Tablescapes and Layouts: Designing the Perfect Reception
Your celebration doesn’t stop after you exchange your vows at the altar. Once the ceremony has concluded, the real festivities begin, but not without paying all of the details the attention they deserve, first. We’re giving you our professional take on designing the perfect reception, so that you can whisk your guests away into a stunning setting, full of intricate tablescapes and outstanding layouts.
Find Your Vision
The first step to designing a stunning display is to have a firm understanding of what you're wanting to accomplish, in terms of style and theme. Take your time doing research and finding inspiration through bridal magazines, Pinterest, or by working with an event planner that has an eye for creativity. The goal is to capture your personality and create a cohesive design that feels like the perfect extension of the rest of your event and your love story. Once your vision is clear, you can begin pulling materials and making decisions on the features that will compliment your venue and flair, not clash with it.
Create Captivating Centerpieces
The key to a striking centerpiece is fresh florals, greenery, and other elements that will provide your display with the perfect amount of dimension and texture. Whether you’re opting for a garden-theme full of luscious flowers or prefer to take a minimalist approach, it’s important to make sure that your design is well-balanced and doesn’t overcrowd the table. Your guests should be able to comfortably enjoy their experience and interact with those around them, without disruption. If you’re looking to add a personal touch, these arrangements are a great opportunity to pay homage to sentimental moments, by including photographs and other inspiring objects. While these may seem like a fun project to dabble in yourself, they do require a time-consuming and complex approach, so ditch the DIY and let a professional take the lead, so that your centerpiece can be the center of attention.
Perfect Place Settings
Once your guests have taken their first glimpse at your beautifully designed venue, it’s time for them to find their seats and be equally amazed by their place settings. Not only do they serve as a functional guide for seating arrangements, but also act as a placement for creating memories that will be cherished by both the hosts and guests. The inclusion of personalized place cards or wedding favors creates an intimate setting. It’s about more than selecting elegant and complimentary tableware. Pulling together the perfect place settings creates a reflection of thoughtfulness and enhances your guests overall dining experience.
Choose the Right Linens
There’s no room at your wedding for wrinkled or poorly-fitted linens and we’re not just talking about the ones you wear. On a day like this one, every detail matters, and putting in the extra effort to ensure that your tablecloths and napkins are crisp will be one step you won’t regret. Each piece of fabric that drapes the tables at your reception should be properly steamed and pinned to perfection. Not only is this a great trick to ensuring that your photos come out clean every time, but it also helps you to avoid any potential accidents or snagging. This small, yet significant touch will elevate the overall aesthetic and create a refined atmosphere for your guests to enjoy.
Light Up Your Space
Nothing says romance quite like a design dripping in candles and chandeliers - if they’re incorporated correctly, that is. Candles are the perfect way to spice up a room, however including them in your layout isn’t as simple as it may seem. Afterall, we want to achieve a warm, inviting atmosphere so ensuring that the style is proportionate to the tablescape is a must. It’s also essential that you opt for a choice that enhances the design, rather than distracting from it, which includes finding the rightlighting shade for a beautiful glow. If you prefer a more decorative approach, extravagant lighting fixtures are the perfect way to elevate the room and provide for a luxurious feel. While the level of radiance might not seem like a lofty task, making informed choices will help you to achieve an ambience that truly compliments your design.
The Perfect Reception is in the Details
Your reception is the ultimate time for celebrating with all of your loved ones on a thoughtfully-designed occasion. Tablescapes and linens might be your biggest obstacles, in the grand scheme of things, but real perfection can only be achieved when all of the fine details come together as one.
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