Boxes with handles are a great starting point. Although the crate-style decorations aren’t huge, there are several ways you can use them that can significantly impact the look of the venue. One option is to set them up on a long table with the open side facing up, one for each loved one that’s missed and no longer here. In each box, put a framed photo of the person along with things that remind you of them, such as faux butterflies, roses, or toys. Another display option is to put the boxes on their sides with the open side facing out and put various small decor items inside, ranging from photos of the couple to faux greenery stems.

Put the boxes with handles on a table with the bottom facing up and use them to hold beverage dispensers, trays of food, desserts, and even the wedding cake. If you’re collecting any donations for charity at your wedding, the boxes are great for holding the items and easily transporting them from the venue.

Laboda Styling & Events has many styles of benches that would beautifully complement the boxes. Some benches have backs, while others don’t. Rather than using individual chairs for the wedding ceremony or reception, consider switching it up and using benches.

They would also be lovely to use for setting up an outdoor space. For example, put out a firepit in a safe outdoor location at the venue with the benches several feet away so guests can mingle outside while enjoying the warmth and beauty of the fire. Benches with backs would be ideal for situations where guests would be sitting for a significant length of time.

Planters are another easy decorative item to use for venue styling. There is no shortage of available types, from ones that are small and can sit on a tabletop to others that are large enough to place on the floor. Fill them with flowers and greenery to add a beautiful touch of natural decor anywhere that could benefit from it.

Tabletop planters are ideal for almost any table at a wedding reception, including the couple’s table and the guest tables. In addition to filling them with real or artificial flowers and greenery, another option is to put the guest’s wedding favours in the planters rather than scattering them on the table or handing them out.

Planters that sit on the floor are ideal for any floor space that could benefit from a touch of added style in an understated way. Make sure, however, that they’re in an area where anyone walking or dancing won’t be at risk of tripping on them. Another option is to use the large planters at the end of each row of seats.

Ladders are an additional decorative option to use for venue styling. Versions from Laboda Styling & Events aren’t usually freestanding, so you’ll have to plan to lean them against a wall in an area where people won’t trip on them.

One beautiful decorating possibility is to wrap fairy lights around the rungs. You could display the ladders individually or in pairs, such as flanking a doorway. Another idea is to line several ladders against a wall to create a picture area for guests with the fairy light-wrapped ladders in the background.

Wrapping flower garland around the rungs is another charming idea. Opt for faux garland so you could continue to reuse the decorated ladders at future weddings and other events.

The team at Laboda Styling & Events has some great venue styling ideas, so don’t hesitate to reach out. Call today to learn more about the products we have that could help you transform the environment into one that’s the perfect combination of fabulous design and the couple’s preferences.