What to Do with a Church Gym - Lynzi and Davis

Sometimes the hardest challenge of creating a beautiful event is the location aesthetics. Our church gym is a great location - best part is that you can use it for free it you are a member - but you have to deal with a few issues. Basketball hoops, lines on the floors, overhead fluorescent lights, not so beautiful walls....But we can overcome.

We hung ivory tulle, then added lights above the tulle. The ceiling almost disappears and you don't notice the basketball hoops.

Upholstered Backdrop

 

 

 

Lynzi wanted a vintage feel for the reception. We created a large, upholstered backdrop that would mimic a room screen. By adding the tables and lamps, the effect was very personal, almost like being in someone's home.

The centerpieces were teacups that Lynzi and her mother have collected over the years. We put garden roses and hydrangea in the cups, added some vintage books, candles, and a picture. Very simple, but it fit the theme nicely. Her colors were sage green and a very deep purple, with ivory.

The guest table and picture just below  really show off the flowers we used. I loved working with the David Austin garden roses. They are so lush, and smell heavenly. I actually had to spray paint the green hydrangea to get the purple edging that they naturally get in the fall, but since the wedding was in April, we helped nature along. The pops of purple were mini calla lilies.

Pictures of the bride and groom's parents, and grandparents. Very sweet!

Flowers on the buffet are a great touch.

When you use great fabrics and flowers, with personal touches any location can be made unique and beautiful. It felt very romantic in a not so romantic gym.