Wedding Reception Decoration Ideas

The wedding reception is a costly affair. One is on the lookout of wedding reception decorating ideas that would result in a beautiful scene. Moreover, these ideas must be economical. No one likes tables that appear half dressed and/or cheap. These decoration ideas are always inclusive of flowers. Hence, it is advisable to place bouquets on the tables. It is also a better suggestion to use the bride's, the bridesmaid's and the maid of honor's bouquet rather than purchasing additional flowers.

 Wedding Reception Decoration Ideas

Glass Pyramids

• Arrange glasses in the form of a pyramid. During the reception, pour toasting bubbles in it
  
• Ensure the pyramid will work finely when sparkling wine or champagne is poured in it. For this, experiment beforehand what happens when water is poured
  
• This idea is a cheap alternative to an ice sculpture or chocolate fountain
  
• This is a rather affluent method of decorating the venue
  

Pretty Fairy Lights

• Usually, all purchase some packets of fairy lights for Christmas. These can be used in a wedding reception
  
• These lights result in a beautiful addition to the venue
  

Lanterns

• One method is to use tin cans for preparing lanterns. This is done as follows
  
  • Use a hammer to punch a nail through the can
    
  • Drop a tealight or candle and place the can
    
  • If you desire to hang the can, make two holes at the top edge and use wire as a handle
    
• Another method is to use jam jars. This is done as follows
  
  • In order to create a handle, wind some wire around the rim
    
  • Place a candle and hang the jam jar on a tree or in the garden
    

Candles

• This is a very economical method of decorating the venue
  
• It is advisable to buy 100 candles or tealights from the superstores
  
• This results in a romantic and delicate lighting
  

Balloons

• This is an efficient method if one wishes to decorate the reception very cheaply
  
• Balloons are available in various colors, sizes and shapes. Some of these are metallic and pearlescent
  

Tips regarding Wedding Reception Decoration Ideas

• It is always nice to have plenty of lighting during the reception. For this, Christmas lights and rope lights come in handy. They can be purchased at a reasonable price and they enhance the elegance of the occasion
  
• Some people use artificial flowers or fruits for decoration. If one aims that these flowers and fruits should remain underwater, then follow this process
  
  
  • Pour water in the vase till it is completely filled
    
  • Wedge the flowers and fruits against the vase
    
  • Some people choose whole or cut lemons
    
• Another decoration idea is the use of pictures. Some of the methods are as follows
  
  
  • Pictures of the parents of the couple that have been shot on the wedding day of the parents
    
  • Pictures of the bride being close to the wedding cake
    
  • A huge picture of the bride and the groom must be placed at a distinct spot on the venue like the entrance