Weddingbee Blog

It’s hard to explain to people that our ceremony will be in a tent. I know that when I was first asked about possibly having our wedding in the tent, I thought girl scout tents and camping trips. While I have seen the peaks of the tent from the 405 southbound freeway, it never occurred to me that we’d be having our wedding ceremony there.

I’ve been told that receptions can also be held there, but it’s kind of a small place for a reception to be held. Still, for a ceremony venue it is a-ok. Because of its various uses, it’s really just a big empty space, filled with tables for a party or folding chairs for a ceremony. The only thing missing for me are pews, but whatever.

So, when I broached the topic of decorating the aisles with our florist, she mentioned something I didn’t really consider. Laura’s take on it was to keep the focus up front - where Mr. Kiwi and I would be exchanging our vows, possibly with an arch decorated with ivy, small bunches of flowers, maybe some tulle; or having two potted plants frame our vow exchange.

I’m actually glad that I have no pews to decorate, and no added expense to have to worry about, even though I do love the look of a beautiful church with glossy pews. I really must say that I am so glad we didn’t go the DIY route, because I have no idea where I’d find a tree or two to rent.

Anyway, what do you think would be more interesting? Two potted trees (in my head I’m seeing roundish) with some possible fairy lights? Maybe some tulle? Maybe some pomanders hanging from the trees? Or an arch (indoor) decorated with tulle, ivy, some flowers and maybe some other items?