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Photo by
Halay & McGuiness Photography
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Reception Decorations
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There are so many ways you can
decorate your reception site. Again, you must remember to stay
within your budget! If you are having a theme wedding, have
centerpieces and decorations match the theme. Here are some tips
for decorating your reception site: |
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Flowers are always a beautiful way to
liven up a room. There are many ways you can decorate with
flowers:
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Have a vase of flowers at each table for the centerpiece. If
you are having a theme wedding, go with the theme.
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Use real flower petals for the cake decorations.
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Give a rose or carnation to each guest as they arrive at the reception.
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Use candles with dried flowers pressed in the wax as the
centerpiece.
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Use a candle or hurricane lamp with flowers placed all
around it as the centerpiece.
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If you are going to Hawaii on your honeymoon, have leis made
up for both of you to wear as you are saying goodbye to your
guests.
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Learn how to make a silk rose topiary.
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Using candles in the evening will
create such a romantic atmosphere. Candlelight softens everything.
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Use candles as the centerpiece.
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Have traditional lanterns holding candles placed around the
room.
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Have candelabras placed around the room.
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Choose scented candles.
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Use floating candles as the centerpiece
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Balloons are another popular
decorating idea. They're not just for kids' parties!
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You can have an archway created out of balloons for the
bridal party to walk through as they make their grand
entrance.
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If you are having an outdoor wedding, balloons can add a
colorful touch. Attach them to chairs or arrange them in
clusters throughout the site.
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If the reception site has high ceilings, have each balloon
touch the ceiling with a metallic string hanging down (just
above everyone's heads).
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Using tablecloths, napkins and chair
covers will change the appearance of the room. Have the linens
match or compliment your wedding colors. This will certainly add
an elegant finishing touch to your reception.
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Have framed photographs of you and
your fiance spread throughout the reception site. Choose
pictures before you were dating and while you were dating.
You can also include photographs of your parent's weddings.
Your guests will be delighted when they see them!
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Tulle is a very light fabric that can
make your site look romantic. It can be used to decorate
your reception in the following ways:
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It can be wrapped around the
backs of each guests' chair.
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Hang it from the ceiling to
create the illusion of clouds.
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Drape it over tablecloths to add
a special touch.
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Remember you don't need to go
overboard when decorating. There are many ways to decorate you
just need to come up with an idea (or theme) and go with it.
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