15 Seasonal Ideas for Your 2022 Summer Wedding Reception

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1. Picnic Setup

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For a super casual celebration, try a picnic setup. Cynthia Martyn Events designed these pretty stations.

1. Picnic Setup

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2. Nonalcoholic Beverages

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Not all guests want to drink alcohol, especially when it's hot outside. This couple offered "his" and "hers" beverages: sweet tea and lavender lemonade, respectively. A MIHO Experience provided the drinks, while Hanwriting calligraphed the dispensers.

2. Nonalcoholic Beverages

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3. Farm Stand Design

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If your favorite part of summer is the fresh produce, honor your interest with a unique display. Here, Costamanga Design served Private Knives Catering fare with a farm stand-inspired setup.

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4. Outdoor Décor

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CREDIT: EMILY ELYSE WEHNER

Maybe you're obsessed with chandeliers, but you want to throw your warm-weather reception outdoors. Don't worry—you can do both! This Bliss Haven Farms event design proves it.

4. Outdoor Décor

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5. Beach Venue

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Pitch your reception tent on the beach for an enchanting night by the sea. Sperry Tents provided this one.

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6. Poolside Reception

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A poolside celebration is always fun—especially when the space is decorated with pool floats!

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7. Adirondack Chairs

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Vacation-inspired Adirondack chairs are great for extra seating. They also make excellent props for a post-ceremony photo session.

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8. Poppy Place Settings

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Use summer flowers to spruce up your reception tables. These Vintage Table Co. place settings featured Flour LA poppy stems.

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9. Citrus Décor

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We love seeing citrus used in unique ways. Flowers by Aude wrapped these fruits around a reception's light fixture.

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10. Tropical Drinks

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What says "summer" better than a tropical (and preferably frozen) cocktail? These Cali Craft Cocktails beverages were served in pineapples.

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11. BBQ Favors

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CREDIT: BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Give celebrants the gift of delicious summer fun with BBQ sauce wedding favors. If you're in the mood for a DIY project, make your own, like this couple did!

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12. Fun Accents

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Little details can take your event to new heights. Consider this flamingo Champagne tower by Emily Clarke Events. It wasn't just for looks: each glass doubled as an escort card!

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13. Summertime Snacks

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Serve s'mores with special marshmallows, like these unique XO Marshmallow varieties. The Urban Allure Events wedding's sweets came in yummy flavors, including lavender honey and vanilla.

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14. Berry Wedding Cake

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Accent your dessert with seasonal decorations, like berries. Buttercup Bakery made this wedding cake.

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15. Reception Popsicles

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Popsicles (like these J-Pops snacks) will help everyone cool down after a night on the dance floor.

15. Reception Popsicles

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