How to cover window?

Drapery and curtains ~ you might want to ask the venue if they already have those though they can add

View Quoted Comment Yes good idea! Thank you I have sent them an email. I am hoping to be abel to add floral garland around the window somehow also

Try a fabric background. Super easy and inexpensive!

Consult with your photographer first. They might be okay with some angle and tool tricks, or they might need your help.

View Quoted Comment Good point! I will reach out to the photographer! Thank you so much!

View Quoted Comment Thanks for that idea! I would have to rent some kind of stand to hang the fabric on? I will check into this! thank you!

You could try utilizing the window as a backdrop to your ceremony with florals like the pic below

View Quoted Comment Now that is beautiful!

View Quoted Comment 😍 right! I love the whole aesthetic I think the flowers would stand out in photography and prevent any glare

View Quoted Comment Good point! I didn't think about how the flowers could prevent glare! I agree. I would really hare to cover the windows up. I like the idea of working with the windows and not against them!

View Quoted Comment No problem. Do you have a florist who works with rental companies...If so, see if they can throw that in with your quote. That way you don't have to do the heavy work, just pick your color!

View Quoted Comment Genius!! Thank you!

View Quoted Comment Your welcome! 😉

I totally agree with the drapery/curtains suggestions! Affordable and can be beautiful and match decor

You can rent pipe and drape from a rental company or the venue quite affordably. They come in a variety of heights and with different drapery. You could do several tall sections that come within a foot of the top of the windows with heavy but sheer paneling, so you get the glow without the glare, then put florals at the top or edges to dress it up. Good luck picking a solution! Lots of good ones have been presented. ^_^

Machine made cotton late, cheap, is very good for after dark glare. Just make sure not to get a flammable synthetic ( poly and others are made from petroleum, not legal in most venues to cover large areas) dense cotton with holes as lace has, is okay. Open weave leno , looks like big lace, is common my sold in fire retardant kinds for home decorating. Just avoid cheap costume grade indiscount stores like Walmart. If your venue has no curtain hardware up, you can use command brand stick on hooks, each rated to hold 25 plus pounds, that can be put on a painted wall or on the woodwork , without making any holes or pulling off a y pInt. Or you may use a metal S hook, like that used for hanging things over a door, or hanging a bicycle against a wall1-3 along the top of the woodwork framing the top of the window, and a dowel with a roll of fabric or 56-72" lace you simply unroll, leaving only the ends of the dowel the fabric is attached to , to fit in the command hooks or S hooks. Very easy. Relatively cheap for a large area of windows. If the venue has roll down plastic shades, you can buy the same size cheap shade to fit the hardware. Take off the plastic, and staple on a thin sturdy fabric. And make a pull down shade. Nylon sheers, see through in colors or in lazy patterns, is safe for fire laws. It melts in high temps. It does not burst into flames that spread , as many synthetics do. And lots of things like 72-120 inch wide tulle, or gauze, comes in both nylon, or polyester. Poly unsafe. Nylon safe. Discount places like Fashion Fabrics Club online sell it one pensively by the bolt, far less expensive even with shipping than sewing it bridal shops. Tulle lets in light with just enough netting to block glare, and is super light to hang and handle.
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View Quoted Comment Wow lots of good info! Thanks!

Similar to these, drape, hang, make shades, or swags hung from cup hooks or command hooks


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View Quoted Comment If the venue doesn't have it. Your florist may be able to provide draping. My florist is providing draping for the pergolas at my wedding.

Yes, this 100%. As having worked as a wedding photographer for over a decade, I can see where this would be a nightmare for glare and I'm so relieved you're thinking about it too and being proactive.

Fabric will obviously be the least expensive option. Also what about tree branches in lieu of flowers? If it's a winter wedding you could paint them white or silver.

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