What theme for your wedding in Italy or Corsica?

You have chosen Italy or Corsica as your wedding destination and you are right!

Their typical landscapes and their heavenly beaches make them a dream setting for an authentic and unforgettable wedding. One of the particularities of getting married in Corsica or in Italy is the display of original wedding venues which differ from the traditional wedding halls.

The natural beauty of these countries are enough to create a magical and unique atmosphere. However, you may be wondering what decorations to choose for your wedding. The choice of a decoration theme is the opportunity to personalize these exceptional places for your wedding.

Let our team of wedding planners in Corsica and Italy guide you in choosing your wedding decoration.

1. Choose your wedding decoration according to your venue

One of the most important things is to create harmony between your wedding venue and your decoration. Indeed, the choice of the venue determines your wedding design. It influences the colors as well as the materials you will use. 

In addition to the style of the venue, the environment in which it is located can also influence your decorating theme. Stunning views of Mediterranean vegetation or an azure blue seashore will enhance your wedding decor. There are many options for your wedding decor! You can celebrate a wedding on an island or on top of a citadel overlooking the turquoise coves of Corsica. The Italian countryside for a wedding in Tuscany or the atypical trulli of Puglia are also within your reach! In any case, your wedding decoration will reinforce the magic of these enchanting places. 

Here are wedding trends that will match with your wedding venue:

Wedding by the sea: The azure horizon and the crystal-clear sea of Apulia or Corsica will be the starting point of your wedding decoration. Prefer light and sophisticated materials to accentuate the feeling of immensity and escape. Candles and lanterns are indispensable accessories for a chic and elegant decoration of a wedding on the beach. 

A wedding in a Masseria: These ancient Italian buildings – often completely renovated – are the ideal place for a bohemian decoration. The masseria of Puglia are unique places, isolated in the middle of fields of hundred-year-old olive trees. To keep the authentic spirit of the place, we advise you to favor a rural floral decoration. Rosemary, olive branches, gypsophila; sober and natural materials as well as a muffled and subdued illumination with light garlands will be perfect!

A wedding in an Italian castle: Fairy tales also exist in Italy! Italian castles could be the setting for the most beautiful love stories. A wedding in an Italian castle is the ideal place for a romantic and fairy tale decoration. The wedding design recommended by our team of wedding planners uses noble colors such as gold or silver and draped effects.

A wedding in an Italian monastery or cloister: These majestic and elegant places offer a unique atmosphere both by their architecture and peacefulness. In order to preserve their spiritual dimension, we use a classic and traditional decoration with elaborate fabrics. To appreciate the uniqueness of the setting, we recommend occupying the entire space in the huge courtyards of the Italian monastery so that your guests can appreciate the beauty of this spectacular building.

A wedding in a trullo : If you have chosen the Italian trulli as your wedding venue, it is because you are looking for originality and a change of scenery for your wedding. The trulli are indeed unusual and typical places of southern Italy. Don’t hesitate to create a dolce vita atmosphere by favoring a rustic decoration with raw materials and minimalist decoration. Concentrate more on the details to recall Italian culture. Artificial decoration will contrast with the authenticity of the place.

Wedding in a Corsican domain : In Corsica, nature is dominant. It is fundamental to respect this rustic environment to obtain a harmonious decoration. For that, it can be very interesting to work from traditional materials of the region. Create your wedding decoration with the local vegetation: olive tree, broom, arbutus, etc. Do not hesitate to use colored English roses for your wedding in a Corsican domain. 

2. Adapt your wedding decoration to the season

Consider the season of your wedding when choosing your decorations. There are several reasons why this consideration is necessary. 

First of all, the lighting. The source of light plays an important role in the atmosphere of the place. Especially when they are located by the sea with sublime contrasts of colors. Your theme will have to match perfectly the season and the lighting of your wedding place. Soft and pastel shades are better for a summer wedding where the sun’s rays will radiate your wedding ceremony while darker and stronger shades will sublimate the magic of a winter wedding.

For a winter wedding, choose bouquets made of cotton and mimosa flowers to bring softness and color to your decoration. On the other hand, play the card of typical and Mediterranean flowers for a summer wedding. For example, choose a decoration based on olive branches, symbol of peace, longevity and emblem of the Puglia region! Our team of wedding planners in Italy will advise you on the choice of your floral theme for a chic Italian wedding decoration adapted to your budget.

Your wedding season can be the occasion to theme your decoration. Take advantage of a winter wedding to make a polar or fairy-like decoration in connection with the end of the year celebrations.

Finally, the season will determine if your wedding will be outdoors or indoors and will therefore have an impact on your decoration. For a winter wedding, your decoration will have to take into account the architecture and style of the venue. For a summer wedding, it will be an opportunity to take advantage of the different outdoor spaces to create different atmospheres and enjoy the lush vegetation of Puglia and Corsica.

3. Let the decoration be a reflection of yourself

The choice of your wedding theme is above all a personal choice. It should reflects your taste and personality. The first thing to do is to list the elements that best symbolize your couple, whether it is in your lifestyles, your common points or the sharing of your passions (travel, music, cinema…). Your guests will be able to find your identity through details. The atmosphere thus created will be more familiar and friendly.

From the announcement of your union to the decoration of the place on the big day! The “Save the Date” or the “announcement” sent to your guests will be the first element of your wedding theme. Take the time to take care of its presentation, its design, its visual identity and the choice of paper. Keep a coherence with the printing elements of the wedding that will follow such as the menus, the place cards or the table plan.

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The reception of the guests is the showcase of your theme. So, think about creating a welcome corner in the image of your wedding atmosphere to immerse your guests as soon as they arrive in the Italian dolce vita of your wedding or in the Corsican atmosphere. To decorate your welcome corner, our team of wedding planners will advise you and provide you with personalized decoration material. Here are some examples: rustic, retro, country, or romantic. In the same way, think of decorating all the angles of animation of your wedding place. Plan a sparkling photobooth, a colorful candy bar or a gift table or guestbook!

If you have chosen to organize a secular ceremony, bet on your decoration to reinforce the emotion of this solemn moment. The advantage of this type of ceremony is to offer you a personalized wedding. Make your dreams come true!

Finally, the decoration of your wedding tables is crucial: centerpiece and table runner, floral elements, photophores. You can even include gifts for your guests! Think about the smallest detail to personalize your wedding decoration and surprise your loved ones even in their plates.

4. Mistakes to avoid for your wedding decoration

In order to keep a chic and uncluttered style, avoid overloading the decoration of your wedding venue. Don’t forget, less is more. Your wedding decorations should enhance your wedding venue and not steal the show. A few elements of decoration with a play of lights are enough to bring out the beauty of the place. Let the charm work! Also, avoid mixing more than three colors in your wedding theme, as this could destructure the atmosphere of your wedding.

Furthermore, although they bring a festive note, balloons are often associated with birthday parties. Choose string lights instead. They keep the airy feel of balloons while adding chic and elegance. You will also protect the environment from the plastic of balloons that fly away! 

In conclusion, let your creativity flow and dare to break the codes of traditional wedding themes. What better occasion than a wedding in Italy or Corsica to do so? An original and successful wedding theme is a theme that reflects you!