Wedding Decorating Ideas For Your Ceremony and Reception

Wedding Decorating Ideas For Your Ceremony and Reception

Looking beyond the typical wedding decorating ideas of flowers and balloons can turn a nice looking venue into something truly impressive. But this takes a bit of creativity and an eye for spotting unusual items that could be used in your decor. Keep in mind that what you choose to use should reflect your theme, the style of the location, and the mood that you wish to create.

Where possible, continue the theme of your decorations from your ceremony location to the reception area. You don't want a sudden sharp contrast between the two, as it breaks the style of your overall decorating scheme. For most people, the beautiful decor featured at the reception is of prime importance and makes your wedding day feel extra special. Little touches can go a long way in providing a memorable atmosphere. Here are a few wedding decorating ideas that are sure to add extra charm at your reception:

• Most locations will cover the tables with traditional white tablecloths. If possible, see if you can add colored table toppers, or alternatively, use sheer or lace toppers. These will add elegance to any table.
  
  
• Use arrangements of candles on guest and side tables throughout the room. When the lights are turned low for dancing, candles provide a soft illumination that is romantic. Votives and tealights are fine to use throughout dinner, but when it comes time for the after dinner entertainment, be sure to use long tapers or large pillars, as you want the candles to burn for several hours.
  
  
• If your reception is being held in the evening and you know that it will be dusk or dark out when guests arrive, welcome them with an luminary lined walkway. You can buy or make these yourself using paper bags or tin cans with designs cut or punched along the sides, filling them halfway with sand, and inserting a glass votive candle inside.
  
  

These are just a few tips that can help to add sparkle and elegance to any wedding decorating ideas that you may be considering. The easiest way to choose decorations is to work with a theme of some sort, whether it just is a nice color combination, the flowers you love, a favorite season of the year, or some specific theme based on a hobby or special interest. Themes will provide you with ample ideas for all sorts of wedding decor that you can use.

Wedding Decorating Ideas For Your Ceremony and Reception