Wedding Reception Background Ideas
At a wedding, the photographer is sure to capture the tearful moment of a toast is given to the bride and groom at their reception, the groom's grin as he dollops wedding cake on his bride's nose or the joy of the couple's first dance. But lurking beyond the veil and smiles, behind the flower arrangements and on the other side of the buffet could be a glowing exit sign that ruins a gorgeous photo. Backgrounds are a simple--and often inexpensive--way to ensure memories and photos are as exquisite as the day itself.
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Two easy ideas
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Keep it simple: Call a rental company for advice. The company might have screens, curtains, special lighting tools, candelabras or even silk floral arrangements for rent. Or if your reception is on the fun side, check out colorful balloon arches, backdrops and over-sized bouquets at a party supply store.
Light as background
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You know about twinkle lights and the disco ball, but what would you say to your new monogram or your profiles projected onto the walls of your reception site? TheKnot.com recommends brides ask if the venue can provide effects such as gobo lighting to project shapes on walls.
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Floral fun
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Brides who love flowers can incorporate them into the background of their wedding reception--in arches, with over-sized vases or urns, or even woven into spectacular curtains. Use caution as you venture into such large-scale creations with your florist. Brides.com recommends asking the florist for sketches or even small models of large-scale arrangements prior to signing any contract.
Sparkly
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Backgrounds created from wispy netting bundled with white sparkling Christmas lights are both ethereal and inexpensive. Most fabric stores carry a wide range of colored netting and tulle that can be swagged or draped around the room with the twinkling lights, or even used to create a beautiful, frothy tent for outdoor receptions.
Go outside
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Is the weather nice during your wedding month? Take it outside and use the beauty of nature as your wedding reception backdrop. A lakeside or mountain sunset just might be the naturally elegant and--best of all--free backdrop you want for that first dance.
Go for luxe
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Swath the entire room in beautiful, shimmering cloth. Hire a seamstress and find a sumptuous satin, silk or lace to create dramatic floor-to-ceiling curtains.
No background at all
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Finally, you can, as Allison Micarelli writes for TheKnot.com, simply not "obsess about the background." Find your reception venue's charming details---such as an archway in which to place the cake table--and highlight them.
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