Decorating your wedding reception when money is in short supply does not have to be a problem if you put to use some very simple suggestions.

Greenery

You can never have too much greenery at your reception. Decorate the reception area with swags of greenery with a few fresh flowers mixed in and/or some tiny white lights. Another excellent way to give greenery some glam is to mix it with tulle.

Tulle

Speaking of tulle, this item is inexpensive, comes in a variety of shades and can be used in a variety of manners at a wedding reception. Tulle is romantic no matter how it is displayed. Drape tulle along staircases, across doorways or archways, along balconies and fireplaces. Create tulle bows and tie them around table legs and chairs.

Lighting

Lighting lends itself to setting a particular mood, so bear this in mind when you decide upon the proper lighting for your wedding reception. Think intimate, think romance and think love and joy. Take small white lights and place them within swags of greenery. They can look fantastic practically anywhere you place them. In particular, they look great alongside a staircase or above a door. You also can take white lights and wrap them around small trees and bushes in a Christmas tree type of fashion.

Flower Arrangements

It is not necessary to hire a floral expert to make flower arrangements for your reception. You can make your own centerpieces for tables with a collection of different kinds of fresh cut flowers. You can buy elegant, inexpensive vases to grace the center of each table. One or two flowers can easily stand alone in vases and look beautiful. Flowers to use include lilacs, lilies, roses, tulips, carnations and daffodils.

Floral Centerpiece

The centerpiece you have for the head table does not have to be huge and it does not have to include just flowers. Design a centerpiece that is small, elegant and inviting. Some suggestions for items you could use to make it look as beautiful and eye-catching include mirror plates, ribbons and candles. Make sure you are careful using candles, however. You do not want the centerpiece to go up in flames at your reception!