Outdoor Wedding Reception Decoration Ideas

Summers host a lot of weddings despite the heat and sun and its as surprising as it is true that most of these are held in the outdoors. Probably winters restrict the outdoor activities so much that summers find people running towards the outdoors. Perhaps the bride and the groom also want to revel in the beauty of nature. An outdoor wedding reception decor has to balance the negatives of the season with softness, serenity, freshness and cool. So here we bring a few outdoor wedding decoration ideas that promise to do just the same.

Outdoor Wedding Reception Decoration Ideas

Outdoor Wedding Decor

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Decorating With Ribbons

There is something which is very feminine, dainty and festive about ribbons. The same can be said about weddings. Outdoor wedding reception decor gets a very elegant touch if you can incorporate ribbons cohesively in the decor. You can use ribbons to form walking aisles, you can hang the from trees and wrap them around reception chairs. Another great way to use ribbons is to hang them from a height and tie old bulbs at the ends to lend a vintage touch to your wedding.

Decorating With Ribbons

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Flavors Of The Sea

As we have discussed many times before, sea has a very soothing effect and balances the harsh summers perfectly. Sea elements bring about the same effect. If for some reason you can’t organize a beach wedding, you can always bring the sea to your outdoors via sea elements. Use shells lavishly, use flora that resembles sea life, add ribbons and frills in hues of blues, aquas and azures and see the magic happen. You can also bring to use green and aqua colored bottles and work out beautiful summer flower arrangements in them.

Seeking Inspiration From The Sea

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Decorating With Streamers And Buntings

Streamers and buntings are the happiest forms of wedding decor, especially for an outdoor wedding. Summers too long for happiness, cheer and glee and hence this decor setup matches the mood and spirit that is required for a summer wedding. You can arrange for bamboo poles for the lack of trees and run streamers and buntings end to end. If you are lucky to have trees in your outdoor setup then buntings can form a very interesting zig-zag mesh. Buntings and streamers can also be used effectively on table edges and chair backs.

DecoratingWith Buntings And Streamers

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Mason Jar Magic

Mason jars carry a certain nostalgia with them. Weddings are nostalgic affairs too. You can arrange summer flowers in mason jars and hang them using ribbons or jute cords from tree branches. Mason jars can also adorn your reception table decor along with flowers arrangements or candles. You can even fill them up with sand and stones for a beach wedding feel.

Mason Jars & Flowers

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Decorating With Tents

If the summers are too harsh around your wedding, you can use white breezy tents to keep the glare away. Tents will give an outdoor feel along with an indoor sheltered experience. Tents can be worked out in many interesting patterns and color combinations. Apart from white you may use pastel shades of yellow, blue, peach, green, etc. to create a protected environment.

Decorating With Tents

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An outdoor wedding reception party requires you to be careful on many fronts. Apart from the decor elements there are a few other aspects that need to be taken care of. For instance, if arrangements have already been made for an outdoor setup and its too hot without any breeze you might want to introduce outdoor fans. You might also have to cater for sun protection and bug protection. All in all, with everything working out as planned, your outdoor wedding reception can be the best one in town.

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