Last week we went over 5 items that we often see at a wedding reception, specifically at the registration table! In today’s part 2 of this blog topic, we are going to cover 8 more popular items seen at many wedding receptions and WHERE in a reception they’re often found! If you haven’t read part 1 yet, definitely check it out HERE! Also, as mentioned in the part 1 of this blog topic, this list is focusing only on tangible items therefore it does not include any performances, traditions, or vendors.
At the Table
Photography: Embr Photo
6. Table Numbers
Visible for your guests and the hotel staff to see, table numbers and their stands is one of the few items on this list that can be provided by the hotel venue! However, couples are definitely still able to create their own table number to use at their reception. Along with table numbers, this couple also named each table after a different travel destination to fit their travel themed wedding!
Photography: Embr Photo
7. Centerpieces
One of the first items often envisioned when thinking about what your guests' tables will look like, are the centerpieces! They can truly be anything you want it to be, however one of the most common centerpiece ideas we see that is not only beautiful but also saves you money, is using the aisle flower arrangements from your ceremony as your centerpieces!
Photography: VIVIDfotos
8. Place Cards
Not to get confused with escort cards (as mentioned in part 1), place cards are not found at the registration table but at the guests table! Specifically at their seat, as the purpose of the place card is to tell the guest where exactly on the table they will be seating. Additionally, as they are found at each guest's seat, for plated meals they can often be seen with not just the guest’s name but with an icon to show what kind of meal the staff should serve the guest.
To learn more about the difference between an escort card and a place card check out our blog that focuses specifically on that topic HERE!
Photography: Derek Wong Photography
9. Menus
A decorative stationary item that shows your guests all of the delicious food they’ll be enjoying that evening, menus are a great way to get your guests excited about dinner and can be found at both buffet and plated meal weddings. Additionally, as we can see, the purpose of a menus can also be combined with the purpose of a place card by including the guest’s name and their dinner selection on it.
Photography: Cherie Mariko Photography
10. Favors
A sweet way to thank your guests for taking the time out of their busy schedules to celebrate your big day, favors are a popular item couples give as a token of appreciation to their guests. They can come in all shapes and forms, as plants, coasters, candy, etc. but no matter what you select your guests will appreciate them as they are so honored to be able to celebrate with you on this special day!
Decor
Photography: Bianca Photography
11. Photo Wall
A photo wall can be used as a background for your sweetheart table OR as background for a fun photo opp for guests to take pictures with at your wedding! Photo walls come in all shapes and sizes and make for a gorgeous decor piece at your wedding reception! If you’re looking for an affordable floral wall that will last the entire night and look beautiful in photos, we suggest renting a floral wall for your wedding, from our sister company borrowed blooms! To learn more about the rental process check out the borrowed blooms website HERE!
Photography: Joseph Esser Photography
12. Linen
Last but not least, is linen! A beautiful decor piece you can see and touch, linen can elevate your reception space to give you the look and feel of a wedding with elegance and grace. They can be found all throughout the ballroom on the guests tables as table covers, napkins, and seat covers, as well as around the ballroom as pipe and draping!
We hope Part 1 and Part 2 of our blogs sharing popular items found at a wedding reception help to give you some ideas for registration table, guest table, and decor items that you can include at your wedding reception!
XOXOXO
Happy Planning!
(A Perfect Day)