In a lot of ways, wedding receptions are just parties. Take away the wedding ceremony and the big white wedding dress, and what you’re left with is food, music, dancing, cake, and hopefully a good time. So how can the bride and groom ensure their wedding reception isn’t just another formal party? It’s the little details that make a wedding reception special and memorable. TeamWED is all about personalization these days. Weddings can be so cookie-cutter, which is why we adore brides and grooms who make their wedding receptions their own. Here are just some of the ways you can ensure that your wedding reception is super memorable.
Make It Your Own
Most brides and grooms find that their wedding reception venues are pretty bland. And if a space is colorful in its own right, it’s hard to personalize it using nothing but linens and flowers. Monograms are one way to make your mark on your wedding reception venue. From favors that feature your new initials to removable vinyl wall decals (or dance floor decals) that feature a custom monogram, there are so many ways you can integrate your first names and last names (or new shared last name) into your wedding reception decor.
Give Us a Sign
Where do the bride and groom sit at the wedding reception? Wherever they want, of course! But all kidding aside, most brides and grooms sit at either a sweetheart table — a table that is only big enough for the two of them — or a head table with their bridesmaids and groomsmen. Either way, why not invest in some signage? It’s easy to find custom hanging bride and groom signs on Etsy. You can hang them over the backs of your chairs or prop them up in front of your place settings. Rather have your names displayed? The signmakers can do that, too.
Give ‘Em a Show
If your wedding reception venue has a projector screen or wall space that can accommodate a projected image, think about giving your wedding guests something to look at during dinner. You could, for example, put together a photo slide show using photographs that illustrate your and your beloved’s lives up until and then after you met. Some geeky guys and gals have set up live Twitter feeds at weddings so guests could share their thoughts with each other and the world. You can even share outtakes from the rehearsal!
Don’t Forget Bunting and Balloons
Okay, we know… balloons at wedding receptions have gotten a bad rap. They’re kind of hokey when not done well. But please trust us when we say that they can be done well, usually when arranged by a professional and kept against the wall (instead of bopping on ribbons tied to centerpieces). Think of balloons as a way to camouflage ugly or boring walls and ceilings, not as a decorative item in and of themselves. And please, no balloon arches! As for bunting, it’s just another way to hide the walls if they don’t quite fit into your wedding color scheme.
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