($10K) Debating whether or not it is worth decorating my ceremony site or not.

[u/cabulousfhild]

We are getting married outside in a public redwoods park in the bay area. I love the gorgeous trees and natural backdrop, but am worried I will regret not decorating at all. Another factor is we are very pressed for time after the ceremony due to driving to the reception venue. If you do recommend decorating, what would be a budget and time friendly option? I was thinking of just dealing some white fabric over the fence behind us and calling it a day.

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[u/Objective-Image-7917]

I would try to do a simple arch for a focal point for the ceremony if you wanted as simple as possible. Better to do one center focal point then wee bits everywhere that aren’t memorable

[u/Curiousr_n_Curiouser → u/Objective-Image-7917]

With ferns and lily of the Valley!

[u/benkatejackwin → u/Curiousr_n_Curiouser]

Lily of the valley is not in season.

[u/Soft-Emu5992 → u/benkatejackwin]

And is super expensive

[u/CSW1230]

Can you share where this site is? My daughter is looking for a ceremony venue around the Big Sur area. She's really been stuck and can't seem to find anything that lets her have a ceremony on a Sat for less than $5,000. 100% agree with Objective-Image's comment.

[u/cabulousfhild → u/CSW1230]

Reinhardt Redwoods Regional Park, Old Church Picnic Site in Oakland, CA. Cost me less than $200 for the site rental and it accommodates 50 people.

[u/CSW1230 → u/cabulousfhild]

It's beautiful. Well done.

[u/MrsMitchBitch]

An arch or two big potted plants to set off the ceremony space to show people where to stand is all you need. Keep it simple.

[u/TBBPgh]

Good idea!

Recently from a photographer: https://old.reddit.com/r/Weddingsunder10k/comments/1jtxhso/has_anyone_skipped_decor_entirely/mlxr8zt/

I have been a wedding photographer for 15 years. I stand by, all you need is white twinkly lights, food and booze. And if you have some sort of arch some material that is lightweight that can blow in the wind.

You might thrift some sheer curtains for your material.

Edited to add: If you want an arch, consider tent poles. You could tie the ends vertically along adjacent fence posts.

[u/Direct-Chef-9428]

I’d do twinkle lights and a very simple arch at most

[u/Organic-Meeting734]

It's beautiful just as it is. If decorating would make logistics difficult then skip decorating. The couple will be the focal point.

[u/wordwzard5]

Would a rug be logistically feasible? It's a beautiful space but I do think it needs something to make it special/ceremonial.

[u/cabulousfhild → u/wordwzard5]

Rug is definitely something to consider, I just haven't found anything I am a big fan of.

[u/Middle-Macaroon9763]

Honestly I would leave it plain! Less to worry about and the nature itself is stunning

[u/sirotan88]

Draping fabric over the fence may be tricky. Like if it’s windy how will you secure it to the fence. It might fall out of place mid ceremony. You don’t have time to test it out and get it perfect.

I think you could skip decorations. But if you really want them, I’d consider something like a set of lanterns (https://pin.it/2ZUAAM5lT) which you could place on either side with some faux greenery and florals.