6 Simple Wedding Reception Ideas and Tips for Having the Reception of Your DreamsHere are 6 wedding reception ideas and tips to consider for having the wedding reception you've always dreamed of.
Follow these simple reception ideas and you'll be sure to have a wonderful and memorable occasion for all who attend. 1. Develope a Common Wedding Theme Developing a common theme for your wedding reception doesn't necessarily have to mean something as involved or complex as a medieval celebration complete with period clothing, foods, and decorations, or a Hawaiian luau with flowered leis, hula skirts, and roasted pig. If you're interested in something a bit simpler, try basing your reception around one common theme, such as the color of a treasured piece of jewelry, or a season of the year, or perhaps a favorite flower, color, movie, or song. 2. Having a "Green" Wedding Reception Many couples are choosing to have eco-friendly weddings and receptions, finding new ways of keeping with tradition, while also being kind to the environment. Use re-plantable flowers for decorating the reception venue such as tulips, mums, roses, and dahlias, and choose colored rocks, shells, or floating candles made from all natural ingredients placed in clear bowls of water. In lieu of gifts or money, many newlyweds are opting for donations made in their name to charity, usually outlining their request on the invitations. Not only does this save on cards and gift wrap, but many worthy causes would benefit from such generosity. And, at the end of the reception, be sure to donate any leftover food and cake to your local homeless shelter or soup kitchen. 3. A New Twist On An Old Favorite Turn your wedding reception into a memorable event for everyone by putting a new twist on an old favorite with pictures and videos. Photos are an integral part of every celebration, especially weddings when relatives, friends, both new and old, all get together to share in the joy of matrimony. At your reception, consider having a small "booth" set up so that guests can have pictures and videos taken with one another that will be added together after the wedding to one montage chronicling the event. Other great wedding reception ideas instead of the usual disposable cameras at every table, alternate with decorative note cards that fit the theme of the reception for guests to record their thoughts and well wishes. 4. Understated, but Elegant Instead of many different elaborate decorations at your reception, why not consider having everything done in shades of white and cream for an air of subtle elegance? Many types of flowers can be found in white or ivory, as well as all of the linens, the fabrics and tulle for decorating, candles, the cake, even the limousine. To truly tie everything together, choose bridesmaids dresses in shades of beige or gold so that they'll be set apart from the bride's gown, but still fit in with the entire theme of the day. 5. Local Charm From using local artists, dancers, and musicians for the entertainment to serving cuisine that is created or has origins in your city, state or hometown, you can find many ways of having a wedding reception filled with plenty of regional charm. Most locations have some type of food or drink that is known for being a local or ethnic favorite, and if you happen to live in a town that brews its own beer, be sure to serve that as well. 6. Artistic Flair For a really special touch to your wedding reception, hire an artist to paint instead of only taking pictures. There are many artists who do this using a variety of mediums, such as watercolors, pastels, charcoal, and acrylics, and guests are fascinated as they watch the beauty unfold right before their very eyes. For original wedding reception ideas, a touch of humor and whimsy, a caricaturist will also create one-of-a-kind memories of the wedding party, as well as friends and family at the reception. After the wedding reception is over, the paintings or artwork can be framed and given to special guests, such as the parents of the bride and groom, as well as for the newlyweds to proudly display in their new home as a unique reminder of the first day of their married lives together. I hope the wedding reception ideas and tips above will get your creative juices flowing. There are so many great and fun ideas for wedding receptions that you'll have no problem finding the one that will fit your style. Good luck and have fun planning your wedding!
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