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Do It Yourself Wedding ReceptionsAhhh, do it yourself wedding receptions…now this is where the fun begins! Whether you want to save money in your wedding planning or want to be sure it is extra special and personalized, a reception is the focal point. While your ceremony will be short and whir by, your reception is where guests will let loose and celebrate. A do it yourself wedding reception is a party to be remembered! You can do all the elements of a wedding reception yourself: food, entertainment, music, favors, drinks, centerpieces, other decorations and the dreaded clean-up afterwards…but it might be safer for you to look over the following ideas and pick which things excite you the most. Do it yourself wedding reception ideas and related articles: Wedding Napkin Rings Instructions Easy, no-sew fabric napkin ring instructions to jazz up your wedding reception tables. Fast, fun project using a glue gun. Wedding Paper Flower Decorations: How to Make Tissue Paper Flowers Easily create breathtaking tissue paper flowers to use as cheap decorations at your reception. Centerpieces, getaway car, bathroom decorations, pew or chair back decorations...so much you can do with tissue paper flowers! Complete instructions and photos! Wedding Guest Book Alternative Ideas You don't have to stick with the traditional boring sign-in books! Let your guests be creative with these alternatives and you'll have a keepsake you'll treasure forever. Fall Wedding Canopy Instructions Here are tons of photos and instructions for building your own fall themed wedding canopy to have the ceremony under. Creates a beautiful frame for photographs. Unique Wedding Reception Idea: Wine Tasting for a Wine Wedding Theme A wine tasting is the perfect way to add class and sophistication to your wedding reception, especially if you are interested in wine. Complete instructions on what you'll need to pull it off. Funny Wedding Speeches Guest author, Mark Pommett, writes tips for giving a funny wedding speech. Entertain guests and make everyone happy. Tips for the groom and best man. Do It Yourself Wedding Reception Centerpieces Many great centerpiece ideas that are easy to do and don’t cost a bundle! Links to several centerpiece projects with complete instructions and photos. Don’t miss browsing these great ideas! “No Nails” Wall Wedding Reception Decorations Here is a fabulous solution for cheap, do it yourself "no nails" wedding reception decorations! Perfect back drop idea when you can’t affix anything to the walls. Reception Table Decorations: Plate Chargers Dress up your tables beautifully by creating plate chargers. Instructions and photos for leaf chargers, marble and wine themed chargers. Do It Yourself Wedding Reception Music Ideas and tips for doing your own wedding reception music. Skip the cheesy DJ, save a bundle and only play songs that you love! Links to related articles on father/daughter and mother/groom songs and more. DIY Reception Table Place Card Holders Easy as pie do it yourself reception table place card holders. It doesn’t get any easier than this! Includes instructions and photo examples. Do It Yourself Reception Favors Here are several great ideas with instructions for creating your own wedding favors. Seed favors, CD favors and how to decorate packaging articles. Create something really unique and personal without breaking the bank! Fall Themed Wedding Ideas If you are planning a wedding for autumn you are in luck! Here are several articles just focusing on fall weddings. Finding a Wedding Planner or Day of Coordinator Even if you do plan to do most everything yourself you may still find yourself wanting to enlist the help of a planner, or a day of coordinator. Here are a list of questions you'll need to ask when you are trying to find someone to work with. After browsing the above options for do it yourself reception ideas decide which things you’d most like to do yourself. Keep in mind how much time you’ll have in the reception location before the wedding and how many helpers you have. Have a fun celebrating at your reception!
It’s your wedding, do it the way you want!
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