Distinct themes are becoming an extremely popular way for couples to express themselves in a unique way while exchanging their wedding vows and having the perfect reception. When planning a theme wedding, using creativity and personality allow brides-to-be the chance to have that wedding they've always dreamed of, and one that will also leave guests delighted and enchanted.
Deciding On the Perfect Wedding Reception Theme
The very first thing to keep in mind when deciding on the absolute best theme for your wedding reception is, what type of bride do you consider yourself to be? Romantic? Classic? Chic? Traditional? This actually sets the entire tone of the day, from the venue, to the bridal party's attire, to the flowers, the music, and even the type of food served. You won't want to have classic violin music playing while wearing a full cathedral length gown amid dozens of roses and then serve your guests sandwiches and snacks.
Another thing that will help you both decide on one specific theme to follow is, what are your interests and hobbies, and how did you and your fianc? meet? Next, be sure to ask family and friends if they know of any great spots for a wedding nearby, and then check in your local phone book where most will have detailed information about places of interest in the surrounding areas before the actual phone listings begin. The internet is an exceptional and limitless resource for finding the perfect place, and then finding ideas for incorporating the right theme for your wedding day.
All-inclusive resorts are great for having one particular theme for your wedding and reception, especially for the beach-themed wedding, or those based on a specific location or landmark, such as Hawaii, Las Vegas, or Niagara Falls. While this option may be more expensive than most, it may be worth considering if you'd like to leave all of the important details of the event to the professionals and concentrate on things such as your dress, hair and make-up for the big day.
Outdoor Themes
Exchanging vows right near a lake as the sun sets over the water provides the perfect romantic background for the start to any wedding. Old farmhouses with their rustic charm can be turned into a grand place to hold a reception, and estates, mansions, castles, museums and historic buildings all make wonderful spots to have a magnificent themed wedding reception.
Here are some other wedding reception theme ideas to consider:
- Butterfly
- Cultural
- Decade specific
- Fairy tale
- Garden
- Historical
- Holiday
- Musical
- Nautical
- Renaissance
- Romantic
- Rustic
- Seasonal
- Western
Besides all of these theme ideas, there are countless more to consider as the sky's the limit when it comes to having your wedding reception in a place that's special or important to the two of you in some way. Put your minds together until you've settled on just the right spot for you, and then allow plenty of time for finding, planning, and handling all of the details that will be necessary for planning the wedding of your dreams.
As well as finding a good venue that will cater for all your needs you must consider your guests and how comfortable they will be and incorporate their needs when considering your wedding reception ideas.
The first thing to sort out is exactly how many people will be coming to the reception. Bear in mind this is a critical part of your budget and whilst you may have many friends and family you will have to draw the line at some point if you are working within a set budget so work colleagues and the like may have to be left out if this is the case.
Your wedding reception ideas may have included stately homes, fairytale castles or huge marques for your venue however these will cost thousands of dollars and although they may be beautiful locations, do not book such venues unless you are sure you can afford them and as tempting as it might be to go over your original budget in order to satisfy your dream venue.
More important is the atmosphere you create and your wedding reception ideas need to focus on this. For instance you may spend hundreds of dollars on intricate and flashy table centrepieces that end up annoying the guests by being too big and restrict them from having a conversation with the person opposite them.
The same can be said for your wedding favors. Buying expensive wedding favors for your guests is nice but making handmade wedding table favors is infinitely better as they can be personalized for each of your guests and incorporate some of their individual personalities into them. These types of wedding reception ideas will create a fantastic atmosphere which your guests will remember and appreciate for years afterwards.
With this in mind before you start looking for the most expensive wedding reception venues consider your local amenities first such as pubs, village halls and sports clubs.
You will often find these types of venues will be more than satisfactory and you will be able to book them for minimal expense. Furthermore they will probably have their own catering facilities and furniture which will be included in the cost.
Make sure you check the costs of any venue you book thoroughly and ensure there are no hidden expenses included for things you may or may not even use. Check with the venue owners regarding their music policy as you do not want they party to end early just as everyone is enjoying themselves.
Also ask about overnight accommodation both at the venue and nearby as this will be a common question asked by your guests.
Whatever wedding reception ideas you have the main thing is for you and your guests to enjoy yourselves so do not spend the whole evening fussing around making sure everything is just right. As long as people have food and drink they are generally happy.
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