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7 Wedding Style Decor Hacks You Need To Know About

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October 7, 2015 at 7:18 PM

1. The space’s chairs are dated and they don’t fit my color scheme or style.

2. The ballroom carpet is patterned and totally unbearable. The Expert: Brooke Keegan of Brooke Keegan Weddings & Events in Newport Beach, California The Style Hack: If your budget allows, roll in some new carpet and completely cover the rug. Not in the cards? Keep your guests looking up. "Once you put down the band stage, the dance floor and a dozen tables, you’ve covered a lot of that carpet,” Keegan says. So draw your guests’ eyes to focal points around the room, like hanging market lights or a giant floral installation. PHOTO BY SAMUEL LIPPKE STUDIOS More from The Knot: 10 Wedding Ideas You’ve Never Seen Before

3. The venue is large and wide open and we want an intimate feel. The Expert: Amy Zaroff of Amy Zaroff Events & Design in Minneapolis The Style Hack: Space is usually a bonus, but if you’re after a cozy atmosphere, a big room with high ceilings can present a challenge. “Creating spaces within spaces and points of interest throughout will help keep guests’ eyes front and center,“ Zaroff says. Hang long centerpieces low—just over the table—to bring their gaze down and to create a more romantic feel. Use furniture, flooring and fabric draping to define spaces throughout the venue. Designing vignettes will make it feel smaller and more intimate—and show off your wedding style. PHOTO BY KRISTEN TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY

4. The walls are the worst—ugly wallpaper and medieval sconces! The Expert: Brian Worley of yourBASH! in Santa Monica, California The Style Hack: While you can’t exactly redecorate, you can shift the focus. “I like to transform a space with what I call ‘moving wallpaper'—we use projectors and add moving images to the walls,” Worley says. This trick also doubles as a lighting feature, giving the space a unique look. If a dozen projectors aren’t in your budget, stick to lighting that masks the design. Uplighting and gobos can transform a space instantly—even old wallpaper can disappear amid a soft, colorful glow. PHOTO BY MCCLANAHAN STUDIO

5. The drapes are patterned and the venue won’t take them down. The Expert: Annie Lee of Daughter of Design in New York City The Style Hack: “Buy yards of simple fabric and pin them over the offending drapes,“ Lee says. It’s a quick fix—no sewing required—and it can really transform the venue. Unlimited budget? Drape the whole space! coordinate your fabric choices with your table linens, working in a texture or small pattern to keep things fresh and fun. PHOTO BY BRIAN DORSEY STUDIOS

6. The colors of the room clash with my wedding hues. The Expert: Alison Hotchkiss of Alison Events in San Francisco The Style Hack: “Don’t fight the design flaw—embrace it,” Hotchkiss says. “If the carpet is a green zigzag, pull that color into the napkins or the seat cushions.“ Not for you? Try draping the walls with fabric or covering the floor with a sisal rug. If you’ve chosen a palette with a metallic or a neutral, make that hue more prominent in the décor and save the bolder color for details like your invitations or signature sip. PHOTO BY MEG RUTH PHOTO

7. The space isn’t big enough for two separate setups.

1. The space’s chairs are dated and they don’t fit my color scheme or style.

The Expert: Krystel Tien of couture Events in San Diego
The Style Hack: This is an easy fix: rent ones that complement your wedding style or colors, like classic chiavari chairs or rustic wood benches. “We love to incorporate specialty lounge furniture and beautiful vintage pieces, Tien says. If budget is a concern, select a couple pieces that will have maximum effect, like king and queen chairs for the sweetheart table. “A few properly placed items can make a huge visual impact,“ Tien adds. PHOTO BY SYLVIE GIL PHOTOGRAPHY
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The venue is the perfect size and free on the date you want… but the carpet is terrible, the wallpaper clashes with your colors and the lighting is all wrong! We tapped our favorite wedding pros for clever solutions to the most common décor challenges.

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