How to plan your wedding reception room

John Smith
Jul 25, 2017 · 2 min read

You will want your wedding reception room to be as beautiful and welcoming as possible. It can be difficult to plan how you want it to look, but by focusing on a few key areas and by sticking to a particular theme or colour scheme you will soon have designed a stunning room that will impress your guests.

The wedding reception room is somewhere that you will always remember fondly. As it’s an important space, it is vital that you take the time to plan how you want the room to look carefully. Ideally, it will be a welcoming and stylish area that is also a reflection of your personality. There are many different aspects to consider when planning, but here are a few of the key areas:

Theme/colour scheme

One of the first things to do is establish the theme or colour scheme. Whether you want a modern or more traditional theme, you should always stick to the same theme and colour and ensure that every item fits within the same design.

Table cloth

The table cloths on each table will (collectively) take up a large percentage of the room and are therefore one of the most noticeable parts. Consider using a bold colour or pattern within your colour scheme to bring the room to life. Alternatively, opt for a simple white table cloth and then add colour in other areas.

Chairs

Chairs are an often overlooked aspect, but they are important as your guests will be sitting in them for a long time. To improve the comfort and appearance, consider using chair covers for weddings — as they are a quick and easy way to improvise the look and feel of any chair.

Lighting

Lighting directly impacts mood, so be sure to plan how you light the room carefully. Candles are perfect for creating an intimate setting, but they are also a fire hazard so consider using LED candles. Fairy lights are also an excellent way to create a magical atmosphere.

Centrepieces

The table centrepieces can be used to add personality as well as style. But before you make a choice, ensure that they aren’t too tall to see over neither are taking up too much space on the table.

Decorative touches

There are many small decorative touches like rose petals, scatter crystals, floating stones, feathers, silk flowers, etc. which you can make use of to change the overall look of the room.

Backdrop

The wall of the venue is unlikely to be particularly pleasant to look at, so use a backdrop to create a better atmosphere. In addition to this, a backdrop will also make the photographs from all of the speeches much better too.

These are the key areas to address when planning how you want your reception room to look. The most important thing is to create a stylish, inviting and comfortable space which also reflects your personality. If you achieve this, it is sure to be a wonderful reception enjoyed by all.

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