The aisle may have a prearranged design made of petals, sand or full flowers, and at the end one might find an archway or set of wine barrels flanking the couple.

1. Traditional and modern wedding decorations aren’t different in
concept, but the interpretation is all new.
Decades ago, wedding decorations were heavy on frills, ruffles,
silver and white. Ceilings might be hung with crepe paper and tissue
bells while tables were adorned with tall centerpieces sitting on an
island of tulle. Ceremony décor included a lot of candelabras and
pew bows, all in white or ivory, of course.

2. These days, however, couples are bringing color and personality to their nuptials.
There still are centerpieces and candles, but now they are hot pink or wrapped with
burlap. There’s nary an aisle runner or tissue-paper bell to be seen at weddings in
the age of Pinterest.
The ceremony decorations of the past were mainly white and fluffy, from the large,
staircase candleholders to the tulle pew bows. The aisle had a runner onto which the
flower girl randomly sprinkled petals for the bride to tread. Today, with the
proliferation of non-church weddings, décor is more naturalistic. Flower poms on
shepherds crooks are the new pew bow. The aisle may have a prearranged design
made of petals, sand or full flowers, and at the end one might find an archway or set
of wine barrels flanking the couple.
At the reception, the traditional guest book, gift table and cake display also would
have been heavy on the white and silver, with no special signage to indicate which
table was being used for what. Now, the gift table is likely to have a thank-you note
station so invitees can address envelopes to themselves. The guest book might not
be a book at all; it could involve guests taking a Polaroid photo of themselves and
attaching it to a poster with a note. Cakes have ditched the fountains and staircases
to be all about color and design trends such as chalkboard, lace or twine.

3. The reception room itself has been transformed over the decades as well.
Gone are the snow-white linens and uncomfortable metal folding chairs.
Table linens today feature bright colors covered in a sheer metallic overlay.
Tall flower centerpieces are now low and naturalistic so guests have a clear
line of sight during dinner conversation. Wine bottles, moss, rocks or wood
are popular choices for modern table decor.
Overall, the basic change from decades ago to now is that what used to be
white and formal had become colorful and unique. Each couple wants to
bring their own personalities and interests to the party instead of doing
what has always been done. The new decoration choices of modern couples
are creating a tradition all their own.
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