The wedding reception is the joyous celebration of your wedding. All of your plans have finally resulted in your wedding with your beloved. Now you can spend some time with your wedding guests, and have fun dancing the night away and eating delicious food.

The latest trend in wedding receptions is to have a rich, ornate setting to celebrate your new life together. Elegant designs and delightful embellishments have brought a unique flair to modern wedding receptions.

How do recreate this fun yet opulent atmosphere without breaking the bank? Here are a few tips:

• Go retro. Use some of the antique table linens that your family has passed down through the years, or visit a thrift store to explore their finds. Lace table runners or doilies will give an air of extravagancee to your wedding reception.
• Something borrowed. Perhaps one of your bridesmaids has a collection of candle-holders that you could use at your reception. Or your mother might have an array of vases that would look stunning when filled with your favorite flowers. Ask around and see what unique items you could borrow for the reception.
• Location, location, location. Nature itself can lend a beautiful air to your reception. A dining area under a canopy of trees provides all of the natural beauty of the outdoors. Be creative in your reception location, and nature can decorate quite a bit on its own.

Do you have any suggestions for easy ways to enhance the beauty of your wedding reception? Share your ideas with us!