The wedding presidium is usually called the table at which the newlyweds sit during the banquet, as well as the area adjacent to it. It should be noted that the custom of decorating the presidium for a wedding is typical for Russia and the CIS countries; In Western weddings, the bride and groom most often sit at a regular table, which can be distinguished from the rest only by a more elegant tablecloth and a few additional flower arrangements.
The budget for the presidium usually ranges from 15 to 40% of the total budget for wedding decoration.
Why do we need a newlyweds table?
Registration of a presidium for a wedding is necessary in the cases listed below.
- The newlyweds want to highlight their table.
- A lavish wedding with a large number of guests is planned. To prevent the newlyweds from getting “lost,” their table needs to be somehow distinguished from others.
- There is no special area in the hall to take interesting photos. Decorating the wedding presidium in this case will save the photo shoot.
There is no need to allocate a presidium if the wedding involves the following nuances.
- Small budget.
- A small number of guests.
- The newlyweds want to be closer to the guests and do not plan to sit separately from them.
However, decorating the podium for a wedding is not the only way to allocate a place for the newlyweds. For example, they can simply sit at a separate round (or rectangular) table. Another option that is suitable for a chamber wedding is that everyone sits at one common table, and the newlyweds take a place at the head of this table. In this case, the feast turns out to be more united and soulful.
Even if there is no presidium in the hall, the seats of the newlyweds must be allocated, because they are the main characters of the wedding. There are many options for marking them: for example, you can hang signs on the backs of chairs with the words “Groom” and “Bride” (or “Husband” and “Wife”). The bride and groom's chairs may be decorated and decorated differently, or their table may be highlighted with more floral arrangements.
Alternatives to the Presidium
The presidium is not at all a mandatory attribute of the wedding. In some cases, you can completely abandon it. This is done if the wedding is intended only for those closest to you, then there is simply no point in setting up a separate table for the newlyweds, who will probably want to share their happy day with family and friends.
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Couples who want to save money also refuse the presidium, because high-quality decoration of the table for the newlyweds along with the backdrop often costs 10-20% of the wedding budget. Agree, this money can be spent on something more pleasant, for example, a honeymoon.
In the West, it is generally not customary to separate the newlyweds from the guests in this way, and if they do this, then the newlyweds’ table is much closer to the guests than the traditional presidium. This table is decorated much more modestly; it is distinguished from the rest by minor differences in decorations, a more elegant tablecloth, a larger number of flowers or some wedding attributes.
This idea is also good and deserves the right to exist, not everyone wants a traditional wedding, some may be a lover of fashionable innovations.
How to make the right decor
The presidium is the table of the bride and groom, as well as the backdrop and area around the table. It should be located in such a place that any guest can see it without much effort.
Many wedding halls have the disadvantage of overly bright decor and interiors. For this reason, it can be difficult to design a presidium - except perhaps to “tailor” it to the style of the establishment. Ideal to use flowers.
Interesting! Other options on how you can decorate the presidium with your own hands are in this article. And here are simple ways to decorate a room.
For a wedding, it is better to choose neutral rooms with walls painted in a light color and a fairly standard interior. There are many options for how to decorate the podium for a wedding with your own hands - both ordinary and very original.
Excellent wedding presidium decor will work if:
- maintain harmony with the interior of the room;
- maintain harmony with the theme, style and color scheme of the wedding;
- make the podium brighter than the rest of the tables, but at the same time do not go too far by using too many decorative elements at the same time.
When decorating a table, pastel colors are usually chosen - white, lilac, peach, pink or blue. The decoration is most often based on carefully selected fabrics and floral arrangements, which are combined with candles, balloons, etc. Additional lighting is often used for the podium.
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Basic elements for decoration
Let's look at the most interesting options for decorating the podium for a wedding. You can combine them to make the decor more original.
Fresh or artificial flowers
Flowers are an important element for decoration. In addition, with their help it is not difficult to decorate the podium for a wedding with your own hands. Often the main bouquet is placed in the center, and two small ones are placed at the edges of the table. If your wedding budget allows, you can place small bouquets on the guests' tables.
Which flowers to use depends on the theme and color scheme of the wedding, as well as the preferences of the newlyweds and the budget. To reduce costs, you can use artificial flower arrangements, including those made from paper.
The area in front of and on the sides of the table can also be decorated with floor vases of flowers.
Fabric and lace
Often fabrics are used not only as a tablecloth, but also as the main element of the design of the table and the entire presidium. Designers select suitable fabrics and shades and add volume to them using folds, flounces, gathers and tucks.
Typically, fabrics such as veil, chiffon or organza are used to decorate the podium - individually or in different combinations. Working with any of these fabrics requires special care. Each fabric must be carefully ironed, even if it later needs to be gathered and laid in waves. As a rule, pastel colors are chosen for weddings, creating an airy effect and an aura of romance.
Lace can give the table a luxurious and at the same time romantic look. Sometimes a ribbon or strip of lace is used, and sometimes the table is completely covered with lace.
But since it is dense and has many small holes, you need to place a tablecloth of a suitable color or at least cotton fabric under the lace.
If the wedding table is decorated with lace, it can also be used to decorate glasses and bottles - this will help create a unified style of celebration. In addition, the decorated bottle and glasses can be kept as souvenirs of the wedding.
Interesting! Use lace ribbons also in the bride's bouquet and boutonniere. Such accessories will go well with lace on the table.
Decorating the podium for a wedding with your own hands using fabric drapery is possible in several options. Let's look at them in more detail.
- Choose a very elegant white or light tablecloth made of thick material of good quality with a floral print. The top of the table is decorated with fruits, flowers, candles, etc.
- Take a regular light tablecloth and cover it with lace on top. Glasses and wine glasses are also decorated with lace.
- The table is covered with an elegant white tablecloth, and the top and sides are partially draped with a veil or chiffon of purple, pink, and golden shades. Alternatively, instead of chiffon, you can use pieces of lace.
- The table is decorated with a simple white tablecloth, and folds are formed on the sides. The simplicity of this design can be compensated by chic floral arrangements.
Candles
Candles will help create an aura of mystery and solemnity at the holiday. They can be placed in a vase or candlesticks and lit at the right moment - for example, during the first wedding dance of the newlyweds.
Nowadays you can find many varieties of candles in different colors, shapes and sizes. Candles are a win-win option for decorating a podium, because they can completely transform the most ordinary table, and besides, they are very inexpensive. You just need to show your imagination and taste by combining candles and other decorations to create the perfect design for the newlyweds’ table.
Fruits
Fruits are an easy way to decorate the newlyweds’ table, turning it into a blooming tropical meadow. In addition, themed parties are now in fashion, including fruit ones. A cherry, apple or lemon holiday will certainly be remembered for a long time by all guests.
Interesting! To make a spectacular holiday table, just place beautiful vases with fruit and additional accessories on it. You can also use carving - the art of artistic cutting of fruits.
For decoration, you can combine floral decor and fruit decoration for the wedding presidium. The photo below is a good example of such a combination.
A transparent vase is usually filled with fruit, and flowers of a suitable shade are placed on top.
Decorating the wedding background for the newlyweds
Wedding decoration in Moscow - background decoration for the newlyweds
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A wedding is the most exciting event in the life of a young couple and should be remembered for a lifetime. Therefore, it is very important how the design of your celebration will look. The task of our team is to emphasize your individuality, exceeding expectations, and create a fabulous atmosphere. We understand that this day begins to tell the story of a married couple, so we try to get to know your interests and tastes as much as possible, and listen to your vision.
Price for decorating a wedding hall in Moscow
Below are the prices for decorating a banquet hall in Moscow, namely for decorating the background for the newlyweds.
Pictures can be supplemented with other elements of wedding decor: candlesticks, vases, columns, candles. We can also decorate the wedding hall according to your pictures and calculate the full estimate of your decoration immediately at the meeting. All couples are individual, some want to make their wedding as spectacular and memorable as possible. At the same time, they are ready to save on registration of marriage on location. Other couples focus on decorating an outdoor ceremony and a photo zone where guests can take pictures with the newlyweds. White screen with initials and a flower garland RUB 7,000.
Carved screen 8,000 rub., 3,000 rub. coat of arms, 2,500 rub. flowers
White screen, flowers, inscription, lamps, table decoration RUR 15,000.
Arch for young people 5000 rub. Wedding coat of arms 3000 rub.
Place for newlyweds 25,000 rub.
Background, columns with flowers, skirt, Decorative flowers RUB 25,000.
Wedding decoration in pink tone RUR 20,000.
Light airy backdrop + table 20t.r.
Decoration of the presidium 25,000 rub.
Decoration of the presidium in powder color (30 rubles with table decoration and flowers)
Rent of a carved screen 9000 RUR + decorative flowers 5000 RUR.
Backdrop design + lamps 17t.r.
Decoration of the podium in powder color RUR 3,000.
Presidium in pink tones 30,000 rub.
Presidium 7 meters width 45,000 rub.
Carved screen with fabric RUB 15,000.
Decoration of the presidium Plastic
Presidium design geometry (price depends on height)
Decoration of the presidium and table decoration 25,000 rubles.
Background plastic
Decoration of the presidium in lilac tones
Decoration of the presidium and table RUB 20,000.
Wooden screen 6000 rub. and flowers for 2500 rub.
Presidium, electric candles, light in the middle 5D + skirt + flowers 30,000 rub.
25,000 rub.
Table and background RUB 19,000.
The cost of the entire picture with decorative flowers, stands, table is 25,000 rubles.
Background RUR 20,000 Table rental 8000 rub.
Background RUR 12,000 Electronic candles for 8000 rub.
Tiffany color background with 2 columns, vases and flowers RUR 15,000.
Wedding decoration silver
Cost 25,000 rub. excluding fresh flowers
Wedding table decoration round arch 12000 RUR.
Flower wall RUR 10,000
Background for the young 10,000 rub.
Table and background with flowers and orchids RUB 20,000.
The total cost with columns, flowers and textiles is 25,000 rubles.
Decoration of the presidium in a rustic style (Screen 6000 RUR, flowers on the screen 5000 RUR, inscriptions 2000 RUR)
Wooden screen “Rose” 8000 rub. and decorative flowers for 2500 rub.
Backdrop in a rustic style with a retro garland, decorative flowers and a coat of arms RUB 15,000.
white screen with retro garland and decorative flowers RUB 9,000.
Background behind the young ones made of retro garlands RUB 15,000.
Presidium in rustic style
Wooden background for the young 6000 RUR, inscriptions for 3000 RUR, flowers for 8000 RUR.
Wooden background for young 6000 rub., greenery for 2000 rub.
Background behind the young wide arch RUB 10,000. Screen in pistachio color 7000 rub., stands 1000 rub., coat of arms 3000 rub.
Screen in peach style, whole picture RUB 14,000.
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wooden backdrop with retro garlands and live greenery RUB 13,000.
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Presidium in blue color 10,000 carved screen, 2500 column with vase and flowers, tablecloth 2500, angels
Arch 7000 rub. and 2 columns on the sides 2000 rub.
Screen in powder color RUB 12,000. coat of arms 3000 rub.
Door backdrop+preswall+flowers RUB 18,000.
Eucalyptus composition for the fireplace RUB 12,000. Decoration of the presidium of young people 10,000 rub.
Background design in gold
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Ivory fabric screen with orchids RUB 10,000, 4 columns with floral arrangements in vases RUB 10,000.
Carved screen “Rose” with background and flowers RUB 14,000. Columns 5000 rub. — 2 sh
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Arch and columns with orchids 15,000 rub.
Decoration fabric and flowers 12000 rub.
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The cost of the background and table is 25,000 rubles.
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Backdrop decoration
The area located behind the backs of the young is called the backdrop; There are many options for its design.
If there is a window behind the young couple's backs, a backdrop is usually not required. Decorators simply select beautiful tulle and curtains for the windows that will look great in photographs. Options for draping a window opening vary, but usually a simple transparent white tulle flowing from top to bottom is used as its base. As the second layer use:
- lace curtains in white or pastel shades;
- denser and brighter fabrics (blue, gold, pink, purple).
These curtains can also flow downwards or be gathered and intercepted in the middle. Their color should be in harmony with the color of the tablecloth on the table of the newlyweds.
Decorator
If the wedding is in August-September, it is logical to focus on fruit decoration. Autumn weddings are decorated in “warm” shades - beige and golden, while when decorating spring weddings, the emphasis is on greenery. A winter wedding can be snow-white with color accents. Valentina Ostapova
When there is a wall behind the newlyweds, a rectangular structure is usually installed there, which is draped with fabrics and other accessories. Sometimes a huge wall-sized poster or screen can be used as a backdrop.
There are many design options for this backdrop.
- Decoration with flowers. Flowers are often made the main element of decor for both the wedding table and the backdrop. You can decorate the backdrop with garlands of paper flowers and natural flower arrangements. Flowers are used to represent hearts, rings and other wedding elements.
- Draping with fabrics. The second and third layers are placed on the first layer of drapery. It would seem that nothing is simpler - but experienced designers can create a real masterpiece by combining fabrics of different shades.
- LED lighting. Nothing makes a podium stand out more than bright lighting. It looks especially impressive if you turn off the main lighting.
- Decoration with balloons and letters. Often the backdrop is completely decorated with balloons - plain or multi-colored. You can also use large letters from which the names of the newlyweds and other suitable words are composed.
These are the main options for decorating the backdrop - in addition to them, there are unusual methods of decoration.
Rules for decorating the bride and groom area
The dimensions of the bride and groom's table most often depend on the chosen seating scheme (especially in T- and P-type schemes). The table should not be very large or very small. Both are not very convenient either for the newlyweds or for the service staff.
The space behind the young couple is draped with a backdrop to add light and color to this area (sometimes to cover the walls of the hall). The width of the backdrop can be much greater than the width of the table, but not less. Most often, the table and backdrop are decorated in the same design style: color, texture, format .
The table is usually draped with fabric and decorated with one low or several flower arrangements, small bouquets in various vases or flower garlands around the perimeter of the table.
« One of the main rules is that all floral decorations must be in harmony with the bride’s bouquet and be durable enough to maintain their appearance throughout the entire evening. »
The highlight of the design of the newlyweds' presidium is the backdrop.
BACK DECOR OPTIONS:
Textile
| The background is draped with chiffon, brocade, organza. Nowadays, slight negligence is in fashion, so it is better to do without clear lines. Rain made from ribbons tied to a horizontal thread is also popular. | |
| Flowers and greenery | Flower arrangements are often used to decorate not only the backdrop, but also the space in front of the newlyweds’ table. At weddings that are popular today in the “fantasy” or “English garden” style, a wall very densely covered with ivy is placed behind the newlyweds. The result is a very unusual and unconventional hedge effect. In any case, remember that the flowers must be combined with the bride’s bouquet, and the pots, vases, and flowerpots must be well secured. |
| Arches and columns | The simplest option is made from balloons or paper flowers. By the way, arches and columns do not always decorate a holiday. Before you settle on this design option, find out about the quality of materials, the format and dimensions of the design, as well as how well they will fit into your chosen banquet hall. Forged openwork compositions decorated with flowers and greenery look more stylish and expensive. |
| Symbols | Some designers love to decorate the background with hearts, photo collages, a pair of swans, the initials of the bride and groom, rings, the wedding date, inscriptions and other elements of wedding romance. Each of them, if well executed, can become a wonderful decoration for the newlyweds’ area - but not all at once. |
How to choose the right decoration option
It’s easy to get confused in the variety of ideas and options. If your eyes wander and you can’t make a choice, use the following recommendations on how to decorate the podium for a wedding.
- Based on your wedding style. If it is a themed celebration, the task is simplified, because each theme requires a certain set of suitable colors, as well as a ready-made concept for the wedding. If there is no topic as such, be guided by your feelings.
- What is your ideal wedding? Will she be romantic or, on the contrary, bright and daring? Based on this, choose design options for the presidium.
- First of all, you need to choose a restaurant and when decorating the hall, take into account the characteristics of the room. Also, the decor of the podium should go well with the dishes.
Decoration of the presidium for a wedding
How do you choose the right option for your wedding? First, let's figure it out. The design of the presidium is called:
- The back part is the decor, which is located behind the chairs of the young people.
- And the table itself - tablecloth, flower arrangements, etc.
If you have already chosen a wedding venue, you can roughly imagine where the place you will decorate will be. Take a closer look at what is behind the newlyweds' backs? If there is an entrance to the kitchen, plastic windows, a tent, or just a technical part of the hall, then a backdrop is a must!
- The classic version
of the backdrop is fabric design. A wall made of fabric that is longer than the young people’s table. And the height is such that when young people get up, they are comfortably in the zone of this background. - If you are having a rustic
, then a wall made of wood or artificial grass will do.
For a classic wedding, choose fabric, a banner in the style of geometry or marble. All these elements stand up well to wedding floristry.
- Typically, fresh flowers
are used: roses, chrysanthemums, alstroemeria. - And from living greens
: pistachio, olive, eucalyptus. - Decorative flowers
can also be used in decoration. Their color range is so varied. That you will definitely get the color you need.
Don't forget about the light.
A wonderful
retro garland
can create warmth in the evening.
We always recommend bringing it to your event. You can also make a monogram
with the initials of the bride and groom. Decorators will help you choose the format and shape of this monogram. If on the site, at the newlyweds’ table, there is a beautiful brick wall, decorative plaster, or the facade of a beautiful sculpture, then we recommend not covering this beauty, but taking advantage of it. Leave an open wall for the newlyweds. And if it seems to you that this is not enough, then the decorators have already thought of everything for your wedding. Behind the young people can stand:
- beautiful tall candlesticks,
- stands with crystals,
- or geometric designs.
All this is also decorated with flower arrangements or living greenery.
And now the most interesting and obligatory thing - the presidium
.
Currently, there are no rules in the design of the presidium. The main thing is that young people like it. A non-standard solution would be a table made of dense solid wood, on which silk fabric is draped. The carelessness of the fabric gives it lightness and elegance. And the legs of the young people are visible throughout the celebration. But if the bride and groom plan to take off their shoes
during the wedding, then we recommend using more textiles. Typically, restaurants already have floor-length white tablecloths. But if you don’t like this color, then decorators can bring their own. Skirts are still popular. But more and more, the podium is decorated with light fabric, which diagonally creates sensations of ying and yang along the entire length of the podium. The decor on the table and at the table is the same, chosen according to the style of your wedding celebration:
- If you like minimalism, then a logical design would be candlesticks, greenery and a bridal bouquet. After all, don’t forget that on the table, in addition to the decor, there are several more plates with snacks. And a constant change of dishes.
- An additional wedding decor for the presidium is a box for envelopes.
- And also, two bottles of champagne (according to tradition, one is opened after the first anniversary, and the second after the birth of the child). Wine glasses can also carry a stylistic feature of the wedding.
What about classic decor
?
- Floral arrangements
look great when decorated on the podium. Flowers along the entire length, or in the center of the table. Or, two vases at the edges? Or maybe you want a wedding flower arrangement that, from the right corner, cascades in green to the left edge. There are many options. - Candles
are also perfect for the newlyweds' table. Round candlesticks can beautifully protect the flame from the wind. Safety LED candles always work. Even if you can’t bring fire into the studio. Elegant and thin candles in metal candlesticks would also be appropriate for decorating a podium. Consider candelabras with 3-4 candles. They are beautiful. Especially when the candles go with the theme. Dusty pink, gray. Even black ones began to be used at wedding celebrations. And if candles cannot be lit, this does not prevent them from standing throughout the entire celebration as a decorative element. Don’t forget that you can also decorate around the table. Large vases with loose candles. - Greenery.
Beautiful candlesticks. All this can surround your beautiful presidium. Study the Internet, consult with decorators.
Design the presidium the way you like. To enjoy your best day. Your wedding.
Summary
There are many options on how to decorate the podium for a wedding with your own hands or with the help of professionals. The newlyweds' table should be decorated with taste and chic, because throughout the evening it will attract many interested glances and constantly fall into the camera lens.
Choose the design option that you like - don’t chase fashion too much or try to “outdo” other weddings. This is your day, your holiday, and only you can decide what it should be like!
Andrey Andreev
Wedding planner and wedding photography guru
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We buy flowers in advance and specially prepare them for the wedding
Many companies prefer to buy flowers for decoration a day or two before the wedding, so that they are as fresh as possible, and do not take into account the fact that most of the buds remain closed at the time of the celebration, which makes the decoration sparse. We have a completely different approach. We buy flowers 4-5 days before the event, store them in a special refrigerator at the optimal temperature, seal them, and bring them to a state of maximum openness. Our wedding compositions look luxurious - blooming and fragrant, and the bride gets the perfect picture she dreamed of.
Certain flowers are not chosen at random, each flower is tied to a style
We never force a specific type of flowers on clients, but we still explain that floral design cannot be chosen separately from the wedding style. Each flower carries its own mood and impression, and can either complement the desired image or distort it. Therefore, you cannot choose flowers relying solely on your taste and preferences, but it is better to take a closer look at the assortment that is most suitable for the theme. You may be surprised, but it will turn out to be much wider than you initially thought.
Classicism
Wedding floristry in a classic style can be represented by roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums. Its main feature is symmetry (round or cone-shaped bouquets) and delicate, pastel colors.
Country
Chamomiles, poppies, cornflowers, ears of wheat are characteristic of Russian country, fresh and dried lavender, herbs are the central elements of French country (Provence style), compositions of stones, greenery, branches are a reflection of Alpine country.
Vanguard
The avant-garde is characterized by asymmetrical compositions of “mixed” colors using non-standard materials (plastic, metal), for example, structures on a frame. This style is chosen by newlyweds who prefer abstract forms, a combination of incongruous things, dynamics and expression in everything.
