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  Illustrated Decals -164067

  Spruce up a plain white board with vibrant illustrations or designs that are indicative of your wedding season or locale.

  Photo Credit: Rifle Paper Co.

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  Fabric and Ribbon

  Highlight a bench or swing on your venue's property with fabric accents and a sweet sign.

  Photo Credit: Magnolia Events

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  Wall of Greenery

  This couple featured a pretty backdrop made entirely of greenery, along with fun props (including puppets in their likeness).

  Related: 50 Sweet Props You'll Want to Use in Your Wedding Photos

  Photo Credit: Love Me Do Photography

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  Votives

  Hang votives or glass orbs from a tree or freestanding arch for an enchanted garden feel.

  Photo Credit: GATHER Events

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  Paper Twists

  Recreate this shabby-chic wall décor by twisting crepe paper streamers and taping each end shut so that it holds the twisted shape.

  Photo Credit: E.C. Campbell Photography

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  Paper Flowers

  Create a gorgeous photo area by adorning a wall with paper flowers in different sizes and shapes.

  Related: Amazing Decorations You Won't Believe Are Made from Paper

  Photo Credit: PaperFlora on Etsy

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  Storybook

  This couple said “I do” at the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum in front of a custom-made oversized book that told the story of their romance.

  Related: 50 Ways to Share Your Love Story at Your Wedding

  Photo Credit: Jessie Holloway

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  Vintage-Inspired

  Shoot for the moon and land among the stars with this stunning retro setup.

  Related: 50 Ideas for a Vintage-Inspired Wedding

  Photo Credit: Mioara Dragan Photography

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  Reclaimed Furniture

  Vintage doors are popping up everywhere in real wedding submissions, and we can't get enough of this rustic showpiece.

  Related: 75 Ideas for a Rustic Wedding

  Photo Credit: Plum Tree Studios

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  Framed Initials

  Showcase your new married initials or the initials of your first names with this simple yet striking décor.

  Photo Credit: Jenna Bechtholt Photography / Cutouts: Happily Ever Etched

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  Fresh or Silk Flowers

  Talk about a showstopper! Make a bold statement and inject color into your reception space with a flower wall (you can commission your own or rent one for the day).

  Related: 50 Fairy Tale Floral Arrangements

  Photo Credit: Kent Drake Photography / Wedding Coordination and Design: Birch Design Studio / Florals: HMR Designs

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  Arch

  If your ceremony arch is lightweight enough to move, then ask your florist to repurpose it for the reception, creating a beautiful focal point where guests can take snapshots.

  Related: 20 Eye-Catching Ideas for Your Ceremony Backdrop

  Photo Credit: Katie McGihon Photography

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  Wall of Vintage Plates

  An eclectic mix of vintage plates is an easy, inexpensive way to decorate a bare wall.

  Photo Credit: POP WEDDING!

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  Chalkboard

  Use chalk-style paint to personalize a blackboard with your names, wedding location, and a few of your favorite love quotes.

  Related: 101 Ways to Personalize Your Wedding

  Photo Credit: Erika Delgado on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly

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  String Lights

  Add a warm glow to your reception festivities with a twinkling wall of lights.

  Related: 25 Ways to Transform Your Wedding With Lighting

  Photo Credit: J.Benson Photography

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  Polaroid

  A life-sized Polaroid is fun and quirky — not to mention cost-effective. 

  Related: 50 Cost-Cutting Wedding Swaps

  Photo Credit: Nadia Meli

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  Vines

  Adorn a bare wall with vines for an elegant and unexpected vignette.

  Related: 50 Unexpected Ways to Decorate with Greenery

  Photo Credit: Gregory Ross

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  Geometric Banner

  All you need is heavy canvas drop cloth, paint brushes, acrylic paint, and special crafting tape to construct this eye-catching backdrop (no sewing skills required). Get the step-by-step DIY instructions here.

  Photo Credit: Allison Andres / Styling: Michelle Edgemont

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  Frames

  Take a cue from these clever newlyweds and use frames to add depth and dimension to a walled backdrop with cutouts.

  Related: 50 Wedding Ideas You've Never Seen Before

  Photo Credit: Carrie Wildes Photography

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  Marquee Letters

  Spell out a sweet phrase using giant marquee letters, which provide plenty of "wow" factor and have a cool retro vibe.

  Photo Credit: Babb Photo

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  Candles

  A wall of flickering candles makes for an ultra-romantic photo op.

  Photo Credit: Quetzal Photo

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  Photo Landscape

  This couple chose out-of-this-world scenery for their makeshift photo booth, but a beach or skyline shot would be just as impactful.

  Related: 50 Offbeat Wedding Ideas for the Non-Traditional Bride

  Photo Credit: Bliss Imagery Wedding Studio

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  Pinwheels

  Whimsical and modern, paper pinwheels add a playful vibe to your big-day bash.

  Related: 50+ Free and Fabulous Wedding Printables

  Photo Credit: Krista Lee Photography on The Wedding Chicks via Lover.ly

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  Suspended Objects

  We can't stop daydreaming about this floating flower curtain from a Dallas wedding. For a rustic-chic variation, hang Mason jars filled with greenery.

  Photo Credit: Sarah Kate Photographer on Four Seasons Magazine via Lover.ly

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  Glitter Fringe

  A sparkling curtain made of foil fringe makes a glamorous first impression. Get the step-by-step DIY instructions here.

  Related: 50 Dazzling Ways to Add Sparkle to Your Wedding Reception

  Photo Credit: I SPY DIY

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