Wedding Reception Decorations

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Wedding Reception Decorations

Wedding Reception Decorations

Wedding Reception Decoration Tips

Wedding receptions are a big part of a wedding, it's when everyone gets to meet and congratulate the new couple, the bride and groom have their first dance and it's usually the first meal they eat together. But wedding receptions aren't just about food, although it does account for major reception spending. Surprisingly food is much easier to decide for a wedding reception; what's difficult are things like decorations, music and wedding favors not to mention seating plans.

A lot of people are now of the opinion that seating plans aren't necessary and people should be allowed to sit wherever they like and that takes a huge amount of planning off the bride's shoulders. The major problem of course is still the decorations, particularly the table.

What most people concentrate on is what they're going to put on the table instead of starting out with the table itself. When you go to rent a space for your reception or just the chairs and tables you need to have two things in mind; the number of guests you're having and how many should sit at one table. The smaller the tables the more you'll need and that means more centerpieces. You can have three or four huge tables and arrange them so that everyone is seated towards a center. This will make conversation easier and you can opt for some really fun wedding table centerpieces like fruit bouquets or fresh fruit arrangements that give wedding arrangements a unique look.

Always keep the shape and size of the table in mind. Try and pick a centerpiece first so that later you don't end up with circular centerpieces and square tables.

What percentage of your total wedding cost did you spend on your church and reception decorations and supplie:

Please include the following purchases/rentals in your percentage: Centerpieces/candles/candelabras/archways/guestbook supplies/rental cake/knife set/wine glasses/flowergirl basket/ringbearer pillow/cake topper/pew bows/pillars/unity candle holder/moneybox.

You are pretty much including everything! Lets see, my total budget was $10,000. The church was $600 and the florist total was about $1500, and that was the alter decorations and bouquets/bouts. I used my tossing bouquet and some extra flowers as my cake topper. As far as the church goes, I used the church's candleabras and pew candle holders. That was about all the decoration in the church.

The unity candle was about $10. I used wine glasses for our toast and a knife set we already owned. But as far as the glasses for all of our guests go, that was included with the caterer. The caterer's final cost included renting the linens, silverware, glasses, and extra tables.

For my flower girl, she made her own dress. So she used the scraps from her dress to make a purse. If not, use a basket you already have from Easter.

All those things you mentioned (knife, wine glasses, a pillow, a candle, a moneybox) are all minor minor expenses. But the reception is roughly everything left over. In my case, about $7,000. I made my own centerpieces so that is included in reception budget instead of florist budget.

I better way to figure out your budget is to expect a little over 50% for the reception costs. Close to 60% of that (or a little over 25% of your total budget) will be your caterer.

Go to www.ezweddingplanner.com. They have a great Budgeting section that you can type in your budget and it will give you approximate percentages/amounts for each part of your budget. You can also take out parts you know you won't use.

20 Inches Wedding Sparklers Decorations (48 Wedding Sparklers)
20 Inches Wedding Sparklers Decorations (48 Wedding Sparklers)
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Add magic and sparkle to your wedding by giving all your guests a 20" Wedding Sparkler. Perfect for outdoors, the sparklers make a wonderful accessory to any celebration. Shipping excluded to Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto RicoThe sparklers are wire with easy tip for lighting. The wire allows no dripping. The 20" long sparklers have a burn time of 2 minutes, allowing slightly more time for photo opportunities! The handles are silver color metal and the sparkler is silver grey when unlit. When lit, they sparkle golden like the color of a flame/candle. This listing is for 48 x 20" wedding sparklers

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  • Add magic and sparkle to your wedding by giving all your guests a 20" Wedding Sparkler. Perfect for outdoors, the sparklers make a wonderful accessory to any celebration.
  • The sparklers are wire with easy tip for lighting. The wire allows no dripping.
  • The 20" long sparklers have a burn time of 2 minutes, allowing slightly more time for photo opportunities!
  • The handles are silver color metal and the sparkler is silver grey when unlit. When lit, they sparkle golden like the color of a flame/candle.
  • This listing is for 48 x 20" wedding sparklers. Shipping excluded to Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico
2000 Diamond Table Confetti Wedding Bridal Shower Party Decorations 1/3ct - Many Colors Available
2000 Diamond Table Confetti Wedding Bridal Shower Party Decorations 1/3ct - Many Colors Available
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  • Approximately 2000 1/3 Carat Diamonds - Each diamond is made of acrylic and measures 4.5-mm (1/3 Carat equivalent)
  • Great for table decorating, weddings, parties, arts and crafts!
  • Brilliant, sparkling, and fun. Sprinkle about to create a fun and festive party atmosphere!
  • Small bag of diamonds is great as a novelty gift or give-away. Not suitable for children.
  • Various sizes available in other listings!
Silver Wedding Mini Bell Decorations Favors (Set of 100)
Silver Wedding Mini Bell Decorations Favors (Set of 100)
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This beautiful card will definitely impress your guests with its elegance and simplicity. Poem is as follows:Today, as we gather together, Wish us a love to last forever, If you would like us to share a wedded kiss, ring the bell for lifelong bliss. Includes card, bell and ribbon and comes completely assembled. Each card is business card size.

Features

  • Comes completely assembled
  • Contains bell with clanger
  • Beautiful poem printed on each card
  • Business card size
Reusable Swan Ice Sculpture Mold
Reusable Swan Ice Sculpture Mold
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Ice sculpture molds by Sculptures In Ice are elegant and easy-to-use. Your beautiful creation will literally slip right out of the mold. Simply fill the mold with water or other liquid, freeze at least 48 hours and release a beautiful, professional-looking ice sculpture. Our ice molds fit in most conventional freezers and measure 14" high by 11" wide by 3" deep.These versatile molds allow your creativity to come to life. These special ice molds are made of durable, high-impact Styrene, an FDA-approved material that allows them to also be used as dessert molds. Freeze with water, colored water, juice or ice cream. You can even use gelatin or melt-and-mold chocolate! (Please note that ice cream and gelatin molds should lay flat.)To extend the life of your ice sculpture, display on a block of ice or use dry ice for a dramatic effect. Make extra ice sculptures and store in your freezer in plastic bags. The possibilities are endless!

Features

  • Create beautiful ice sculpture centerpieces with these elegant, inexpensive, and easy-to-use molds
  • Reusable ice sculpture molds made of FDA-approved, high-impact Styrene
  • Fits in most conventional home freezers, measuring 14" high by 11" wide by 3" deep
  • Wide variety of ice sculptures molds from which to choose for weddings, parties or special holidays
  • FREE standard US shipping when 2 or more molds are purchased
Wedding Cake Water Fountain 4T Beverage Punch Bowl
Wedding Cake Water Fountain 4T Beverage Punch Bowl
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4-Tiered punch fountain shaped like a wedding cake. Water, beer, wine, punch, champagne flows from one of the attachment heads and pours down clear tiers into a punch bowl lit by submersible lights. Perfect as a decoration, very small to use as actual punch bowl. Comes with 2 top attachments; floating faucet, spinning ballerina or plain version allows water to bubble up and down the tiers. Electrical cord includes on/off switch. Comes in color retail box. 10 inch Diameter Bowl x 17 inch high with floating faucet or 12.5 inch without attachments. Item made of plastic not glass - the effect is striking all the same. Ladle for pouring punch is not included. Small punch bowl - be sure to check dimensions. Looks great as a decoration or under a cake stand in weddings. We sell a larger 5 Tier Punchbowl in our Store. Includes fountain, attachments, plastic flowers to put in tiers and punch bowl, submersible pump and submersible lights.

Features

  • Beverage Fountain shaped like a wedding cake.
  • Great for small groups or decoration under a cake.
Reusable Bride & Groom Ice Sculpture Mold
Reusable Bride & Groom Ice Sculpture Mold
List Price: $24.95
Sale Price: $19.95
You save: $5.00 (20%)
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Ice sculpture molds by Sculptures In Ice are elegant and easy-to-use. Your beautiful creation will literally slip right out of the mold. Simply fill the mold with water or other liquid, freeze at least 48 hours and release a beautiful, professional-looking ice sculpture. Our ice molds fit in most conventional freezers and measure 14" high by 11" wide by 3" deep.These versatile molds allow your creativity to come to life. These special ice molds are made of durable, high-impact Styrene, an FDA-approved material that allows them to also be used as dessert molds. Freeze with water, colored water, juice or ice cream. You can even use gelatin or melt-and-mold chocolate! (Please note that ice cream and gelatin molds should lay flat.)To extend the life of your ice sculpture, display on a block of ice or use dry ice for a dramatic effect. Make extra ice sculptures and store in your freezer in plastic bags. The possibilities are endless!

Features

  • Create beautiful ice sculpture centerpieces with these elegant, inexpensive, and easy-to-use molds
  • Reusable ice sculpture molds made of FDA-approved, high-impact Styrene
  • Fits in most conventional home freezers, measuring 14" high by 11" wide by 3" deep
  • Wide variety of ice sculptures molds from which to choose for weddings, parties or special holidays
  • FREE US standard shipping when 2 or more molds are purchased
20 Inches Wedding Sparklers Decorations (48 Wedding Sparklers)
20 Inches Wedding Sparklers Decorations (48 Wedding Sparklers)
List Price: $56.00
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Add magic and sparkle to your wedding by giving all your guests a 20" Wedding Sparkler. Perfect for outdoors, the sparklers make a wonderful accessory to any celebration. The sparklers are wire with easy tip for lighting. The wire allows no dripping. The 20" long sparklers have a burn time is between 60 and 90 seconds , allowing slightly more time for photo opportunities! The handles are silver color metal and the sparkler is silver grey when unlit. When lit, they sparkle golden like the color of a flame/candle. This listing is for 48 x 20" wedding sparklersShipping excluded to Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico

Features

  • Add magic and sparkle to your wedding by giving all your guests a 20" Wedding Sparkler. Perfect for outdoors, the sparklers make a wonderful accessory to any celebration.
  • The sparklers are wire with easy tip for lighting. The wire allows no dripping.
  • The 20" long sparklers have a burn time is between 60 and 90 seconds, allowing slightly more time for photo opportunities!
  • The handles are silver color metal and the sparkler is silver grey when unlit. When lit, they sparkle golden like the color of a flame/candle.
  • This listing is for 48 x 20" wedding sparklers. Shipping excluded to Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico
Wilton Wishing Well Sweet Heart Silver Gift Card Holder
Wilton Wishing Well Sweet Heart Silver Gift Card Holder
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Wilton Wedding Wishing Well Gift Card Holder.From the package: A charming display for any shower, wedding or anniversary celebration!Decorate with flowers, tulle, ribbon, balloons and more to match your celebration colors.Assembled size measures 30.5" high x 16" wide x 14" deep.Constructed of heavy white printed corrugated cardboard.Comes in a flat box and assembles easily in about 5-10 minutes Topper is approx 5" wide & 3.25" Tall

Features

  • Wishing Well
  • Assebles in about 10 minutes
  • Decorate or customize to your decor
  • Add ribbon, flowers, and accents
  • Assembled size measures 30.5" high x 16" wide x 14" deep
White Wedding Reception Folding Style Chair Covers (set of 10)
White Wedding Reception Folding Style Chair Covers (set of 10)
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We are thrilled to offer brand new in the package white wedding folding chair covers. These are made from a polyester/dacron blend and will look beautiful at your reception. Does not include sash bow.

Features

  • New in package
  • Machine washable
  • White in color
  • Fits most folding chairs
  • Made for standard type folding chairs
Darice 1157-83, Wedding Confetti, 6-Ounce, Black/White
Darice 1157-83, Wedding Confetti, 6-Ounce, Black/White
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A fun wedding accent, black and white silhouette confetti of bride and groom can be scattered on tables for an attactive look or included with favors and packages. Each confetti cutout about 3/4" long. 6oz. (170g) bag.

Features

  • Neutral black and white match just about any wedding colors
  • Simple, no fuss way of embellishing a wedding table with a marriage theme
  • Not a toy, for decorative purposes only
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