• Use buckets in your western reception decor.champagne bottle in ice bucket image by Paul Retherford from Fotolia.com
  
  Round up your nuptials with a western-themed wedding reception. By using cowboy-style decorations you can create an entertaining atmosphere for your guests. With careful planning, and fun western-themed activities, your wedding reception will be the talk of the town. The season doesn't matter when going western, since most of of the decor centers around the color brown. In fact, keeping a natural color palette goes very well with the western theme. These ideas can help you start planning your western wedding reception.
  
  

Cakes

• Top your wedding cake with an old-west cake topper. Find cowboy or cowgirl figurines, make a monogram out of rope, or use a clean horseshoe to adorn your cake. Have a groom's cake made in the shape of a boot or a cowboy hat. These items, along with other western wedding accessories can be purchased at WesternBride.com if you can't find them locally.
  
  

Dancing

• Give your DJ a list of songs for line dancing. This will get everyone dancing. Have a special section of the floor designated for line dance lessons so your guests can learn a few steps before joining the main group. Square dancing is also a crowd pleaser at country-western events. Instruct your DJ to encourage everyone to get involved in the fun.
  
  

Drinks

• Instead of going with a traditional bar, opt for creating a saloon. Dress your servers in bar maid costumes and create old west-themed drink names for the beverages.
  
  

Centerpieces

• Make your centerpieces out of cowboy hats or cowboy boots. Use natural elements like wheat, branches and hay to add to your flower arrangements. Place votive candles in miniature tin pails and tie with raffia or ribbon. Use large sunflowers as decorative accents.