How Much Does Wedding Decor Cost in Canada?

Wedding Budget

General Advice

Elinor Zucchet

Last updated: 19th Dec 2024

Choosing your wedding venue is just one part of planning your wedding. Even once you’ve found the perfect venue, chances are it still might not match your and your partner’s personalities 100%. That’s where wedding decor comes in, and helps you to personalize your wedding so it reflects your life, interests and values.

Your wedding day is about celebrating your love, so why not add a few extra touches that help the day be all about you?

In this post, we’re going to take a look at how much wedding decor costs, what factors can affect the cost of wedding decor, and whether you should consider hiring a professional decorator for your wedding.

What is wedding decor?

Beach wedding decor with tables and flowers

Wedding decorations are the additions you make to your chosen venue to help create a beautiful, romantic and – most importantly – personalized setting. Your decor can be as bold or as subtle as you want and can help to create an overall theme for your wedding that goes beyond a simple colour scheme.

For example, you could have something traditional like a rustic or vintage theme, or even something out there like a superhero or steampunk theme – whatever you choose is up to you. Your decor will ensure that your theme resonates throughout your entire wedding, from signage through to the table decorations.

When it comes to wedding decor, you can be as creative as you like. Examples of what to include are:

Candles
Table centrepieces
Fairy lights
Table runners
Chalkboards
Photo collages
Balloons
Chair covers
Unique signage

You can even incorporate your theme into the ceremony, with plenty of opportunities to add that personal touch, such as altar decor, a ring pillow, or an aisle runner. Just remember, you’ll only spend a small portion of your wedding at the ceremony, so don’t blow your entire decor budget on something your guests won’t get to appreciate for very long.

What’s the average cost of wedding decor?

Married couple dancing in a lit up barn

According to our ultimate wedding budget breakdown, couples in Canada typically spend between $500 and $2,000 on professionally sourced wedding décor (as opposed to DIY options). Keep in mind, this figure doesn’t include the cost of flowers, which fall under a separate budget category, so it’s something to consider when planning your overall decor expenses.

Should you hire a wedding decorator?

Wedding table with flowers and drape in a greenhouse

Wedding decor is something many couples choose to arrange themselves, but if you’re looking for custom items, hiring a professional might be worth considering. Professionals can help bring your vision to life, especially if your ideas are difficult to execute on your own. With their expertise, they can create a stunning setup that might otherwise be challenging to achieve.

It’s also worth noting that some decor projects can be incredibly time-consuming and require significant effort. Planning a wedding involves juggling many tasks, and creating custom decorations can quickly become one of the most demanding. While hand-making your own bunting or centerpieces can save money, it might also add unnecessary stress to an already busy process.

That said, if you’re working within a tight budget, DIY wedding décor is often one of the first areas where you can cut costs.

What factors can affect the cost of wedding decor?

Mr and Mrs wedding chairs

Whether you choose to rent wedding decorations, hire a decorator, or do it yourself, there are various factors to be aware of that can push that cost up or down.

The venue: The larger the venue, the more expensive it’s likely to be to decorate to your own tastes. It’s also important to check with the venue whether they restrict certain items.
The location: Is the venue difficult to get to, or in a less populated area which means sourcing decorations from nearby may be challenging.
Date: If you’re renting decorations, then expect to pay a little more during peak times such as during the summer months or at weekends.
The number of tables: If you have fewer tables then you’ll need fewer centrepieces.
Style and theme: The more grandiose your style and theme, the more expensive it will be to rent the relevant decor.
Customisation: Custom decorations are more expensive than those that are off-the-shelf. A DIY approach may save you a lot of money.

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