the setting is decided, then lighting should be considered. For outdoor venues this will be critical to the ambiance. Be sure to visit the outdoor venue at night to see what kind of lighting they have and what you will need in order to make the night light up like a fairytale ball. Indoor venues may already be furnished with lighting candy or crystal chandeliers. Tiny white lights can create a star effect when draped with organza. Despite the overhead or outdoor lighting, it is also important to think about how you might want to incorporate lighting within the centerpieces.
Some of the most elegant centerpieces are ones that rise above the guests and boast flowers and candles. These create a high element of drama. Consider also, floral centerpieces draped with Swarovski crystals and lit from below or from within. Club soda can be added to a crystals in a vase in order to make the crystals appear if they are dancing. Lighting can be used to accentuate this or make them glow.
Banquet tables should be set to perfection. Linens can include crushed organza, hand beaded taffeta or pin-tucked satin. Many choose underlay linens to bring in the color scheme and use an elegant overlay that is more dramatic to finish the look. For the head table, swag linens draw attention to the most important place in the room. Some couples choose to have the head table raised higher than the others. Chairs can be tied with bows to add another layer of beauty. Bone china with gold rims creates a simple elegant look that won't distract from the floral arrangements, while adding an element of luxury. Crystal glass chargers and wine goblets reflecting the candle adornments on the table will twinkle and sparkle.
DJs are often equipped with lights that can enhance the mood. For example, the DJ may use a monogrammed spotlight for the couple's first dance. Other lighting can be used to create a star-studded feel.
The cake table is another area where the right dcor can beautify the room. Fresh flowers, a spotlight, or specialty toppers that coordinate with the color scheme all serve to bring attention to the couple's exchanging of cake. Fresh flowers on the cake enhance the design and bring a natural, soft feel to the celebrations.
In order to design the elements of an elegant ballroom, it is crucial to have both vendors and a venue that understand your vision and can take it to the next level. There is no limit to the charm, grace and ornateness that can be created through wedding dcor.
