Dance-floor props can look out of place next to carefully chosen decor. Amy Kolodziej, a wedding photographer, said dance-floor props can detract from the elegance of a wedding reception.

My role is to be the creative director overseeing all of the design elements for the wedding — from designing ... backdrops and the entire reception space. I think this trend will continue ...

For the design of their Leesburg wedding, the pair wanted a classy-casual blend: “Like walking into an antiques shop with dark tones and colors, brass, and vintage velvet furniture—and rustic, laid ...