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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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Photo Couresty of
Jerry
Schrader
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Flowers
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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.
- Use real flower petals for the cake decorations.
- Give a rose or carnation to each guest as they
arrive at the reception.
- Use candles with dried flowers pressed in the wax as
the centerpiece.
- Use a candle or hurricane lamp with flowers placed
all around it as the centerpiece.
- 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.
Learn how to make a silk
rose topiary.
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Candles
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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.
- Have traditional lanterns holding candles placed
around the room.
- Have candelabras placed around the room.
- Choose scented candles.
- Use floating candles as the centerpiece
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Balloons
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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.
- 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.
- 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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Linens
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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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Photographs
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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
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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.
- Hang it from the ceiling
to create the illusion of clouds.
- Drape it over
tablecloths to add a special touch.
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