10 Ways to Use Draping at Your Wedding Reception – Brides

If you’re looking to add some serious “wow” factor to your reception, go for gorgeous draping. When done right, adding fabric—usually sheer, gauzy textiles like chiffon, organza, or voile—will make your setting feel more luxe and upscale, yet intimate and cozy at the same time.

You could drape the walls to soften the venue’s edges (or hide anything you’d rather guests not see) or add floor-to-ceiling panels to section off a large, cavernous space—this will make the setting feel warmer and more personal.

If your reception venue features soaring ceilings, adding floor-to-ceiling drapery panels will help emphasize the height and lend an ethereal feeling to the space.

Keep reading for some of our favorite draping ideas to make your reception space feel a whole lot more magical.