I’m so glad I decided to go with the beach themed wedding and reception. It was so beautiful, and I’ve got all the pictures in my beach themed wedding album to prove it. Not only was the reception a lot of fun, but the ceremony itself was fantasticly gorgeous with the sand and surf as our background and a nice warm breeze to add to the ambience of the whole thing. I found a lot of beach wedding accessories for my reception, starting  with beach themed wedding invitations and ending with the perfect favors and wedding favor tag. Even our gorgeous wedding cake topper was especially made for an ocean side reception, and matched up so well with all the other lovely beach themed decorations we had for our beach party celebration. There was lots of great music and dancing, with several types of seafoods and salads for everyone to enjoy.

   What better way to celebrate with friends and family than with an evening by the ocean, swimming, dancing and just have a great time? It was like a tropical paradise right here at home. Everyone was told to bring along comfortable clothing and many of our guests brought their swim suits and some were in shorts and flip flops. This was so much better than being all dressed up in uncomfortable clothes and heels for the whole evening. It was such a relaxed atmosphere, just like a big beach party should be.

    My fiance took care of renting the beach area and making sure we had everything we needed, from a place to change, to the set up of our tables. He was such a big help on planning this reception, he even arranged for us to have a big bonfire right on the beach. It was so fantastic. Our first dance as bride and groom was even more romantic with the moon shining on the water, it was almost as if we were the only two people there.

   I knew a beach themed wedding and reception would be special, but I had no idea just how special. Our tables looked just as elegant as if they were in a big reception hall. Our tables were done up beautifully, with crystal champagne glasses with seashell stems, our centerpieces were little sandcastles, and there were floating candles and we had tiki torches everywhere. It was absolutely wonderful. Our little tag favors we had for our friends and family’s thank you gifts, really added to the décor of our beach themed table settings, and our guests seemed really impressed with it all.

   We were having such a great time, it was hard to leave it all behind, even though we were leaving for our honeymoon. But I do have a lot of pictures to help me remember the most perfect day of my life. I hope someday to renew our vows for one of our anniversaries and when we do, I would like for it to be another beach ceremony and reception just like this. I can’t think of a more perfect way to celebrate an anniversary.

   Another tasty and popular suggestion is chocolates. Little chocolate candies packaged in decorative favor boxes not only make an enjoyable gift for your guests, but add to the decor of your tables.  Almost everyone enjoys the taste of rich, lucious chocolate treats.      

   Your friends and family are there to share in your special day and to show their support for you and your fiance. They watch you walk down the aisle to the altar and listen to your vows of devotion, they share one of the most important days of your life and the wedding gifts you give to them is a show of your appreciation. Your guests are very special and the favors you choose for them should be just as special. Personalizing your gifts for your guests is an extra little way of showing how much you care. Having your names and the date of your wedding not only shows your gratitude for sharing your special day with you, but also helps them to remember the date of this happy occasion, and bring back memories of the wonderful time they had at your reception. I have a few wedding favors from receptions and parties that I have attended, which is lucky for me, since I’m so terrible with dates, one of these personalized favors helps me to remember my sister in laws wedding anniversary. I always remember the month, but the actual date usually escapes me.

   There are so many options for gifts for your friends and family. If you are planning a themed wedding and reception, that’s no problem, there are so many themed favors to check out. There are country western favors, beautiful winter wonderland gifts, and fantastic beach themed favors that your guests would love to receive. There are also some very nice gifts for Asian, Irish and other ethnic weddings. My favorite wedding gift favor was a gorgeous little snowglobe that I received at a most beautiful winter wonderland wedding. It’s so adorable and means a lot to me. It sits on my living room book case and is a reminder of the fantastic time we shared with our friends.

   Also, remember your maid of honor, bridesmaids, groomsmen, best man and others that were a part of wedding ceremony. You want to give them each something special as a show of gratitude for all they’ve done to make your special day go as planned.  You can also find adorable gifts for that precious little flower girl and handsome little ring boy you chose to be in your ceremony. You know the old saying “ It’s the thought that counts?” Well, that’s very true, so it is important that you put a lot of thought into the gifts you choose for your friends and family that take part in one of the most important days of you life.

   There are lots of choices when it comes to finding a décor that’s right for you and your fiance. There is the traditional and there are also seasonal themes you can choose from, which many couples use today. In the summer, the most popular of these are the beach weddings and receptions. There are many accessories and reception supplies you can find to turn your reception into a super beach party and your wedding ceremony into an ocean side paradise. From the altar to the favor boxes you place on your reception tables, you can find exactly what you’re looking for. Garden weddings are also very popular, with all the bridesmaids and your little flower girl in sun hats and beautiful spring colored dresses with flowers everywhere in the background.

    Perhaps you’ve decided on a winter wonderland theme, with snowflakes hanging from the ceiling of your reception hall. Maybe even a christmas tree or two with the bride and grooms gifts placed decoratively underneath. There are plenty of available ideas for the perfect seasonal wedding and reception. You can even buy fake snow which you can line the window sills of the church with and place some around the altar for that perfect winter scene. Little white christmas lights also add to the ambiance.

   Maybe a more down home style is what you’re looking for, like a country western affair with picnic tables, checkered table cloths and some great country cuisine. Barbecues are one suggestion for country western receptions. You may even be able to find a farm that you can rent for the occasion or perhaps you know someone that would let you use theirs. You can have hayrides, line dancing, and great foods like barbecued ribs, chicken and steaks. Metal watering cans with wildflowers as your centerpieces also adds a nice touch to the country setting. This is my favorite theme because there is just so much you can do with it, from the cake topper to the wedding favor boxes you can find everything country western for your tables.

    Thinking about a ceremony and reception with a touch of the mysterious orient? There are such lovely asian themed wedding accessories and supplies to help you get the feel of the beauty and and grace the orient holds. Items with gorgeous oriental designs and lovely fabrics of the far east. Maybe you want a wedding and reception with a touch of leprechaun and clovers. There are many great choices for the perfect Irish wedding too, with lovely wedding guest books to wedding favors that have the celtic touch, with trinity knots and claddaugh designs.

   No matter what theme you are thinking about, from Valentines to storybook weddings or if you just want that traditional romantic ceremony and reception, brides to be have so much to work with to make their dream wedding come true. There is everything available from church decorations to party favor boxes at your disposal, in almost any theme you desire. There’s no reason why a bride today can’t have any wedding theme she wants.