Some people wonder, “Why is décor at a wedding important”? Décor is important because it creates the atmosphere. Decorations accent the venue and give it the look, fit, and feel for the occasion. Since wedding decorations are going to be what sets the entire feel of this day, be sure to love them at both the ceremony and the reception. Couples are choosing new and fun options that personalize their reception locations. Here are a few ideas to get you started thinking about décor for your reception. Create intimacy, evoke elegance, and encourage guest interaction at your reception with chic and cozy lounge seating. Luxurious lounge spaces have become a wildly popular feature at wedding receptions across the country. Not only do lounge areas add an undeniable hipness to your celebration, they also provide comfort and accessibility to satisfy the seating needs of your guests. Lounges are evolving away from sharp-edged modern pieces into clusters of rich mahogany tables and wingback chairs. Your reception can feel like an elegant English sitting room or a country chateau in France. You don’t need a roomful of eight couches that look identical. You can have chairs that don’t match or coordinate, which gives the room a warmer look. After the meal has been served and the cake has been cut, guests can either hit the dance floor or migrate to a comfy couch, settee, or chair. Besides breaking up a rectangular room, these impromptu comfort zones encourage mingling and conversation and provide the bride and groom a place to rest their feet while visiting with and thanking guests. You can even add candelabras and pillows to match your wedding theme. Leave a journal for guests to pen the newlyweds a bit of advice or a thoughtful note. Whatever you do at your reception, make sure you save room in your budget for lighting. The right lighting can turn even the blandest banquet room into a magical rose garden, a swinging nightclub, or a fantasy-themed environment. Up lighting and projected patterns add dimension to any room. You can project images onto the walls to give some depth and style—the contrast of light and shadow create warmth and intimacy. Delicate filigreed patterns are in demand right now. Draping is another way to section off areas of the room and create a fairytale-like setting; beaded curtains, hanging chandeliers, and drapery create a sense of fantasy and richness. Chains of glass add a magical, glistening effect. Many people are stuck behind computer screens at work; thoughtful decorations can take them to places they’re not at every day.