Simple Décor & Bouquet Ideas for Civil Ceremonies (Under ₱10k)

Under ₱10k you can style a civil ceremony that looks polished in photos and sets a warm tone for lunch after. Start with a focused palette, then build a tiny “pocket altar” and a photogenic signing table. If you want ready bundles, shortlist friendly florists and event stylists who offer micro packages.

The under ₱10k game plan

• Choose one accent color and one metal finish
• Style only two zones: the signing table and a mini backdrop
• Use repeatable elements bud vases, candles, ribbon, fabric runner
• Keep the bouquet scaled to your frame and the room

Sample budget (target ₱9,800)

Total ₱9,800

Tip
Swap real candles for LED to pass most building rules and avoid cleanup.

Three bouquet recipes that flatter small spaces

Classic airy neutrals
Roses or ranunculus, spray roses, lisianthus, eucalyptus.
Look soft and clean at City Hall counters.

Sunset pocket
Carnations, mums, cappuccino rose accent, ruscus.
High color impact without premium stems.

Tropical minimal
Anthurium or orchids with monstera split leaf.
Graphic shapes pop against plain walls.

Care tip
Bind tightly, cut stems at a 45° angle, wrap with ribbon only after you arrive.

Pocket altar and signing-table vignette

Pocket altar kit
Two fabric panels on clamps, 6 bud vases in a staggered triangle, 6 LED candles.

Signing table
Gauze runner, three bud vases, small frame with your names, ring dish, and pens.
Place the bouquet on the table edge for instant portrait styling.

If you plan a sit-down after, a petite one-tier works well; browse tasteful cakes and pastries that suit your palette.

City Hall vs private venue tweaks

• City Hall keep it fast-load: prefilled bud vases, foldable cloth, LED lights only.
• Private venue add 6 chair markers and a low arrangement to repurpose at lunch.

For pacing a micro celebration, see timing cues in Planning a 20-Guest Civil Micro Wedding.

Aisle or chair markers under ₱900

• 6 single-stem markers carnations or mums with ribbon
• Fasten with removable clips or twine
• Gather all markers post-ceremony to cluster on the reception table

Color palettes that photograph well

• Ivory, sand, sage, and a single accent like terracotta
• Mauve, blush, dove gray for soft indoor light
• Emerald, cream, and a touch of gold for wood-paneled rooms

DIY vs buy

DIY buy stems by the bunch, prep the night before, transport in water sleeves
Buy request a “materials-light” bundle bouquet + 8 bud vases + boutonniere to stay on budget

30-minute setup plan

1. Lay the runner and place candles 5 minutes
2. Stage bud vases in triangles 10 minutes
3. Clip fabric panels and steam quick creases 10 minutes
4. Final wipe and photo test 5 minutes

Bring a compact kit lint roller, mini steamer, safety pins, floral tape, wipes.

Reuse for lunch

• Move bud vases to the center of two long tables
• Turn the backdrop into a photo nook by the restaurant façade
• Place the bouquet in a water-filled vase at the couple’s seat

What to skip to stay under ₱10k

• Tall arches and heavy foam blocks
• Strongly scented florals in small rooms
• Confetti that needs venue cleanup fees

Sample shopping list

• 2 bunches filler greens ruscus or eucalyptus
• 2 bunches budget blooms carnations or mums
• 1 bunch focal blooms roses or anthurium
• 8 bud vases mixed heights
• 10 LED candles and 3–4 m gauze

Photo quick wins

• Face the signing table toward window light
• Keep surfaces uncluttered pens and ring dish only
• Ask for one wide, one medium, one close-up per setup

For styling that matches your outfits and setting, get cues from What to Wear to a Civil Wedding and the setup pros and cons in City Hall vs Private Venue Civil Wedding. If you want a tiny warm glow for dinner, confirm restaurant rules and add a pocket speaker or fairy lights from friendly lights and sounds vendors.

Wrap your plan with the legal-to-celebration playbook in the pillar guide so timing and budget stay aligned: see the full workflow in Civil Weddings in the Philippines Requirements Costs and Step by Step Process.