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Beautiful and Stylish Wedding Reception Accessories for the Newlyweds

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A wedding reception is a great time to relax and celebrate after exchanging vows. The couple can hang out with family and friends, eat food and party. Here are some festive decorating ideas as well as acccessories and favors, to help make the festivi...
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Trendy Newlywed Table Decor

The wedding party reception table is the most important table at the reception as it's where the newlyweds sit. Here are some accessories to help make the area unique and fashionable.

 
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I think a wonderful mini ceremony at a reception is the lighting of the Unity candle. A Unity candle set can be placed in front of the newlyweds at the reception table. The bride and groom each light one of the taber candles, then together light the ...
Dusty Rose Floral Gold Greenery Wedding Ceremony Unity Candle Set
 
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This lovely rose top table decoration will give some added elegance to the reception table when placed in front of the newlyweds.
Silk Wedding Flowers, Blush Pink & Ivory Rose Top Table Decoration
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These pretty bride and groom decorations go on the back of their chairs to adorn their chairs and let everyone know where they are sitting.
Bride and Groom Wood Wedding Chair Signs
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Table number cards make it easy for guests to find the tables they're supposed to be sitting at. These cards come with stands making the cards easy to see.
Gold Table Number Cards 1-30 with Holders
 
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I'm such a fan of sparkly things which is why I fancy these rhinestone gems. They look wonderful scattered all over the table and bring an extra touch of glimmer to the surface.
Pretty Display Luxury Clear Diamond Party & Wedding Decorations: Sparkling Acrylic Rhinestone Table Confetti
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This exquisite couples table adornment celebrates the new status of the married couple. It can be personalized with the couple's names and is great for photo ops with the newlyweds.
Free standing wedding decorations for tables | Table top letters mr & mrs name | Table top wedding decoration sign | Mr and Mrs sign
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Let's Toast!

One of the most anticipated moments at the wedding reception is the toast to the newlyweds. It is customery for the bride and groom to have special glasses to do this. Afterwards they can bring the glasses home and use them each year on their anniver...

 
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What I find so magical about these glasses are that they're etched with lilies. This gives the glasses an extra delicate look to them.
2 Calla Lily Champagne Glasses, Personalized Wedding ...
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The gold hearts and pearls really make these flutes look extra special. They're easy to hold and their beauty will certainly make a statement.
Gold Enameled Pearl Accentuated Rhinestone Wedding Flutes - Set of 2 Toasting Glasses
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For the utmost in luxury, these Waterford crystal glasses will get plenty of looks and compliments when they are raised up for a toast.
Waterford Wedding Toasting Flute 7floz, Set of 2 | Dillard's
 
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For me, the silver locking hearts adds some extra romance to these flutes. I find their whimsical design to be very charming.
Dazzling Hearts Toasting Flutes (2) | Champagne Flutes
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For the couple who prefers an edgy look, these crystal glasses should fit the bill. They're very streamline and shaped to help preserve the champagne bubbles.
Street Champagne - Set of 2
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Check out the intricate mosaic design in these fashionable crystal flutes. The design is classic and can fit any wedding motiff.
Vera Wang Diamond Mosaic Flute Pair | Wedgwood

Wedding Guestbooks

A guest book is a wonderful way to have a record of everyone who attended the wedding. What's extra special is that sometimes people leave special notes that can be read over and over again. The guestbooks below each come with a pen so you don't need...

 
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I think the word love says it all with this pretty guestbook with gold trim and matching gold pen. It's simple, yet refined.
Love Wedding Guest Book With Pen
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This guestbook has elegance written all over it. The matching pen makes it a perfect set and there's room for up to 400 signatures.
Rhinestone Pearlized Heart Rose Bouquet Wedding Guestbook and Pen Set - Wedding Collectibles
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For something fun and playful, this beach theme guest book gives off the look of seashells in the sand. What's really nice is that once the reception is over, the newlyweds can print out a picture of themselves and put it in the insert.
Beach Theme Wedding Guest Book and Pen Set
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For more of an avant garde look, this guestbook is covered in satan with a sophisticated rhinestone ornament on both the book and the pen holder.
Black Damask Guest Book & Pen Set
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Time for Cake!

A long time tradition is the cutting of the wedding cake as it's the first official task that the newlyweds do together. It's customary to have some kind of a cake topper for decoration, so I have some for you to take a look at as well as some cake c...

 
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Doves are a symbol of love and between the doves and heart, this cake topper comes off as very romantic. With touches of 24K gold, it lends an elegance to the cake.
Vintage Love Bird Paper Rose Wedding Cake Topper - Wedding Collectibles
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For couples who prefer more of a traditional cake topper, this one gives them the classic look of one, while still having a contemporary twist.
Stylized Bride and Groom with Heart Frame Figurine
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If having a small cake and wanting a simple design, this cake topper will add just the right romantic touch and to make it more special, the newlyweds names can be engraved on it.
Personalized Two Hearts Wedding Cake Topper | Oriental Trading
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Stunning is the best word I can use to describe this Swarovski crystal cake topper. The heart is quite shimmery and comes in two different sizes so you can choose the right size for your cake.
Swarovski Crystal Heart Gold Cake Topper
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Nothing like a touch a bling to bring some glamour to the cake cutting. Made of stainless steel and acrylic, they not only look good, but work well.
Bling Wedding Cake Knife Set by Celebrate It
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This cake knife and server really gives off some fairytale vibes. I find the interlaced hearts truly make the set stand out.
True Love Cake Knife & Server
 
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The acrylic handles on these gives this set an ultramodern look while keeping it looking stylish for the cake cutting.
Clear Acrylic Handled Knife and Server Set - Wedding Collectibles
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With superb craftsmenship, this set is of the highest quality and has a special uniqueness about it when it comes to the artistic handles.
White Orchid Wedding Cake Knife & Server Set
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Reception Extras

Here are a couple of additional items I'd recommend that will come in handy at the reception.

 
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While some guests bring gifts, others bring cards with money or checks in them for the couple. Rather than put the cards on the gift table, it's much more convienent to have a special box that guests can place their cards into.
Wedding Card Box With Lock and Key, Rustic Wedding Decorations for Reception, Card Box for Wedding
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In recent years it's become more customary to place a basket in both the lady's and men's rooms with a variety of products that one might end up needing while at the reception. This one for ladies has everything from medical and cleaning supplies, to...
Women’s Guest Event Bathroom Bundle Basket
 
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This basket, which can be kept in the men's room at the wedding reception, is filled with items that might be needed during the reception including pain relievers, wipes, mouthwash and more. Think of it as a man's emergency kit.
Men’s Guest Event Bathroom Basket

Time to Party!

Once the toasts are over and people have eaten, it's time to cut loose and have some fun. Let the music begin!

 
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Pinatas aren't just for kids! A pinata can be a lot of fun at a reception and you'll be surprised at how many people want to participate. As far as what to fill it with, I suggest items like candy, one dollar bills, magnet, key chains, miniature soap...
JUST MARRIED Heart Pinata by APINATA4U
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At most wedding receptions I've been to, at one point or another, there's a Conga line. Add to the fun with some maracas that guests can shake as they dance around the reception room.
Wedding Maracas for a Conga Line
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At a lot of receptions a money dance is held. This is when the newlyweds dance with different people who give them money that the couple can either use on their honeymoon or on items they need for the home. While men usually have the money pinned on ...
Bead and Floral Embellished Satin Money Bag
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Get everyone up on the dance floor with a glow stick dance. They're bright and colorful and the name of the newlyweds can be printed on them.
50 LED Glow Sticks Foam Stick 3 Color 16 Inch Light Batons with 3 Flash Modes for Wedding, Receptions, Anniversary, and Celebrations
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Wedding Favors

When the reception is almost over, the newly married couple usually go around to each table and hand out wedding favors. Here are some of my favorites I've come across in recent times.

 
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These adorable small candles come with a dried flower arrangement and can be customized with the couples' names and wedding date.
Personalized Wedding Favors for Guests in Bulk, Rustic Wedding Favors,
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The glittery bottles pictured here are filled with bubble solutions so you can blow bubbles with them. You can choose the color of the bottle and it comes with a custom label.
Glitter Mini Bubble Wedding Favors —
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Succulents are hardy plants that don't require a lot of work. What's nice about these favors are that guests can watch them grow and have an ongoing reminder of your wedding day.
The Succulent Source 2 in. Wedding Event Rosette Succulents Plant with Tin Metal Pails and Let Love Grow Tags (30-Pack) 2-R-T-LLG-30
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These wedding favor keys are both attractive and functional. They're actually magnets and bottle openers and can be pesonalized.
Key Bottle Opener Wedding Favors, Personalized Bottle Opener Magnet, Bulk Rustic Wedding Favors, Bridal Shower Favors, Wedding Party Favors
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 I really like these charming hearts with dried flowers which are actually magnets that can be personalized with the couple's name and wedding date, as well as a choice of flower colors.
Personalized Heart Magnet Wedding Favors: Epoxy & Dried Flower Gifts
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If you'd like to give out amusing wedding favors, here's something that will bring smiles to people's faces. Everytime anyone takes a drink out of one of these shot glasses, they'll think of you.
Take A Shot We Tied The Knot Shot Glasses 1.75 oz.
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