Decorate a Wedding Reception on the Cheap

Decorations --- namely, flower arrangements --- are typically the most costly part of the wedding reception after catering. And although dramatic table displays will wow your guests for a few minutes, they won't be what your friends will remember about your special day for years to come. So don't be afraid to get creative when decorating the reception hall --- you can create a beautiful atmosphere on a budget.

Make a Red Velvet Wedding Cake
Having a homemade wedding cake can offer a personal touch to your special day. One thing to remember is just because a cake is made at home does not mean it has to look homemade. This particular cake is a red velvet cake with a luscious cream cheese frosting. The design will be a simple and elegant four-tier cake. Does this Spark an idea?

Make a Wedding Dress
Designing and making your own wedding dress can add a personal touch to this special event. Whether your gown is traditional or something more expressive of your own individual style, you can make the dress-making process easier by understanding your own capabilities and level of skill before you begin this once-in-a-lifetime sewing project. Does this Spark an idea?

Structure a Wedding Program
Wedding programs come in all shapes, sizes, and designs. You can order them custom made from a printer, or design and print your own from the privacy of your home. Either way that you choose to do your programs for your wedding, you need to make sure that you include the information that will let your guests know who, what, where, and when the event occurred.

Prepare a Wedding Slideshow
A wedding slide show adds an intimate and sentimental touch to any wedding. Normally featuring pictures of the bride and groom throughout the years set to music, a wedding slideshow tends to leave few dry eyes in the room. Slideshows are becoming increasingly common features of modern weddings. If you'd like to add one to your own wedding, it isn't difficult to do.