Wedding Reception Picture

From LoveToKnow Weddings

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a good wedding reception picture may help make the very special words of wedding vows, toasts, and wedding wishes worth even more. There are many places couples can find pictures of wedding receptions to help them plan their own special celebration.

Find inspiration in reception pictures.

What to Look for in Reception Pictures

When looking at wedding reception pictures, couples need to notice more than just a pretty picture. Looking at specific details can help you decide why you like certain pictures and can give you ideas for how to use the ideas from pictures in your own celebration.

When looking at reception pictures, pay attention to:

Head table layout and decorations
Cake table shape and decorations
Reception table layouts, shapes, and arrangements
Centerpiece size and design
Types of table linens and place settings
Use of favors and place cards as decorations
Backdrops for the head table, entrance, and other key areas
Dance floor size, shape, and music equipment
Lighting, including candles, underlighting, sconces, and chandeliers
Room decorations including topiaries, flowers, artwork, etc.
Buffet line arrangement, bar service, and food serving areas
Pathways and open areas for mingling and movement

Where to Find Wedding Reception Picture Galleries

With so many things to notice in every reception picture, it isn’t unusual for couples to find different details they like in completely different pictures. Fortunately, there are many places to find wedding pictures to compare, including:

Books and Magazines: Bridal magazines, interior design magazines, and special event publications and books all have a wide range of pictures featuring not only weddings, but also similar parties and events that can inspire your reception.
Portfolios: All wedding vendors, from photographers to bakers to individual venues, have portfolios of past events for couples to examine. Not only can you get an idea of the vendor’s services by examining a portfolio, but the pictures can help you get ideas for your wedding day.
Albums: Friends and family members who have celebrated their own weddings will be more than happy to share wedding reception photos with couples planning their own events, and they can also offer valuable advice about what ideas were more difficult to work with or what they wish they’d done differently.

Coordinating Pictures with Your Day

When looking at reception pictures, take note of what features you like in different pictures, but also be open to new ideas. Different features that look great in separate photos may not look as nice when paired together, and it is important to coordinate your reception decorations with the theme, colors, formality, and personality of your special day so your wedding reception picture album will be just as lovely. The pictures below are just a few ideas to use; check out Photos of Wedding Reception Decorations, Wedding Grooms Table Ideas, and Wedding Reception Ideas for even more pictures and reception inspiration.

White Bunting	Poolside Wedding Reception	Outdoor Wedding Reception
Wedding Reception Preparations	Main Table	Candlelight
Wedding Reception Tent	Elegant Table Setting	Lighted Reception Tents