Wedding Venue Latest Trends for Receptions

Now that you have started your Westchester County wedding plans finding a place to hold your reception is sure to be among your top priorities, following are some great wedding reception ideas and hottest trends that you can choose from.

If you already have a theme for your wedding then the best idea is to carry that over into your reception. You just need to use decorations and colors that match or compliment your selected theme theme.

You can also use your wedding reception as the place for the introduction of your theme, by using butterflies, doves, gold or silver, hearts, roses, lilies or other stuffs that match and compliment you theme. Once you have decided a theme for your wedding, you will find that your wedding reception ideas will flow more easily.

For having a great wedding reception the idea for an outdoor wedding would be great. Think about holding the reception at a botanical garden, butterfly observatory or even in an old romantic barn which are the hottest trends these days. Do not forget that you are trying to create memories that will last you a lifetime, so choose wisely.

If opting for an outdoor reception venue in Westchester County, you should always consider a bad weather plan in mind, in case of rain having a tent that can be erected will be a lifesaver. Keep the decorations in the same outdoor theme, this can be done by adding branches, flowers, pebbles or decorative stones. Decorate the reception site keeping that the decoration will not get destroyed in case of bad weather. If lights are required paper lanterns add a wonderful touch of charm to your outdoor wedding.

Other hottest Westchester County wedding venue reception ideas for locations can include getting married in an outdoor garden. Many couples choose to be outside under a beautiful gazebo or by the side of a romantic lake with running water in the background, this will give a natural and a long lasting touch to your wedding theme. Whichever location you choose make sure it is accessible for all of your guests. Check out The Ballroom at Cortland Colonial in Cortlandt Manor, NY for garden ideas with a waterfall.

Once you have your location picked out and booked then you can start to concentrate on more of your decorating choices.

One of the best and the most popular Westchester County wedding venue reception ideas for decorating is to decorate with colored napkins, flowers, candles and ribbons tied to the back of the chairs. All of these accessories will be in the color that matches the selected theme and usually the bridesmaid's dresses as well.

Adding scents to your outdoor wedding by including lavender or lemon verbena tied together in small pots would be awesome, these would double as wedding favors for your guests. Another popular wedding reception idea for favors is by placing fragrant seed packages or teas wrapped in ribbon at each guest's seat. How about using rocks as name places for your guests?