For Those Who Want a Quick Setup♡ Just Order This Simple and Chic Reception Space!
2018.05.25 published
What to Do!? Decoration of the Reception Space*
The reception area is the first place guests visit at the wedding venue.
☑ Hand over the monetary gift
☑ Sign the guestbook
☑ Receive the seating chart
This is the space where a series of tasks are carried out.
While it’s a place where decoration items may not be necessary, brides want guests to think, “The reception is stylish, too.”
Many brides-to-be might be thinking, “I need to start considering the decoration of the reception space soon…” in the back of their minds.
However, in reality, compared to the welcome space, time, effort, and budget are limited!
A beautifully decorated reception space that expresses the wedding theme and ambiance is very desirable, but…
What I really want to know is how to make it look stylish quickly!
There must be others who think the same way.
Therefore, in this article, I will introduce standard items that will help you create a stylish reception space.
You can prepare a simple and tasteful reception area without much hassle for just a little over 6,000 yen.
Let’s get right into it! ♩
For Those Who Want to Quickly Assemble! Stylish Reception Item ① Penco Binder 1,400 yen
If you want an elegant reception space, the 'Penco' binder is a must-buy! ♡
Penco, a foreign stationery brand, is characterized by large gold and silver clips. Placing the guest cards in it turns it into a simple and stylish guestbook.
Some people decorate the Penco binder with tassels, ribbons, or artificial flowers. With a little creativity, it becomes even more stylish! ♡
Even if you don’t have the time to search online for a guestbook you like or DIY it, buying the Penco binder will suffice! ♡
The price is around 700 yen for an A4 size, so even if you buy two for the bride and groom, it's just 1,400 yen! *
➡ You can buy Penco's binder here! ♡
For Those Who Want to Quickly Assemble! Stylish Reception Item ② Flying Tiger Photo Frame 800 yen
One of the essential items for the reception space is the reception sign.
This item serves as a sign to separate the groom's guests from the bride's guests.
DIY designs made from wood boxes or wreaths are popular, but…
The quickest method is to place a postcard that says "Groom" and "Bride" in a stylish photo frame! ♩
I recommend Flying Tiger's gold photo frame.
It's a budget-friendly price of 400 yen each, but because it has an antique finish, it doesn’t look cheap.
It pairs excellently with the Penco binder.
If you don’t have a computer or printer at home, you can write by hand on paper, or you can display your favorite postcards or photos of the couple.
It suits any wedding atmosphere, so it’s a smart choice to buy one just in case.
If there’s no Flying Tiger store in your area, you can look for a favorite photo frame at 100-yen shops or other miscellaneous stores like Francfranc! *
Here is a gold photo frame sold at a 100-yen shop. It has a design that doesn’t look like it’s worth just 100 yen.
For Those Who Want to Quickly Assemble! Stylish Reception Item ③ Reception Pen 0–2000 yen
Next is the reception pen, which is necessary for guests to sign the guestbook.
Most venues provide them for free, so check what type of pens are available first! *
Usually, they have simple and elegant designs, so if you like them, you don’t have to bring your own! ♡
If you don’t like them, I recommend purchasing a simple pen from Loft or Tokyu Hands.
This pen was reportedly 150 yen each at Loft, so even if you buy four, it’s only 600 yen.
For those who want a reception pen that shows a wedding-like design, a popular choice is this pen set with a stand that says "LOVE." It comes in gold and silver color variations.
The price is 670 yen each.
➡ You can purchase the LOVE reception pen here! *
If you want a natural or cute atmosphere for the reception space, I recommend a flower pen with artificial flowers or fake greens attached to the end of the pen.
Many brides DIY these using materials from 100-yen shops, but they are also sold for around 1,000 yen each on Rakuten.
Considering the materials cost, train fare, and effort, it might be quicker to simply buy one.
➡ You can easily purchase natural and cute reception flower pens on Rakuten! *
For Those Who Want to Quickly Assemble! Stylish Reception Item ④ Bouquet or Swag 2000 yen and up
☑ Guestbook
☑ Reception sign
☑ Reception pen
With these three items, there are no issues with functionality as a reception.
However, if you feel like, “It seems a bit empty with just these items,” placing flowers in the center is recommended!
For those who had a pre-wedding photo shoot, many seem to use the bouquet from that time for decoration.
A reception space adorned with flowers becomes a vibrant wedding atmosphere.
For those who don’t have a bouquet, you can buy dried flowers or preserved flowers from a flower shop, tie them with a ribbon, and create a bouquet or swag!
Depending on the materials, you can create a reasonably voluminous bouquet for around 2,000 yen or so.
While artificial flowers are more economical, dried flowers or preserved flowers have a more genuine and stylish appeal! *
Also, items are sold for about 2,000 yen on the handmade market 'Minne', so if you don’t have time to go to a material shop, consider purchasing them! ♩
➡ You can buy bouquets and swags here! *