Wedding Reception Decoration Ideas

Here are some wedding reception decoration ideas for those of you wanting to save some money on flowers, center pieces, room decor and more.

If you're planning an indoor dinner, then some form of table centerpiece is often a must. The most common decorating choice for weddings and reception are flowers, and streamers.

Fresh cut flowers can be expensive for a wedding service and reception, so why not consider using false flowers, or paper machete flowers, as they are much cheaper and reusable.

False flower arrangements in a bamboo pot are a very nice addition and keepsake for guests.

For those of you who would much prefer to use real flowers, it can be much cheaper to go with wild flowers and/or hand picked flowers. It is also a good idea to use them sparingly.

For example, rather than going all out and decorating everything with flowers just use a simple arrangement for the center of the table and place them in small vases or hand made crafts. Sprinkle a few scented flower petals around on each table, they look attractive and give off a pleasant aroma to the room.

Candle holders and candles are always a romantic addition to any wedding decor.

If your reception is at night you could add fireflies to a glass container with holes for air or even butterflies during the day.

To add more effect to your centerpiece you could stand the arrangement on a mirror which will reflect the light.

Alternatively what about using Christmas lights streamed through greenery, they make a beautiful decoration and it's one that you probably have already.

Chocolate and candy flower bouquets are sweet accents to the decor and they can be souvenirs for the guests later.

Balloons, balloons, and more balloons are always fun if you are choosing to have your theme be tropical romance, you can use glass containers filled with sand as centerpieces to your reception.

Let your imagination be your creativity and do not be bound by what is or what is not conventional, being different does not have to cost a fortune.

If you want to have a theme as one of your wedding reception decoration ideas what about one of the following:

Wedding Ceremony Themes

• Medieval: Wreathes, wild flowers, garland, candles
• Tropical/beach: Sea Shells, polished stones, fish tanks
• Spring: Daisies, butterflies, birds
• Autumn: Colored leaves, terra-cotta pottery
• Winter Crystal: Icicles, babies breath, glitter
• Victorian: Lace, bows, flowers, candelabra
• Roaring 20's: Balloons, streamers, candles
• Big band: Balloon bouquets, stringed lights, wine bottles draped in fake pearls

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