Spring Wedding Reception Ideas
Spring weddings are very popular, and it is no wonder--with the long winter months finally over, the flowers are blooming, and love is in the air, making spring the perfect time to plan a wedding. Spring wedding reception ideas are abundant. You could choose a classic spring theme, or you could design a more offbeat spring wedding reception. The key is to incorporate spring into every part of your reception.
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Location
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The location of your spring wedding reception can vary depending on what you can afford and what is available. Because spring is such a popular time for weddings, you may need to book the location for a spring wedding reception at least a year in advance.
Popular spring wedding reception locations include a local park or shelter house, a barn, a backyard or the beach. Be creative when selecting your location. Look for a place that is breezy and full of light and greenery.
Colors
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Colors for spring wedding receptions are beautiful, and the choices are endless. Spring is the time of year when everything is blooming and colorful, so select colors to reflect that. Choices range from pastel pinks, blues, greens and purples to bright and bold oranges, pinks, blues, yellows and greens. Work crisp white into your color scheme, too, and try to contrast bold and pastel colors to make everything look alive and fresh.
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Decorations
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Decorations allow you to inject your personality into the look of your wedding reception. If you have a barn wedding, use antique pitchers to hold wildflowers as your centerpieces. If you choose a classic spring wedding theme, arrange lush flowers in simple clear vases. If you choose a modern theme, mix and match boldly colored napkins with stark white plates and tall and short centerpieces.
Flowers and Favors
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Because so many more flower selections are available in the spring than in the winter or fall, you may be able to find some bargains. Popular flowers in spring wedding receptions include wildflowers, lilies, daisies, lilacs, pansies, peonies, cherry blossoms and more---anything that is seasonal.
Reflect the season in your wedding favors by giving your guests such items as seed packets, votive candle holders that are miniature flower pots, butterfly candle holders, wedding fans and sea shells. Use your imagination, and get creative. Think of things that remind you of spring and how you can incorporate them into favors.
Food and Drinks
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For a spring wedding reception, keep the food simple and light. Create a menu with such selections as grilled chicken, fish and beef kabobs, fresh salads and strawberry shortcake. Food flavored with citrus has a light, playful taste.
Drinks can be light and springlike, too. Serve lemonade and iced tea along with wine spritzers and mojitos.
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