3 Original Wedding Reception Ideas

Coming up with clever original wedding reception ideas can make your wedding day something special. Instead of having a traditional, predictable wedding consider thinking a little out of the box.

Planning a wedding is very stressful, so don't be too hard on yourself. Choosing a reception idea that is totally unrealistic and unachievable will only make you more stressed out, broke and unhappy.

If you are truly stumped for ideas consider hiring some professional wedding planning help. Your investment in a good wedding planner assures that you will have someone to bounce ideas off of, and he or she can also help keep you within your budget.

Listed below are 3 original wedding reception ideas to get you started.

Choose A Wedding Theme

Not all wedding themes are the same. Sure, you could choose to have a red wedding or a holiday wedding like Christmas or Valentine's Day.

Themes can be a great way to do something different, but it doesn't have to be a common wedding theme. Think of an original theme, or combine two themes to make it unique.

For example, instead of just a beach wedding consider a Hawaiian luau reception in the fall or winter at a reception space. Or, how about a Vegas wedding complete with games of chance and Elvis helping you tie the knot?

Don't be afraid to get creative, but be realistic with the resources and budget you have to deal with.

It's All About The Location

Choosing a unique location is another fun option. Instead of getting married at a typical reception hall or hotel, think about unique places like aquariums, dude ranches or even a haunted house.

A good location can serve as the backdrop for your theme, and a really good location can almost stand on it's own with very little other decorations.

Museums, airports, theme hotels and historic sites can offer plenty of originality as the start for your reception.

Break The Mold

If you really want to do something different you are going to have to really work hard and think differently about your wedding. Many wedding themes have been done, so you are going to have to go the extra mile to come up with something completely unique.

Think about locations where people wouldn't dare have a wedding like a prison or on top of a mountain in winter. Maybe your favorite fast food restaurant or store at the mall?

While you can really get crazy with your ideas, most people will fall somewhere in the middle between mild and wild. Get creative, hire a wedding planner and get to work!

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