Decorating a Wedding Reception Hall

"Marriages are made in heaven and consummated on Earth" - John Lyly, Renaissance English poet and playwright

Every couple dreams of celebrating their wedding day in a very special way. Once the wedding date is finalized, they start planning for their wedding ceremony and reception. Exploring various ideas for wedding decorations is an integral part of wedding planning. A wedding reception is the conclusion of the wedding celebrations. It is an opportunity when the couple can thank their guests for being a part of their special day. An eye-catching decoration of the wedding reception hall will go a long way to make the celebration a truly memorable one. Take a look at these ideas for decorating a wedding reception hall.

Decorating a Wedding Reception Hall

Well-planned reception hall decorations represent exquisiteness and hospitality. A wedding reception hall can also be decorated dramatically to create a sense of intimacy. Therefore, you need to be selective and watchful about how you decorate the reception hall. The location of the wedding reception, available space, wedding season and the couple's budget need to be considered, while planning the decorations for the wedding reception hall. You can select a specific wedding theme to decorate the reception hall. Some popular wedding themes are beach wedding theme, garden wedding theme, black and white wedding theme, winter wedding theme and Christmas wedding theme. You can creatively use colorful fresh flowers, beautiful candles, lights, ribbons, fabrics and balloons for decorating a wedding reception hall.

Floral decorations: When it comes to decorating the reception hall, you can select from a wide choice of decoration ideas. Floral arrangements make the most beautiful and magnificent wedding decorations. These decorations can start from the entrance. You can decorate the doorway with fresh, colorful flower garlands. Rose petals spread throughout the entryway add allure to the entrance. While decorating the reception hall, arrange different types of colorful, seasonal flowers in beautiful bouquets and place them at the corners. For the spring wedding theme, you can use seasonal flowers like tulips, roses, lilies and Gerbera daisies. For summer weddings, you can utilize a wide choice of fresh, seasonal flowers like stephanotis, white calla lilies, hydrangea and snowball mums. You can also create some elegant centerpieces using these seasonal flowers.

Candle decorations: Candles are also a good option for decorating the reception hall. Candles of various colors and shapes can give a sophisticated look to the reception hall as well as add a sense of warmth and romance. You can select from a wide variety of attractive candles in the shape of flowers or fruits, bubble-stem candlesticks with taper candles, small Martini bowls with floating candles. You can also creatively use floating gel candles or scented candles.

Decorating a Wedding Reception Hall - Ceiling Decorations

Ceiling decorations can give a fascinating look to the wedding reception hall. The ceiling can be decorated with balloons, colorful ribbons, lights and draperies. You can make arches of satin curtains at the ceiling, which will give a royal touch to your wedding reception. Backdrops of draperies in beautiful color combinations can make some exceptional decorations. Balloons of various colors and shapes as well as colorful ribbons also help make awesome reception hall decorations. Large ceiling lights can brighten up the atmosphere in the reception hall.

Small, potted plants or shrubs (fresh or artificial) can make the atmosphere refreshing and lively. Place the potted plants at corners of the reception hall and decorate them with strings of colorful lights. If your marriage is based on the Christmas theme, then you can use miniature Christmas trees for decorations. You can also use some antique pieces or sculptures to tastefully decorate the reception hall.

Decorating a Wedding Reception Hall - Table Decorations

Gracefully decorated reception tables and chairs add a welcoming touch to the wedding reception hall. Wedding centerpieces are the most fascinating part of the reception decorations. Attractive floral centerpieces offer a festive mood to the reception ceremony. They add a refreshing and fragrant touch to the atmosphere. You can make beautiful centerpieces with fresh, seasonal or silk flowers. Or you can creatively use fresh or artificial fruits to make attractive centerpieces. A cluster of colorful balloons can also make a wonderful centerpiece.

Candles are also a good choice to make an appealing centerpiece. A crystal bowl with floating candles looks extremely captivating as a centerpiece. You can creatively use platters of colorful foods to make some unique edible centerpieces. Or you can place small crystal bowls of colorful confections like candies or chocolates at the center of the tables.

You can use confetti that matches your reception theme. Attractive tablecloths and beautifully folded napkins add an elegant touch to the reception table. Decorate the chairs with beautiful seat covers. Attach a small swag of flowers, balloons or ribbons to the back of the chairs.

You can make your wedding day a special one in a true sense with tasteful and eye-catching wedding reception hall decorations, which would be remembered by your guests for many, many years.