| Just like weddings, receptions are often theme | | | | decorate with checkered flags and checkered flag |
| based as well. Reception themes are often more | | | | streamers, toy cars, painted numbers of the |
| relaxed than wedding themes because they are | | | | different cars and drivers. |
| meant to be provided in a party atmosphere. | | | | If you would like, you can decorate with a |
| There are many affordable themes that can be | | | | particular driver motif. The best part about this |
| used and I will mention some of them here as | | | | theme is that it is very casual and you can serve |
| well as some great ideas for them. | | | | regular foods like pizza, large submarine |
| Choosing a themed reception can save you a | | | | sandwiches, hamburgers and even chips and |
| great deal of money on it, depending on the | | | | nachos; pretty much any food that you want. |
| theme that is chosen. | | | | In general this relaxed type of theme applies to all |
| Reception themes allow people to get creative | | | | sports related theme. This theme is great for |
| with their celebration and express themselves. | | | | receptions. You can also opt to watch a race. |
| People often choose to base their themes on | | | | Movies: |
| hobbies, personal interests, and dreams. It can be | | | | Popular movie themes like the Matrix and Lord of |
| very costly to host a reception. That is why the | | | | the Rings etc. can be a lot of fun for receptions |
| majority of your wedding budget is spent on it. | | | | when the bride and groom are movie buffs. |
| Themes help to cut the costs because you can | | | | Decorations will be based on what the general |
| choose to use a casual theme that doesn't require | | | | movie symbolizes such as; if you chose the |
| a great deal of extras. Choosing themes like | | | | Matrix, you would use computer data charts and |
| beach themes, Mexican fiestas, or toga party is | | | | sheets, computers, dress in all black etc. You |
| simple and the food is cheap and easy. Take a | | | | could serve appetizers rather than entrees for |
| look at some more themes to lessen the cost of | | | | this type of theme as well. Playing the movie |
| your reception. | | | | during your reception is a cool idea for |
| Star Trek: | | | | background scenery. |
| This fun theme can be extremely affordable. You | | | | Roman theme: |
| can decorate the room or hall with stars. You can | | | | The choices with the Roman theme vary. Togas |
| use black garbage bags like wallpaper and string | | | | are always a part of the festivities. Serving fresh |
| white lights around to simulate the stars. You can | | | | fruits like grapes, apples etc. are always good. |
| have guests dress up like aliens or star trek | | | | Serving fresh rotisseries meats or cold cuts are |
| characters. | | | | great with this theme too. |
| You can serve appetizers rather than entrees and | | | | You can generally serve beer and wine for this |
| give them special names that remind them of | | | | theme and you can decorate with wreathes, |
| Star Trek. It is a really fun theme that is great if | | | | garland, candles and anything else in the Roman |
| you are a star trek fan. You can also go with | | | | fashion. |
| other-worldly music that is downloaded from a | | | | Reception themes are a great way to personalize |
| computer rather than go with a DJ too. You can | | | | your reception. People often choose their themes |
| also choose to play episodes of the show during | | | | based on their personalities and individual |
| the reception as entertainment. | | | | character. Some themes are based on hobbies |
| NASCAR: | | | | and others are based on hopes and dreams. |
| This theme has a world of possibilities. You can | | | | |