Are you currently in the process of looking for a wedding reception venue, but everything in your budget is a bit, well, unappealing?
This is surprisingly common amongst married couples, and it can lead to feeling upset that your reception photos will look awful and that your guests will be less than impressed.
Of course, all is not lost, and there are some simple (and affordable) ways to jazz up even the most visually unattractive wedding reception venues. How, you ask? Read on to find out!
Hide the Walls
OK, so you may be wondering how exactly you hide the walls in a reception venue.
There are a few options. You can put up some white cloth and drape it to create something on par with one of those stunning ballroom venues. Pair this with string lights and draped fabric to match the color scheme of the wedding, and those ugly, stained, and cracked walls will look like something out of a fairy tale! Just make sure the fabric can be easily removed and that the hanging of these clothes does not violate the rental agreement of the wedding reception venue.
Create Focal Points
Now that you have hidden the walls, you can create a focal point.
For many couples, this is often the head table where they will sit during the reception. You can use backdrops, flowers, or even furniture that you have brought in. Picture a simple chaise longue with a white draped backdrop with two bouquets of flowers each side. It’s photogenic, it creates a spot for photos, and it’s cheap and removable!
Flowers
You can put flowers in almost any setting and they will brighten the place up.
If you want to distract from drab surroundings, you can use ribbons and brightly colored flowers to draw your guests’ eyes away from the walls and ceiling. As before, you can color match these to your wedding theme, which will help create a sense of continuity while also being simple and affordable.
Can’t afford to use real flowers to excess? Why not try creating bouquets or centerpieces with fake flowers, which can be bought online for minimal cost when purchased in bulk? That way, you can have a lasting memory in your wedding box of that special day.
Lights!
OK, lights were mentioned earlier, but you can use them far beyond accentuating fabric on the walls.
Use them to cover any ugly spots on the ceiling, too, and, as before, make sure they are removable and simple to put up. Many couples use fairy lights at their wedding receptions as they are cheap and look great. You can even use LED lights on the guest tables to create a simple and affordable centerpiece.
Cloth Table Covers
It is true that when you hire a wedding reception venue, you will likely get access to some tables for your guests to sit at. However, these can often be stained, old, or simply look unattractive. Rather than spend a fortune on hiring replacement tables, get some cloth and drape it over each table. Like the fabric on the walls, you can color match the cloth to the wedding theme, and it can help you prevent spills on those rented tables!
