There are few occasions in one’s life that mean more and are (or are at least supposed to be as happy) as the wedding. This marks the promise of two people made in front of their families and friends and witnesses, a solemn promise to have and to hold, for better or for worse. While the ceremony is considered the highlight of the whole event, the reception is also equally important. Much of the wedding takes place in the reception, and this is where the bride and groom, as well as all the relatives and guests spend the most time. Thus it is important to take great care in ensuring that the decorations for the wedding reception properly reflect the joy felt by the bride and groom.
The wedding reception head table decoration is particularly important, as the head table serves as the focal point of the whole reception. It is where the bride and groom sit, accompanied by their most important guests. It follows that the decorations should highlight the importance of the head table. To help you with this, here are a few pointers to guide you when you’re planning the wedding reception head table decoration.
Make the bride and the groom stand out.
It’s really all about them, so the bride and groom should never look like just another couple among the guests. You can do this by making their seats stand out, either by adding decorations to it, placing them in a higher position, or giving them larger, more intricately designed chairs.
Accentuate it.
As mentioned, the head table is often the focal point of any wedding reception, so the decors should stand out. It is also one of the most photographed places, so it is important to create a space that will come out beautifully in photographs. You can do this by putting subtle lighting to establish the borders of the table, as well as adding bigger or more elaborate floral arrangements the establish the space as the head table. Popular wedding reception head table decorations also include candle arrangements, which add character to the space. Some more non-conventional designs include playing with bowls of fruit or potpourri, so you can give this a try if you feel you’re up to the creative challenge.
Sprinkle stuff on it.
A wedding reception head table decoration may also include sprinkles, which add a personality to the space, which also contributes to the wedding’s theme. For example, if you are doing a wedding in autumn, try sprinkling some leaves to mark the season. Simple glitter dust will also do as well, depending on the theme. Just remember that certain types of fabric don’t go well with glitter dust, so you have to take into account the kind of fabric you plan to use for the table cloth.
Personalize decorations.
Since the people sitting at the head table are people important to the bride and groom, adding a personal touch to the wedding reception head table decorations is bound to impress these VIP guests. The easiest way to do this is to put photos of these people on the chairs, put special gifts that have their pictures. This way they also know where to sit. You can also put special notes for them written by the bride and groom. This way, your head table guests appreciate their importance to the lives (and marriage) of the couple.
Be creative!
There is no fixed or formulaic way to go about wedding reception head table decoration, so feel free to be creative. The kind of designs you use will always depend on the kind of guests you have, the setting of the wedding, budget, and the theme of the wedding. Feel free to experiment with designs in the planning stage and consult with all the other people who are involved in the design process.
