May 21, 2012

Decorating for Outdoor Receptions

Nature and love cannot be hid – German Proverb.

Outdoor weddings, which may include both outdoor wedding ceremonies and outdoor wedding receptions, offer decorating possibilities that are not offered by indoor affairs in a church or a banquet hall. Whether you are in lush gardens or on a mountain top, on the beach by a seaside resort or on the open deck of a yacht, nature comes into play in how you decorate.

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Outdoor Reception Decorating Ideas

Depending on the location of your wedding and the rules of the venue, you can have so many options for the decor of your outdoor wedding.

For example, you may be able to have tiki torches define the walking path between your cocktail area and your reception and hanging lanterns from trees or adding other festive theme inspired lighting. You may have floating candles on a serene pond that represent the wishes of your guests or flower petals on the grass decorating the aisle you walk during your ceremony.

Using arches, columns, pedestals, fountains as well as additional natural accents such as potted palm trees are possible, too.

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