Harry Potter Wedding Decorations for Every House
By Gary Pope
Photo by Love Long and Prosper Photography
Decor is where a Harry Potter wedding either sings or gets silly. From the sorting hat greeting your guests to house-colored sweetheart tables, these are my favorite ideas for every house, credited to the people who made them.
Harry Potter Wedding Decorations
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Weddings themed after Harry Potter are not for muggles but for those who believe that Hogwarts is not just a magical delusion but an actual escape for under-the-radar wizards and witches. Luckily, we have a whole list of Harry Potter wedding ideas to help you incorporate on your wedding day!
There are several ways you can incorporate your love of the wizarding world into your ceremony and reception, from subtle nods to full-fledged inclusions. Take a look at these Harry Potter wedding ideas below to get inspired. Make sure your wedding vendors see your favorites so they can fulfill your vision.
The Sorting Hat
Do you have in mind the house where you think you belong? If not, I suggest enlisting yourself with the sorting hat, taking your experience to the next level! You can also ask your guests on RSVP about their houses to arrange their seating arrangements for your ceremony.
You can also ask the Sorting Hat to sort your wedding presents instead of taking so much time sorting which house they belong to!
Harry Potter Themed Table Plan
Make your wedding table plan memorable by having your guests open Hogwarts acceptance letters - you can name tables after the houses at Hogwarts!
Harry Potter-Inspired Arch
Does the cloak of invisibility ring a bell? A triangle represents the cloak of invisibility, an enduring symbol of love between two people.
Always Ring Box
Hide your most precious stones in this special ring box for a magic-filled engagement. What also makes this ring box absolutely gorgeous is how well it holds your rings as well with them comfortably being held with pillow. This is a fantastic way to propose to your spouse!
My Top 5 Decoration Ideas For Each House
There's no denying that picking out the perfect wedding decorations for your reception can be a daunting task, but choosing the right decor for your wedding reception will enhance your venue and highlight your theme. I have come up with my list of top five favorites to help you out.
Gryffindor Decoration Ideas
Decorate your sweetheart table featuring a Gryffindor banner with flowers and decors following your house's color scheme.
Install red and gold drapery accentuated by candles to get that sophisticated ballroom venue.
Make a red floral petal-coated aisle going to your arbor to achieve a romantic vibe as you say your unbreakable vows.
The iconic long table. Work with your vendor and venue to recreate that great hall scene accentuated with red and gold hues.
Work with your vendor in creating a dessert table that follows your wedding theme.
Slytherin Decoration Ideas
Highlight your sweetheart table with the Slytherin's hues and some candles that make your table more alluring.
Who wouldn't be amazed by this DIY quidditch goal ornate with a greenery wreath to form the Deathly Hallows and accentuated with small trinkets and charms in the ivy? This was originally decorated by Alchemy Events
An emerald green wedding theme evokes vivid colors and bold contrasts. Set a long table decorated with emerald green table napkins, tablecloth, and floral arrangements to match your theme. You can get a simple table napkin designed on a ribbon complemented with a golden tie on top of the plate. This was originally decorated by RBMLux Weddings & Events (Left Design) and Hire Haus (Right Design)
And oh, don't forget the Honeydukes! In addition to wedding entertainment, it also gives a perfect highlight for your Slytherin wedding!
Another stunning dessert table inspiration is this emerald and amethyst-toned celebration from Heather Cook Elliott. Macarons were originally made by Indayani Baked Goods
Ravenclaw Decoration Ideas
A mixture of jewel tones paired with a metallic touch will add a sophisticated touch to these fun details of your sweetheart table. Table was decorated by Trilogy Design Group
Create reception tables with centerpieces that emphasize Ravenclaw's main color, blue, and work with your vendor to create them. If you want to see full instructions on how to recreate this check out Entertaining Diva's article about it!
Greet your guests with this stunning navy blue welcome decor on your reception.
Get an acrylic seating chart that highlights your house colors. You can get this one on Etsy.
The use of acrylic and lucite for wedding signs has been a recent trend due to the stylish, modern feel it gives to your wedding. Make sure to highlight it with your house's color!
Hufflepuff Decoration Ideas
Highlight your cake table with this beautiful arbor highlighted with crested wedding cake, and honey-infused cocktails will also catch your eye, among other sprawling details.
Decorate your tables with these details that accentuate Hufflepuff's colors in contrast with pale candles and table covers. Also this can simply be recreated with a yellow house robe, and tie. This can be pretty cheap (like under $15) if bought on Aliexpress.
Oh, yes! The details from table runners to wand and stack of books accentuate a true-blooded Hufflepuff!
You can also highlight your outdoor reception venue with a yellow drapery lined on the entrance. This was originally designed by Artisan Events
An ornamented long table and floating crystal ball give the wedding a magical feel by not being tacky and still highlighting the long table.
Harry Potter Wedding Decoration Ideas
This wooden sign will make your cocktail reception more fun! You might need a little Felix Felicis 'Liquid Luck' to make the day run smoothly on your special day!
You can use pages from the books, collect vintage bottles you can label as potion bottles, scatter gothic style candlesticks, and use moody floral arrangements. This table was decorated by I believe Marlene Wood Creation.
With Hogwarts acceptance letters as a table plan, your guests will have a fun time!
Give your tables names based on places from the Harry Potter series. The choices range from Azkaban to Hogsmeade, and a lot more. You can even use the houses' names to sort your guests!
What a charming table centerpiece this Mandrake is! Although it won't sound like the real thing, it sure looks like it!
This post is part of our Ultimate Harry Potter Wedding Guide.