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You also, of course, want your guests to enjoy spending their time in an aesthetically pleasing and satisfying environment.
When planning your reception decorations, first make sure that you are complying with any restrictions or requirements put into place by your venue.
Consider also, though, how you can use the style and architecture of the venue to your advantage.
Are there rafters or archways from which you might be able to hang things, such as drapes, flowers, or lighting? What is the furniture like and does it offer opportunities to add accents, such as pillows or table lamps?
On the subject of lighting, be sure to consider how your space will be illuminated over the entire course of the event. If the venue makes it possible, get creative with how you light the reception. Lots of paper lanterns, for example, or string lights in jars, provide a beautiful glow.
Make sure things are not too bright—particularly later in the evening—but make sure that your guests will not have to squint or strain their eyes to see decorations, their plates, or each other. Consider creating focal points around the periphery of the space that encourage guests to circulate and mingle between courses or dances. Separate casual seating areas, a photo background spot, chalkboard signage, a family photo wall, and a guest book table are possible options.
And do not neglect the table settings themselves: simple touches such as a decorative herb bouquet at each place, fitting table runners, colored glassware, and calligraphic menus or place-cards can add distinctiveness to your guests’ dining experience.
