Planning your wedding is a big responsibility, and even if you don’t have a lot of guests, there are still
plenty of things to do. Before walking down the aisle, make sure you pay attention to every detail and
task so that you can have a well-organized event. There are so many things to remember on a wedding
day, so you’ll want to be as prepared and organized as possible on the big day. If you are planning on
decorating the reception too, start by creating a timeline. Also, create a team that can help you with all
the planning and handle them the planning agenda. Make sure to note in your agenda beauty
appointments, ceremony time, photography sessions, any deliveries, makeup appointment, etc.
The reception will probably be the first thing the guests will see, so make sure you decorate it as fancy
as you can. It is also the place where most guests will come to relax and have a chat, so make sure that
the reception will be a comfortable and cozy place, too. If you’re trying to stick to a budget, there are
many fun ways to decorate a wedding reception. An enjoyable, memorable, and elegant décor will
remain in the minds of all the invited. Every single detail matter, so be prepared to meet some obstacles
along the way. Here you have a few details about how to organize your wedding reception and how to
stay organized on your wedding day.
- Use Christmas Decorations
It might sound a bit weird, but Christmas decorations can be useful when decorating a room. It is not
uncommon for people to use Christmas decors to create a beautiful wedding reception venue. You can
hang them from the ceiling, rotate them around the plants, around tables, or the cake. You can do so
many inspiring decorations using Christmas lights. Also, use white Christmas lights, they’re more suited
to the event and can create a more comfortable ambiance. If you don’t want to use Christmas lights, use
lanterns instead.
Christmas lights and sheer fabric are perfect for creating curtain lights. Why paying for expensive led
curtains when you can create ones by yourself? Wedding lights can bring such a relaxed and romantic
ambiance to your reception. Another unique idea is to hang icicle lights from the ceiling or around the
tables. Mini white Christmas lights and icicles are ideal for decorating wedding walls, backdrops, aisles,
or illuminating outdoor weddings. - Tie Ribbons
If your wedding is outdoor, there are many more lightning possibilities to make the place look
unbelievably stunning. You can hang mini lights and satin ribbon down each side of pathways to bring
that soft glow and comfortable ambiance. As you start thinking about wedding decorations, it’s best to
use elements that will accentuate the theme of the wedding. You can use ribbon to make beautiful
decorations. Not only it looks incredible, it is so practical to use. You can create beautiful bouquets, hang
it from the chairs, or write each guests’ name for a unique and impressive idea.
Dress up the chairs from the ceremony with sheer satin ribbon to create a great aesthetic on the
wedding day. No matter what theme you’ll choose, a ribbon can help you create that unique wedding
décor. Go beyond the traditional decorations and use ribbon instead of wedding place cards. Write
down the guest’s name on the ribbon pieces that match with the color palette. There are plenty of ways
to make your wedding décor unique and stylish, so make sure you search for ideas before starting to
decorate your wedding reception. Also, as a sign of gratitude for guests, here’s a way of saying “thank
you” – Buy mini champagne bottles and tie around a soft, rose gold ribbon. It is a unique idea that your
guests will love. - Add Candles
There’s nothing more romantic than the glow of the candles illuminating a large room. Besides,
candlelight is the key to successful wedding décor, as most people love to have fun in a softly lit room.
Picking the right candles can be a bit challenging, but you’ll see that even your guests will look more
beautiful in a candlelit space. Consult with your photographer and decide which corners of the room
should be illuminated with candles. If it turns out to be a struggle to decorate the entire place with
candles, consider using them only in the wedding reception.
You can choose from long, skinny candles or the thicker ones; either way, both examples will give the
right lighting to your wedding. If your wedding theme is vintage style, consider choosing skinny, antique
candles for a vintage celebration. To create a more formal look, place tall candelabras on the tables. It
will look more elevate and elegant. - Get Creative – Add Your Engagement Pictures
Here is an example that most guests will love about your wedding arrangements: displaying your
engagement photos. The reception is the ideal place to display pictures with you and your beloved one.
The reception might be the only place where your guests can see the engagement photos. While
preparing the frames, think about the most beautiful and favorite pictures of you and your future
husband. If you don’t want to display too many pictures at the reception area, consider creating a slide
show. - Flower Arrangements
Honestly, there aren’t too many weddings with no flower arrangements. You have probably seen at
other weddings those large, eye-catching flowers. Flowers are among the most elegant and memorable
element at a wedding. Guests will pay attention to details and will remember how you’ve decorated the
location. As much as people love other decors at a wedding, flowers still occupy the first place when it
comes to decorating the wedding venue. There are so many wedding cakes to choose from, but the
trend for fresh flowers attached to the cake will always be the right choice.
Also, if you are a little DIY-lover, you can use colored ribbons and decorate old jars with it. It will also
create a vintage vibe for garden-themed weddings. Although a wedding is all about the ceremony, for
some guests, the wedding begins at the reception. Use these creative and useful ideas to decorate the
wedding reception, and save money at the same time.