My Wedding Reception Ideas

Romantic Wedding in a Lavender Field

When this wedding crossed our inbox, it took our breath away. It's every girl's dream to stroll through a romantic lavender field hand in hand with the one she loves. Swoon. Please transport me to Australia immediately. These stunning photos were captured and sent to us by the ever so talented Silvia from Blumenthal Photography. Lauren and Chris's wedding is one for the storybooks; full of jaw dropping reception decorations and timeless touches. From the neutral color palette to the classic cocktail tables, ever choice was spot on. Cheers to the happy couple.

Q: How did the two of you meet?

"Chris and I met at a NYE party back in 2000. We were celebrating out in the city with a group of mutual friends and had been making eye contact with each other all night...Chris and I got talking and dancing together as if we’d known each other for years. When it hit 11:55pm Chris grabbed my hand and took me out on the balcony of the bar we were at to watch the fireworks. We shared our first kiss under the fireworks when the clock hit midnight, it was extraordinarily cliché but you know what they say; ‘the way you spend your NYE is the way you’ll spend the rest of your year’ and hopefully the rest of my life!"

Can you believe these stunning decorations over the tables? The hanging branches, flowers, and vases are the perfect mix of rustic and romance. Here's what the bride had to say about the reception:

"Chris and I are both very laid back people who love spending time outdoors! If given the choice we would always choose vintage and wood over modern and glitz. When we look at lifestyle, from our clothing to the interior in our apartment, we knew that a vintage/rustic theme would best reflect our personality as a couple. We wanted to have a wedding that we wouldn’t look back at photos of in 50 years and cringe at our decoration choices; therefore neutral, natural and vintage elements were all used to hopefully produce a timeless wedding.

Our reception was full of laughter and tears, but it was absolutely perfect! The décor blew me away, our whole set up looked even more beautiful than I could have imagined! By the time our reception started the sun began to set yet the weather was still nice and warm. Our guests were constantly commenting on how stunning everything looked, how delicious all of the food was, and how happy we both looked. Our speeches had us both in stitches; I’ve never laughed and cried so hard at the same time in my life! My bridesmaids had to fix my makeup multiple times, but I wouldn’t have had it any other way! "

Photography: Blumenthal Photography
Venue: Sault in Daylesford VIC
Event Styling & Planning: A Lavish Affair
Invitations & Stationary: Adorn Wedding Invitations
Wedding Gown: Suzanna Harwood
Bridesmaids Dresses: White Runway
Groom’s Attire: Vera Wang
Groomsmen Attire: Raffaele Ciuca
Flowers: Victoria Whitelaw
Cake: Cake Face

Lush Garden Romance Styled Wedding Shoot

You are in for an absolutely amazing treat today with this styled wedding shoot. We can't thank Mandi Mitchell Photography enough for dreaming up this unique event and sharing it with us to pass along to our wonderful readers. With a color palette filled with pinks, corals, and lush greens - not to mention details ranging from vintage to rustic to glam - we can pretty much guarantee that you will have the incredibly beautiful details dancing through your mind in spectacular fashion for days. Every last accessory and decoration fits together perfectly to form a jaw-dropping affair that reminds us of a perfectly put-together garden party.

These kraft colored wedding gift boxes are tied with ribbons that match the wedding colors and filled with delicious looking items including champagne gummy bears, gourmet popcorn, a few perfectly frosted 'love' cookies, and an elderflower and rose lemonade paired with a beyond-cute chevron paper straw. Pamper all of your wedding guests, or just treat your bridal party to these fantastic take-home treats!

This darling sweetheart table was draped with an eye-catching sequin tablecloth and accented with white chairs different from those the guests will be sitting in. 'Mr.' and 'Mrs.' signs are hung on the chairs and shepherds hook stands hold flower-filled birdcages to create the perfect backdrop for the two lovebirds during the reception. A second sequin-covered table for the bridal party is adorned with votive holders, a lantern, and unique sets of china at each place setting.

Farmhouse tables are set for the guests, and the smooth wood of the tabletops pairs effortlessly with vintage style candle holders with a mix of crystal, mercury glass, fine china, and wooden lanterns. The ambiance of the candlelight paired with the stunning floral arrangements positioned all throughout the length of the tables has us daydreaming of being a guest at this wedding.

A custom dessert spread includes macaroons, sprinkle-covered cupcakes, rock candy, and champagne gummy bears along with an assortment of pies and cookies. Displaying these in a variety of containers and on assorted cake stands adds interest to the stunning piano-top display. The wedding cake was displayed on an antique table surrounded by gorgeous floral details to set off the natural look of the naked cake featuring a rich frosting between each tasty layer.