Your wedding day will be one of the most memorable events of your life and the way you choose to style your venue will play a significant role in setting the tone and atmosphere of the celebration. Whether your vision includes a low-key, rustic barn gathering or a classy, upscale event, we have tips and #lovelocal resources to help you design your dream venue for your special day.

Photography: Emily Wren Photography | Event Rentals: Open Aire Affairs | Venue: Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve | Florals: Folklore Florals

The first step in styling your wedding day is choosing a theme and a venue. Your theme will help guide you in all of your design choices from colors to florals and décor. Popular wedding themes include rustic, tying in natural elements like wood and greenery or romantic with soft lighting and lots of flowers. Once you have a theme in mind, you will be able to search for and find your perfect venue that will help bring your vision to life. Philly has a wide range of wedding venues from classy hotels to riverfront escapes.

Photography: Emily Wren Photography | Event Rentals: Open Aire Affairs | Venue: Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve | Florals: Folklore Florals

Your wedding venue should incorporate personal touches that tell you and your partner’s love story. It should also reflect your style and overall theme. When decorating your venue, make a statement in a few key areas. For example, this could be the altar, the head table or a special photo backdrop. Decorate these areas with floral arrangements, drapes, or a greenery wall to create beautiful photo opportunities.

Photography: Emily Wren Photography | Event Rentals: Open Aire Affairs | Venue: Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve | Florals: Folklore Florals

Above all else, when choosing how to style your wedding venue, make sure it reflects you as a couple. The opportunities to make your venue your own are endless. Have fun with it – you will remember your special day forever.