Wedding Reception Table Decorations

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Your wedding tables are one of the funnest parts of your reception to decorate!

As a mass, the tables will look striking when your guests enter the room. When they sit at the table, you might have a few little surprises to make them feel that they are surrounded in luxury.

Names & Numbers

You’ve likely spent hours deliberating over who should sit next to whom. Now it’s time to think of a creative way to let guests know where they will be sitting. The most simple way is to number the tables, and then have a seating chart near the entry way so guests can identify which table is for them. You can elaborate on this concept in many creative ways. Consider naming each table a country you’d like to visit, after a certain color, or even a movie. Guests might be seated at the “Blue Table,” or the “The Casablanca.” You can also tie your table names into your theme. Having an autumn wedding? What about naming your tables after trees? Be creative, and make beautiful signs on your computer for each table.

Linens and More…

While some halls or reception locales may come with basic linens, if you have it in your budget to upgrade them, it’s worth considering. Choosing a colored set of linens can have a huge impact on the overall effect of your day – dark reds for a luxurious, sultry day or bright greens for a funky and playful wedding – it’s up to you! You can play up a plain white set by adding some napkins in an accent color, or sprinkling the tables with confetti, glitter, or petals! Your chair covers should match your table linens and can be embellished with magnificent bows.

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Centerpieces: High or Low

The key to the perfect centerpiece is that it falls below your guests’ line of sight or above it. This will allow them to carry full conversations without the centerpiece getting in the way. No matter which way you go, the effect can be all out glamour or subtle charm – no matter what your style. Have helium balloon bouquets floating 4-5 feet above each table for a breathtaking effect.

Hit the Grocery Store

You’d be surprised at the items you can find at the grocery store that can help you create beautiful, cost-effective centerpieces. Oranges, lemons and limes are all the perfect fillers for clear glass vases. Slice some into pinwheels and arrange them so they are facing out of the guests, then have long green grasses weave across a pile of lemons. Fresh, gorgeous, and not expensive at all! Apples and nuts can be perfect for a fall wedding. Love candy? Hit the bon-bon aisle to fill bases with brightly colored candies for an amusing and eye-catching centerpiece!

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Candles & More

Candles can be a beautiful centerpiece. Your guests will love the romantic effect, and the room will be aglow with sophistication! Candles can be held in a variety of ways. Float them on water for a soft look, or purchase special vases that will hold you candle half way up to create a floating effect. Combine your candles with natural elements such as seashells, stones, or sand for a rustic look. You may find a special vase that will allow you to combine flowers and candles – http://www.my-dream-wedding-ideas.com/wedding-reception-flower-arrangements.html">ask your florist!

Menus on the Table

Your menus may serve as more than a way to let guests know what’s going to be on their plates – they can also add to the overall theme of your wedding! Brightly colored menus at each place setting will create a fun burst of color. Monogrammed menus will add a touch of class. Create a piece of stationary that is as fantastic-looking as it is functional!

Give It Away!

Not sure what to do with all those centerpieces? Often, brides will make an announcement that the youngest person at the table is to take home the centerpiece! You can be creative with this! What about turning it into a fun trivia game – leave a question about you and your fiancé at each table. Whoever knows the answer gets to keep the centerpiece!

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