Wedding Reception Decoration Ideas That Make A Difference

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Author: Hawkins Monica

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What with so many themes, venues and locations to choose from with today's weddings, there are probably as many ways to decorate for the reception as there are weddings. However, there are some practical details that are relevant almost regardless of the finer points of your arrangement and it is one of those that I would like to briefly mention in this article.

Namely, the very thing your guests will be sitting at during a large portion of the evening, the wedding reception tables.

Indeed, something present at all receptions are the tables your guests will be sitting at. Selecting the right size of table and placing them in a way that will be easy to "navigate" for all those present is of the utmost importance. When it comes to table linens you should also keep in mind that the table/linen size ratio will help determine the overall look.

Having a tablecloth with a very long overhang can also be impractical as it easily gets tangled in the legs of those seated at the table. Particularly if a guest is sitting in a wheelchair this is something you need to pay attention to.

From a very simple approach to very refined, there are suitable decoration for wedding reception tables of any style imaginable. Here are a couple of ideas, in order to stimulate thinking for ideas that will go nicely with the them you have selected.

Simple napkin rings
These can be easily made by using ordinary toilet paper rolls, with fabric of a suitable color glued on. The paper rolls will ensure the right shape of the napkin rings and the fabric should be straightforward enough to pick out in a design that will complement the rest of your decor.

Fruiting it up
Fruits are a simply but wonderful way to enhance the look of your reception tables, in fact they make very attractive centerpieces.

The fruits should naturally be picked in a color that matches the overall look of the occasion. Citrus fruits for example are a perfect match for shades of yellow, green and orange, while apples, grapes and pomegranates will accompany reds, purples and pinks perfectly.

Purchase the fruit one day prior to the wedding so that it will not spoil. Place it in bowls at the center of each table, using tissue paper or greenery to fill out empty space. As an added bonus, if the fruit is not eaten, you can give the fruit as well as the bowls as presents for your guests.

Getting decoration ideas for your wedding is a very rewarding exercise in creative thinking, and you can be as elaborate or as straightforward in your thinking as you wish. Either way you should be careful to not become fixated on ideas that will make the practical arrangements of your wedding much more difficult.

Monica Hawkins has almost a decade of experience when it comes to wedding planning. Learn more tips and tricks about decorating for your wedding at her website www.weddingnotes.info