Here are 40 staggering wedding reception ideas for you to get inspired. Plus 3 top reception tips to help you plan your dream wedding:

• When design your table centerpiece, keep floral arrangements and other table decor under 14 or over 20 inches high, so guests can view and converse with each other across the table.
• There's no reason why ceremony flowers can't be reused at the reception. Talk to your florist, ask for altar arrangements that will also complement the reception site.
• Have your wedding ceremony and reception in the same location. You'll spend less on decor as well as on transportation costs for you and your wedding attendants.

Photo: Beautiful Day Images

Photo: Tara Lokey Photography

Photo: Tara Lokey Photography

Photo: Tara Lokey Photography

Photo: Tara Lokey Photography

Photo: Amanda Watson Photography

Photo: Amanda Watson Photography

Photo: Amanda Watson Photography

Photo: Amanda Watson Photography

Photo: Amanda Watson Photography

Photo: Kevin Paul Photography

Photo: Kevin Paul Photography

Photo: Kevin Paul Photography

Photo: Courtney Morehead Photography

Photo: Courtney Morehead Photography

Photo: Traina Photography

Photo: Tara Lokey Photography

Photo: Tara Lokey Photography

Photo: Tara Lokey Photography

Photo: Holli B Photography

Photo: Half Orange Photography

Photo: Imago Vita Photography

Photo: Imago Vita Photography

Photo: Chris Humphrey Photographer

Photo: Chris Humphrey Photographer

Photo: Chris Humphrey Photographer

Photo: Chris Humphrey Photographer

Photo: Feather and Stone Photography

Photo: Paula Luna

Photo: The Nichols

Photo: Courtney Morehead Photography

Photo: Courtney Morehead Photography

Photo: Courtney Morehead Photography

Photo: Courtney Morehead Photography

Photo: Rankine Photography; Event Styling: Planet Flowers

Photo: Rankine Photography; Event Styling: Planet Flowers

Photo: Rankine Photography; Event Styling: Planet Flowers

Photo: Rankine Photography; Event Styling: Planet Flowers

Photo: Rankine Photography; Event Styling: Planet Flowers

Photo: Rankine Photography; Event Styling: Planet Flowers