| Are you looking for some really easy, simple to | | | | sparkling cider. Set up in the middle of round |
| set up wedding reception table decoration ideas? | | | | tables or in clusters at rectangular tables, this |
| You've come to the right place. Everyone wants | | | | combination would be both practical and lovely. Go |
| their reception tables to look great and match | | | | "green". Could be set up on a colored cloth. |
| their overall wedding theme. But, your tablescapes | | | | 8. Fresh cut greenery, candy canes & |
| don't need to give you a headache or break the | | | | candles. So easy, fragrant and fun for holiday |
| bank. You are going to be quite busy the day of | | | | weddings! Use white Christmas light strings if your |
| your wedding, so you need quick, easy | | | | venue doesn't allow candles to be lit. |
| centerpieces! Many of our ideas are quite | | | | 9. Pre-made wreaths (lay flat) and candle. Not just |
| affordable, as well as no fuss! | | | | for the holidays, wreaths can be created to |
| 1. Seasonal fruit in decorative bowls or baskets. | | | | match any theme and color scheme. Simply lay |
| Did you know that you can spray paint | | | | them out! Works especially well for round tables. |
| inexpensive bowls to match your color scheme if | | | | Wreathes also make nice gifts afterwards for the |
| necessary? Go "green" - Give guests beautiful | | | | bridal party or for other helpers as well. |
| centerpieces, and snacks at the same time! | | | | 10. River rocks. Go "green" - Consider using |
| Beautiful color, and no waste. | | | | polished, river rocks as decor. As soon as your |
| 2. Tulle fabric table runner with floral items or | | | | event is done, bring them back to nature... Use a |
| arrangements. This combination can be as simple | | | | large size and have guests write inspirational |
| or as elaborate as you'd like, and will easily adapt | | | | words on them as keepsakes for you! |
| to any color scheme. Use your bridal party | | | | 11. River rocks, bowls & floating flowers. |
| bouquets as some of the floral accents - | | | | Easy to assemble and has a very natural look. |
| especially at the bride & groom's 'head table'. | | | | Can easily match any color scheme. Eco-friendly |
| 3. Pre-made floral arrangements. Probably the | | | | centerpiece! |
| most simple, yet beautiful way to spruce up any | | | | 12. Mirror, confetti and candle(s). Adding petals also |
| table. Short or very tall are best for conversation. | | | | would soften this look. Very easy to set up and |
| Be cautious of tipping with very tall, slender floral | | | | adds lots of shimmery color and light to your |
| arrangements on small tables & outdoors. | | | | tables. |
| 4. Shells, candles & sand. Gorgeous | | | | 13. Balloon bunches. Lots of bang for your buck! |
| possibilities await with this summer wedding | | | | You'll need something heavy to anchor them |
| centerpiece idea. Do a practice layout before the | | | | down, although you can purchase them with |
| wedding day and take a picture of it when you | | | | plastic heart-shaped 'anchors' on each balloon. |
| get it just right (so your helpers know how you | | | | Make sure strings are kept long to foster |
| want the elements arranged). Have a shoe-box | | | | conversation at tables. |
| sized plastic bin available for quick clean up of the | | | | 14. Candelabras with ivy. Classic and so simple to |
| sand after the reception. | | | | set up. Ivy could be fresh cut or silk. Candles can |
| 5. Fabric napkins, stemware & votives. Don't | | | | match your color scheme. Candelabras can be |
| underestimate the simple, crisp beauty of glass | | | | rented! |
| and candlelight! Beautiful, inexpensive & | | | | 15. Fresh cut flowers in vases. Use seasonal |
| eco-friendly! | | | | flowers from your yard, a friend's yard, florist, or |
| 6. Petals and tea light candles. Arrange them into | | | | grocery store. SO simple to set up and clean up. |
| swirling shapes or randomly spread them out for | | | | Give the flowers to your guests as they leave |
| a soft, easy look. Use buds or whole flowers too | | | | the reception so they can be put to good use |
| (just the heads) if you like! Make a heart shape | | | | afterward. Ask your venue, florist or caterer if |
| with the tea lights on round tables. | | | | they have vases. |
| 7. Stemware, petals & wine bottles or | | | | |