It’s where you’ll recite your vows, where you’ll join hands, where you’ll say “I do,” and where you’ll share your first kiss as husband and wife.

Whether you envision cascading florals, hundreds of candles or simply a shady elm, the backdrop to where you start your life together should be as special and unique as the two of you. Luckily, the options know no end when it comes to ceremony altar decor. Paper banners, pom poms, origami, ribbons, drapery — you name it, it’s been done. We’ve seen complete white-outs as well as bright bursts of color, and soft romantic as well as urban contemporary.

Something that’s important for couples to keep in mind when planning their ceremony decor is to consider the location. Sometimes simple is the most sophisticated of all, especially when there’s a sweeping view or abundant foliage already provided by nature. Look to your space, your theme and to each other, and the the rest will fall into place.

Here are some of our favorite ceremony altar looks for inspiration:

Glamorous Wedding Ideas - wedding ceremony. Rowell Photography
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Whiskey Barrels At Wedding I want this by where we stand for the ceremony!
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gorgeous wedding ceremony arch by Hey Gorgeous Events | Love, The Nelsons #wedding
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indoor ceremony decor http://www.weddingchicks.com/2014/01/13/diy-dapper-deco-wedding/
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keske cadilar bayramimiz olsa ya :(  5 Whimsical Spooky Halloween Wedding Ideas for Autumn
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W Studios New York described this wedding to utter perfection: “A Gatsbiesque garden party, combining the best of the vintage and the modern”. And you know what I love most? The subtle moments. The brides sweet, sparkly headband, her rosy cheeks and dusty pink lips done pretty by Sharon Becker, the flowy dresses, and that tree. Oh, that tree.…
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Aisle Style – 10 Beautiful Ceremony Decor Ideas (for any budget and location)
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Top Wedding Signage Inspirations & Ideas! - Want That Wedding
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To see more gorgeous wedding flower ideas: http://www.modwedding.com/2014/11/09/the-prettiest-wedding-flower-ideas/ #wedding #weddings #wedding_ceremony
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For a low budget construction-challenged wedding backdrop (i.e., altar, photobooth, or even backdrop for sitting area, guestbook table, etc), I could see a lot of potential for dressing up wooden pallets, even covering them up completely.
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Costa Rica Destination Wedding -- See the wedding on SMP's Little Black Book Blog: http://www.StyleMePretty.com/little-black-book-blog/2014/02/13/costa-rica-destination-wedding-2/ A Brit & A Blonde
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Love the use of Bougainvillea in this beautiful ceremony set-up
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diy paper flower backdrops - via dream, create....Would love to do the flowers with book pages.
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I love this! Completely opposite of what your ideas are, but love it anyway?!
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This Lighting and Backdrop are Magical!! See the wedding here:   http://www.StyleMePretty.com/2014/04/15/whimsical-brooklyn-wedding/ SMP - FeatherAndTwinePhotography.com
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Beach ceremony drenched in flowers | Photography: InTandem - abicyclefortwo.com | Event Planning: Signature - signaturemexico.com Read More: http://www.stylemepretty.com/destination-weddings/2014/05/23/colorful-cabo-wedding/
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Wedding styling inspiration- The Style Co does it again
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