wedding reception ideas

A:They could decorate the hall with fresh strands of orchids, loose orchids, and ti leaves (scatter on the alter area, use in floating centerpieces or punch bowl, decorate tables, accent the wedding cake, food dishes, and bar drinks, etc). Fresh loose ti leaves can be used with food as a dish liner, table runners or arrange a bunch of them in a circle and put the wedding cake in the center. Use tropical flowers in centerpiece arrangements. Or decorate the reception tables with centerpieces like coconut scented candles in real coconut shells, fresh Hawaiian pineapples or papaya that your guests can take home at the end of the wedding. Use tiki torches to add to the atmosphere. Here are some decorating tips: http://www.alohafriendsluau.com/decoratingtips.html Play traditional Hawaaian music in the background while everyone eats at the reception. Pass out leis or orchids to guests to wear around their neck or behind their ear as they enter the reception. Give out sample size macadamia nut treats as wedding favors. You can also create more traditional wedding favor boxes or little bundles by using macadamia nuts instead of jordan almonds. Serve authentic foods provided during Hawaiian luaus for the wedding reception. Hire a hula or fire dancer to perform at your reception and also give a hula lesson to you and your guests.

A:What I did for my daughters reception recently was rented a nice tent , it had removable sides, so that if the weather turned out bad we could keep them on and if it was sunny we could remove them. It was 20/40 ft in size, and there were more than 100 people, the same agency provided tables, chairs and white table clothes. We decorated them ourselves with things we picked up at a local 'party store' a place one can get decorations, which you might have in your area. I rented chafing dishes (4) for hot food, they are large stainless steel pans with a heating source. also from the party store, they were just a few dollars a piece to rent and they are rented out by the day. My daughter and I made up fruit and vegetable trays, and I cooked ribs and baked macaroni and cheeze and mashed potatos, these went in the heated pans, we made our own fruit punch and mixed in our favourite rum...the cost for it all was minimal, the most expense was the purchasing of the raw materials to cook, preparation of food which we started the previous day took less time than I had expected and once we served everything we had more than enough for everyone, the way I planned it was by piece count, number of people=2 pieces of each item or one large serving spoon of stuff like macaroni etc. When you go to buy meats go to a butcher shop instead of the local store, there you can get deals on quantity of items. Alternatively, if you are short of money ask relatives to contribute towards purchasing some of the things you will be needing, And ask for their help in doing the preparation. As to the venue, use the back or front yard of one of your family, its 100 times cheaper than a restaurant. Especially if you and your family pitch in and do the catering.

A:A found a few links for your consideration: http://www.wedthemes.com/midsummer-nights-dream-wedding.shtml http://www.favorideas.com/wedding-themes/seasonal-themes/midsummer-nights-dream-favor-ideas/

A:caricature, chocolate fountain, wedding buffet, fireworks, those life size cutouts you stick your head in

A:How about having it at a zoo. They usually have beautiful gardens with large grassy areas (for your marquee if they don't have a reception hall) and in the time between your ceremony and reception you guests can wander the grounds and be entertained. Sometimes they can bring out certain animals after the gates have closed as well. Why not think of having the reception bedouin/arabian style where these are lots of cushions on the floor and fabulous colours and exotic food. here is a link to give you an idea: http://www.bedouintents.com.au/new_events/syd_events/11.htm just do anything that you think will be fun, after all it is your day.