Most girls dream about their wedding day from an early age. They have an idea of what they would like to wear, what color theme they would prefer and in some instances even have a bridegroom earmarked. On one thing they all agree. It must be the best wedding reception ever.

Essential ingredients to having an amazing wedding function are planning and consistent checking on progress. Checklists are essential. No detail is too small to notarize to ensure success. Even when hiring a party planner a bride still needs to make important decisions and do regular progress checks.

The actual reception is an event where a bride is offered the opportunity to show off her own style and event decor capabilities. With the assistance of numerous reality TV programs, the many magazines for brides available nowadays and online sites catering for weddings a bride has a wide spectrum to select from. To create an event that will have everyone talking is what most people strive for.

The time and venue for the party will largely dictate the decoration and possible theme. To create an atmosphere people can use the ceiling, walls and floor space. With the help of decoration aids such as luxurious fabric, tube, spot color and fairy lighting, floral arrangements and suspended decorations any drab area can be transformed into a wonderland. In order to create a scene that is stylish and beautiful brides need to be definite about their decor and what they want to achieve.

Color schemes such as with a black and white can be used to great effect for a wedding. Even the guests can be requested to dress in either black or white or a combination of both. Both colors are stunning for table and reception room decorations. Baroque combinations such as burnt orange, purple and peacock blue are a striking mix to create an Arabian Nights atmosphere.

An evening function decorated using crystal, silver, candles and subdued lighting may create fairy tale like transformation to a venue. Nowadays there are a number of suppliers that sell very attractive suspended decorations made from crystal beads, silver and glass.

Originality is the keyword to creating the best wedding reception ever. Continuity is a close second to remember. From the invitations and continuously throughout to the end of the reception it is essential that the color scheme and theme be repeated and emphasized.