Wedding Decorations Important Terms

Before preparing for a wedding, the bride and groom should know. In order not to make any mistakes in the event preparation, the bride and groom must learn the phrases closely related to wedding favours. Decorators often use these to describe the important elements that make up the ambience and aesthetics of the event.

Here! are some important wedding decorating terms to know:

Styling

• Colour Palette : A series of colours that are combined into a scheme, each complementing the others.
• Escort Card : An escort card that guides guests to their seats. This is usually placed on display a the reception entrance.
• Table Space : Refers to the arrangement of the table in order to arrange several elements on its surface.
• Centrepiece : A decorative ornament usually placed in the centre of the wedding table. This item can be a floral or foliage creation.
• Mood board : An inspiration board that contains a collage of images, visuals, pieces of text or other objects. It is used as a guide to create a particular concept.
• Linen : Linen fabric with different patterns and colours used for tablecloths and napkins.
• Charger : A large disc placed just below the actual dinner plate. This decorative ornament gives a more elegant look with several pops of colour.
• Flatware : Another name for sets of cutlery or what is usually interpreted as cutlery, such as spoons, forks, knives, chopsticks, etc.
• Place card : A printed card with the names of the guests and placed on each guest's chair. This is one of the elements of the table setting.

Chair

• Ghost                   : A contemporary chair in clear acrylic, also available in a range of colours.
• Chiavari               : An elegantly styled chair in faux bamboo.
• Cross Back          : A natural wood finish chair with a cross design on the backrest and curved legs.
• Bent-Wood         : A wooden chair with a rounded back.

Lighting

• Pin Spot : Spotlights that focus directly on an object, such as the wedding cake, dance floor or performers
• Colour Wash : A lighting design that can transform almost the entire room with a specific choice of colour. This light is 'shot' upwards to illuminate the walls and ceiling.
• Gobos : Luminaires that produce circular light in a specific pattern towards the floor or walls
• LED : Type lights are known to be very bright and do not require a large amount of electrical power, even wireless versions are available. Suitable for changing colours.
• String Lighting : Is a series of small lights hung on a long string. String lights are usually installed around the entire event area to add more light to the outdoor party at night.

Understanding these terms will help you communicate with decorators and plan your wedding according to your desired concept. By contacting Bali Shuka Wedding, all your wedding plans will be perfect.