7 Wedding Reception Decorative Elements

Finding the right venue for your wedding reception could be a daunting task if you don’t already know what you want but if you already have a wedding theme and if you know the number of guests that you are going to invite, then it’s going to be a whole lot easier. The interior design for the wedding reception as well as the venue will be able to draw out a vision of the theme. If you are planning an indoor reception but you don’t know where to start, then you need to have these inspiring ideas –

Use White Lights

Who said that white Christmas lighting is just for the Christmas season? A lot of people now use these lights all year round. Some use it on their back porches, others as an elegant, decorative lighting. These lights will make a charming addition to any chosen venue. These can be hung all around the tables, from the ceiling, even around the wedding cake. Some of the potted plants could also use a bit more excitement that these lights would provide.

If Christmas lights aren’t your thing, then you can always go for lanterns.

Tie Bows

One of the most expensive wedding reception elements are the seat covers. So, if you don’t want to spend extra money in renting these, then use some wide ribbons instead. Tie the bows at the back of the chairs and you instantly have elegant seating units.

Ribbons are inexpensive and they are a great alternative to the usual fancy chair covers. Ask your friends to help you in getting the ribbons and tying them to the chairs for the big day.

Add a Water Feature

A wonderful addition to the wedding reception entrance is a water fountain. It doesn’t have to be huge, even a small one that sits right on a table in your home at the moment would do. The sound of running water is refreshing to hear and would relax your guests as they sit through the reception program.

Use Food and Candies

Decorate with whatever food and drinks you have on your menu. Ask the caterer to help in arranging the platters on the main table. You can also add a little glamour by putting assorted apothecary jars. Set up a dessert bar for a more festive mood while you line the gorgeous trays, fresh cheeses, and breads at the side. These should give the reception a more rustic and organic feel.

There is also another way that you can romanticize the reception area. You’re in luck because candies are also inexpensive. Dim the room, leaving only the faint glow of candies as the guests wait for the bride and groom to arrive from the church.

Decorate with Fabric

Purchase yards of fabrics in your favorite color. Use this in covering tables and draping from the ceiling. Use sheer fabrics for a more romantic look. Be creative by using materials that are soft and intimate. Use Your Engagement Photos           

Since this is your big day, anyway, why not let your guests look through your engagement photographs? The reception is the best venue to display those, in fact, for most weddings, the reception is the sole place where guests will ever get to see your engagement pictures.

Bring your favorite photos when you were both single, too. Make a slideshow that loops for the rest of the reception.

Adorn with Flowers

You can hang large, elegant flower displays. These are the kinds of décor that would leave a lasting memory on your guests. These flower balls can be made by the bride and groom plus some of their friends, a day or two prior to the wedding. These can be made to look like professional flower balls; all you have to do is to buy Styrofoam balls. Insert flower stems in those. It’s up to you if you want to use fresh or silk flowers.

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