Have Fun with Wedding Reception Decorations

You don't need to hire an expert to decorate the tables at your wedding reception. All you need is a good dose of creativity and originality to decorate wedding reception tables. And let's face it, it's your wedding reception and you want to enjoy every moment - even the decorating part!

First of all, do an analysis of the layout of the room where the reception is being held. How many tables will be required? What about the size of each? Remember large centerpieces don't need to be on every table. The head table takes center stage while smaller tables require smaller centerpieces.

For most people when they think wedding reception table decoration, the first thing that comes to mind is flowers. And of course flowers are always a winner when come to creating do it yourself tabletoppers for weddings! Fresh cut flowers such as tulips, daffodils, carnations, daisies, roses, or lilacs look beautiful and smell fantastic in a dainty vase at the center of every table. It's an outstanding way to decorate wedding reception tables.

For a different decorative twist when it comes to do it yourself tabletoppers for weddings, consider scattering fragrant petals (I recommend rose petals) on the tablecloths. Choose all the same color or a variety of colors. It looks lovely and smells … well try it and see for yourself!

Some couples have lots of flower arrangements at the wedding ceremony and choose to go easy on flowers at the reception afterwards. A friend of mine removed stems from the arrangements at the church after the wedding ceremony was over and placed them in vases at the reception. It worked out just fine.

As beautiful as they are, flowers are not the only route to take for decorating tables at the reception. Candles leave lasting impressions as well, especially for evening receptions. Some candle adornment suggestions include placing small floating candles in stylish glass bowls and putting them in the middle of tables. They make very elegant tabletoppers!

Scented candles are especially nice to use as do it yourself tabletoppers for weddings (consider scents such as jasmine, gardenia, sandalwood, or vanilla). Among other potential ideas for homemade reception table candle decorations, add food coloring to the water to give it some extra pizzazz or use bowls that are tinted blue or pink.

A summer wedding, no matter where the location, brings on thoughts (and yearnings) of the beach. Bring that warm feeling to the guests at your reception by arranging candles of varying shapes and sizes on a piece of glass (plain or decorative) and surround them with seashells and polished stone. I have attended weddings where these have been used and I guarantee they look sensational!

Artificial flowers sometimes get a bad rap but they shouldn't. Today's artificial flowers are much improved over the "fake looking" ones of days gone by. In fact often people cannot tell them apart from the real thing! The truth is revealed only after they get up close to them and touch them.

Artificial "silk" flowers (sprayed with a light, airy cologne - if you dare and also if none of your attending guests have allergies) can be eye catching and a tremendous conversation piece for your guests. Talk about ideas for homemade reception decorations turned into designer wedding decor! And who wouldn't want to talk about such opulence in decorating?

The wedding reception decoration task does not have to be a difficult and time-consuming chore. Use your vivid imagination to create wedding reception table centerpieces your guests will want to take home with them! Or even better, replicate at their own wedding soirees!