Customized Candy Bars
Megan Sorel PhotographyInstead of displaying candy on a table, create a customized candy stand. No matter where you place it (outside in a garden or inside a ballroom), guests get the feeling they’re in a mom-and-pop candy shop. So cool!
Decked-Out Escort Cards
Becky Young PhotographyAn amazing escort card display really makes a statement. One of our top picks: this sewing-inspired display complete with spools and cards decorated with vintage buttons and pins.
Untraditional Altars
Elizabeth Lloyd PhotographerWe could not get over the surfboard altar this couple had for their beach wedding. A couple of simple flower arrangements in mismatched vases perfectly finish the casual look.
Veggie Centerpieces
Erin Johnson PhotographyVegetables add a farmers market, rustic-style look to any pretty little centerpiece. Think floral centerpieces with radishes or even eggplants.
Wedding Hangover Kits
Brian Phillips PhotographyThinking ahead, this couple gave guests hangover kits as favors. We wish we’d been invited to that wedding.
Ceremony Chair Treatments
Artstar by Lauren StoneSimply placing a single gerbera daisy on the back of each white ceremony chair makes this space look like a blooming garden.
Over-the-Top Groom’s Cakes
Graceology PhotographyGroom’s cakes make us smile every day, and we love how detailed the baker got with this replica of a Mini Nilla Wafers box, right down to the cookies tumbling out the side.
Creative Table Numbers
Studio 222 PhotographyWith buttons, sewed numbers, and pieces of tree wood, this table number successfully mixes rustic and homespun.
Mini Desserts
Sam Hughes PhotographyDesserts guests can enjoy while mingling are all the rage, and they’re getting more and more interesting. Take these doughnut shooters, for example. Fried dough on a stick? Yes, please.
Untraditional Ceremony Aisles
Lisa LefkowitzFlowers aren’t the only thing you can use to decorate the aisle. Think outside the box and go with limes or another colorful fruit that ties into your theme.
Envelope Liners
Flory PhotographyThis crafty bride lined plain-old envelopes with patterned paper and then stuffed handkerchiefs inside for guests to dry their tears at the ceremony. For anyone not as DIY-inclined, prettily lined envelopes are super easy to find.
Glam Lamp Shade Centerpieces
Roey Yohai DocumentaryLamp shades are showing up on reception tables these days, and it’s pretty interesting to see how different couples dress them up. We love this glam one, decked out in beads.
Cigar Stations
Matthew Tennison PhotographyGoing along with the trendy whiskey and mixology bars at receptions, cigar stations are gaining popularity. We love how this couple added some fresh (and upside-down) flowers to brighten up the area.
Chalkboard Ceremony Programs
Elizabeth Walker PhotographySave a little paper and put all your wedding information on a big chalkboard for a fun, nontraditional twist on the classic.
Patterned Aisle Runners
Stephanie Williams PhotographyAs long as you keep the other decor simple, a patterned aisle runner is a fabulous idea. Most people are expecting a solid, simple color, so this adds an instant wow factor.
Skyline Illustrations
Laffler PhotographySkyline illustrations can personalize any wedding. This couple took their skyline theme further than just putting it on the invitations — they had a custom skyline decal attached to the wall at their venue. It was eight feet tall!
Pinatas
Jenna Walker PhotographyWhat could be more fun than a pinata to finish off the night?
Decked-Out Getaway Cars
Jesse Leake PhotographyWe fell in love with this convertible decked out in DIY decor, perfect for a first romantic drive as a married duo.
Deconstructed Tents
Stephanie Williams PhotographyBirdcages hung from the exposed tent’s frame — so cool!
Fabric-Inspired Decor
Leigh Miller PhotographyThis bride found a few fabrics she loved and then used them all over the reception, from the table linens to the custom-made wine bottle stickers.
