Where can I find wedding decor inspiration?

The best place to find wedding decor inspiration is by looking at pictures of other weddings and seeing what you do and don't like. You’ve also probably attended many of your friends’ and family members’ weddings and have surely noted details you loved, and those you’d rather pass on when it’s your turn. Wedding photography blogs can also provide lots of inspiration. Photographers use these to post their favorite photos from almost every wedding they shoot, so you’ll be able to check out other weddings in your area and see a sampling of every wedding style.

Choose the type of venue that best captures the look, feel, and spirit of the party you want to throw, and let specific decor ideas flow from there. Some spaces, like hotel ballrooms, convention spaces, and empty lofts, are designed to be more of a blank slate and will require a lot more decor; others, like a lush rose garden, vineyard, or restaurant, will most likely already come with a certain style.

Get inspired by your ceremony and reception sites -- no detail is too specific. The molding at your reception venue might inspire the pattern on your cake, while the altar at the church could tie in with the colors of the aisle runners at your wedding ceremony. Other great places to find wedding decor inspiration include: nature, the season, you and your spouse-to-be’s favorite vacation locale, photography websites like Flickr, and other bridal blogs.