8 Ways to Use Custom Metalwork in Your Wedding

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and the event deserves details that make it as personal and memorable as possible. Metallic wedding elements are timeless, and can suit just about any theme, but, as with any trend, it can be tricky to find oneof-a-kind metal decor that's as unique and meaningful as the love you share with your future spouse.

With custom metalwork, whether welded or laser-cut, the details of your big day will wow your guests and make the event a day for everyone to remember. From the ceremony to the reception, read on for several ways to incorporate custom fabricated metal pieces for an impressively chic setup. 

1. Ceremony Backdrop

You can say "I do" in front of a beautiful, custom metal backdrop, whether you start from scratch on your own design or recreate an inspiration photo. 

Custom ceremony backdrops can be created with any wedding style in mind. You can choose backdrops that are minimal, geometric, or round, as well as singular pieces or backdrops with multiple elements that can all be made to your own specifications. If you've envisioned an arch covered with greenery or draped with fabrics, your custom arch can even include hooks, shelves, ledges, or ridges to make day-of adornment a snap. 

2. Floral Arch

Few things are more eye-catching than an arch covered with fresh blooms. Make a statement along the entrance of your ceremony or reception space that will turn guests' heads. The juxtaposition of metal with the natural appeal of flowers is an attractive combination that can be included in a variety of decor styles, including industrial, modern, romantic, bohemian, and vintage wedding themes.

3. Name Sign

A laser-cut sign with the names of you and your future spouse is not only an elegant piece of wedding decor, but it can also double as wall art for your home when you return from your honeymoon. Custom signs can be sized to fit any intended display area, so they can be designed to sit on top of your table, to rest on the floor, or to be hung on the wall.

5. Welded Display Easels

Enlarged engagement photos, welcome signs, menus, announcements, and event timelines all need a place to be displayed. Signage can be hung from a custom metal bar, displayed atop a tripod-style frame, or even etched straight into a piece of metal as a single, standalone piece. 

6. Seating Chart

At dinnertime, your guests can find their seats in style with an etched metal seating chart. Custom seating charts can even include diagrams or maps with your table layout, as well as details regarding the menu items, cocktail options, or even small ledges or clasps to hang additional decor.

7. Centerpieces

Well-executed table decor can elevate the look and feel of your reception space, and beautiful custom metalwork makes it easy to make a bold statement upon each surface. Small geometric pieces, large candleholders, beautiful table numbers, custom floral vases, or metallic dessert stands add both beauty and function to each tabletop. 

Centerpieces aren't just for each dinner table. Consider adding custom metal elements to the bar area, dessert table, guestbook table, welcome area, and favors table, too. 

8. Dessert Decor

From a wedding cake pick featuring your names to a uniquely shaped stand for cupcakes, macaroons, or alternative desserts, custom metal decor elements add further visual intrigue to already perfectly frosted and decorated sweets. If you are incorporating metalwork in other parts of your wedding decor, you can even replicate certain elements with your dessert displays to really tie it all together.