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Wedding decorations at Hotel Faltom
Written by: Magdalena Raba
Wedding venue styling in Rumia, prepared for a September reception.
We adjusted the setting to the room at the Faltom Hotel
In September 2024, we prepared the setting for the wedding hall at the Faltom Hotel in Rumia. We did not bring a ready-made set that can be transferred from wedding to wedding. The scope of work was agreed with the couple based on the venue of the reception and the needs related to its organization. A hotel room has its own rules, work rhythm and light, so we related each decorative decision to this specific space.
We start each project with a conversation about how the couple imagines the party, what colors they like and what is important to them. From this conversation, a concept and a palette are created, and only then comes the time to select flowers, tablecloths and accessories. This time, the effect was a bright, calm setting: mint tablecloths on the guests' round tables, white and peach-and-cream compositions, candles in gold candlesticks and glass charger plates with a gold edge.
The Faltom hotel in Rumia can accommodate small and large weddings
The hotel has two rooms for weddings, each with a separate entrance. The larger Ballroom will accommodate from 70 to 300 people, and the smaller Banquet Hall can accommodate up to 100 people. The interior is selected according to the guest list and the nature of the party: a large wedding will fit in the Ballroom, and a family reception will not lose its coziness in the Banquet Hall. The facility is well suited to classic and modern weddings, including those with a long list of invitees.
The hotel's advantages do not end with the room. There are about a hundred rooms on site, including apartments and family rooms, and hotel guests can use the Aqua Center, which has swimming pools, slides and saunas. There is also a parking lot and a garden with a terrace and a playground, which will please families with children. The follow-up can be organized at the hotel, which makes the second day easier for guests sleeping on-site.
The gold and light of the room were warmed by mint tablecloths
The base of the palette were mint tablecloths on the guests' round tables. Mint is bright and fresh, but can seem cool on a large surface, which is why we chose white flowers and gold. The warm light of the room softens this impression, and the golden candlesticks catch the glow and give the tables an evening character. The white stands out clearly from the mint and organizes the whole, so the table does not become too colorful even with subsequent accents.
We applied the same logic to the place setting. The glass charger plate with a gold edge does not cover the tablecloth, so the mint is visible throughout the table, and the gold on the edge repeats the color of the candlesticks. The whole was completed with a cream napkin tied in a knot. The cream is slightly warmer than pure white, so it combines white flowers with peach accents. The knot adds softness and freedom to the table, and at the same time looks neat, without the stiffness of classically folded napkins.
Low white compositions were complemented by peach accents
On the tables there were low white compositions with chrysanthemums, carnations and gypsophila, with candles in golden candlesticks. Chrysanthemums and carnations create a dense, full form and endure a long evening well, while gypsophila relaxes it and adds lightness. At a round table, guests sit facing each other, so we deliberately kept the flowers low, below the line of sight. The composition can be seen from every place, so we arrange it so that it is equally complete on all sides.
Some of the compositions were created in shades of peach and cream. The tables with them also had candles in golden candlesticks and glass plates, so the whole thing retained a common rhythm. The peach balances the cooler mint and prevents the room from looking like one table duplicated many times. It goes well with the cream of the napkins and does not conflict with the white, which is why the white and peach-cream compositions make up one picture, not two separate decorations.
The wedding bouquet was created in shades of cream and powder pink
The wedding bouquet included cream and powder roses with the addition of astilbe and eucalyptus. Roses give it a soft, classic base, astilbe adds a feathery texture, and eucalyptus adds greenery that echoes the mint tablecloths. The cream known from napkins and peach-cream compositions returns in the bouquet, and powder pink combines well with peach. Thanks to this, the bouquet and the room form one whole, also in photos from the reception.
When the bouquet and the room decoration are created in one concept, we make sure that they have something more in common than color. The common denominator here is also lightness. Gypsophila on tables and astilbe in a bouquet play a similar role, because they break up the dense flowers with an airy form. The bouquet accompanies the couple throughout the day and appears in many photos, so we recommend planning it together with the setting of the room.
Installation at the hotel begins long before the wedding
In Rumia, preparations included selecting decorations and refining the details before the September wedding. In our case, this stage usually takes a constant course. After the concept is approved, we list all the table elements, order the flowers in advance, and check their condition and color in person just before the reception. With a palette based on delicate shades such as peach or cream, combining flowers with a tablecloth and napkin allows you to notice differences that are not visible in photos.
We always agree on the date and conditions of installation with the facility: when the room is available, where we bring the decorations and when we have to finish. On the wedding day, we bring prepared compositions, candlesticks and glass, arrange the tableware, arrange flowers and candles, and finally, we go around each table and correct the details. After the party, we go back to collect our items. We plan dismantling as carefully as assembly, because the hotel has its own schedule and the room usually returns to use quickly.
What advice do we give to couples who are planning a wedding in a hotel?
Choose the room before talking about decoration, because it determines the scale of flowers and the number of candles. In a large interior, the floral motif repeated on all tables and a clear accent at the bride and groom's table work well. In a smaller room, low, dense compositions and candles in glass will work better, thanks to which guests can see each other above the flowers. Also ask what the hotel provides itself, for example tablecloths or napkins, so that nothing is duplicated.
Ask the property about its rules regarding candles and open flames. Each room of the Faltom Hotel has a separate entrance and should be decorated with flower pots and compositions near the door, because the decoration begins already at the threshold. Behind the bride and groom's table, a flower wall looks good and serves as a background for photos throughout the evening. Wedding flowers can also be rearranged for the after-party at the hotel so that the next day will retain the same atmosphere.
