There are many elements that can make a venue stand out. When choosing your perfect space, details like towering ceilings, lush garden spaces, and stunning architecture often capture your attention first. These are the unique elements you’ll likely want to highlight on your big day—and thoughtfully placed floral arrangements have the ability to enhance standout features. 

While every wedding venue is different, there are a few things you can do to ensure you’re making the most of your space. From cozy rustic barns to sophisticated rooftops, here are the best ways to use flowers to highlight your wedding venue’s best features. 

1. Assess Your Venue’s Unique Features

Before diving into floral design, it's essential to tour your venue with a fresh perspective. Even if you’ve walked through the space prior to booking, revisiting it with floral design in mind can make all the difference. This allows you to shift your focus from simply choosing a venue to envisioning how to transform it into your dream wedding with your dream florals.

To make the most of your walkthrough, bring your wedding planner or florist along to explore the possibilities. Together, you can identify standout architectural features that can be enhanced with floral decor, such as arches, staircases, chandeliers, or fireplaces. Don’t forget to consider natural elements like gardens, fountains, or scenic views. 

The goal is to create a harmonious balance between the venue’s unique features and your floral design. 

2. Use Flowers to Frame Entrances and Exits

You have the opportunity to create magic at first sight by enhancing the main entrance with floral arches, columns, or arrangements framing the doors. The same goes for the exit—consider a beautifully crafted flower archway or cascading arrangements. Your florist can help create a stunning welcome and farewell that willl leave a lasting impression. 

3. Focus on the Ceremony Space

The ceremony is the heart of your wedding day—it’s the moment you’re officially pronounced married. With its importance, this part of your celebration deserves special focus and attention. Whether you’re exchanging vows in a lush garden or an elegant ballroom, work with your florist to transform the space with a stunning floral backdrop and arrangements lining the aisle, creating a beautiful setting for this special moment.

4. Take Your Venue’s Layout into Consideration 

As you plan your floral design, keep your venue’s layout and size in mind. In a small, intimate setting, delicate and subtle arrangements can create perfect harmony. For larger venues with high ceilings, consider bold floral installations that fill the space and compliment it beautifully. By thoughtfully matching your florals to your venue's size and layout, you’ll create just the right balance throughout your celebration.

5. Enhance Reception Tables with Centerpieces

Whether your venue provides tables and chairs or you’re renting them from a third-party vendor, these essential details can be incorporated into your overall design. Use linens, dinnerware, and floral accents to elevate simple place settings into stunning tablescapes. Once your seating layout is set, collaborate with your florist to select centerpieces that fit the table shapes and room arrangement. 

For round tables, opt for centerpieces that are eye-catching while still allowing for easy conversation. For long banquet tables, consider a lush garland running the length of the table.  Floral runners, unique lighting, or even full overhead installations can also add dimension to your reception space. 

6. Incorporate Lighting and Chandeliers with Florals

Lighting brings both beauty and function to your wedding day. Consider draping twinkling lights throughout your space for that extra romance. If your venue features large chandeliers, accent them with florals or greenery to make a statement. You can also work with your florist to create unique overhead floral installations with built-in lighting for a magical effect. There are endless ways to brighten up your wedding space. 

It's not always easy to transform a blank space venue into a dreamy wedding space—that’s where the experts at Flowers Valley come in. With over 15 years of experience and numerous awards, our team specializes in creating luxury floral designs that go above and beyond, including premium artificial arrangements. We will work closely with you to create stunning, personalized florals that will make your special day unforgettable.

Don't let your wedding flowers be an afterthought. Contact us today for a custom proposal, and let's bring your floral dreams to life. Your perfect wedding awaits.