5 Bold Ways to Style Your Wedding Reception

When it comes to your post-ceremony celebration, we love finding ways to give it that “wow” factor to get the party started!

Your wedding reception is the place where all of your thought-out design elements come together, and we think that adding statement pieces is just that extra cherry on top that makes for that unforgettable celebration. 

Here’s a list of our most-loved bold ways to style your wedding reception:

Lights! Lights! Lights!

When the sun goes down, we find ourselves absolutely smitten for the warm glow of lights that give the space an absolutely cozy and happy feeling. No matter your venue, we think that adding extra string lights or a couple of vintage chandeliers can really make an outdoor venue feel intimate, and an inside venue feel super glowy and warm.

Hanging Floral Installations

Perhaps one of our absolute favorite statement pieces (ever!) is having an epic hanging floral installation. It truly gives the space that “wow” factor, plus it’s an easy way to tie in your wedding florals and colors. The best part might be the noticeably fragrant smell in the air as you enter the reception space.

An Epic Photo Op

A cute photo backdrop is a fun way to style your reception, and it gives your guests the perfect dedicated spot for their inevitable wedding pics. From greenery walls, neon signs, to a bloom-filled backdrop, the photo-possibilities are endless.

Candles High and Low

We may have touched on this earlier, but an illuminated reception space is one of our favorite ways to give your reception space a cozy and picture-perfect look. Adding candles in varying lengths (candlesticks, tea lights, and everything in between) gives your tablescapes that extra sophisticated drama that we love. 

Deck Out Your Sweetheart Table

Since your sweetheart table (or head table) is probably the centerpiece of your reception space, it makes sense to dress it to the nines. We love the look of overflowing blooms (or floral runners) to make your table pop (and pro tip, you can repurpose your floral altar centerpiece to be a sweetheart table piece so you can get the most use out of those incredible blooms!!).