Make Your Wedding Night Special With These 4 Ways To Decorate

Your wedding day is a beautiful occasion, one where you celebrate your love with the people who mean the most to you. After all the hustle bustle of the wedding, the night is finally yours to relax and take it all in with your new spouse. Make your celebration as newlyweds just as special as your wedding day by decorating the room for your spouse with their love language in mind. Whether you’re spending the first night together in a hotel or heading off to your honeymoon destination, creating a romantic and comfortable after-wedding ambiance is the perfect way to unwind, surprise your spouse and start your new journey together. In this blog, we share four different options on how to make your wedding night special from choosing your accommodations, gifts to purchase ahead of time, and activities for you to do as newlyweds. 

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Cozy Romance: 

What You’ll Need:

• Roses
• Chocolates 
• Champagne and glasses
• Sticky notes
• “Just Married” balloon

This is perfect for the true romantic! Make their heart burst by pulling out all the stops like they do in the movies. Let your hotel know ahead of time that this is your wedding night and ask if they can do anything special! We’re talking roses everywhere. Sprinkle them on the bed or as a path to guide your significant other to a special surprise like a box of chocolates or a just married sign. No celebration is complete without a bottle of champagne. So make sure to pack the bubbly and glasses so you can toast to your new life together. For a personalized touch, grab a pack of sticky notes and write down sweet messages, your favorite memories together and promises about your future together. Hide them around the room for them to find and words of affirmation lovers will be overjoyed. 

Candlelit Moody:

What You’ll Need

• Candles 
• Speaker 
• Chocolate covered strawberries 
• Cocktail shaker/ bar tools
• LED lighting/ twinkle Lights
• Silky lingerie
• Games

We’re all about setting the mood. Look for accommodations that offer specific honeymoon suites with special amenities like a jacuzzi or rain shower. However, the key to making any room feel sensual is by appealing to you guessed it, the senses! Look for rooms with LED lighting technology that allows you to customize the brightness and colors. Add a balloon arch over the bed to make it feel like a celebration.Pack candles for ambient light and to make your space smell divine. Choose a room with a sound system or bring a speaker to further make the space your own with your favorite music. As for the sense of taste, you can never go wrong with a chocolate covered strawberries and play bartender by setting up a martini bar or by making them their favorite drink. Surprise the gift lover with something silky that will make them feel and look good. For the acts of service lover, surprise them with a get-to-know-you game that challenges you to new conversations, or spices things up in the bedroom. One of our favorites is Truth or Dare For Couples.

Intimate Connection:

What You’ll Need:

• Blankets 
• Bottle of wine 
• Snacks 
• Balloons –  Balloon twinkle lights: HERE
• Vows

The majority of your wedding day will revolve around entertaining your guests, but it’s important to set aside time for just the two of you. Find solace as newlyweds in a private getaway where it’s just you, your spouse and a comfy blanket. (Surprise them with a barefoot dream blanket, thank us later!) Remind your spouse that this is not your average date night by filling the room with balloons, bonus points for uniqueness like these light up balloons. After a long night of dancing the night away, end the night with a bottle of wine and some late night snacks. For the couple who prefer privacy, save your vows for this special moment and share them with each other under the stars. Immerse yourself in the magic of the night and later surprise your partner with a custom star map capturing the essence of that cherished evening. Think ahead for the morning after an open bar and come equipped with essential hangover remedies like fluids and tylenol. Then for a relaxed morning, order in for breakfast in bed.

Private Spa

What You’ll Need:

• Oil diffuser & essential oils 
• Robes
• Flower petals & bath salts 
• Swan towels 
• Massage oil

When in doubt, zen it out. With the stress of your wedding off your chest, treat your partner to a pampering and relaxation station. Mimic the serene atmosphere of a spa by choosing accommodations with a private sauna or transform your bathtub into a fragrant oasis with delicate flower petals. Enhance the ambiance further with an essential oil diffuser with calming scents like lavender or eucalyptus, fresh flower bouquets or candles. Pack along massage oil and treat your bride to a foot massage after a long day on her feet. Spend the night in matching Mrs. and Mr. robes you bought for the occasion.  For an extra touch of whimsy, surprise your partner by mastering the art of towel animal folding by following along a tutorial. It will be a gesture they’re sure to adore. Wake up and unwind side by side with a couples massage. If you want to keep the tranquility going indulge in a luxurious hotel that offers an array of rejuvenating spa services, such as facials, exfoliating scrubs, and soothing body wraps, 

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