From minimalist decor to napkin conversation starters, we’ve discovered some of the most unique modern wedding reception ideas – perfect for the avant-garde couple. If you and your partner consider yourselves relatively progressive and into the more contemporary side of life, these modern wedding reception ideas are the ones for you.
The Best Modern Wedding Reception Ideas
Without further ado, here’s our list of the top modern wedding reception ideas – and where to find them online! We’re personally huge fans of what Etsy and Amazon have to offer, so you might find a little influence here and there… Enjoy!
1. It’s All In The Stationery Details
First up on our list of modern wedding reception ideas is this incredible modern minimalist wedding stationery bundle from Etsy. From table numbers to thank you cards, this bundle has the whole package covered for you. The best thing? The aesthetic is right on trend and the minimalist vibe is a simple way to elevate your wedding day – and the memories and photos that come away from it.
2. Go For Greenery
While most brides will opt for elaborate floral centerpieces on their wedding day, it may be worth considering going green. Greenery such as eucalyptus, fern, and lambs ear is the go-to for glamorous yet simplistic wedding foliage and we are here for it! Trust us when we say that this is one of the best ways to include a really easy yet modern wedding reception idea into your special day. Pick up this stunning greenery garland from Etsy here.
3. Have Conversation Starters At The Ready
While we may have a personal affinity for this awesome modern wedding reception idea, we just have to share it with you. Meet Convokins – our very own napkin-and-conversation-starter hybrid product! Coming in a pack of 50, simply dot them around your wedding venue at different food and drink stands – or lay the tables with them. either way, they’re guaranteed to get the conversation going and the party flowing! Win-win, right?
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4. Opt For Minimalist Decor
As you may have seen across Pinterest and Instagram, minimalist wedding decor is IN – and we think it’s here to stay. Sleek, sophisticated, and simple, minimalist decor is by far one of our favorite modern wedding reception ideas. Why? Well, it’s a lot less work than traditional wedding decor and it’s super photogenic! What’s not to love? Pick up this stunning hexagonal wedding arch on Etsy and add whatever foliage you’d like. Done.
5. Hire A Painter To Capture The Day
A trend we’ve seen progress over the years is to expand on the unique capturing of wedding days. For example, you’d typically opt for a photographer – and perhaps a videographer if you can afford one. These days, while a photographer is important for the overall capture of your day – there’s something super dreamy about having an artist live paint your wedding day. It’s a one-of-a-kind keepsake and we believe it’s the ideal modern wedding reception idea!
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6. Choose A Wedding Scent
There has been a huge movement in recent years for couples to go out and create their own wedding scent together. Why not go one extra and add in your new scent and place it around your wedding space? How, we hear you ask? Through candles, of course! Once you’ve chosen your signature scent, get some candles made up and have them lit all over your wedding venue. Now, whenever you smell that candle or perfume in the future, you’ll remember your wedding day! Magic.
7. Host An On-Site Tattoo Artist
While this may be controversial for the more traditional wedding couple, if you’re into unique wedding reception ideas, this couldn’t get more modern if you tried! Tattoos can be an awesome way to commemorate a special day or memory, and what’s more special than your wedding day? Hire a wedding tattoo artist, and let them tattoo away to all of your loved ones – to those who dare, of course.
8. Select A Contemporary Wedding Cake
Long gone are the days of three-tiered all-white no-character wedding cakes! Today, you have all the freedom you could possibly want when it comes to choosing your wedding cake – even if that means a cheesecake to you! If you’re opting for this modern wedding reception idea, be sure to keep it simple. The beauty of having a modern wedding cake is that it works really well with the rest of your decor and doesn’t scream OTT. Yay for cake!
9. Feature A Polaroid Guestbook
And last, but not least on our list of modern wedding reception ideas is probably the most creative and exciting of them all! This wooden guestbook from Etsy is a foolproof way to capture incredible memories on your wedding day with your Polaroid camera – while having a huge amount of fun doing it! There’s no need to simply write notes anymore – the visuals tell an entirely different story! This is another kind of keepsake we love, and truly think you will, too.
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Until Next Time…
Well, there we have it! The best modern wedding reception ideas around! We want to take this moment to wish you all the best for your upcoming wedding day and we hope we’ll see you around here again soon. Which were your favorite unique wedding reception ideas and why? Let us know in the comment below!
With love,
Cotier xo
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