Zebra wedding reception ideas

It's interesting:
"Wasn’t the wedding ceremony beautiful? The highlight, of course, was Linda floating magically down the aisle. I’m sure we were all thinking exactly the same thing: “How did HE get HER?”"

Plan a wedding reception that is memorable for you and your guests by using a zebra theme throughout the venue. From table settings and wedding favors to appetizers and the cake, black and white zebra themes can be tailored to every detail of the reception for both formal and casual affairs.

1. Table Settings

   • Use zebra-striped tablecloths and napkins. For an elegant black and white effect throughout the reception venue, cover ordinary chairs with white linen covers and place black bows on the seat backs. Alternating black and white candles can be placed along the tables, too. Zebra-printed glasses and elegant black and white plates with gold trim can be set out for guests. For flowers, use black and white roses for a stunning centerpiece or white lilies in a tall black vase.

   Food

   • Keep the Zebra theme throughout the reception --- including the food you serve to guests --- and offer a selection of black and white appetizers. Miniature cupcakes frosted black and white or black bean dip served with white corn chips are possible wedding snacks. Caviar, cheese, black olives and creme fraiche are also some of the black and white ingredients you can use to create elegant hors d'oeuvres.

   The Cake

   • Make a statement with a zebra wedding cake. You can arrange for a multiple-layer cake with zebra stripes or opt for a four-tiered cake with alternating black and white frosted layers. For a more contemporary theme, use black and white cupcakes stacked high, and use zebra-striped paper cupcake holders. Or forgo the black and white theme altogether and choose a zebra-striped cake in a different color, such as hot pink or chocolate brown.

   Wedding Favors

   • Buy a variety of zebra-themed gifts to give to your wedding guests once the reception ends. Put a photograph of the bride and groom in a zebra-print frame in gift bags. Include black and white personalized pens --- with the couple's names and date of marriage --- along with zebra-striped cookies. Make the gift bags black and white or zebra-striped to keep with the reception's theme.

Source: www.ehow.com

Tags: black white, wedding reception, cake with, elegant black, elegant black white