As is present in the wedding ceremony and the rehearsal, the wedding reception also has several traditions. The couple can adhere to these as well as make some special things to make it memorable and unique. Some such special things that can be termed as unique wedding reception ideas have been noted below.

Briefing about Unique Wedding Reception Ideas:

Venues

Some couples are reluctant to spend a lot of money on a Reception hall. The solution is that to opt for a backyard or an apartment complex clubhouse. Generally, they can be rented at a low charge. For more outdoor beauty, select a public park.

Decorations

Nowadays, people are bored with streamers. So, think about the following options.

• Floating candles in a bowl with wedding colored beads on the bottom
• Make some black and white copies of the bride and the groom while growing up. Frame these

Foods
Have a pot luck reception. This is a great way to spice things up. Generally, people wish to contribute what they can do for help.

Cost Cutting

• Approach a wholesale store to search for accessories, paper products, and food
• Those objects that are named as 'wedding' related are usually more expensive. So, instead select a plain white table cloth for this purpose
• Rather than having name cards at the tables, print the guest's number on the invitations. This would save the money needed for printing

Examples about Unique Wedding Reception Ideas

• Some companies make beautiful handmade paper cards that comprise of flower seeds. These are directly embedded in the paper. The guests can plant the entire card in a pot or in the garden. In this way, they can have a long lasting memory of the reception
• Instead of using the traditional guest book, procure a large stretched canvas on which the guests can put down their signatures. After the reception, you can frame this canvas and place it in the entrance of your house
• Place a large unity candle at the bridal table and light in. Place one small unity candle at each table at the reception. Ask the guests to light this small candle from the large unity candle
• Ask the florist to design two detachable floral sprays in the bouquet of the bride. During the wedding, the father will walk the bride down the aisle and take his seat. At this juncture, take one of the sprays from the bouquet and give it to him. Instruct the father, that when he takes his place adjacent to the mother of the bride, he has to present the mini bouquet to the bride's mother
  
  
  • When the ceremony is over, the bride should approach her mother-in-law and present her with a second special spray along with a kiss
  • All the above process must have an element of surprise. The mothers should not know beforehand regarding these presents
• Select a real star in the heavens. Name this star after your new spouse. You will be given a parchment like certificate of authenticity. This might be framed or unframed. The coordinates of the star are mentioned in it. You will also receive a booklet that has a chart of the constellations and a bigger chart which identifies and circles your star. This service is available at a modest charge.