Garden Design

Reception Decoration Ideas for a Garden Wedding?

I need help thinking of ideas for centerpieces, decor, favors, etc. for my reception. The reception is going to be held in a garden and we're serving an afternoon tea. My colors are red, ivory, and champagne and the theme is sort of Rustic/ Vintage/ Garden-y. I'd like some simple and elegant decorations. Any ideas? Pictures would also be appreciated.

Public Comments

1. I just asked a question earlier today... (mine is at a winery) about using wrought iron type planters and other things that look rustic, rusty even. Try large round metal cans as planters as well. Maybe a water wheel/ pump. those are cute. Definitely flower petals on the aisle. Centerpieces keep it simple and small, just a square vase with simple ivory and champagne flowers with maybe one red bloom as an accent color.
2. shabbychic items would be great anything from a antique store from doorknobs to watering cans filled with any type of flower. a great centerpiece is a nice clay pot or a decorative planter filled with live plants and flowers another thing is tiny clay pots like 1 inch or so for seat assignments or with a candle inside as a party favor this works well and as always even though its afternoon, plain white lights in baskets or hanging look great. another thing that will work are cloth napkins with a wonderful twig tied ring they are beautiful and free to make. martha stewart has some awesome ideas, a rach for 20 bucks bought at micheals will make the entrance wonderful and of course roses, and ivy with any dry flower.
3. I think that you have the right idea with keeping things simple. Some tea lights, rose petals, etc. can make lovely and elegant decorations. Here are a few ideas/pictures that you can use for your wedding: http://www.cccrflowers.com/images/centerpieces/fullsize/red_rose_petals_fs.jpg http://bp0.blogger.com/_irKy8o7_uV4/Rb3MB0WWssI/AAAAAAAABPw/U-B_FaFVF9E/s400/white-red-table-centerpiece.jpg http://www.bloomeryweddings.com/blog/images/heinzhall2.jpg http://www.weddingstyle.ca/Centerpiece%20Floating%20Hearts.JPG http://www.wiggyflowers.com/images/portfolios/WinterWonderland/RitaCenterpiece_th.jpg http://tgis.wetserver.net/liveimages/reception_photo_17.jpg http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/6497/holderredgj7.jpg http://www.chateauatforestpark.com/images/reception_hall_wrought_iron_red_candle_centerpiece-135.jpg http://www.freebieville.com/table_red_petals.jpg http://www.cupidsarrowweddings.net/image_uploads/DSC01442.JPG http://www.bellissimafloral.com/i/ashley_ex3.jpg http://www.waterford.com/images/collections/vg_garden.jpg http://bp2.blogger.com/_oZuFDni50Qs/R5ECby9cK9I/AAAAAAAAAqc/duXUIWNKx6I/s400/Board+%23119.jpg Here are some cute ideas for favors: http://www.myweddingfavors.com/images/product/hibiscusbox-L.jpg http://www.beau-coup.com/Pictures/red_pinstripe_box150.jpg http://lh3.google.com/_n1xCMjRJpVM/Rzk2fz2WgJI/AAAAAAAAA7E/k9B8peRVyi4/s800/intro_image.jpg http://waxwizard.net/images/fc/rosebud-soap-candle-red-FC8504-lg.jpg http://www.classyweddingfavors.com/productImages/4rRose_redRib_150x162.gif I hope that this helps! Good luck and congrats! ♥
4. Rose petals on the tables. http://weddings.lacompras.com/pm/Silk-Rose-Petals.php