Reception themes are a first rate way to personalize your reception. People often choose their themes based on their personalities and individual character. Some themes are based around hobbies and others are based around dreams and hopes.

No matter what type of theme that you choose for your reception, you can always find the right way to represent it. Some special themes for your reception include but are not limited to:
* Fairy Wonderland: Decorating in fairy’s wings, sheer fabrics draped around you, moss, and serving fine breads and appetizers as well as all things beautiful. This theme really allows the bride bring her childhood dreams to life. Music like Enya would be nice to listen to for this theme
* Ethnic traditions: This theme requires that you choose specialty foods and decorations from the ethnicity of your choice. For example, if you choose a Scottish theme, you would listen to fiddle and bagpipe music, dress in the Scottish fashion and do all things Scottish.
* Mexican fiesta: This fun theme can have you hitting a piñata, serving popular Mexican dishes, mixing a bit of Santa Fe decorative blankets for the walls and many other things. You can play mariachi music or Spanish guitars for this theme.
* Holiday themes: for example Valentines day
* Arabian Nights: Filling your reception hall with beautiful linens; letting your bridal party have costumes should they wish to. You can also serve Arabic foods or appetizers and pita breads etc. this theme is very versatile and fun.
* Greek Mythology: This theme can be geared toward a particular Greek saga or more popularly, guests can each come dressed as a particular Grecian of their choice. Greek foods like fresh fruits, wine, and other edibles of ancient Greece can be offered.
* Hawaiian: You can use your imagination to create any Hawaiian fantasy that you wish. You can give out fresh leis or artificial ones as wedding favors. You can serve fresh tropical island fruits such as pineapples and serve those cute tropical drinks with decorative umbrellas etc. Wherever your imagination takes you.
* Disney
* The Wild West: This theme can be as fun as you want. You can set up your reception area to look like an old saloon. You can have dancers give a burlesque show etc. You can do all kinds of fun things with this theme. You can also serve easy to create entrees like meatloaf or more expensive steaks etc. As long as you stick with your theme (leave out the shrimp cocktail) you can have a super time.

When it comes to themes, the possibilities are endless. Coming up with them can be much of the fun. After you have decided on your theme, you can brainstorm ideas to expand upon it for the decorations and foods.

The themes that have been touched upon here were designed to be as easy as possible, but they can be as fancy as you want.

Another way to minimize the cost of your reception is to ask a friend or family member to act as the wedding emcee. Discover more about the role and its duties:
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