Pictures of Wedding Receptions

From LoveToKnow Weddings

Looking at pictures of wedding receptions can help couples discover all the wedding reception decoration options available for their special day, and by using photos appropriately, couples can create a stunning site for their nuptial celebration.

Decorate your reception in style.

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What to Look For

Couples who plan to use reception pictures as inspiration for their own decoration choices need to do more than just glance at photos. When examining different photos, look for the following items and note what you do and don’t like about the decorations:

Space: How tables are arranged, dance floor size, position of buffet tables
Place Settings: Types of china, arrangement of wedding favors, glasses, number of settings per table
Colors: Hues, contrasts, coordination, unusual shades
Lighting: Overall illumination, specialty lighting, candles, ambient light
Decorations: Centerpieces, candles, table decorating ideas, artwork, ceilings, windows
Cake Table: Wedding cake stand, floral accents, wedding cake serving set, placement in room, linens
Head Table: Decorations, seat arrangements, elevation, table size, orientation
Linens: Tablecloths, napkins, swags, draperies, carpet
Specialty Setups: Wishing wells, guest books, gift tables

By taking note of many tiny details in each wedding reception photograph, couples can begin to create a picture of what they would like their reception to look like.

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Finding Pictures

There are many places to find pictures of wedding receptions, including:

Friends’ and family members’ wedding albums
Bridal catalogs
Reception venue portfolios
Professional photographer portfolios
Celebrity magazines and special wedding issues of other publications
Wedding decoration and planning books

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Using Pictures of Wedding Receptions

When you find pictures you like, clip them or print them and keep them in a binder or notebook with other wedding planning materials. Take notes on what you do and don’t like about individual photographs, and share those notes and pictures with your wedding coordinator, florist, venue manager, and anyone who will help decorate for your event. Be sure to take along your favorite pictures when you shop for wedding accessories as well, so you can easily find just what you are looking for.

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Wedding Reception Picture Gallery

Click on any of the pictures below to be taken to specific articles with more detailed information and additional photographs.

Dark, Bold Colors	Outdoor Beach Reception	Formal Dinner Place Setting
Summer Garden Reception	Guest Book and Card Box	Wedding Cake Slices
Dramatic Head Table	Casual Place Setting	Place Settings with Favor Boxes
Table Place Cards	Elegant Cake Table	Wishing Well
Dance Floor and Piano	Dinner Buffet	Tent Wedding Reception
Topiary Centerpieces	Going Away Bubbles	Reception Table Numbers
Elevated Table Centerpieces	Cake Fountain	Spring Garden Lamp