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Wedding Reception Ideas and Photos

November 6, 2012 By Meegan 31 Comments

Whew!!  We made it through our son’s wedding and reception this past weekend!!  It was beautiful, and sacred.  Our son was so handsome, and his new wife was just gorgeous.  It was a great time with all seven kids and 17 of the 18 grand babies.  The time is always too short when we are together.

 

I thought it would be fun to share a sampling  of a few Wedding Reception Ideas and Photos.  I hope you enjoy all of them…

This was the area for the reception line.  Do you recognize my coffee filter wreath??  I also wrapped a chipboard E and K with twine to add to the vignette.

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  My daughter and I found the cute bird cage, and we knew it needed to be placed with the coffee filter wreath.

The frames used in the gift area were from my empty frame wall gallery in our TV Room.  And of course, the blue bottles were perfect for this table, as well.

I hand painted and sanded the french doors.  (I will have a tutorial soon).  One of my talented daughter’s designed and decorated the candy bar and dessert table.  Don’t you just love the whole look with all the textures??  Remember the 2500 dyed coffee filters??  There are just a few in the pic.

 Here is a view of  the whole room and set up.  Coffee filters everywhere!!  Just the way my new daughter-in-law pictured it!!  Also notice the table center pieces.  My daughter made those as well.

The lights were low and the twinkling lights came on when guests arrived.

Even though I can’t take credit for this table design, I painted all the jars for this wedding and I made the coffee filter garland.  (There will also be a tutorial for that soon)  Isn’t the table just gorgeous??

Don’t you just love this barn wood box I used here?  It works perfectly for the food trays and plates.

I didn’t get to help decorate with the reception as much as I would have liked, because I was over decorating for the Wedding Dinner.  Those pics are for tomorrow.  Until then… I am also on Pinterest, Facebook, Hometalk and Stumble Upon.  Come join along with me as I share what I love, and love what I do.

Make it a terrific Tuesday!!

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Comments

  1. Claire says

    November 6, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    I’ve been hoping to see pictures! It came out BEAUTIFUL!!! Congratulations!!! I LOVE the overhead strings!

    Reply
  2. Joel Jones says

    November 6, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    You really out did yourself.
    I don’t know how you hauled all that stuff from Las Vegas, and then managed to get everything in place in such a short time.
    Shows determination, dedication, and LOVE. I am IMPRESSED.
    And, Aubri, did an amazing job too.
    Unbelievable, but I know it happened.
    Soo beautiful, and I love you sooo much!

    Reply
  3. Sue says

    November 7, 2012 at 3:00 AM

    Very impressive! I always like to see how people dress up the cultural hall.

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      November 12, 2012 at 7:40 PM

      Thanks so much Sue!! It was a great transformation :) Come back again soon!!

      Reply
  4. Peggy says

    November 7, 2012 at 4:36 AM

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  5. Deanne says

    November 8, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    Looks beautiful! I would love to do my wedding all over again to incorporate all the beautiful ideas that are around now!

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    • Meegan says

      November 12, 2012 at 7:39 PM

      I would love to do mine again, as well. But to be a part of this was just great, too! Thanks for stopping by!!

      Reply
  6. The Style Sisters says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    This is an amazing transformation of a cultural hall! Wow it looks beautiful! Come link up to my centerpiece Wednesday link party. I posted it late today so people are just starting to link up. C’mon over :) Karin

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    • Meegan says

      November 12, 2012 at 7:38 PM

      Thanks for the comments and the invite!! It sounds fun!!

      Reply
  7. debbiedoos says

    November 8, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    Oh how fantastic. What great touches there were. I just love weddings today compared to when I got married. I think pinterest has helped a lot too.

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    • Meegan says

      November 12, 2012 at 7:36 PM

      I know, Debbie, isn’t that SO true. It was all about traditional then. I love how you can go out of the box now-it is so fun!!

      Reply
  8. Jen says

    November 8, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    Gorgeous! I love it all! The detail is amazing!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      November 12, 2012 at 7:35 PM

      Thanks so much! I take that as a high compliment!! Thanks for popping in!

      Reply
  9. Shelly says

    November 8, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Wow – you really transformed that space into something else. It’s gorgeous. Hope the event was a success.

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  10. Brittny says

    November 9, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the filter decor! I have been planning my own wedding for about ten months so far…I will be making many filter accents..hopefully they turn out as great as yours! I will also be featuring some filter decor this week for my Grandmas 75th Surprise Party! Stop by later this week and check it out;p

    Brittny @ deerlybeelovedcreations.com

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    • Meegan says

      November 12, 2012 at 7:32 PM

      Thanks Brittny!! I am excited to see what you come up with, too! Thanks for stopping by!!

      Reply
  11. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    November 12, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Oh how soft and pretty! I love all your personal and creative touches! Sounds like just the perfect day!

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    • Meegan says

      November 13, 2012 at 3:31 PM

      Thank you Sharon. It was really fun and perfect for our kids :)

      Reply
  12. Korrie@RedHenHome says

    November 13, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    This is so beautiful! It’s such a challenge to turn a gym into something magical–but you pulled it off! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.

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    • Meegan says

      November 13, 2012 at 3:30 PM

      Thanks so much Korrie!! You are so kind. I love when you visit my blog!

      Reply
  13. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    November 13, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Wow, everything looked great! I really love the coffee filter garlands. :-) Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

    Reply
  14. Christine says

    November 13, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    CONGRATS!!! You have been featured at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality! Come on over and grab your featured button… you deserve it!
    https://thediydreamer.com/2012/11/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-42/

    Reply
  15. Jerri says

    November 13, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    What a lovely wedding! So unique!

    Reply
  16. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    November 14, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    Meegan, I love your darling wreath. So whimsical and lovely!

    Reply
  17. Sara says

    April 21, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    LOVE the garland! I’ve searched your blog for a tutorial, but can’t find one! Do you mind sharing? :)

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      April 23, 2013 at 8:15 PM

      Hey cute girl!! If you look on the right side bar of my blog, you will see a collage with a label “12+ Ideas How to Decorate with Book Pages”. This post will guide you to the garland :)
      Thanks for asking! Have a great day!

      Reply

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