By Louise Baltruschat Hollis
By Louise Baltruschat Hollis
Bunting is a simple yet striking wedding decoration idea. So it’s no wonder that you are considering using wedding bunting to spruce up your wedding venue.
No matter your wedding theme, style or budget, I can promise one thing. You will find the perfect wedding bunting idea for your day here. I will be covering lots of different bunting styles as well as creative places to use bunting throughout your wedding. Yes!
Photo: Emma Stoner Weddings via Holsome Park Wedding
Whether you are hosting your wedding in a barn, marquee, hotel or hall, bunting can totally transform and revive a space. So we’re going to be looking at some real-life ideas to inspire your own bunting look.
Bunting is super simple to make (DIY Wedding Bunting Tutorial) or you can buy from a wide choice of sellers at an affordable price point. Not to mention you could actually rent bunting from wedding decor hire companies to save money and wedding day waste.
Without further ado, let’s discover all the ideas!
You could also mix bunting in with other hanging decorations including lighting, pom poms or streamers to really go all out.
Photo: Georgia Rachael via Spring Meadow Wedding
Going all white means you can mix bunting with our decor such as lanterns and fabric for a cohesive style.
Photo: Jessica Grace Photography via DIY Barn Wedding
Don’t feel like bunting suits a pretty chintzy celebration only, you can easily mix up colours and materials for an alternative and unique look to your day too.
Photo: Fiona Kelly Photography via DIY Tipi Wedding
Head outdoors with bunting and attach to trees for a scenic spot.
Photo: Oli and Steph Photography via Seaside Wedding
Choose coordinating fabric in similar tones with different patterns for a pretty bunting effect.
Photo: Maddie Farris Photography via Low Hall The Lakes Wedding
Use bunting as a wedding backdrop to your cake table.
Photo: Brad Gommon Photography via Endeavour Woodland Weddings Styling Pink Peony Weddings
Use hessian for rustic and neutral ceiling decoration.
Photo: Voyteck Photography via Holford Estate Wedding
Ask your nearest and dearest for fabric straps, use meaningful fabric from old clothes or bedding and see who has some sewing machine skills. Why not host a bunting craft party as an alternative hen-do idea?
Photo: Chris Bradshaw Photography via Sunflowers Wedding
Don’t be afraid to go bold with bright colours.
Photo: Chris Bradshaw Photography via Sunflowers Wedding
Decorate the outside of your wedding tent with modern pastel bunting.
Photo: Jessica O’Shaughnessy Photography via Outbuildings Wedding
Adorn a pathway with bunting as a perfect spot for lovely wedding photos.
Photo: Georgia Rachael via British Countryside Wedding
Add personalisation to your bunting with letters, numbers or a sweet message.
Photo: The Chamberlins via Marquee Wedding Home
Use fabric in tones of the same colour to create a harmonised scheme.
Photo: Anne Schwarz Photography via Stour Space Wedding
Add reams of bunting for a full-on dramatic effect.
Photo: Emma + Rich via Relaxed London Pub Wedding
Add bunting for a village hall venue for a quint and traditional look.
Photo: Anna Pumer via Handfasting Village Hall Wedding
Bunting doesn’t just have to be made from triangles of fabric. Why not look into Indian or Mexican bunting for a really unique look?
Photo: Katherine Ashdown via Colourful Mexican Cactus Wedding
Or think about using different fabrics including hessian, doilies, lace or paper.
Photo: Emma Hillier Photography via Autumn Garden Book Wedding
Think about using different shapes of bunting such as semi-circles.
Photo: Jenna Woodward via Handcrafted Vintage Woodland Wedding
For a tiny dose of bunting, add some for your cake topper.
Photo: Bib & Tucker Photography via Boho DIY Secret Garden Wedding
Utilise bunting in your wedding ceremony, at the alter or down the aisle.
Photo: Hayley Baxter Photography via Winter Wonderland Rustic Wedding
Add bunting to your marquee with plenty of pretty wedding lighting to boot.
Photo: Thyme Lane Photography via Hall Farm Events Wedding
Flags are a great way to make bunting unique!
Photo: Freckle Photography via Devon Garden Tipi Wedding
Pop cute personalised bunting on the back of your wedding chairs.
Photo: Kit Myers Photography via Boho Country Wedding
Drape your barn venue in plenty of beautiful bunting to make great impact.
Photo: Irene Yap via Homespun Fun Cricket & Fete Games Wedding
Create texture by using pom poms alongside bunting. I also love the idea of including photographs, knitted triangles or book pages too for a real show-stopper of a decoration.
Photo: Jessica Withey Photography via Rainbow Railway Vintage 1950s Feel Home Made Wedding
And that's a wrap! All the beautiful wedding bunting ideas you need to nail your wedding decor. Hooray!
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elicia
I adore a rustic wedding. photos are fab!