Most brides spend a lot of time creating a wedding day that has the potential to be perfect from start to finish. A big part of the special day is a reception venue where guests are comfortable to dine, relax, socialize, dance, and celebrate your marriage. A lot goes into creating an environment like this, but the good news is, you have a lot of control over what happens and there are plenty of options for making the space the best it can be. You need a mix of practical items that are a part of any wedding reception, as well as extra touches that add to the ambiance of your specific wedding. As long as you decorate with an eye toward these two factors, you will pull of a reception that will be remembered for a long time to come. Start with practical aspects of the room. Guests will need a place to leave their gifts, as well as the cards and envelopes they bring with them. Boxes similar to a sweepstake entry box and promotional displays work well for keeping the cards safe and secure during the party.

Part of creating an environment that seems celebratory is choosing a color scheme. Your reception venue should be a reflection of the mood of the entire wedding. If you created a color theme with the wedding party’s clothing, the invitations, and the flowers, carry these colors through to your reception. Incorporate it into the table linens, the lighting, and the centerpieces. This creates a feeling of cohesion as people move from the somber happiness of the ceremony to the party-like atmosphere of the reception.

If you can, use flowers at your reception and your ceremony. Many people choose to have their ceremony and reception in the same location, which means all of the decorations, including flowers, can serve double duty. Those who are planning church ceremonies may not have this option, but consider moving flowers from one destination to the next. Also do your best to create a cohesive theme between the flowers in your bouquet and the flowers decorating the location.

Many people forget the dance floor, but it is one of the most important parts of your reception. If money is no object, there are amazing things you can do with your wedding dance floor including highlighting your names on the floor, lighting the floor up with colors and patterns, or creating walls around the dance floor that feature lights, water, or lasers.

Perhaps the most important thing a couple can do to make their reception a memorable event is to add personal touches. Do it yourself crafts and items with personal significance go a long way in making an event that is often repeated something totally unique. Consider adding family photos to the tables where guests place gifts and sign your guest book. Use centerpieces which include a photograph of you and your husband. Couples who add personal touches to their wedding reception will create an environment that is a reflection of their relationship and adds even more significance to their special day.

Author Bio: Penny Lane recently purchased and set up a sweepstake entry box at the office of the high school where her baseball team was conducting a fundraiser. She set up several promotional displays introducing the high school musical to the community.

Category: Marriage
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