During the reception he chose Peruvian lily bulbs as the flower accents in the reception area and tables. We didn’t decide upon a themed color wedding and that’s why we chose a lot of colors. It ranged from pink, red, yellow, cream and orange. It lasted even after the reception and I am glad that everyone loved it and I got to tell that he was the one who chose it. It was indeed the perfect flowers for our reception.

Setting up the stage for a beautiful wedding reception need not be expensive. With advance planning and help from family and friends it can be a home grown project. Practice making the arrangement days before the big day. Once you have the flower arrangement down pat, you can order the flowers and whatever accessories are needed. You will be surprised at how much money you can save on your budget just by deciding to do your own reception centrepieces.

I still kept my wedding guest book. I kept it in my old room, the one I grew up in. There are names of people there that I do not recognize. They’re probably my husband’s relatives. I also noted that there were people with really bad penmanship. I could not make up their names. After our wedding, I had to send out “Thank You” cards and I used this wedding guest book as partial reference. I relied mostly on the cards that were written in our wedding gifts.

Let’s take a look at some basic ideas for your wedding reception decoration.

~ Keep in mind that your wedding reception decoration should be in line with your major theme. Don’t forget the basics.
~ Go for simple decorations if you don’t have a lot of cash to spend on your wedding reception decoration
~Single color in different shades is the best wedding reception decoration color. This will give your reception area a classy and unified loo.
~ If you want to be on the safe side, go for decorations that are classic and all time favorites.
~ Consider asking others to help with the decoration idea
~ Ask your reception venue for advice, tips and guidelines.

Wedding planners must have an extensive list of wedding supplies available for the bride and groom to choose from. Gone are the days when a wedding is just traditional and solemn. Now, unique wedding ideas and themes abound, and each wedding is like one spectacular show.

The wedding planner must be there to assist the couple and make sure that the wedding is trouble-free, perfect, and memorable both for the couple and their guests. A perfect wedding is the start of a good life together.

With a little preparation, the wedding reception toast can be one of the best memories of a wedding.

Here are a few tips for giving a good toast:

Prepare – Make sure it’s clear who will be making the toast. Ask the bride and groom to decide who is special to them. Sometimes they haven’t given enough thought to the toast or to who will handle the job. The “toastmaster” is usually the best man, but other members of the wedding party and family may also offer toasts. One wedding I went to a few years ago had several toasts offered at their reception. The first toast was given by the best man, then the microphone was passed among the other close guests. Several toasts were given by family members and friends. It only lasted about ten minutes but added to the intimacy of the evening. This sharing of memories and well wishes was a great part of the reception and served as a memorable beginning to the couple’s new life together.

Review – Speak with the person who will be conducting the toast at the reception. Usually the wedding planner will see him or her the night before at the rehearsal. Review the toast with them. Be prepared to offer some suggestions. Although the toast shouldn’t be read directly, it is best to have an outline on an index card so they can refer to it during the reception if they should become lost.

Personalization – Including a family tradition or childhood memory, if appropriate, can be a nice add-on to the toast. Ensure the bride and groom have a special wedding toasting set that marks the occasion can also add some personal charm to the toast and can be a great rehearsal gift.

Resources – Short poems, memories, and blessings are all good sources of inspiration.

So what makes a good toast? Remember the basic elements: brevity, a little humor, personalization, and most important, sincerity.