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It is a fact of wedding planning that not all locations are created equal. For every site that is opulent, beautifully appointed, and everything that you had imagined, there is another that is bland, generic, or just not that special. The venues in the second category, however, will be much more affordable. The trick is to make a less interesting wedding location look like your dream reception.

There are several reasons why a bride might choose a reception site that is not her idea of perfect. One of the most obvious is budget. If your reception budget is $10,000, and your favorite venue is $20,000, that clearly won't work. Another issue can be the size of the guest list. In some regions, there will be limited options for spaces that can accommodate a big group. Other common reasons to go with a reception location that is not your top choice would include proximity to the ceremony and availability of your wedding date.

You know the old saying: If you can't be with the one you love, then love the one you're with! This motto should not apply to your choice of husband (!), but it is good to keep in mind when trying to beautify your wedding location. If your favorite venue is not an option, for any of the reasons mentioned above, then what that means is that you will have to make the best of the site you will be using. There is no point in pining for what you cannot have.

A good place to start with the sprucing up of your reception location is to think about the place that you liked the best. What was it that мейд it so appealing to you? Once you have identified what it is that struck you, you can use it as an inspiration for decorations.

For instance, let's say that the site you loved was a beautiful gazebo in a garden, but your reception will be held at an indoor location. There is no reason at all that you cannot bring the outside in. Choose flowers and table linens in soft colors, like the petals of a rose. Use items like potted trees and hanging garlands to recreate the feeling of a romantic garden inside your venue.

Other brides may adore the look of an elegant ballroom, but found the swankiest hotels to be too extravagant. If that is the case, rent a space in a less expensive hotel or hall, and turn it into your version of the Waldorf-Astoria. The quickest way to make a simple space feel opulent is with table linens in rich colors and textures, such as a gold brocade. To really put the room over the top, rent crystal chandeliers to hang for your reception. They will look like crystal bridal jewelry draped from the ceiling, and will really dress up the space. Use lots of flickering candles to give an elegant glow to the room, and to catch the sparkle from your crystal bridal jewelry and your fabulous chandeliers.

A third way to beautify a boring reception venue is with fabric. Use big swaths of colorful fabric draped from ceilings, or in front of ugly features in the room. Rent table linens and chair covers in sophisticated colors, like pale blue and espresso, instead of using the basic white linens offered by the hall. Even though renting special linens will add to your costs, it will still be a huge savings compared to having your reception in an expensive location.

Each wedding is unique, and sometimes great things can happen when a bride has to be creative. Instead of wishing for a reception venue that you cannot have, use your imagination to make the place that you do have special and romantic. With a little creativity, you can truly beautify your wedding location.

Ask Bridget for advice in areas of jewelry or weddings. She writes numerous articles providing information for the customers of Silverland Jewelry. will make any wedding more glamorous.