Wedding Reception Planning & Ideas

One of the best, OK maybe also stressful!, things about planning a wedding reception is how many choices you have to create something truly unique and your own. There is a lot more involved than you may think and renting from a party rental company makes the possibilities endless! We are here today to provide tips on designing your Colorado wedding reception.

Table Settings

There are SO many ways to set your table, it is important to know your options! Charger or no charger? Are you going to want a dinner plate and salad plate at each seat or would you rather keep the salad plates with the caterer or on the buffet? You can even keep ALL of the plates off the table! Depending on the look you are going for, having chargers, colored glassware and specialty napkins can transform your tables.

Your choices for your table settings can be used to create any type of mood. What look are you going for- rustic, chic, vintage, traditional? For flatware, do you want silver or gold? Textured or sleek? Are you going to need forks for both salad and dessert? Adding a pop of color with a colored goblet is a great way to dress up your place settings. Chargers also add an extra personal touch to your event. The days of plain white table settings are gone- have fun with your designs!

Linens

Rustic farm tables are a great linenless option for any Colorado wedding, BUT they also look gorgeous with a table runner down the center! And as much as we love farm tables… sometimes rustic just isn’t the look you are going for. There are endless linen options with different colors, textures and patterns. Overlays and runners can also add an extra touch of color to your table. Specialty linens are often overlooked and can really make your tables shine. Use our website’s design center to find your perfect match!

Head Table or Sweetheart Table?

For any wedding, you will need to decide if you want a head table with your entire wedding party, a sweetheart table with just you two or if you want to be seated at regular tables with the rest of your guests. If you are having a head table, do you want everybody to be able to sit on one side or can people be sat all around it? Different tables, chairs and décor are a great way to make your head or sweetheart table stand out.

Cocktail Tables, Dessert Tables & More

There’s more to tables than just your guest seating. Are you having a cocktail hour? If so, you will want cocktail tables and maybe bar stools. Accent dessert tables are always fun- like these dresser or whiskey barrel tables! Our antique dressers are also great for a guestbook or to provide seating information. And what about buffets, bars, gift and guestbook tables?

We know this is a lot to think about. Spend some time planning your wedding reception and create something that will wow your guests! If you feel like you need some help, CONTACT our team of event experts to make things a little easier.

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