This is so elegant and stunning compared to the usual red carpet. If I had any extra money to spare then this is what my chapel would look like. Alas though, every spare cent I have is already allocated to something else.

This is very similar to what I have planned for my own wedding. As you’re all probably aware I’m getting married in August which is pretty cold here in South Africa so I’m going with a Winter Wonderland Theme. We’ll be doing most of it ourselves and this makes for a pretty easy, yet stunning, DIY centerpiece. For my wedding however we won’t be hanging the glass baubles with candles in them. I know that you can rent those baubles if you want to do something similar as a friend of mine used them for her wedding. I also bought some of those baubles from @Home just after Christmas when most of their Christmas stock was on sale. We are looking at hanging either crystals from the branches or glittery fake snowflakes. I’m also using crackle glass vases which I’m hoping will catch the light from the candles and add to the icy winter effect we’re aiming for. If all goes well we’re planning on having our ceremony in the evening after sunset. We’ll have small bonfires just outside of the chapel and the back wall of the chapel lined with various candles. I’m not keen on renting candle holders as this can cost quite a bit so I’m asking everybody I know to borrow whatever candle stick holders they have. I think it will create a beautiful effect as all the candles will be of varying lengths and sizes, and will add a lot of warmth to a cold night. And it also helps that candle light always manages to add a touch of romance.