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22 Sparkling Wedding Ideas That'll Give Your Day a Glamorous Upgrade

By Lauren Pardee
July 27, 2011
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Nothing says "Let's celebrate!" quite like these shimmering accents.

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The right décor can play a huge role in defining your wedding's aesthetic. Of course, different event themes call for different decorations, but if you're in the process of curating a glamorous celebration, you should consider working a few sparkling details into your big-day décor landscape. Think about it: There is a reason why some of the most festive, party-centric holidays—like New Year's Eve, for example—are associated with glitter and confetti. To carry that celebratory vibe into your ceremony or reception, use reflective materials, including sequins, beads, and mirrors, to your advantage. There are so many ways to do so: From sparkling invitation envelopes and high-shine bridesmaids' dresses to table linens and glittery desserts, this eye-catching trend works across a myriad of big-day elements.

Elevated glam, however, isn't the only wedding theme that can benefit from a little bit of glitter. Add a few silver motifs to your celestial-inspired affair for gleaming touches that mimic the stars. On this tabletop, Roey Mizrahi Events layered silver glitter place cards by Matinae Studio Design over moody menus that mimicked the night sky. It doesn't stop there. As you'll discover in the photos ahead, sparkly details can upgrade vintage, modern, or romantic aesthetics, too.

At the end of the day, your shimmering décor moment doesn't have to speak to your overarching wedding aesthetic—if you simply love sparkle, work in a pop. Even better: Add sparkles to the wedding accents you wish to highlight most. After all, glitter is a great way to make anything stand out—even aspects you normally wouldn't consider. Intrigued?  Prepare to be dazzled by the following ideas, all of which are guaranteed to catch your guests' eyes.

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Pillow Upgrade

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20 Unique Reception Seating Ideas That Will Surprise and Delight Your Guests

A small sequin moment goes a long way, as evidenced by this reception setup. Smells Like Peonies Events used sparkly gold pillows to give all-white seating a glamorous upgrade. The embellishments added both texture and color to the simple linen couch.

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Highlighting Bridesmaids

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38 Looks That Prove Bridesmaids' Dresses Can Be Chic

Dressing your bridesmaids in sparkling gowns is a great way to help them stand out. This bridal party wowed in custom Glasgow Seamstress dresses that featured glittery bodices.

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Spotlight Sweetheart Table

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20 Beautiful Sweetheart Table Ideas Any Couple Would Love

Sweetheart tables showcase the couple of honor during their reception. So, why not use an eye-catching, sparkling tablecloth to further spotlight your station? JPC Event Group did just that by adding metallic linens to this table for two.

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Dazzling Dress

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A bead-embellished wedding dress can give you the big-day glow you've always wanted. This bride's Elaya Vaughn dress is proof. As she walked down the aisle, the garment reflected the venue's lighting, creating a dazzling effect.

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Glitter Cake

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A Trend We're Loving: Textured Wedding Cakes

Make like Baking Up Treble and give your cake tiers textured dimension with edible glitter.

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Monochromatic Shine

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16 Things You Need to Know to Pull Off an Outdoor Wedding

Looking to elevate your monochromatic reception design without featuring another color? Choose on-palette sparkling embellishments—they'll add texture and shine to your setup. The Twelve Events brought this luxurious all-white celebration, complete with pops of silver, to life.

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Sparkling Tablecloth

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These Statement Linens Will Take Your Wedding Reception to the Next Level

If you've chosen to cover your reception tables with glitter-encrusted linens (like the ones seen here on this display by Michelle Garibay Events), keep your place settings and centerpieces simple—you don’t want to overwhelm the space.

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Disco Balls

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Trending Now: Mirrored Wedding Décor

Get the party started the minute guests arrive at your reception with disco ball escort cards. This glimmering display by To La Lune eluded to all the dancing these attendees were about to do.

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Food Décor

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39 Amazing Dessert Tables from Real Weddings

Edible glitter can make your desserts look like glamorous décor. That's why Fluff Meringues used it to garnish these Lavender Honey treats, which dressed up this event's sweets station.

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Illusion Stars

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How to Illuminate Your Outdoor Wedding

Create outdoor reception lighting that sparkles as much as the stars by stringing cascading lights above your event space, like Paloma Cruz Eventos did here.

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Reinvented Donuts

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23 Delicious Ways to Serve Donuts at Your Wedding

Reinvent classic desserts by styling them with glitter. Instead of topping these glazed donuts with sprinkles, Caitlin Kruse from Glitter Guide topped them with edible gold sparkles for a glamorous look.

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Mismatched Embellishments

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28 Reasons to Love the Mismatched Bridesmaids' Dress Look

If you love a mismatched look for your bridal party, consider bridesmaids' dresses that sparkle in unique ways. These ladies wowed in ensembles with all kinds of embellishments.

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Celebratory Confetti

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Fun and Festive Ideas for a New Year's Eve Wedding

Getting hitched on New Year's Eve? Confetti is practically mandatory. Jennifer Murphy of Warehouse Rose Events​ sprinkled the reflective decoration onto this reception table for a celebratory look that nodded to the holiday.

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Grand Exit

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28 Unique Ideas for Your Wedding Exit

For a festive wedding exit, have guests shower you and your love in confetti as you head to the after-party.

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His and Hers Chairs

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40 Pretty Ways to Decorate Your Wedding Chairs

Mark your places at the head table by draping sequin-embellished fabric over your chairs. The Tuscan Wedding designed and executed this setup.

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Escort Car Display

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Insanely Creative Escort Cards and Seating Displays

Your seating chart doesn't have to be over the top to impress your guests—a little bit of sparkle goes a long way on this reception staple. Brenda Babcock Celebrations displayed escort cards on a glitter tablecloth for a simple, but striking presentation.

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Bouquet Wrap

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20 Wedding Bouquet Wraps We Love

We love how this sequin ribbon wrap tied this Tanya List bouquet to the rest of the wedding's sparkling décor.

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Layered Textures

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The Prettiest Place Settings from Real Celebrations

Here's proof that glitter works with a multitude of textures: On this tabletop, Magnolia Ranch layered a glitter plate over a wooden placemat, resulting in an equally masculine and feminine setup.

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Matching Purse

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Mother-of-the-Bride Dresses That Wowed at Weddings

Highlight your mom's role in your wedding by gifting her a monogrammed beaded purse (these are by Shabbysheikness) that matches yours.

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Sparkling Disco

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Add some overhead sparkle to your reception by hanging a disco ball (the ultimate party symbol!) above your dance floor.

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Chic Envelopes

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20 Pretty Envelope Liners That Dressed Up Wedding Invitation Suites

Glittery invitation envelopes tell guests about the luxe wedding to come even before they break the seal. These black iterations by House Of Catherine perfectly embodied this celebration's chic aesthetic.

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