Think outside of the box (and above your head) for your escort cards. “We had table assignments written on vintage window panes, then hung the panes from the ceiling. A few additional blank window panes transformed the display into a piece of art,” says event designer Amy Zaroff. Related: 50 Eye-Catching Seating Charts 50 Wedding Ideas You've Never Seen Before

“Brides shouldn’t be afraid of color!” says Laura Clare of Laura Clare Floral Design. “Blues, purples, and greens are a hot palette for 2016. It evokes a lot of emotion and passion, which is a great way to represent your wedding.” Here, she combined Vanda orchids, delphinium, green trick dianthus, grape hyacinths, and sweet peas. Related: Wedding Ideas by Color 50 Wedding Ideas You've Never Seen Before

Using color is a no-brainer, so take it to the next level by adding color in unexpected places. “Rather than using flowers or linens to brighten up a table, move the bright hues to the place settings instead,” says Becky Navarro, founder of Pearl Events Austin, who used purple goblets to pop against green and white centerpieces. Related: 200 Color Combinations for Your Wedding 50 Wedding Ideas You've Never Seen Before

Though it’s not an option at all venues, having the opportunity to decorate upward is one Amy Zaroff of Amy Zaroff Events Design loves. “We hung branches, orchids, ranunculus, and roses in deep shades of purple and fuchsia over long farm tables, giving guests plenty of space to talk across the table and still enjoy the gorgeous arrangements and bask in the glow of candlelight.”Related: 75 Gorgeous Tall Centerpieces 50 Wedding Ideas You've Never Seen Before

An intimate guest list doesn’t mean you have to cut down on the wow-factor. Says Melony Sebastian of Pink Monkey Solutions, “We were creating an evening of enchantment for just 45 guests, so we rented a huge tree from a Hollywood prop house and erected it in the middle of the reception!Related: 130 Spectacular Decoration Ideas 50 Wedding Ideas You've Never Seen Before

Lighting can also transform one big room into multiple unique spaces. To highlight the dance floor without leaving guests with two left feet in another room, Belovely Floral 50 Wedding Ideas You've Never Seen Before

“During cocktail hour, a large portion of the décor will be the cocktail tables and, let’s face it, they’re not super cute,” says Teissia Treynet of Firefly Events. “So we put our heads together with our floral designer, Putnam and Putnam, and came up with something that was both beautiful and functional.” Oversized floral arrangements were placed on the floor, then covered with clear Lucite tables. Add a little pin-spot lighting, and they were completely transformed.Related: 25 Creative Ways to Light Up Your Wedding 50 Wedding Ideas You've Never Seen Before

Bar design is often an afterthought, but not at this wedding by VLD Events. “This event was designed to feel like a garden, so we created a statement bar with a living wall to bring the outdoors in,” says Alison Laesser-Keck, the company’s creative director.Related: Stylish Ways to Display Your Food 50 Wedding Ideas You've Never Seen Before

If you can’t decide between an indoor or an outdoor ceremony, why not have the best of both worlds? “The couple asked the florist (Ivie Joy Flowers) to lay grass down on top of the concrete. It made the wedding feel more informal and personal, like it was in the couple’s backyard,” says Jove Meyer, who coordinated the event. Related: How to Bring the Outside In at Your Wedding 50 Wedding Ideas You've Never Seen Before