Comments on: help! how should we decorate this barn? http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/ where people who love their homes click Fri, 16 May 2008 02:59:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: shelterrific » Blog Archive » a few more wedding pix http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-138555 shelterrific » Blog Archive » a few more wedding pix Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:28:25 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-138555 [...] all the great advice you gave on how to decorate the barn we decided to listen to a few (thanks Reading Glasses, Ellobie, Allyson, DJ and more) who suggested [...] [...] all the great advice you gave on how to decorate the barn we decided to listen to a few (thanks Reading Glasses, Ellobie, Allyson, DJ and more) who suggested [...]

]]> By: Santiago Crespo http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-135181 Santiago Crespo Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:57:36 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-135181 A very inexpensive way to decorate such a space is by creating balloon columns, they're easy and fun to do, and won't take much of your time or money. Just get a 6 foot piece of cotton string tied between two chairs, then inflate balloons (2 different colors) and tie the balloons back-to-back in different colors. Then cross the balloons on the string, a pair at a time. Once you've covered the entire length of string, you can untie the string from the chairs and tie it to the roof, barn pillars, over the door, etc. It's cheap, quick and fun to do. A very inexpensive way to decorate such a space is by creating balloon columns, they’re easy and fun to do, and won’t take much of your time or money.
Just get a 6 foot piece of cotton string tied between two chairs, then inflate balloons (2 different colors) and tie the balloons back-to-back in different colors. Then cross the balloons on the string, a pair at a time. Once you’ve covered the entire length of string, you can untie the string from the chairs and tie it to the roof, barn pillars, over the door, etc.
It’s cheap, quick and fun to do.

]]> By: renee http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-131145 renee Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:41:24 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-131145 We got married in a barn last year and used the oversized white string lights. Because we're in the South and there are ton of Magnolias, we just used the cut branches of those as swag for the railings with little white lights intermingling. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sk8ordiehard/172100003/in/set-72057594106103951/" rel="nofollow">here's the aisle</a> I'm definitely of the simpler is better camp, too. When it comes down to it, the only memories I have of the decorations are from pictures. The whole celebration is something of a very happy blur. Best of luck!! We got married in a barn last year and used the oversized white string lights. Because we’re in the South and there are ton of Magnolias, we just used the cut branches of those as swag for the railings with little white lights intermingling.
here’s the aisle
I’m definitely of the simpler is better camp, too. When it comes down to it, the only memories I have of the decorations are from pictures. The whole celebration is something of a very happy blur.

Best of luck!!

]]> By: Allyson V http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-130922 Allyson V Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:14:27 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-130922 I may be a little late in my response, but what about those DIY paper lanterns featured on Bluelines a month or so ago? They were also featured on Apartment Therapy today, and they look really cool. If you're looking to add some color or pattern to the place, that might be a great way to do it. And if there aren't enough outlets, I'm sure they'd look just as pretty unlit, as long as the paper you used had some kind of pattern to it. That being said, the place also looks great as is. Embracing the rusticness (is that a word?) and keeping it simple could be just as beautiful. Good luck!!! I may be a little late in my response, but what about those DIY paper lanterns featured on Bluelines a month or so ago? They were also featured on Apartment Therapy today, and they look really cool. If you’re looking to add some color or pattern to the place, that might be a great way to do it. And if there aren’t enough outlets, I’m sure they’d look just as pretty unlit, as long as the paper you used had some kind of pattern to it.
That being said, the place also looks great as is. Embracing the rusticness (is that a word?) and keeping it simple could be just as beautiful.
Good luck!!!

]]> By: DJ http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-130296 DJ Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:40:19 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-130296 A friend of mine had her wedding and reception in a barn. They didn't decorate the barn itself all that much, but the tables all had beautiful white cloths over them, with gorgeous flowers and tableware. It was a bit cold in the barn, and they had advised people to bring a warm layer to put on. They served hot apple cider just before the ceremony, which was wonderful and made everyone feel right at home. The barn had doors that opened at the end, with a beautiful view of a field. Just before the ceremony started a group of horses ran by in the neighboring field. They had lots of candles set in sand inside paper bags lining the walkway and lanterns hung up in the barn. I've never attended a more beautiful wedding, and it was such a simple building. A friend of mine had her wedding and reception in a barn. They didn’t decorate the barn itself all that much, but the tables all had beautiful white cloths over them, with gorgeous flowers and tableware.

It was a bit cold in the barn, and they had advised people to bring a warm layer to put on. They served hot apple cider just before the ceremony, which was wonderful and made everyone feel right at home.

The barn had doors that opened at the end, with a beautiful view of a field. Just before the ceremony started a group of horses ran by in the neighboring field.

They had lots of candles set in sand inside paper bags lining the walkway and lanterns hung up in the barn.

I’ve never attended a more beautiful wedding, and it was such a simple building.

]]> By: Lynda http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-129506 Lynda Sat, 08 Sep 2007 17:04:21 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-129506 How about getting lots of hay bales for extra seating and a way to add even more rustic texture to the barn? eco-friendly, reusable and cheap! can't wait to see the pics How about getting lots of hay bales for extra seating and a way to add even more rustic texture to the barn? eco-friendly, reusable and cheap!
can’t wait to see the pics

]]> By: Angela http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-129111 Angela Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:53:30 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-129111 I wouldn't add a thing...I think it will be beautiful and elegant as you've planned it. I wouldn’t add a thing…I think it will be beautiful and elegant as you’ve planned it.

]]> By: ellobie in Chicago http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-128955 ellobie in Chicago Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:43:49 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-128955 Maybe I'm being too practical, but I wonder how one would bring in lots of the paper lanterns without spending hundreds on extension cords? And I'm wondering, too, how many outlets an old barn really has to accomodate said extension cords? It IS a great idea, just seems logistically difficult. I like the giant tissue paper stars/flowers/balls in light colors, seems way easier. The yards and yards of fabric sounds a bit overwhelming, but Rowhouse Creative's photos show that with just a few drapes, it can look really nice. In general, I agree with the general sentiment: simpler is better. :) Maybe I’m being too practical, but I wonder how one would bring in lots of the paper lanterns without spending hundreds on extension cords? And I’m wondering, too, how many outlets an old barn really has to accomodate said extension cords?

It IS a great idea, just seems logistically difficult. I like the giant tissue paper stars/flowers/balls in light colors, seems way easier.

The yards and yards of fabric sounds a bit overwhelming, but Rowhouse Creative’s photos show that with just a few drapes, it can look really nice.

In general, I agree with the general sentiment: simpler is better. :)

]]> By: Jenny http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-128643 Jenny Fri, 07 Sep 2007 01:33:21 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-128643 Agreed with sheer white or cream fabric and twinkle lights! We wrapped the lights in the fabric and made big swags between pillars at our wedding. We wed in a similarly large and dark room - actually a barely-restored basement ballroom in a 1930's Atlanta hotel that was quite swanky in its day (but is now worse for wear). The _best_ thing we did was purchase the Orgel floor lamp from Ikea (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30103916). We were under a chuppah (fabric canopy) and the light was behind us. It was like being married in front of a warm, soft light box - it was dim and intimate and beautiful, and it translated wonderfully to photos. Here's a pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/angstipation/463236769/in/set-72157600087265316/ Agreed with sheer white or cream fabric and twinkle lights! We wrapped the lights in the fabric and made big swags between pillars at our wedding. We wed in a similarly large and dark room - actually a barely-restored basement ballroom in a 1930’s Atlanta hotel that was quite swanky in its day (but is now worse for wear). The _best_ thing we did was purchase the Orgel floor lamp from Ikea (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30103916). We were under a chuppah (fabric canopy) and the light was behind us. It was like being married in front of a warm, soft light box - it was dim and intimate and beautiful, and it translated wonderfully to photos. Here’s a pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/angstipation/463236769/in/set-72157600087265316/

]]> By: k8 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-128630 k8 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 01:04:06 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/09/06/help-how-should-we-decorate-this-barn/#comment-128630 I got married in a really similar space last summer. We used twinkle lights all over, and table cloths with votives, just like you. The farm was actually a flower farm, so we had a bunch of large branches on the beams, that we had greens and flowers strung into, making a really cool "forest chandelier". It was spring, so we were to use lots of peonies and lilacs. It was amazing! Hope that helps! Best of luck! I got married in a really similar space last summer. We used twinkle lights all over, and table cloths with votives, just like you.
The farm was actually a flower farm, so we had a bunch of large branches on the beams, that we had greens and flowers strung into, making a really cool “forest chandelier”. It was spring, so we were to use lots of peonies and lilacs. It was amazing! Hope that helps!
Best of luck!

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