Beautiful Wedding Decorations Made Easy with Polystyrene Shapes

Photo booths are a must-have at modern weddings — and polystyrene shapes make fantastic props.

Try:

• Hearts covered in glitter

• Stars painted in metallic colours

• Oversized numbers (wedding date or year)

• Mini props like moustaches, glasses, and speech bubbles added to sticks

For backdrops, large polystyrene shapes can be painted, wrapped, or flower-coated to create a picture-perfect background.

🌸 4. Floral Displays & Arrangements

Polystyrene is a popular base for florists because it’s easy to pin, stick, or glue artificial flowers onto.

Perfect for:

• Floral letters

• Bride and groom initials

• Hanging flower balls

• Archway toppers and garlands

• Flower table runners

Polystyrene shapes are light enough to hang from ceilings or beams without the need for heavy rigging.

🎁 5. Wedding Favours & Table Gifts

Clear plastic fillable baubles make unique, memorable wedding favours.

Fill them with:

• Sweets

• Dried flowers

• Personalised messages

• Confetti

• Small keepsakes

• Photos of the couple

Tie with ribbon to match the wedding theme and place one at each guest’s seat for a beautifully coordinated look.

🕯️ 6. Cake Displays & Dessert Tables

Polystyrene plays a huge role in wedding cake and dessert styling:

Uses include:

• Cake dummies for display cakes

• Tier risers to add height

• Polystyrene discs for cupcake stands

• Foam bases for macaron towers or treat walls

Decorators love how easy it is to match polystyrene pieces to any colour or finish, whether wrapped in fondant, painted, or covered in fabric.

✨ 7. Lightweight Hanging Decorations

Polystyrene shapes are perfect for creating stunning overhead décor without worrying about weight.

Popular hanging ideas:

• Glittered hearts or stars

• Floating floral balls

• Soft-white painted spheres for a romantic atmosphere

• Themed shapes for outdoor weddings (clouds, butterflies, doves, etc.)

They can be suspended from rafters, marquees, or ceilings to create a dramatic, floating effect.

💡 Tips for Crafting Wedding Decorations

• Use acrylic paint for bright, smooth results

• Wrap shapes in fabric, lace, ribbon, or twine for elegant textures

• PVA glue works best for glitter, fabric, and paper

• Match colours to the theme for a cohesive look

• Store everything safely so pieces can be reused for future events

Final Thoughts

Polystyrene shapes open up endless creative possibilities for wedding décor — from personalised signage and photo props to table centrepieces and floral arrangements. Lightweight, easy to decorate, and available in a huge range of shapes and sizes, they help brides, crafters, and wedding planners design unforgettable celebrations on any budget.

✨ Explore the full range at Poly Craft Supplies and create wedding decorations that are beautiful, personal, and truly unique.