Example of Wedding Decorations at Receptions

After getting the rings, the gown, the caterers, the venue, the bridesmaids, the next important feature in any wedding is the decorations. The right décor and lighting can transform an ordinary room or canopy into a palace. And if you want to live that moment forever, then you should consider carefully how the wedding décor should be. Your wedding planner should be able to guide you to the types of décor that will match your chosen theme. Otherwise, scour the Internet; you will be spoiled for choice.

First let’s start off with the guest book. Add elegance to your wedding with a guest book covered in pearl white fabric with gold foil print. This should put a classy start to your wedding. Next, how about a pearlized-glass photo frame/place card holder for each guest’s name or a picture of you and your beau? It makes a great memento for your guests to take home.

As for wedding favors, the sky is the limit. You would probably get a migraine after you have gone through the thousands of wedding favors available on the market and on the Internet. They range from scalloped shell-shaped boxes, glazed porcelain saucers, to miniature scented soaps etc. It will be a good idea to get wedding favors that will be used by the guests long after the wedding. You could perhaps get salt and pepper shaker sets, napkins, personalized coasters, heart-shaped measuring spoons, measuring cups in velvety pouches, personalized lip butter, leather frame keychains, tea infusers, beautifully-designed bottle stoppers/openers, small photo albums, manicure sets, frosted glass votives, and lots more. The list is never-ending.

There are Internet sites which offer honey jars, chopsticks, mint tins, cosmetic bags, fortune cookies, cuff links, bracelets that can be personalized with custom text or monogram. And don’t forget personalized tags to go with the favors. The wide array of colors, shapes and designs is mind-boggling and most come pre-punched with holes with white cotton strings.

Here’s a great idea to make the simplest of wedding favors appear elegant by tying it up with ribbons, either in organdy, silk, velvet or personalized double-faced satin. You can have the ribbon printed with your names and wedding date which is then repeated throughout the entire roll. Apart from ribbons, favor boxes also play a part in adding that special touch to your gift for the guests. Embossed boxes are perfect to turn an otherwise simple memento into a stunning gift.

Another example of wedding decorations at receptions is the centerpiece, perhaps you’d like to try the candle craze. There are many different types of candles each with a different scent, color and design like cranberry orange, honeydew, coffee and cream, lavender, raspberry sorbet, pomegranate etc. In fact they sound good enough to eat! Imagine what effect that will have on your guests. You can even personalize these candles for your guests as wedding favors. How about an impressive centerpiece of floating candles with pretty flowers strewn around them?

And talking about flowers, how can you have a wedding sans these beautiful works of nature? Take your pick of orchids, roses, hydrangea, calla lilies, peonies, amaryllis, carnations, daffodils, dahlias, tulips, asters, daisies, peonies, or sunflowers and tastefully arrange these flowers as wedding decorations for the reception venue and tables. Match these flowers with your table linen. Table linen need not be in one solid color or in traditional white. There are many colors and designs to match your wedding theme. You can opt for lace or gingham table linen with color-coordinated plates and glassware. In fact, you may use any pattern, fabric for your table setting. The keyword here is coordination. Nothing is more unsettling to the eye than to find décor which neither matches nor complements each other.

Balloons can also add to the gaiety of a wedding. You can either have them in clusters or pairs of black and white, depending on your color theme, or they can be in various hues and colors. In fact balloons alone can be used as the main décor at a reception. Many have had such décor and the effect can be just as stunning. If you like, add some flowers to the whole ensemble.

Oh, and let’s not forget the icing on the cake – cake toppers. You can have porcelain bride and groom toppers, or toppers made of crystal or even hand-blown glass oil candle. These can be engraved with the names of the bride and groom in gold or silver leaf.

Finally, if you want your wedding reception to resemble a fairyland, then the clever use of lighting can do the trick. You can play with clear ‘Christmas’ lights, for example, or lighted candles, or even spotlights to create some interesting and romantic effects. How about getting lights that come in ceiling drapes. The effect is breathtaking. It’s like having a wedding in a mini castle. Great way to add that unique touch. In fact with the correct lighting, the rest of the decorations can be minimal but elegant.