subject: Decorating A Banquet Hall On A Budget [print this page] There are two 'aahhhh' moments at a weddingThere are two 'aahhhh' moments at a wedding. The first is when the guests see the bride for the first time. The second is when the banquet hall is revealed. The banquet hall is where the majority of the reception will take place and when it is set to perfection, the guests will feel that 'aahhhh' moment.
It's easy to create a lasting impression when money is no object. However, if you're working on a budget, there are a few tips that can help you create a spectacular setting without spending a lot of money.
Use votives and tea lights. Votives are inexpensive, whereas tall, large candles can cost a significant amount for a single candle. For the same price, you can buy a hundred votives. And you should use hundreds of them. Don't be shy about lighting up the room with candlelight. That soft glow will be remembered. Votive lights can be used in candelabras or on dinner tables as well as the cake table.
Using an impressive napkin fold also adds to the feel of the room. This doesn't cost anything. Ways to fold napkins can be found on-line. This is a little touch that goes a long way. Napkins can be folded to look like a rose, bird of paradise, crown, opera fan and more.
Another inexpensive idea is printing table cards and menu cards at home. Add in a design element, a symbol you like, or an image that reflects the city you're in or the theme of your wedding. Or you can use colored ink and colored paper to dress it up. Layering one style of paper inside another is a great way to bring in color themes. By placing the table number in a stand, the table takes on visual depth.
Flowers are a part of almost every banquet hall design. However, you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars on each display. The arrangement doesn't have to be enormous. Instead, think of using fewer flowers, but incorporating flowers with height for a 'wow' factor.
Brightening up the banquet hall with color is a fun way to tie in color schemes. Colored linens cost more than the traditional white. So instead of spending a lot extra try just having colored napkins or chair ties. Guests will appreciate the subtle addition of color that breaks up the design of the table.
Banquet halls often have some sort of design element in the way they were constructed or the way they were decorated. However, using the above tips will help create a banquet hall that has color, texture, layers and depth. You can create an 'ahhhh' moment without an enormous cost.
